Leo Weekly Horoscope

The energy is slowing down this week, Leo, and no one will be noticing it more than you. Things start off on a rather quiet note, as there will be no major planetary alignments for the first half of the week, but then that changes when the 17th arrives with a balancing Half Moon in Aries and your 9th House of Expansion and Belief. You’ve been going through a lot of changes over the last few months as the world tries to make progress and leave behind the vestiges of shifting seasons; while the world has altered, so have you. Ask yourself, who is this new you? This is also your travel sector, and even if you have difficulty going anywhere at the moment, there’s nothing wrong with plotting out some future adventures. Higher-education also falls under the 9th House, so if you’ve been thinking about returning to school or seeking out some sort of certification program, then this lunation can help you take the necessary steps to make it happen.

This week brings a mix of energy and gentleness your way, a merger of excitement and chilled out vibrations. One reason for this is you currently have messenger Mercury moving through your sign, filling you up with its hyper intelligent energy; however, Mercury will turn retrograde on the 18th, and will be backing up like this until August 11th. During this transit, it might be difficult to tell exactly where your ideas are coming from or where they are going, so if you’re toiling away at a project I’d recommend waiting to unveil it until after the cosmic communicator goes direct; you’ll be better equipped to wow the world and earn some cache in the process. If you do want to make progress during this time, the best way to do so is by focusing on old projects or old patterns of behavior that require attention, rather than trying to embark on brand new endeavors. You’ll fare better with wrapping things up, so you have a clean slate by the time Mercury turns direct again.

Also on the 18th, Mercury will make a lovely sextile to Venus in Gemini and your 11th House of Social Networks, so even if the cosmic communicator is slowing down, Venus still has some lovely things to offer you. This would be the perfect day to round up the gang for a bit of whatever you like, whether you’re working together for a common cause or simply making a point to enjoy yourselves as a whole. This could bring some romantic moments your way, as well, but with Mercury now retrograde you might find its old flames rather than new ones who are stepping into the picture. Only pursue the people who are good for you, and leave past mistakes where they belong: in the past.