Mid-summer has a relentless quality. With the heat, longer days, and more time for play, it seems like Summer will never end.

This period marks Leo season, and during it, the Sun’s energy reigns supreme, giving all of us permission to show up and be our most authentic selves.

During Leo season, your inner world demands to be birthed into the outer one. This is essentially the creative process.

The energy of Leo season 2022 will challenge us to learn how to create and lead together. It’s one thing to be an independent artist with total control and leadership, and it’s another endeavor to come together with one or more unique souls to create.

Leo Season Quick Takes

Duration: Jul. 22 to Aug. 22, 2022

Archetypes: The Queen, Performer, Child

Planetary ruler: Sun

Element: Fire

Mode: Fixed

Lunations:

New Moon: 5° Leo on July 28 at 10:55 am PST
Full Moon: 19° Aquarius on August 11 at 6:36 pm PST

Retrogrades:

Jupiter stations retrograde: July 28

Additional planetary shifts (ingresses) during this period:

Mercury enters Virgo: Aug. 4
Venus enters Leo: Aug. 11
Mars enters Gemini: Aug. 20

Solar significance— your authenticity inspires everyone else’s

No doubt the Sun is significant to all of life. Without it, living things would cease to exist. This is a powerful fact. And each year, when the Sun moves into Leo, we experience its unadulterated power.

Leo is the archetype of the Queen, Performer, and Child. All of which are unapologetically themselves and brazenly demand attention. But we sometimes get it wrong, thinking we must give up our individual solar energy to allow for another.

In reality, Leo season is here to remind us that you being you will inspire others to do the same.

We’re all born with this Leo energy, which most readily appears in a specific area of life. Easy enough to find out if you have your natal chart.

Where the Leo archetype comes to life for you is where you’re being encouraged to be your most authentic self. And what does this look like exactly? Creativity is one example, and leadership is another.

Most importantly, you’re also tasked with doing so collaboratively.

Foundations for creating and leading together

Many cultures dampen down the role of the individual. It makes sense when you’re trying to build a society with power residing in the hands of a few. Think patriarchy.

It gets complicated and messy quickly when everyone shares leadership and power. However, this is the ideal. While the Sun transits through Leo, we have an opportunity now to progress toward the ideal or slip back into what’s easy.

The fixed signs, which include Leo, can provide some direction on how to create and lead together:

Self-worth (Taurus): See yourself as worthy of leading and see value in what you create

Respect (Leo): Find ways to admire differences in others and recognize the inherent strength in diversity

Honesty (Scorpio): Have the courage to tell the truth even when it’s difficult

Mutual understanding (Aquarius): Seek to understand even when you don’t agree with a given ideology or perspective. Also, connect with the common humanity in each person.

Everyone has a role to play, yet leadership is often a solo thing. Let’s change that. We can create and lead towards a better world together.

Where it’s happening in your chart

Let’s take a peek at where the solar focus is heightened for you during Leo season 2022. Remember, these are general interpretations and do not constitute medical advice or professional services.

Aries Rising. The Sun is transiting through your 5th House of children, creativity, and fun. You’re great at getting things started but may lack a bit of follow-through when the going gets tough. This Leo season encourages you to bring others into your creative endeavors to help keep the momentum going. Take turns leading, and don’t get discouraged if things take longer than expected.

Taurus Rising. The Sun is transiting through your 4th House of home and family. In your family of origin, did everyone get an equal opportunity to shine or equal amounts of attention from the parental figures? And how has this impacted your ability to show up at home and in the world? This Leo season, practice self-expression at home and encourage your loved ones to join you. It looks like coming together to make the home reflect everyone who shares it.

Gemini Rising. The Sun is transiting your 3rd House of communications, siblings, and neighbors. This Leo season, you’re doubling down on your authentic voice. Yes, you may have a flair for the dramatic, but the people who appreciate it will be drawn to you. If you have lost touch or inspiration, reconnect with small groups (writing, local theater, dance troupe, etc.) who’re also focused on getting their message out there.

Cancer Rising. The Sun is transiting your 2nd House of money, resources, and values. During this Leo season, you have an opportunity to re-evaluate some outdated money stories. Are you the sole provider and leader in all money matters? No matter the answer, Leo season encourages you to share in the responsibility of making money and making significant money decisions.

Leo Rising. The Sun is transiting your 1st House of identity and body image. All eyes are on you this Leo season to share a different kind of leadership. Your creativity is expressed through how you dress, wear your hair, and carry yourself. It may seem superficial, but what your image says to the world is that it’s okay for me to be me, and so it’s okay for you to be you too. Ultimately is all about self-acceptance and love.

Virgo Rising. The Sun is transiting through your 12th House of spirituality, secrets, and institutions that separate, i.e., prisons/nursing homes. You’re typically not a flashy person, opting instead to shine behind the scenes by being of service to others. During Leo season, you get to take a break from serving others to refocus on yourself. It’s an excellent time for a rejuvenating retreat with others who also highly value being of service.

Libra Rising. The Sun is transiting through your 11th House of friendship, groups, and aspiration. Friendships, community, and what you want for the future are shifting again. But don’t worry; it’s changing because you’ve reached a new level of authentic interaction that requires the same from the people you choose to be around. As these new tribe members enter, be aware of placing anyone above or below you. You desire to be among equals.

Scorpio Rising. The Sun is transiting through your 10th House of career/status in society. You enjoy being seen for your work in the world, and this Leo season, you’re getting pulled toward creating with others to gain recognition. Opening up to how others choose to tackle a problem will be a challenge, but you’re up for it. If you’re working on a group project, ensure that credit and effort are shared equitably.

Sagittarius Rising. The Sun is transiting through your 9th House of religion/philosophy, long-distance travel, and higher education. When you’re exploring a new place, culture, or way of thinking, this Leo season, you will need to bring others along with you. The goal here isn’t to push your agenda but rather to share in the inspiration of getting to be with others shining brightly. If you’re working towards an event, course launch, travel plans, or anything else in the hopes of bringing people together, reach out to folks who’ve done the same. Listen for their ideas, lessons learned, etc., to create something better than you imagined.

Capricorn Rising. The Sun is transiting through your 8th House of transformation, death, inheritance, and sexuality. A lot is vying for your attention, and you feel it’s only on you. It’s not. Let others show you that they can step up and share in the creativity and leadership needed to move through any challenges that may come your way during Leo season. Family members will likely be where greater support will come from during this period.

Aquarius Rising. The Sun is transiting through your 7th House of marriage and partnerships. You do partnerships differently than most is an understatement. You’ve worked through the challenges of partnering while maintaining your unique identity, and now, this Leo season is encouraging you to tackle another challenge. To come together more often for a common purpose. Yes, you know how to shine individually, but how can you find ways to create and lead together?

Pisces Rising. The Sun is transiting through your 6th House of daily routines, work, health, and pets. This Leo season, you’re being encouraged to adjust your daily routine, including your work life, to allow for greater collaboration. When you’re doing everything alone, you reap all the credit and benefits, but it limits how much more you can accomplish. Perhaps you can look to add some support for the daily life to-dos or an extra team member to help with the workload. The finances will be there if you structure it well. This will allow you to create and lead with others.

The inevitable slow down to prepare for more

Jupiter Stations Retrograde 8° Aries

We expand, contract, expand, and contract again and again. This cycle allows us to prepare for more. Like when you clear your home of clutter, stuff inevitably returns to fill the void.

The planet Jupiter represents expansion in astrology. It’s good luck, good times, wisdom, and betting on yourself to take a leap of faith. So what happens during Jupiter’s annual retrograde period?

Jupiter stations retrograde from July 28 to November 23, 2022, a period of contraction that is ultimately helping you review your expansion since May 2022. During its retrograde, Jupiter will head back into Pisces on October 28. This is excellent news! You get a final go at your Jupiter in Pisces story.

Use this time to adjust your mindset, deepen your wisdom and faith, and re-connect to your truth.

Are you heading towards the “right” blessing for you? You get to be choosey now and make room for what’s to come when Jupiter returns to Aries on December 19th.

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