Leo season has officially begun, and it’s giving Big Cat Energy for four solid weeks. Who says a tiger never shows its stripes? As the zodiac’s jungle royalty takes the cosmic helm, we’re commanded to get loud and proud.
Shake off the shy, introspection of Cancer season, and get out into the world. Show off your OOTDs on social; get vocal about a political candidate who will fight for women’s reproductive rights. Leo energy is colorful and fun, but it’s also strong and passionate. The zodiac’s lion knows that we all have range. We don’t have to be either/or, we can be all of it!
Leo is also one of the zodiac’s four fire signs, which is why we all get so dazzlingly bright and creative during this season, which lasts until August 22 this year. There’s no time like the present to unleash your inner artiste. Paint a mural, record a single, host an open-mic night or a block party.
Caveat: Since Leo is also a traditional, structured fixed sign, this is not the time to go lighting random flames all over town. Think of Leo season as a time to build a contained fire, which is actually the way to create the greatest amount of heat. Where will you focus your ferocity during this four-week solar cycle? To truly make an impact, narrow your focus, and pour your passion into a single project, a key relationship, or another meaningful endeavor where you’re looking to create dramatic results.
Romantically, this is high season for us all, as Leo energy directs us to pull out all the stops with the one(s) we love. Pack the picnic basket, pull together your most summery date-night outfits, and make sure the window AC in your bedroom can perform all night long.
Not in the mood for a plus-one right now? Self-love is another one of Leo’s specialties, so shower yourself with adoration. If you’ve been giving outside validation too much power over your decision-making, these four weeks are optimal for reclaiming your position as the queen of your own life. Write your own permission slips and edicts. Rewatch Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story for the fourth time.
Now we must alert you to one potential downer during Leo season 2024: Mercury retrograde. After August 5, you’ll need to lower the curtain on some of the Leo theatrics, as the messenger planet shifts into reverse for three weeks, all the way until August 28. The risk after August 5 is that any showstopping antics could get you seriously panned by the critics.
That doesn’t mean you have to go fully undercover! Just stop handing out all-access passes, and share yourself with a selected audience. Mercury’s retrograde can bring some exciting blasts from the past and even romantic reconciliations.
And while you’re busy building your heat index BTS, you might try adopting the positive aspects of auramaxxing during the second act of Leo season. For some, this trend, which is gaining major traction on TikTok this summer, is about making your energetic field as attractive as possible to magnetize people and opportunities into your life. Why not learn how to make a Leo-approved entrance that fills the room and turns all eyes your way with quiet strength? That’s a challenge worth taking on.
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