Leo Season 2026 Illuminates Your Starpower: Ready, Set, Glow

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From July 22 to August 22, the Sun holds court in its home sign of Leo. With amplifier Jupiter also touring the Lion’s den, this solar cycle supersizes self-expression and action.

Leo season: July 22 to August 22

Passion, playtime and power moves! The Sun struts into regal, romantic Leo for its annual four-week reign on July 22, coaxing out the exhibitionist in all of us. This year, el Sol finds good company waiting: expansive Jupiter is touring Leo for the first time since 2015, doubling down on the demand for bold self-expression. And on July 23, Mercury ends its summer retrograde. Rejoice! The full force of your roar is intact, even if the lingering effects of Mercury’s “retroshade” will extend to August 8.

Start by dusting off dormant talents and rehearsing your next big act. Use the retroshade energy to refine your vision and polish your personal brand to a mirror-like sheen. Then, when the Lion’s Gate Portal opens on 8-8, make your big reveal.

Got a project to promote? Use this time to perfect your pitch and schedule your big reveal in the back half of Leo season, which ends on August 22. Confidence is your best accessory now—just make sure it’s coming from a genuine place, not a fake-it-till-you-make-it one.

Leo season’s signature gift is a megadose of life-force energy. And with Jupiter, the galaxy’s largest planet, amplifying the Lion’s frequency, “supersized” is an understatement this year. All the world’s your catwalk when the Sun struts into this scene-stealing fire sign. So go ahead, turn up your inner spotlight and revel in the “you can’t stop staring at me, can you?” energy. Just make sure you’re commanding attention for reasons that make you proud.

Romantic standards get a royal reset this Leo season

As the Sun parades through Leo, it trumpets a bold mantra: I deserve to be adored like royalty. But a word to the wise: don’t expect grand gestures 24/7. Relationships thrive when both people invest equal energy—and when you commit to your own creative passions, too. That balance keeps love from feeling like a performance.

Channel Leo’s nobility, not its self-serving tendencies. Love is a two-way street. How can you be more generous—in and out of the bedroom? And don’t be surprised if you fall straw-hat-over-rope-sandals for your own fine self this Leo season. Confidence is magnetic.

Leo Season 2026 Horoscopes

Curtains up! The Sun struts into flamboyant Leo for its annual four-week reign beginning July 22, turning life into a cosmic talent show. Passion, playtime, and PDA take center stage, so let your hair down and amplify your creative self-expression. With Mercury wrapping up its retrograde on July 23, you’ve got a green light for your grand debut—no more excuses.

Leo rules the spine and the heart, reminding you to bring more backbone and warmth into your interactions. Where could you stand taller? Where could you love louder, with your full chest? This regal solar cycle is the perfect moment to raise the bar on your self-worth and courageously own your gifts. Just watch the shadow side: entitlement. Royal energy is meant to uplift the whole kingdom, not just your throne. Lead with generosity, and everyone wins!

Below are horoscopes for every zodiac sign for Leo season, from July 22 to August 22, 2026. You may read for your Sun sign or your rising sign. Try one of our Leo Season Rituals, too!

♈️ ARIES (Mar 20-Apr 19): Your summer hibernation officially ends in 3…2…1. With the radiant Sun exiting your comfy, cozy fourth house and blasting into your joyful fifth on July 22, you’ll be fired up to head out the door and have a good time. Romance is in the air until August 22, so single Rams should have some fun getting dressed up, circulating and seeing who you can cast a spell on. If you’re already spoken for, make time for special date nights and culture-vulture weekends that will remind you why you fell for each other to begin with. Let your heart lead the way this month! Aries horoscopes, read more!

♉️ TAURUS (Apr 19-May 20): Summer’s in full swing, but you may not feel like venturing further than your porch swing after the Sun slips into Leo and your domestic corner on July 22. Casa Toro is THE hotspot between now and August 22, and while you might enjoy hosting loved ones for short visits and balcony barbecues, you’ll also savor restorative alone time. Make it clear when guests are welcome and when you want to unwind solo. Whether you’re working your way through a TBR pile of beach books or tackling crafting projects, home is your happy place for the next month. Taurus horoscopes, read more!

♊️ GEMINI (May 20-Jun 21): You’re in your element starting July 22 as the vibrant Sun rockets into Leo and your communication camp (AKA “the Gemini house”) until August 22, filling you with social fuel. Say “hell yes!” to every invitation that piques your avid curiosity, and in your free time, scope out the local scene to connect with kindred spirits. Check event listings for cool cultural happenings like a music festival or maker’s fair where you can hang with old friends and meet new people. One of them could become your next podcast partner or BFF. Gemini horoscopes, read more!

♋️ CANCER (Jun 21-Jul 22): Blow out the last candle on your birthday cake as Cancer season wraps up on July 22 and the focalizing Sun marches into Leo and your fiscal second house until August 22. Those big wishes you just finished making will require financing, and unless you’re blessed with a benefactor, it’s up to you to devise a plan for funding your dreams. Begin by assessing what resources you need to manifest your heart’s desires. If you can manage on a shoestring budget, go for it! If not, figure out how you might tap into your trove of talents to generate additional income this month. Cancer horoscopes, read more!

♌️ LEO (Jul 22-Aug 22): Leo season kicks off today as your galactic guardian, the vitalizing Sun, wraps up a monthlong snooze in your sleepy twelfth house and struts into your sign from July 22 to August 22. Consider your tanks refueled—you’re ready to blaze out of the station like an express skipping every local stop. Where to, Lion? Anywhere you want, no apologies necessary. Chase fresh inspiration or pour yourself into a pet project. Make an entrance everywhere from the corner bodega to the rooftop party and raise a glass to your own fabulous self. Leo horoscopes, read more!

♍️ VIRGO (Aug 22-Sep 22): Take your hand off the wheel and drift for a while. As the Sun dips into Leo and your somnolent twelfth house on July 22, consider that your cue to downshift and relish a month of R and R. Rather than trying to be your usual productive self, take a break from that hectic pace and recharge your battery. Don’t start anything new, but do tie up loose ends if unfinished business is stressing you out. Let go of anything that isn’t serving you, even if it used to. That may include a toxic relationship or a stale situation. You want to be at your best when the Sun blasts into your sign on August 22, kicking off Virgo season. Virgo horoscopes, read more!

♎️ LIBRA (Sep 22-Oct 23): Reconnect with your favorites, Libra. You’ve been on your grind this last month, and on July 22, the energizing Sun’s arrival in Leo and your communal eleventh house gives you planetary permission to unfold your social butterfly wings and fly free. After muting a few buzzy threads, now you can catch up on anything you’ve missed. Then stretch your circle even wider. Between now and August 22, mingle with kindred spirits who share your ideals and interests. You’re always up for meeting new people! Libra horoscopes, read more!

♏️ SCORPIO (Oct 23-Nov 22): Shine bright, Scorpio! After the radiant Sun surges into your ambitious tenth house on July 22, there’s no hiding your light, so don’t even try. Set aside your preference for privacy and keep a high profile during this solar circuit, which lasts until August 22. What big goals are next on your list? Resolve to take action steps towards them, starting today. If you could use some support, reach out to a mentor who can help you figure out how to progress on your career path—or design one, if you’re just getting going. Already established in your field? You could rise in the ranks and take on a leadership role in the month ahead, as the powers that be take notice. Scorpio horoscopes, read more!

♐️ SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22-Dec 21): It’s not like you to think small, Sagittarius, but for the past month, you’ve had to radar in on some microscopic details. On July 22, as the revitalizing Sun blasts into Leo and your limitless ninth house, it turns your telephoto lens to wide-angle. With your field of vision so open between now August 22, take in the whole exciting range of possibilities. Follow wherever inspiration leads you. Chase after a sky-high aspiration with courage and faith. Now that your sense of adventure has been activated, it’s anyone’s guess where you’ll end up! Sagittarius horoscopes, read more!

♑️ CAPRICORN (Dec 21-Jan 20): With the Sun plunging into Leo and your intensive, intimate eighth house on July 22, it’s time to focus on an important relationship or two and zoom in even closer. Whether you’re savoring quality bonding time with your bestie or bedroom bonding with your boo, keep the guest list to two. This solar cycle—which lasts until August 22—can bring big feelings to the forefront, and you may need alone time or sessions with a healing professional to fully sift through them. If you’re obsessing over a passionate interest, new or old, just be sure it’s one that’s healthy for you. Capricorn horoscopes, read more!

♒️ AQUARIUS (Jan 20-Feb 18): “The more the merrier” is usually your motto, but two is the magic number as of July 22 when the energizing Sun blazes into Leo and your partnership province. Pair off between now and August 22, forming dynamic duos for various purposes—personal and professional. With el Sol shining its high beams on your one-to-one connections, your relationships will be your greatest teachers in the month ahead. Whether you’re in an LTR or happily single, spending time with another individual will empower you to evolve. Aquarius horoscopes, read more!

♓️ PISCES (Feb 18-Mar 20): Bike rides along the river? Sunset yoga on a pier? Count you in! You’re motivated to stay healthy as the revitalizing Sun blasts into Leo and your sixth house of work and wellness. Between July 22 and August 22, switch a couple of those happy-hour hangs to potlucks in the park. Hit up the greenmarket and make the most of the season by filling your tote with fresh fruits and veggies. You’ll need nutritious fare and plenty of H2O to keep you going in the month ahead, since you’re bound to be busy at work. Instead of hustling to impress higher-ups, focus on enjoying the process of problem-solving with clever colleagues—and then take pride in a job well done! Pisces horoscopes, read more!

When does the Sun visit each sign in 2026?

Break out the cake and candles! On the third week of every month, the Sun changes signs and initiates a brand-new zodiac “season.” These four-week cycles show where opportunities are brightest and where your efforts will yield the sparkliest results. Think of each solar season like a costume party. What is it like to live like a Gemini or a Pisces for a month? Try it on for size!

Here are the 2026 zodiac seasons by date

Capricorn season: (December 21, 2025) to January 19, 2026
Aquarius season: January 19 to February 18
Pisces season: February 18 to March 20
Aries season: March 20 (spring equinox) to April 19
Taurus season: April 19 to May 20
Gemini season: May 20 to June 21
Cancer season: June 21 to July 22
Leo season: July 22 to August 22
Virgo season: August 22 to September 22 you are here!
Libra season: September 22 (fall equinox) to October 23
Scorpio season: October 23 to November 22
Sagittarius season: November 22 to December 21