The Sun in Leo: July 22nd to August 22nd
- Jennifer
- Jul 22
- 7 min read
“Your vision will become clear only when you look into your heart. Who looks outside, dreams, who looks inside, awakens.” — Carl Jung
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Shine
Every month, The Sun moves into a new sign, and with Him, He carries the focus of our lives. Wherever He travels, that’s where the spotlight falls. It’s as if life says: Look here. This is the work. This is the invitation.
The Sun is The God of life itself. He is the reason there’s anything here at all. In the birth chart, He represents your reason for being, the part of you that needs to shine, to create, to be in the deepest sense. You are here for something. Your Sun placement tells you what that something is. It’s the heart of the chart. The central storyline of your life.
When we talk about ‘Sun Season’, we’re really talking about where The Sun is casting His light in the sky right now. And wherever His light falls, life begins to grow. For the month ahead, that part of the sky, and that part of your chart, becomes the place where you’re invited to step more fully into yourself. To remember that your life is a becoming. And that you are meant to take up space.
The Sun reminds us: you are allowed to exist.
You are allowed to be seen.
And you are allowed to become.
Leo Season
From July 22nd to August 22nd (London time), The Sun returns to its own temple: Leo. This is the heart of the year, the midpoint of the solar journey. A moment to pause, to stand in your own light, and to consider where you are and who you are becoming.
Leo is solid. Fixed. Fire. This is not the wild spark of Aries or the roaming blaze of Sagittarius. Leo holds the flame. It guards the hearth. The fire that sustains.
The regal lion doesn’t chase approval. It knows its strength. And yet, Leo carries a quiet spiritual thread often overlooked - a longing for transcendence amid the certainty of impermanence. Every empire crumbles. Every body weakens. Leo’s roar is a refusal to let that truth swallow the heart.
The Sun is at home in Leo bringing us themes of warmth, vitality, creativity and leadership. Leo season encourages bold self-expression and creativity. Our confidence and assertiveness is enhanced and we are more inclined to lead and inspire. Leo season favours enjoyment and pleasure: socialise, celebrate, embrace romance and follow your passions.
It's time to boldly express your love and appreciation! Know you're amazing! Show the world who you are and shine bright! However, don't let your ego get the better of you. Watch out for arrogance or selfishness and avoid unnecessary drama by staying grounded and mindful of others perspectives.
How can we get the best out of the season?
How do we work with this season? That’s the question. Because it’s easy to coast through life, isn’t it - on autopilot, keeping busy, getting things done - but Leo season isn’t interested in ticking boxes. Leo season is about you.
So, how do you meet yourself more fully this month?
Let yourself be seen. Not the polished version. Not the version that feels acceptable. The real version. Where are you hiding parts of yourself because you’re afraid they’re ‘too much’? This season invites you to stop apologising. To take up space. To remember you’re allowed to be here.
Say yes to what lights you up. What brings you joy? What makes you lose track of time? Leo is ruled by The Sun and He reminds us that creating, playing, and expressing aren’t indulgences. They’re necessary. Find your version of joy, and give yourself permission to enjoy it.
Stand tall, but lead from the heart. Leo carries the archetype of leadership, but not the kind that shouts the loudest. True leadership is steady. Heart-centred. It’s showing up for your life in a way that’s real. So where are you being asked to step up? Can you lead your own life, not just follow the path others have marked out for you?
Share yourself. Leo isn’t about doing life alone. This is a season of warmth and connection. Be generous with your time, your energy, your love. Tell the people you care about that you’re grateful for them. Let your relationships be places where your true self can breathe.
Dream bigger than you think you’re allowed to. The Sun doesn’t ask permission to rise. And neither should you. This is a season to set goals from a place of possibility. What would you dare to hope for, if you trusted your life could change?
Finally… stay human. It’s easy to confuse confidence with ego. But Leo teaches us that real confidence is rooted in humility: knowing you’re both small and sacred. So when you find yourself puffing up, or shrinking down pause and come back to your heart.
Remember: The Sun shines, not because He tries, but because He is. You’re allowed to do the same.
"Leo season invites you to shine unapologetically, embrace your true self, and create a legacy that reflects your highest passions and deepest values."
Let your heart lead the way.
The Sun in Leo through the Houses
♈️ Aries Rising
Where life is inviting you to shine: Your 5th house—creativity, joy, children, romance, play.
This season is about doing what makes you feel alive. Say yes to joy, even if it feels frivolous. Make art, dance, flirt, laugh. Life is reminding you that play is productive too.
Reflective prompt: Where am I denying myself pleasure because I think I have to earn it first?
♉️ Taurus Rising
Where life is inviting you to shine: Your 4th house—home, family, roots, belonging.
Focus on where you feel safe enough to be yourself. Let your home hold you. This season is about belonging to yourself first, so that others can meet the real you.
Reflective prompt: Where do I feel most like myself, and how can I spend more time there?
♊️ Gemini Rising
Where life is inviting you to shine: Your 3rd house—your mind, voice, and daily life.
Speak your truth. Write, teach, share your ideas. Your everyday world wants more of you in it. Don’t underestimate the power of your words.
Reflective prompt: What truth am I holding back that needs to be shared?
♋️ Cancer Rising
Where life is inviting you to shine: Your 2nd house—money, possessions, self-worth.
This is about claiming your value, unapologetically. Let yourself receive. Say yes to life showing you what you’re worth—not just in money, but in respect, in love, in time.
Reflective prompt: Where am I still waiting for permission to believe I’m worthy?
♌️ Leo Rising
Where life is inviting you to shine: Your 1st house—you.
This is your season. Step into the light. You don’t need to try harder or do more. You just need to let yourself be seen as you are. Your presence is enough.
Reflective prompt: If I stopped trying to prove myself, what would I do differently?
♍️ Virgo Rising
Where life is inviting you to shine: Your 12th house—the unseen, the hidden, the soul.
This isn’t a month to push forward. It’s a time to soften. To rest. To listen to your dreams. Your inner world is where the gold is now.
Reflective prompt: What am I being shown when I’m quiet enough to listen?
♎️ Libra Rising
Where life is inviting you to shine: Your 11th house—friends, communities, hopes for the future.
Say yes to invitations. Find your people. Let yourself belong. And remember, your future grows from the connections you nurture now.
Reflective prompt: Where am I holding back from connection because I’m afraid I won’t fit in?
♏️ Scorpio Rising
Where life is inviting you to shine: Your 10th house—career, vocation, visibility.
Step forward. Take up space. This is not the time to play small. Whatever you're building, life is asking you to stand in it proudly and let yourself be seen.
Reflective prompt: What am I hiding that life is asking me to share?
♐️ Sagittarius Rising
Where life is inviting you to shine: Your 9th house—wisdom, travel, learning, belief.
Life wants you to stretch. Say yes to the adventure, whether that’s a journey of the body or of the mind. Teach. Learn. Share your voice.
Reflective prompt: Where have I stopped myself from growing because it feels safer to stay where I am?
♑️ Capricorn Rising
Where life is inviting you to shine: Your 8th house—intimacy, vulnerability, trust.
This isn’t about outer visibility. It’s about inner honesty. Who sees the real you? This is your invitation to let someone in, to share your fears, and to find strength in your vulnerability.
Reflective prompt: Where am I pretending to be fine when I’m not?
♒️ Aquarius Rising
Where life is inviting you to shine: Your 7th house—relationships, partnerships, connection.
Let yourself be loved. Let yourself be known. You’re not here to do life alone. This season is about opening to others—not perfectly, but honestly.
Reflective prompt: What part of me have I been keeping hidden from those closest to me?
♓️ Pisces Rising
Where life is inviting you to shine: Your 6th house—daily life, work, health, service.
The small things matter. This is a season to refine your daily life so that it feels more like you. Find joy in your routines. Let your work be steady and heart-led.
Reflective prompt: What simple act would make my everyday life feel more like home?
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If you’d like to explore what Leo Season is lighting up in your chart and chat about where The Sun is shining for you I offer personal readings both online and in person at Essential Therapies, Sidmouth.
Come and discover where life is asking you to step forward and let yourself be seen.
Let’s sit with the sky, together.
A note on AI & my writing:
I use ChatGPT as a writing assistant—not as a writer. These are my thoughts, ideas, and words, shaped by my lived experience and deep love for self-work, self-awareness, the spiritual journey, and astrology. AI helps me refine, structure, and nudge me toward better phrasing, but the voice you’re reading is mine. I use it as a tool to help me put into words everything I believe is valuable in sharing my insights. Honesty matters to me, and this is simply one way I bring my thoughts to life.
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