Leo Season Is Here — & Get Ready For A Spiritual Awakening Of A Lifetime
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The height of the summer season is upon us, bringing the heat and theatrics, too. The sun shakes up our lives as it enters the zodiac sign of Leo on July 22nd. For the next four weeks, we will roar louder than we have in the past because the celestial forces above are stirring up chaos for us earthlings (very fitting for Leo’s solar return, right?). Get ready for the spiritual awakening of a lifetime because the planets are coming in hot to ensure we release fear and step into a new emotional space.
The sun in Leo connects with three planets on July 27th: Uranus in Gemini, Neptune retrograde in Aries, and Pluto retrograde in Aquarius. Power struggles and jealousies will persist, pushing us to confront matters that have been swept under the rug and for far too long. The issue is that our desire to escape reality and to not deal with these types of situations creates tension with others. But the emotional bubble will burst, ending with a confrontation. The other way to look at this aspect is to be honest and open by engaging in the hard conversations that need to be had.
On July 29th, the day of the Full Buck Moon, Jupiter forms a “cazimi” [a Latin term that translates to “the heart of the sun”] union with the sun, magnifying the influence of the expansive planet. Jupiter is known as the “greater benefic”; however, its effects can be both positive and negative. The favorable element of Jupiter brings fortune, abundance, and luck, but the adverse traits enhance circumstances that might be best left as they are. Watch out for indulgence and excess to avoid destructive habits. The day could go either way — overall, it’s going to be intense with the other aspects coming to light from the lunation.
The sun in Leo harmonizes with Saturn retrograde in Aries on August 6th. We might feel as though restrictions and obstacles stand in the way of how we want to live. Limits may be placed on our freedoms, making us less confident than usual. This is only a moment in time, so doing affirmative work that boosts our self-esteem is ideal. Be less critical and more kind to yourself.
August 12th’s total solar eclipse in Leo is a transformational cosmic phenomenon that will rock our word. We are taking stock of how we can move above and beyond the present to cultivate a beautiful future. The journey there could be messy if we refuse to refresh our dreams and goals. We’ll feel the energy of the eclipse until August 22nd, when the sun in Leo opposes the North Node of Destiny in Aquarius, ushering us to a new state of being.
Important dates during Leo Season:
July 22nd: The sun enters Leo, adding flair and fire to our auras. Take center stage and shine as bright as the sun!
July 23rd: Mercury turns direct in Cancer, tracing over the degrees it visited in the previous month. The retroshade phase, which lasts until August 6th, gives us a chance to clear up miscommunications and mishaps.
July 26th: Saturn retrograde in Aries offers us a moment to redefine boundaries and the periphery of our careers.
July 26th: The North Node of Destiny moves into Aquarius, and the South Node of Destiny glides into Aquarius, inviting us to innovate our visions and focus on the community.
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July 29th: The Full Buck Moon in Aquarius brings immense growth and development that is vital for us to undergo.
August 6th: Venus shifts into Libra, evoking our romantic sentiments and yearning to find balance in all we do.
August 9th: Mercury gets passionate in the sign Leo, making big declarations that we may not be able to fulfill — be careful and do not overpromise.
August 11th: Mars swims into Cancer, softening our reactions and urging us to be protective of our energy.
August 12th: The total solar eclipse in Leo is an opportunity to release and evolve — if we are ready for it.
August 22nd: The sun enters Virgo, grounding our senses and allowing us to be pragmatic in our lives.
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