Leo season begins this year on July 22, 2026. The month ahead will make us eager to clear up the air and to hear truths about situations that have been plaguing our minds. The no-holds-barred energy strengthens our resilience and power to succeed. Get ready, it’s going to be a month to remember!
The vital astrological dates for the month to come are:
- July 22: The sun enters Leo, sparking up our desires for the next 30 days.
- July 23: Mercury in Cancer ends the retrograde journey that began on June 29, clearing up its mess in the process.
- July 26: Saturn retrograde in Aries helps us to assess our aspirations and add structure to our lives.
- July 26: The north node of destiny energies in Aquarius and the south node of destiny dives into Leo
- July 29: The full moon in Aquarius is an intense moment of reflection.
- Aug. 6: Venus swings into Libra, enticing our romantic notions and desires.
- Aug. 9: Mercury roars into Leo, making communication loud and truthful.
- Aug. 11: Mars swims into Cancer, allowing us to react with TLC.
- Aug. 12: The total solar eclipse in Leo ushers in a new era and relinquishes us from the past.
The fixed zodiac signs (Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, and Aquarius) are most affected during Leo season. The reason is that the Sun aspects their angular houses, which are significant areas of life. Read below for more information.
Taurus
Looking back won’t solve any issues, so keep that in mind when assessing your plans during Leo season. The solar eclipse in Leo on Aug. 12 may hold you back from moving forward since it kicks off a new cycle for you, but only if you dwell on past mistakes. Don’t be too hard on yourself because you can’t change the past. Learn from your mistakes and be sure not to make them again. The good news is that the solar eclipse pushes you towards making a fresh start, which will catapult you into the place and space you want. This will give you a chance to refresh and reignite relationships and build a better foundation. By month’s end, you’ll see the trajectory of your career start to evolve — all because you believed in yourself and are focused on the future.
Leo
Your solar return is pushing you to reach passionate heights and take challenges head-on. Pluto in Aquarius’ opposition to your sign gives you the push that you need to achieve your goals. The caveat is that you may not want to stay on the same path — especially since Jupiter’s connection with your sun sign is expanding your career to evolve in different ways. You’ll begin to feel and see the shift during the solar eclipse on Aug. 12. Thinking outside the box is going to be easier than ever for your artistic self, now that the cosmos is helping you keep up with the latest creative developments and updates. Think of this as your chance to experiment and explore all aspects of your life and to decide how you wish to move forward. The blue moon on Aug. 19 allows you to pivot into a new space but only if you’re ready.
Scorpio
The nodal shift on July 26 prompts your time to shine — even though there is a ton of drama happening with colleagues, contracts, and partnerships — all of which is stressing you out. The silver lining is that the solar eclipse on Aug. 12 offers you a chance to start fresh with those you work with. Before you know it, the vibe will change and shift for the better. Fortunately, this energy increases your confidence and helps you move forward, even though the issues at work feel nonstop. These situations will get better throughout the month, but you’re on the way to not caring so much about what others think about you because you get the job done (and vice versa). What you’ll eventually come to learn is that there are no personal feelings in business, even if you have your own secret sentiments that you’re choosing not revealing yet.
Aquarius
The month ahead will have you reassessing partnerships in your personal life — especially during Aug. 12’s solar eclipse in Leo. This will help you understand such dynamics and how you can navigate them. The only concern to be aware of is that you want to take the lead and define relationships on your own terms, since the south node of destiny ignites your derived 7th House of romantic commitments — which could ruffle some feathers with those you are entangled with. Instead of hiding things from them, be transparent about all of the aspects that are happening in your world to ensure that jealousies don’t come to fruition as the next four weeks progress. The sun’s entry into Virgo on Aug. 22 offers you the perfect time to start discussing the matter with others in an effort to be intimate and direct. Building something with another person is on the forefront of your heart for the remainder of summer.
This article was originally published on TODAY.com