Leo (July 23 – August 22)
How brightly you shine! Venus glows in your sign all month, casting a warm, luxuriant tone to every aspect of your life. Venus is the planet of beauty, love, and grace. Its influence is magnetic, and as you head into July, consider what you'd like to magnetize in your life. With Mars in your sign until July 20, you can balance attraction with pursual as you invite opportunities, supportive relationships, or a mindset shift.
At the beginning of the month, the Cancer Sun beams its light on the past, stirring memories and awakening compassion for past versions of yourself. Prioritize rest at the Cancer New Moon on July 17. You're working hard, necessitating a balance of body, mind, and spirit.
On July 22, Venus goes retrograde, sparking change in your experience of love. Can you reach new levels of self-acceptance? Is forgiveness possible as a healing modality? Your heart is undergoing a metamorphosis, and as a result, you might crave a new look. But remember, when Venus is under her retrograde illusion, we tend to make retro decisions, revisiting past looks or versions of ourselves.
The Sun enters your sign on July 22, and the skies clear. The waves of emotion you feel at the beginning of the month help purify your psyche if you're willing to be present for the thoughts and memories revealed through the process. You're opening new neural pathways that can help you optimize success in every area of your life.
The Sun in your sign shines rays of hope and lets you see possibilities where things were bleak before. You are a guiding light for others in a time of radical change, and you can ground yourself in knowing things will be better than okay.
