2026 Leo Overview
2026 Leo Overview: Yearly Horoscope


Leo (Born July 23-August 22*) – 0 to 30 degrees Leo:
2026: Leo Horoscope: Love, Career, & General Trends
Leo (All):
Note: The overview or summary of the year resides here; the details of the year continue below.
A powerful year is ahead for you, dear Leo. Jupiter will move into your sign mid-year, sparking a personal new beginning of sorts and upping your personal magnetism to new heights. Until then, you are in a strong period for healing and doing inner work.
In the first half of 2026, you’re especially drawn to your inner world. This period offers a sense of security in introspection. You might sometimes prefer to keep to yourself, where it seems safer and happier, but you can also be a pillar of support for others. It doesn’t feel like a time for major changes or decisions. In reality, you’re in a phase of significant soul-searching, questioning your approaches and paths, and it’s a valuable process.
It’s a powerful period for healing and serving – and thoroughly enjoying the process! There is, however, a tendency to overdo escapism, which should be watched. Perhaps your most important work in early 2026 is finding peace with the past, which will free you up for better enjoyment of the Jupiter-in-Leo transit that begins on June 30th and runs well into 2027.
July ushers in Jupiter into your sign, and you’re coming into your own–and into the light. The second half of the year is about awakening. Your desire to truly live life, rather than simply go through the motions, takes over. You project yourself with more confidence, and you’re letting go of past, more immature behavior patterns and becoming especially comfortable in your own skin. You’re improving your personal presentation in some manner. Personal pleasures, freedom, self-expression, and creativity are big on your list of priorities.
Exciting energy is with you in your love life. What is most important to you at this point in your life is a meeting of minds. In the first half of the year, love may be on the complicated side. There may be a relationship that is private or sacrificial in some manner. From mid-year forward, there is a romantic revelation, blossoming, or awakening. It’s also a strong time for adventure, education, and recognition of your creative talents.
A long-term cycle that’s influenced your career for many years is coming to an end in April. With this cycle’s end, dramatic ups and downs in your career path tend to subside. You’ll enjoy more predictability with your reputation, profession, life path, or status. Your aspirations begin to evolve. The cycle that starts as this one ends is bound to shake up your social circle. Some friendships may be left behind, and new ones made, although they may not be quite as reliable as the ones you had in the past. You may be moving with a new or different crowd in the years ahead. You are less prone to rebel in 2026 and more inclined to live authentically.
A new theme is weaving into your life this year, starting with the Solar Eclipse in February. Especially from the last week of July onward, your personality and partnerships can evolve. Your definitions of “me” and “you” are transforming. Issues of personal courage, confidence, and independence come to the fore. In particular, the North Node in your partnership sector from July onward nudges you toward better balancing and understanding your needs for independence and partnership, with an emphasis on improving negotiations, compromise, and one-on-one connecting.
With both Saturn and Neptune visiting your spirit sector starting early in the year, it’s a powerful time for special attention to courses or training, as well as for your voice! People are very interested in what you have to share. You’ll be firming up (and perhaps putting to the test) your beliefs or educational pursuits. Your attitude, outlook, and worldview are evolving in 2026. Life begins to feel more stable and directed, and your increased self-awareness puts you in a better position to make better decisions.
See also 2026 Leo Preview Horoscope.
Key Events in 2026 for Leo:
Outer Planet Transits:
Saturn sextile Uranus in January. This is a time when original ideas take form or are developed successfully. There is an opportunity to combine stability and improvement or excitement with good results. The same can be true of innovation and tradition. We’re building our character and learning life lessons more readily. It’s a time of solid, meaningful progress.
For Leo, your special attention to structure and discipline, combined with some room for spontaneity and innovation, can help boost your career or reputation. You see definite improvements in your life as you relinquish rigidity and pressure while sticking with reliability and order. Getting your finances and support situation sorted out can motivate and inspire your work. This period rewards attention to practical and emotional needs, and fulfilling pursuits can result.
In July, Jupiter is trine Neptune and sextile Uranus; Uranus is sextile Neptune and trine Pluto; and Neptune is sextile Pluto. We can have unusual ideas and visions, but we might also bring more structure to these things. It’s a time when we’re seeking and finding illumination. We’re open to alternative ways of living, believing, and expressing. The freedom to follow our intuition is vital to us. Reforming or updating how we express compassion, care for the underprivileged, and pursue our dreams or enjoy art can figure strongly now.
For Leo, you’re exploring the ability to detach and enjoy non-committed, light, and pressure-free connections with others. Your open-mindedness to new ways of approaching your life or thinking creatively can bring opportunities for engaging new experiences that take you out of your regular routine. You can meet people who seem to share a similar destiny as you or who you connect with in surprising ways, which can seem sudden or unexpected. Humanitarian pursuits can be attractive now. As you build your skills and attend to your practical affairs, you might connect with people or causes that inspire and encourage you.
You are more able to manage stress and pressure. You could find new meaning through adventure. As you reclaim your personal power, you insist that others accept you for who you are. You have increased faith, not only in yourself but in life itself, which helps you to achieve what you set out to do. There is a greater appreciation for your personality and personal style. Confidence is natural. It’s an excellent period for meaningful relationships and creative productivity.
Still, also in July, Jupiter is square Chiron and opposition Pluto. While we’re yearning for meaning and understanding, it’s difficult to align ourselves with a satisfying mission. We can be quite ambitious now, feeling that if we set our sights high enough, we can achieve anything. We may take on too many interests, activities, or desires, spreading ourselves too thin. Exaggerating our importance or power, either to ourselves or others, should be avoided. Our belief system could be challenged, and the need for a major attitude change arises.
For Leo, you may feel conflicted between the demands of a partnership and those of your personal or professional life. Finding a balance instead of pushing or rebelling against either is the challenge now. Jupiter’s presence in your sign has brought a strong need to start over. With Jupiter challenged, some of the less flattering sides of this overall favorable transit can emerge. While you could be feeling restless and the desire to feel free is strong, avoid pushing this too far, or people in your life might get their backs up. Watch for behaviors that might be interpreted as overconfident and even pompous. Try not to close your eyes to your responsibilities. Think in terms of toning down excesses since they attract the most problems. Through challenges with others, you may realize your own potential. Your desire for freedom is stronger than it has been in years, and this can upset the apple cart for those accustomed to a more content “you.”
In August, Jupiter is trine Saturn. We’re ready to put in the effort to achieve our goals. We are pragmatic, realistic, and our judgment is especially sound–and we derive much satisfaction from practical accomplishment. We see opportunities where we previously saw limits, but we’re not going overboard. Being even-tempered can be a successful approach now.
For Leo, you may find effective channels for expressing your unique personality and ideas. At the same time, you’re learning and developing your skills in such a way that you can better express yourself and, for some, reinvent yourself or improve your image or personal presentation. This influence also suggests you’re earning the respect of an audience. Your reliability shines. However, it’s how you still manage to do your own thing and lead the way in combination with your constancy that earns you the most respect and rewards.
Other significant influences and minor transits:

Venus is retrograde from October 3rd to November 13th in the signs of Scorpio and Libra, bringing about a need to rethink or reassess our personal relationships. Past lovers may reappear and some relationships may end. Problems with passion, attention, intensity, equality, and possessiveness can be hot topics.
We might revisit our past loves–typically in the mind only, but for some, on a physical plane as well. It’s not a good time for major decision-making regarding love, as we might regret our choices later. Think of this time as a process–you need time to allow your heart to catch up with the rest of you, and so do others.
We are called upon to deal with relationship issues from the past. Events occur that seem fated or predestined. It can be a real challenge getting close to a lover during this period. Unorthodox, experimental, and non-intimate relationships may be favored just for now. It’s not the best period for entering a new relationship or making big purchases, because our sensors regarding love and money are not up to par.
For Leo, you may be dealing with some uncomfortable conditions in the home or with family, or you could be revisiting old personal or domestic problems, especially from October 3-25. The trick is to learn how to rely on yourself during leaner times more confidently. However, this is also a time for better understanding problems and reassessing your values and needs.
For the remainder of the retrograde cycle, from October 25-November 13, communications and your daily life are up for review. You may be thinking about, analyzing, or talking about old relationships and matters, perhaps feeling a little stuck in the past at times until you’ve done the processing work. In fact, you can learn a lot about what you want, who you love, and what you value during this retrograde, but important, significant decisions should probably wait until later.
Please note that these key dates are synopses — quick summaries of astro-events — that are covered more in-depth in the monthly horoscopes and daily horoscopes.
See also 2026 Leo Preview Horoscope.
Yearly Horoscope: 2026 Predictions for Leo


If you know your Ascendant, read forecasts for both your Sun sign and your Ascendant sign. If you know your birth time, but don’t know your Ascendant, be sure to see How to Obtain Your Astrology Chart here or use the Cafe Astrology Ascendant Calculator. For those of you who are unsure of your Sun sign because it’s close to the neighboring sign, see What’s My Sun Sign?
2026: Leo Horoscope: Love, Career, Outlook, & General Trends
See also see your Leo Preview Horoscope for 2026, as well as Leo Love Horoscope for 2026. The horoscope on this page, Leo Yearly, shows the trends and predictions for the year in detail. Because outer planet transits are lengthy, there are variations in the timing of outer planet transits for each of the three decans of Leo, and these are shown below the main, general forecast.
Themes are developing and shifting considerably in 2026, dear Leo. Every year, we see challenges and opportunities in different areas. It’s my hope that by understanding these areas of potential disruption and ease, you can make the most of these trends by seeking out the opportunities and managing the challenges.
Leos are spontaneous but loyal, and they are proud of who they are and what they do. They have big hearts and so much to give, and they go for the gold! This year, you have Jupiter in your sign, boosting your self-honesty, optimism, healing powers, and enthusiasm.
Pluto oppose Leo, putting some pressure on you, largely via your partnerships. While Uranus continues to challenge your sign, bringing unpredictability to your life path, it moves away from this disharmonious position relative to Leo on April 25th, when it adopts a highly supportive role.
The following chart shows the outer planets and other points in relation to your sign, revealing whether they are harmonizing with or challenging Leo:
Leo 2026
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Grey is neutral (no direct relationship, but can be picky, nagging),
Pink is challenging (the planet is in direct, challenging relationship to your sign),
and Green is easy and supportive (the planet or point is in a direct, harmonious relationship with your sign).
These tables change from year to year, although some influences span many years.
As is evident in the above chart, there is a mix of harmony, disharmony, and neutral influences, but with a stronger emphasis on harmonious energy. This distribution is quite ideal.
Jupiter=Luck, Confidence,
Expansion, Growth, Hope, Improvement, Spirit
Saturn=Restriction, Structure, Simplicity, Realism
Uranus=Innovation, Excitement, Unrest, Rebellion, Change
Neptune=Inspiration, Spirit, Confusion, Dissolution, Enlightenment
Pluto=Upheaval, Transformation, Rebirth, Unearthing, Excavation, Power
Chiron=Vulnerability, Wisdom, Healing, Wholeness, Non-conformity
North Node=Life Lesson, Growth, Improvement, Challenge
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On this page, the year’s larger themes are explored. For month to month overviews, see Leo Monthly Horoscopes, and for daily influences, see Leo Daily Horoscopes. Please note that my dailies are astrological, not daily inspirational texts, so you’ll find interpretations for such things as planetary aspects and planet/point ingresses in Daily Horoscopes.
Overview: Harmony and Challenge of Outer Planets:
Jupiter divides its time between your privacy sector and your sign this year, boosting your need for rest and reflection in the first half of 2026 and your personality and sense of initiative in the second half.
Your solar tenth house has had a powerful, somewhat erratic, and individualistic guest for many years: Uranus. As such, your career, professional status, life path, and reputation haven’t had status-quo years. You are doing these things quite differently again this year, and while disruptive at times, it’s exciting.
You’re learned to express yourself on professional or public levels in more authentic and independent ways. Themes of awakening to your true calling continue this year, but are wrapping up.
In fact, this influence ends in April 2026. Uranus moves into your sector of happiness pursuits, contribution, connection, friendships, and causes where it will shake things up. You’re moving just a little out of your comfort zone, and the explorations and discovery involved can be most rewarding.
Pluto opposes your sign, complicating relationships, especially a partnership. Your attitude towards close relationships and partnering goes through transformations as you eliminate superficiality in your close relationships. Lessons learned may not always be easy, but empowering in the end. Power struggles are possible in close personal relationships, or themes revolve around personal power, jealousy, manipulation, or self-will. Your biggest enemy now is resentment, which can act to eat away your confidence and healthy state of mind.
This is a powerful year for your privacy, downtime, commitment to healing, personal presentation, and initiative. Go big in these areas, but know your limits!
**The following horoscopes reveal the outer planet, long-term trends for each decan. While Jupiter transits last just over a year, the remaining outer planet transits last several years (an average of 2-1/2 years for Saturn, 7 years for Uranus, and so forth). This is why you can see some of the same trends continuing from previous years.
Note also that while the degrees of decans are precise, the dates are necessarily approximate since they vary slightly from birth year to birth year.
If you prefer horoscopes using the Whole sign rather than the decan approach, simply read the first decan interpretation regardless of the degree of your Sun or Ascendant.
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Horoscopes for:
Leo (Born July 23 to August 2) – 0 to 10 degrees Leo (1ST DECAN):
2026: Leo Horoscope: Love, Career, & General Trends
Until June 30th:
Jupiter continues to move through your solar twelfth house. This transit brings benefits to activities that take place "behind the scenes" or otherwise privately, as well as in the soul. This is a cycle in which you become more compassionate, empathetic, and sensitive, or get in deeper touch with these traits.
Jupiter in the twelfth house is said to offer one spiritual protection. It's a time when you can rid yourself of self-destructive tendencies, deep-seated fears, and deeply-ingrained tendencies towards guilty feelings. You are more able to get in touch with your subconscious mind, and in fact, confronting your fears can be quite pleasurable during this period.
Charity, giving/donating anonymously, volunteering, and helping others without expectation of reward will be most fulfilling during this cycle. Helping others helps you. Work that involves serving others may begin now and bring you much joy.
Your dreaming world may be especially rich, lighter, helpful, and more intuitive. Meditation and retreats may be especially useful to you now, as they regenerate and invigorate your spirit. Much pleasure and growth can be found in solitude and contemplation. You may pick up New Age studies, spirituality, dream interpretation, or research. Some people enter into a private romance during this cycle. In general, help seems to be there when you need it. You are building or rebuilding your inner faith now.
These positive circumstances won't necessarily fall into your lap and are unlikely to come all at once. You need to keep your eyes open for opportunities in these areas of life. Jupiter's influence is considered positive, and it is, ultimately. However, it acts to magnify the area of the chart that it affects, and at times it can be uncomfortable if you are having difficulties in this area.
In your case, if you are lonely or if you feel helpless, and if you have troubles facing your past, then this influence can heighten these issues. Ultimately, it's for good. The cosmos asks you now to surrender some of your attachments and to surrender to the unknown. Releasing control is necessary. Building your faith is the work you are doing now.
While your tendency is to play a supportive role to others, if taken too far, you will need to draw some boundaries when it comes to your energy and time. Consider this time a period of healing.
From June 30th forward:
Jupiter transits your solar first house. This exciting cycle occurs only every twelve years or so. During this period, you can enjoy significant improvements to your immediate environment and self-confidence, as well as increased generosity to your personality. Your personality is more obviously expansive, exuberant, and enthusiastic. This transit heightens your optimism and generosity, and the entire cycle has the potential for being a relaxed, fortunate, and hopeful time in your life.
You are greeting life with a fresh, can-do attitude. What happened in the past is not very important to you now - it's the future you're eyeing now. Events occur that help you to overcome problems that previously seemed challenging or even insurmountable - you have an altogether different perspective on life now and are not inclined much to sweat the small stuff.
You create a distinct first impression on others and your likability increases. People thoroughly enjoy being around you, not because of what you do, but because of who you are. Furthering your personal ambitions and interests comes more easily during this cycle. At times, you may feel like the sky is the limit! You might need to guard against becoming too full of yourself or overly self-interested, however.
There is also a risk of overindulgence and other forms of excessive behavior. Jupiter can bring endings into your life in order for you to grow, although these are generally easy ones. A carefree attitude is different than a careless one, and the fine line between the two is definitely something to consider.
You feel considerably freer to be yourself right now, and others tend to accept you more readily.
These positive circumstances won't necessarily fall into your lap and are unlikely to come all at once, although they are more likely due to Jupiter's direct influence on your life. You need to keep your eyes open for opportunities in these areas of life, and always watch for overdoing things or carelessness.
Expanding your horizons through higher learning or travel might also figure strongly. This is a time for aligning your behavior with what you believe is right. You are taking more "me" time, which is in fact long overdue.
You are seeking out a new beginning - a fresh start, of sorts - and your desire to do right is especially strong. Work or projects that you have been working on in private or behind the scenes may now begin to pay off.
There is less focus on serving and helping others now, perhaps because this is no longer as necessary (for example, a child can go off to college, or even the end of a relationship that took up a lot of your energy and resources, for which you are now enjoying some level of freedom from), and now you can put some of your personal interests on the front burner.
During this cycle, others seem to be appreciating the very qualities that come most naturally to you. You attract the most good fortune when you are expressing your independence, confidence, and initiative.
Jupiter transits conjunct your Sun/Ascendant. This is a feel-good transit that offers you opportunities to rise above petty concerns. It's an excellent time to start new long-term projects. You might find that you feel more vital, confident, and optimistic about the future at this time. It's a good time to resolve conflicts. You may be released from previously confining situations that have been stunting your growth or progress. Events may give your ego a boost, and you could be feeling quite vital and alive. Take advantage of this by promoting yourself or putting yourself "out there". Ego gratification is the theme of this transit. This is the start of a "new you" - a more confident and faithful person.
From February 13th onward:
Saturn trines your Sun this year, and this helps you to better focus on your goals. This transit is a stabilizing one–others know they can rely on you, and you on them! Your vision is all the more realistic now, and pleasingly so. You work steadily and determinedly towards your goals. Authority figures and elders tend to look favorably upon you. This aspect goes a long way toward steadying and balancing your life. This is a wonderful time for self-discipline.
Until July 26th, the North Node transits your solar eighth house, and this suggests that some of the greatest joys - and challenges - come through your attachments to others, your own feelings of being empowered, and your ability to share yourself with others.
From July 26th onward, the North Node of the Moon is transiting your solar seventh house, and this suggests that some of the greatest joys - and challenges - come through your partnerships. The challenge is to work on sensitizing yourself to the needs of others and to get over any fears of the demands a partner or significant other might make on you. Through partnership and through cooperation with others, you will more likely achieve the inner balance necessary for you to achieve your goals. During this period, try to include others more often in your pursuits, even if you often quite naturally fall back on going it alone. This is a period for learning what you need from relationships.
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Leo (Born August 3 to 12) – 10 to 20 degrees Leo (2ND DECAN):
2026: Leo Horoscope: Love, Career, & General Trends
Until August 14th:
Jupiter, the planet of growth and expansion, is in your solar twelfth house. During this longer-term transit, you may enjoy benefits to activities that take place "behind the scenes" or otherwise privately, as well as in the soul. This is a cycle in which you become more compassionate, empathetic, and sensitive, or get in deeper touch with these traits.
Jupiter in the twelfth house is said to offer one spiritual protection. This is a time when you can rid yourself of self-destructive tendencies, deep-seated fears, and deeply-ingrained tendencies towards guilty feelings. You are more able to get in touch with your subconscious mind, and in fact, confronting your fears can be quite pleasurable during this period.
Charity, giving/donating anonymously, volunteering, and helping others without expectation of reward will be most fulfilling during this cycle. Helping others helps you. Work that involves serving others may begin now and bring you much joy.
Your dreaming world may be especially rich, lighter, helpful, and more intuitive. Meditation and retreats may be especially useful to you now, as they regenerate and invigorate your spirit. Much pleasure and growth might be found in solitude and contemplation. You may pick up New Age studies, spirituality, dream interpretation, or research during this cycle.
Some people enter into a private romance during this cycle. In general, help seems to be there when you need it. You are building or rebuilding your inner faith now.
These positive circumstances won't necessarily fall into your lap and are unlikely to come all at once. You need to keep your eyes open for opportunities in these areas of life.
Jupiter's influence is considered positive, and it is, ultimately. However, it acts to magnify the area of the chart that it affects, and at times it can be uncomfortable if you are having difficulties in this area. In your case, if you are lonely or if you feel helpless, and if you have troubles facing your past, then this influence can heighten these issues.
Ultimately, it's for good. The cosmos asks you now to surrender some of your attachments and to surrender to the unknown. Releasing control is necessary. Building your faith is the work you are doing now. While your tendency is to play a supportive role to others, if taken too far, you will need to draw some boundaries when it comes to your energy and time.
Your perceptions heighten, and in fact, intuition is extremely reliable now. Your ability to make sacrifices for others increases, and you might build your confidence in yourself as you help and support others.
Jupiter transits sextile your Sun. This is a feel-good transit that offers you opportunities to rise above petty concerns and to achieve a more balanced approach to your life. Relationships with others tend to be easygoing, friendly, and positive. It's natural for you to cooperate with others, and others find it easy to cooperate with you! This is a time when you really enjoy life, appreciating the good things and rarely harping on the more inconvenient or annoying elements of life.
From August 14th forward:
Jupiter transits your solar first house. This exciting cycle occurs only every twelve years or so. During this period, you can enjoy significant improvements to your immediate environment and self-confidence, as well as increased generosity to your personality. Your personality is more obviously expansive, exuberant, and enthusiastic. This transit heightens your optimism and generosity, and the entire cycle has the potential for being a relaxed, fortunate, and hopeful time in your life.
You are greeting life with a fresh, can-do attitude. What happened in the past is not very important to you now - it's the future you're eyeing now. Events occur that help you to overcome problems that previously seemed challenging or even insurmountable - you have an altogether different perspective on life now and are not inclined much to sweat the small stuff.
You create a distinct first impression on others and your likability increases. People thoroughly enjoy being around you, not because of what you do, but because of who you are. Furthering your personal ambitions and interests comes more easily during this cycle. At times, you may feel like the sky is the limit! You might need to guard against becoming too full of yourself or overly self-interested, however.
There is also a risk of overindulgence and other forms of excessive behavior. Jupiter can bring endings into your life in order for you to grow, although these are generally easy ones. A carefree attitude is different than a careless one, and the fine line between the two is definitely something to consider.
You feel considerably freer to be yourself right now, and others tend to accept you more readily.
These positive circumstances won't necessarily fall into your lap and are unlikely to come all at once, although they are more likely due to Jupiter's direct influence on your life. You need to keep your eyes open for opportunities in these areas of life, and always watch for overdoing things or carelessness.
Expanding your horizons through higher learning or travel might also figure strongly. This is a time for aligning your behavior with what you believe is right. You are taking more "me" time, which is in fact long overdue.
You are seeking out a new beginning - a fresh start, of sorts - and your desire to do right is especially strong. Work or projects that you have been working on in private or behind the scenes may now begin to pay off.
There is less focus on serving and helping others now, perhaps because this is no longer as necessary (for example, a child can go off to college, or even the end of a relationship that took up a lot of your energy and resources, for which you are now enjoying some level of freedom from), and now you can put some of your personal interests on the front burner.
During this cycle, others seem to be appreciating the very qualities that come most naturally to you. You attract the most good fortune when you are expressing your independence, confidence, and initiative.
Jupiter transits conjunct your Sun/Ascendant. This is a feel-good transit that offers you opportunities to rise above petty concerns. It's an excellent time to start new long-term projects. You might find that you feel more vital, confident, and optimistic about the future at this time. It's a good time to resolve conflicts. You may be released from previously confining situations that have been stunting your growth or progress. Events may give your ego a boost, and you could be feeling quite vital and alive. Take advantage of this by promoting yourself or putting yourself "out there". Ego gratification is the theme of this transit. This is the start of a "new you" - a more confident and faithful person.
From May 8th onward:
Saturn trines your Sun this year, and this helps you to better focus on your goals. This transit is a stabilizing one–others know they can rely on you, and you on them! Your vision is all the more realistic now, and pleasingly so. You work steadily and determinedly towards your goals. Authority figures and elders tend to look favorably upon you. This aspect goes a long way toward steadying and balancing your life. This is a wonderful time for self-discipline.
This year, the North Node of the Moon is transiting your solar seventh house, and this suggests that some of the greatest joys - and challenges - come through your partnerships. The challenge is to work on sensitizing yourself to the needs of others and to get over any fears of the demands a partner or significant other might make on you. Through partnership and through cooperation with others, you will more likely achieve the inner balance necessary for you to achieve your goals. During this period, try to include others more often in your pursuits, even if you often quite naturally fall back on going it alone. This is a period for learning what you need from relationships.
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See also: Monthly Forecast for month-to-month trends, Daily Horoscopes for day-to-day trends, and 2026 Love Horoscope.
Leo (Born August 13 to 22) – 20 to 30 degrees Leo (3rd DECAN):
2026: Leo Horoscope: Love, Career, & General Trends
From January 11th to May 8th:
Jupiter, the planet of growth and expansion, is in your solar eleventh house. During this longer-term cycle, this transit brings benefits and fresh energy to networking activities, the formulation of broad, long-term goals, acquaintances, clubs, and organizations in your life. You can rely on your friends for their help and support, and your circle of friends could most certainly increase during this fruitful transit.
Your long-term goals and wishes tend to be broad and perhaps unusual or ahead of the times during this cycle. You may particularly enjoy dreaming up ideas for the future. Achieving your goals tends to come more readily. Others especially value your advice and often turn to you for help.
You could become more active with friends or in your community. You may have opportunities to join or lead clubs or groups. Group activities and associations could be avenues for fulfilling your goals, and you may very effectively find your voice through them. You may take special joy in sharing a common cause or ideals with others. You are especially hopeful and more inclined to believe that if you wish it, it will be! Income from your business or career is likely to increase.
You might be more tolerant of others in general and of differences in values. Reaching out beyond your personal circle can certainly open doors to you and bring joy into your life during this cycle.
These positive circumstances won't necessarily fall into your lap and are unlikely to come all at once. You need to keep your eyes open for opportunities in these areas of life.
Also, Jupiter can bring too much of a good thing at times, and you might find that your social agenda is crammed or that you have taken on more friends or goals than you can reasonably handle.
Jupiter transits sextile your Sun. This is a feel-good transit that offers you opportunities to rise above petty concerns and to achieve a more balanced approach to your life. Relationships with others tend to be easygoing, friendly, and positive. It's natural for you to cooperate with others, and others find it easy to cooperate with you! This is a time when you really enjoy life, appreciating the good things and rarely harping on the more inconvenient or annoying elements of life.
From May 8th to October 3rd:
Jupiter, the planet of growth and expansion, is in your solar twelfth house. During this longer-term transit, you may enjoy benefits to activities that take place "behind the scenes" or otherwise privately, as well as in the soul. This is a cycle in which you become more compassionate, empathetic, and sensitive, or get in deeper touch with these traits.
Jupiter in the twelfth house is said to offer one spiritual protection. This is a time when you can rid yourself of self-destructive tendencies, deep-seated fears, and deeply-ingrained tendencies towards guilty feelings. You are more able to get in touch with your subconscious mind, and in fact, confronting your fears can be quite pleasurable during this period.
Charity, giving/donating anonymously, volunteering, and helping others without expectation of reward will be most fulfilling during this cycle. Helping others helps you. Work that involves serving others may begin now and bring you much joy.
Your dreaming world may be especially rich, lighter, helpful, and more intuitive. Meditation and retreats may be especially useful to you now, as they regenerate and invigorate your spirit. Much pleasure and growth might be found in solitude and contemplation. You may pick up New Age studies, spirituality, dream interpretation, or research during this cycle.
Some people enter into a private romance during this cycle. In general, help seems to be there when you need it. You are building or rebuilding your inner faith now.
These positive circumstances won't necessarily fall into your lap and are unlikely to come all at once. You need to keep your eyes open for opportunities in these areas of life.
Jupiter's influence is considered positive, and it is, ultimately. However, it acts to magnify the area of the chart that it affects, and at times it can be uncomfortable if you are having difficulties in this area. In your case, if you are lonely or if you feel helpless, and if you have troubles facing your past, then this influence can heighten these issues.
Ultimately, it's for good. The cosmos asks you now to surrender some of your attachments and to surrender to the unknown. Releasing control is necessary. Building your faith is the work you are doing now. While your tendency is to play a supportive role to others, if taken too far, you will need to draw some boundaries when it comes to your energy and time.
Your perceptions heighten, and in fact, intuition is extremely reliable now. Your ability to make sacrifices for others increases, and you might build your confidence in yourself as you help and support others.
From October 3rd onward:
Jupiter transits your solar first house. This exciting cycle occurs only every twelve years or so. During this period, you can enjoy significant improvements to your immediate environment and self-confidence, as well as increased generosity to your personality. Your personality is more obviously expansive, exuberant, and enthusiastic. This transit heightens your optimism and generosity, and the entire cycle has the potential for being a relaxed, fortunate, and hopeful time in your life.
You are greeting life with a fresh, can-do attitude. What happened in the past is not very important to you now - it's the future you're eyeing now. Events occur that help you to overcome problems that previously seemed challenging or even insurmountable - you have an altogether different perspective on life now and are not inclined much to sweat the small stuff.
You create a distinct first impression on others and your likability increases. People thoroughly enjoy being around you, not because of what you do, but because of who you are. Furthering your personal ambitions and interests comes more easily during this cycle. At times, you may feel like the sky is the limit! You might need to guard against becoming too full of yourself or overly self-interested, however.
There is also a risk of overindulgence and other forms of excessive behavior. Jupiter can bring endings into your life in order for you to grow, although these are generally easy ones. A carefree attitude is different than a careless one, and the fine line between the two is definitely something to consider.
You feel considerably freer to be yourself right now, and others tend to accept you more readily.
These positive circumstances won't necessarily fall into your lap and are unlikely to come all at once, although they are more likely due to Jupiter's direct influence on your life. You need to keep your eyes open for opportunities in these areas of life, and always watch for overdoing things or carelessness.
Expanding your horizons through higher learning or travel might also figure strongly. This is a time for aligning your behavior with what you believe is right. You are taking more "me" time, which is in fact long overdue.
You are seeking out a new beginning - a fresh start, of sorts - and your desire to do right is especially strong. Work or projects that you have been working on in private or behind the scenes may now begin to pay off.
There is less focus on serving and helping others now, perhaps because this is no longer as necessary (for example, a child can go off to college, or even the end of a relationship that took up a lot of your energy and resources, for which you are now enjoying some level of freedom from), and now you can put some of your personal interests on the front burner.
During this cycle, others seem to be appreciating the very qualities that come most naturally to you. You attract the most good fortune when you are expressing your independence, confidence, and initiative.
Jupiter transits conjunct your Sun/Ascendant. This is a feel-good transit that offers you opportunities to rise above petty concerns. It's an excellent time to start new long-term projects. You might find that you feel more vital, confident, and optimistic about the future at this time. It's a good time to resolve conflicts. You may be released from previously confining situations that have been stunting your growth or progress. Events may give your ego a boost, and you could be feeling quite vital and alive. Take advantage of this by promoting yourself or putting yourself "out there". Ego gratification is the theme of this transit. This is the start of a "new you" - a more confident and faithful person.
All year, the North Node of the Moon is transiting your solar seventh house, and this suggests that some of the greatest joys - and challenges - come through your partnerships. The challenge is to work on sensitizing yourself to the needs of others and to get over any fears of the demands a partner or significant other might make on you. Through partnership and through cooperation with others, you will more likely achieve the inner balance necessary for you to achieve your goals. During this period, try to include others more often in your pursuits, even if you often quite naturally fall back on going it alone. This is a period for learning what you need from relationships.
*Please note: starting and ending dates are not fixed for any sign and they can vary slightly depending on the year you were born. If you are born near one of these dates and are unsure of your Sun sign, see What’s My Sun Sign?.
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