Leo 23 July – 22 August

The week kicks off with a potent New Moon in Libra, sitting cosily with your ruler, the Sun. This illuminates your sector of home and roots, prompting a fresh start around your sense of belonging and inner harmony. However, early in the week, that exact square between Venus in Scorpio (retrograde, mind you) and Mars in your own sign, Leo, is the cosmic equivalent of a dramatic, slow-motion confrontation. Venus wants deep, transformative connection while Mars in Leo is all about shining brightly and getting what it wants. This could stir up some intense romantic or financial dynamics, revealing where your desire for admiration might be clashing with genuine intimacy. You’re typically so good at being seen, but this week asks: are you *really* connecting?

As we move toward Wednesday, Mercury joins Venus in Scorpio, digging even deeper into those intimate or shared resource zones. The Moon shifts from Libra into the practical depths of Scorpio, intensifying your focus on what’s truly valuable beneath the surface. With Mars powerfully positioned in Leo, and Jupiter amplifying your personal power from the same sign, you’re feeling a surge of confidence. The Moon sextile Jupiter on Sunday also gifted you an intuitive boost to make the most of this energy. You might find yourself wanting to put on a bit of a show, especially if you feel undervalued. But here’s the tea, Leo: sometimes, your biggest performance is just a distraction from the real work of self-worth.

By the weekend, the Moon has moved into Capricorn, bringing a more grounded energy to your daily routines and wellbeing. Pluto, after a long retrograde, stations direct in Aquarius, affecting your relationship sector. This powerful shift could bring a significant turning point in how you experience partnership and shared power, revealing truths you might have been avoiding. That Mars-Saturn trine becoming exact over the weekend, with Saturn retrograde in Aries, gives you the discipline to channel your formidable energy towards long-term goals. However, the Moon squaring both Neptune and Saturn suggests you’ll need to work hard to distinguish between what’s real and what’s wishful thinking, especially when it comes to any recognition you’re craving. You’ve got all the confidence in the world, Lion, but this week’s lesson is about where and how you choose to direct that brilliant light. Genuine connection, not just applause, is your true prize.