Your 2024 Leo Season Horoscope: What’s in Store for You, Based on Your Sign
When the sun is blazing brighter than it does all year long and your calendar is packed with family BBQs, romantic date nights and a bevy of other magical occasions that only seem to pop up in mid-to-late summer, there’s no doubt that Leo season must be here. This season amplifies your confidence, heightens the desire to take bold, decisive action to make your dreams a reality, and enhances your ability to own your voice and express what’s in your heart in a dramatic, creative way. This is the effect of the sun’s trip through the fifth sign of the zodiac, symbolized by the Lion. Leo season occurs annually from mid-July to mid-August.
Because the fixed fire sign is ruled by the sun, which, in astrology, oversees self-image, core identity, confidence and purpose, you’ll have the power to nurture your sense of self throughout this fun-loving, dynamic season. You could find you’re more apt to not only identify your needs but be inspired and self-assured to go to bat for them.
Here, all you need to know about Leo season 2024 so you can make the most of it.
When is Leo season?
Every year, you can count on Leo season to occur from approximately July 22 and 23 to August 22 and 23. In 2024, Leo season will be in effect from July 22 to August 22.
What to expect during Leo season
In general, when the sun takes its annual trip through Leo, we’re all more likely to tap into our own personal perspective and passions, to center and to celebrate what makes us special. Because Leo is proud and enjoys soaking up attention wherever and however, standing on the sidelines isn’t nearly as appealing as stepping into the spotlight now. Those who come into the world under the sign of the Lion are natural born leaders who prefer to — and tend to excel at — taking the reins. And because the fire sign is ruled by the self-oriented sun, they’re the first ones to teach you how to show up for yourself and to prioritize self-love and self-care.
Leo is also the fixed sign of the fire crew, which means they’re resolute and can be quite laser focused on their objectives and game plans. While this can help them stay committed and loyal as they move toward any given finish line, this trait also lends itself to obstinacy, which, when operating at full force, can keep Leo from seeing the big picture or even experiencing personal growth. Thankfully, the sign’s preference for moving forward, as well as their innate optimism and joyfulness, can sometimes serve as an antidote to stubbornness. With this in mind, know that you can often make impressive strides on ambitious undertakings while the sun moves through Leo.
And because Leo is associated with the Fifth House of Romance and Self-Expression, this time of year was made for hitting pause on hard and fast deadlines and putting your nose to the grindstone in lieu of playful, fun-loving, artistic pursuits, ideally alongside your dearest loved ones.
In 2024, Leo season can inspire personal transformation.
Almost immediately after the sun moves into Leo, it’ll sit opposite Pluto, the planet of power, rebirth and transformation, currently retrograde in Aquarius, which will crank up our emotions — especially the ones we tend not to talk about all that much or feel comfortable with, like jealousy. Because this opposition is happening in two fixed signs, it can be easier than ever to dig your heels in, perhaps refusing to acknowledge your own contribution to intense situations that might arise. The thing is, although Pluto can whip up your need to exert control, it could be better to relinquish it now, allowing the moment to evolve naturally. And if you can do that, you could find you enjoy the reward of growth and transformation as a result.
Leo season 2024 offers you the chance to tap into and manifest your fiercest desires.
On August 14, Mars, the planet of action and energy, will pair up with Jupiter, the planet of luck and abundance, in Gemini, which is one of the most fortunate and action-oriented celestial meetups of the year. Your take-charge energy, courage, conviction and motivation will soar, especially when it comes to whatever area of life Gemini oversees in your birth chart.
Self-reflection fuels your ability to plan and act in accordance with your wildest dreams.
On August 4 to 5 (PT/ET), Mercury, the planet of communication, transportation and technology, will go retrograde in Virgo, the mutable earth sign that follows Leo. In turn, you’ll be called to retrace your steps when it comes to caring for your daily routine, wellness and service-oriented undertakings (Virgoan terrain) as well as your creative self-expression, leadership abilities and sense of self (Leo’s field). While wires are more apt to get crossed during any Mercury retrograde, each one is also a wonderful opportunity to slow down, rest, recharge and reflect on where you’ve been so you can move even more definitively and confidently into the future — something my new book Mercury Magic: How to Thrive During Retrogrades and Tap Into the Power of the Messenger Planet, covers extensively.
Here, how Leo season 2024 will affect you based on your sign. (Be sure to read both your sun and your rising sign if you know it. If you don't, you can find it in your birth chart or by using this CafeAstrology calculator.)
What Leo season 2024 means for Aries
Leo season could feel like one of the most playful and joyful times of year for you as a result of the sun spending time in your romance and self-expression Though you move through life at a rapid pace, preferring to get onto whatever’s next, this moment encourages you to be more engaged in the present, especially when you’re spending time with loved ones or a significant other. You’re more apt to tune into all things whimsical and fun-loving, which can’t help but stoke your creativity. And because your ruler, go-getter Mars will pair up with lucky Jupiter in your communication zone on August 14, your social life is sure to be a source of great joy now.
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What Leo season 2024 means for Taurus
Although you tend to be quite a homebody anyway, with the sun in your home zone now, you will feel even more confident carving out more time to spend with loved ones than usual. Reveling in everyday pleasures with your nearest and dearest — from trips to the local ice cream parlor to tending to your garden — feels like a balm for your soul. And with messenger Mercury, the planet of communication, moving backward through your romance zone from August 4 and 5 to 28, tapping into your sense of nostalgia and giving yourself permission to slow down and tend to your most heartfelt emotions proves especially fulfilling throughout the majority of this season.
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What Leo season 2024 means for Gemini
With the sun moving through your communication zone, you can connect with friends and colleagues even more readily than usual. Your calendar will be bursting at the seams with invitations and social commitments, but given just how buzzy and on-the-go you are by nature, you’re going to love every minute of this vibrant season. And don’t discount just how lively things could be on the job, given that this energy lends itself to even more brainstorming and cerebral collaboration. You can look forward to go-getter Mars and lucky Jupiter joining forces in your sign on August 14, which should light a fire within you to build momentum on a passion project.
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What Leo season 2024 means for Cancer
As the vitality-bringing sun spends time in your money zone, you’ll feel more optimistic and prepared to make moves that will enhance your moneymaking game plan. If you’ve been wanting to seek out new sources of income, switch up how you’re socking away savings or explore new avenues for investing, this season was wired for making productive strides in this area of your life. It also bears noting that this sector oversees self-worth and values, so reflecting on both can serve you well. Around August 4, a new moon here was made for setting a powerful, related intention.
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What Leo season 2024 means for Leo
You’ll be prepared to shine and show off everything you have to offer the world, thanks to the confident sun moving through your sign and self-image sector now. Your confidence soars, as does your pride in your abilities, talents and perspective. Showcasing your skills in a fresh, creative way can be truly empowering. Even though you’ve surely heard that you don’t want to kick off new projects when Mercury is retrograde, you can absolutely take advantage of your annual new moon August 4 by zeroing in on a thrilling intention and then continuing to hold that vision in mind and close to your heart to make it your reality. Manifest away!
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What Leo season 2024 means for Virgo
With the sun moving through your spirituality zone now — and of course, your ruler, messenger Mercury, going retrograde on August 4 and 5 — you could be fully prepared to go into hibernation for the duration of Leo season. While you absolutely deserve R&R, consider ways in which you can center self-reflection, self-work and tending to your psychological well-being, too. By looking backward just as readily as you tend to plan for the future, you can heal emotional wounds and bolster self-awareness in a way that sets you up for even more success once your season is in full swing.
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What Leo season 2024 means for Libra
With the sun in your networking zone now, you’ll be inspired to tap into the power of your community and social circle to get the ball rolling on a long-term wish or goal. Even just talking through what you want to accomplish with friends or colleagues could lead to positive feedback that boosts your confidence and gets your wheels turning on how to best proceed for the most promising results. And with your ruler, sweet Venus, moving through your money zone from August 4 to 29, leaning on all of your relationships can also support your ability to boost your cash flow!
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What Leo season 2024 means for Scorpio
The sun is now spending time in your career zone, amplifying your focus on your professional aspirations and desire to be recognized for your hard work. You could be itching to step into a leadership position, to take on more responsibility or to make your mark in the public sphere somehow. Thankfully, Leo season lends itself to all of these aspirations and can fuel your ability to voice your goals to higher-ups. You may also benefit from tying up loose ends with a team project while messenger Mercury is retrograde in your networking zone from August 4 and 5 to 14.
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What Leo season 2024 means for Sagittarius
You are full of wanderlust any time of year, but Leo season — and the sun’s trip through your adventure zone — boosts your need to shake up your usual routine and shrug off to-dos or projects that feel stale, mundane or downright boring. You want to expand your mind, soak up knowledge and connect with people outside of your typical circle. That said, this could be an ideal time to travel, work with a trusted mentor, sign up for a class or dive into books that will introduce you to new philosophies and perspectives. And on August 14, when go-getter Mars and abundance-bringing Jupiter pair up in your partnership sector, your optimism and fortune is fueled by joining forces with a dear friend, loved one or colleague.
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What Leo season 2024 means for Capricorn
Your most beloved and cherished family members and perhaps a significant other are your key focus as the sun spends time in your intimacy and joint resources zone now. You often prefer to hold your cards close to the vest, but this is a season in which you’ll be even more self-assured and empowered to identify and move through your most deep-seated emotions. And you could find that exploring these feelings bolsters your confidence. You’ll do well to consider kicking off a whole new chapter related to whatever’s coming up for you now around August 4 when the new moon falls in this sector.
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What Leo season 2024 means for Aquarius
Though you tend to gravitate to group affairs and team projects, you’ll find that bonding with friends, colleagues, loved ones and perhaps someone special one-on-one is especially fulfilling while the confident sun is in your partnership sector. You can make impressive strides on shared goals simply by putting your head together with someone you trust, admire and can confide in, and you could also learn quite a bit about yourself in the process! Think about getting extra clear on what you want to achieve around August 4 when the new moon is there, then building out a game plan. While it may not come together speedily, intention-setting now can get you and your partner across the finish line.
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What Leo season 2024 means for Pisces
As the sun moves through your wellness zone during Leo season, you’ll feel fired up to be more productive and care for your health with a vibrant, confident new perspective and energy. This could be a wonderful moment to launch that morning yoga practice or to make a point to sneak in nightly meditation before bed, because you have the motivation and enthusiasm to make it stick. Caring for your well-being in small but sustainable ways is empowering! And you’ll have even more wind in your sails to commit to a routine once the new moon falls in this zone on August 4.
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