Leo Weekly Horoscope

You’re tapping into something special this week, Leo, especially since you’ve likely been operating in rather nebulous territory recently. Fortunately, that energy is making a major change, so get ready to blast off from the starting line because it is your time to shine! On the 22nd the Sun exits Cancer and your subconscious sector and bounds into your sign and your 1st House of Action for the next thirty days. This is your birthday season for a reason; it’s time to put your desires and aims front and center so don’t think this isn’t the perfect opportunity to pursue some dreams and ambitions. The world will begin to open up to you over the next few weeks in ways that it hasn’t in a very long time, so don’t sit back on your laurels and allow things to happen. You get to call the shots, so get clear about what changes you want to see manifested in the world.

Truth be told, life might have felt a bit like a dream lately, or perhaps even a nightmare, which is all thanks to the fact that you’ve had Mercury, the buzziest planet of the zodiac, hitting the snooze button in your 12th House for an extended stay as he spent the last few weeks retrograde in this ‘hidden’ sector of your chart. With Mercury not only stationed in this low-energy territory, but also retrograde, he was doing just about the bare minimum to help you through life, making it only too easy to spend your days going in circles and spinning your wheels. Fortunately, that ends on the 23rd as Mercury wakes up and begins moving forward once again. Mercury will remain in this fantastical sector until August 9th, but from now until then, your inspiration will be off the charts, so whether you’re creating something special, or detoxing your life of old drama, you can make the most of this cycle without worry.

Saturn has one more important performance to make before the week comes to a close, as on the 26th it will be turning retrograde in Aries and your boundless 9th House of Expansion and Adventure until mid-December. This time could bring up a few gaps in your thinking and show you areas you might want to improve upon; the 9th House is the house of self-edification, after all. If Saturn has made certain limitations loom larger in your life then this retrograde can help you come to terms with them and find new ways to move beyond any boundaries in front of you; it just takes a little time and a little growth, then you can spread your wings. The more willing you are to learn the lessons Saturn has in store for you, the more you will enjoy the future opportunities coming your way.