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July 2022 Horoscope: Predictions for Leo
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Overview for this Month: Leo (All)
July 2022 Monthly Horoscope Overview for Leo:
For you, July begins quietly and builds in activity, dear Leo. There is a lot to handle behind the scenes, and slowing down is essential. You start the month shortly after a New Moon in your privacy sector, reminding you to take care of unfinished business before moving forward. Whether it's a relationship, a way of life, or an attitude you need to put behind you, it becomes evident that you need to make some adjustments. You're preparing yourself to move on to bigger and better things!
Mars moves to the top of your solar chart on the 5th, putting you "out there" on a formal or professional level, even if you're personally taking some downtime. This transit may instead (or in addition) stir your worldly ambitions. Mercury and then the Sun enters your sign on the 19th and 22nd, and you feel the need to take the reins. Until then, you have some planning to do.
From the 5th, you might experience a strong desire to finish a project, and you can find yourself in an excellent position to gain insight into what needs cutting out to go forward in a freer, lighter way. You are optimistic, ready for action, and motivated to fulfill your duties. Positive feedback only serves to encourage you further. Conversations or musings can be lively and engaging.
While you have a lot going on behind the scenes and need some downtime in the first three weeks of July, you can be in charge and in the lead. This seemingly contradictory trend is an independent one with Mars at the top of your chart from the 5th, and it's about career, life path matters, and your relationship with people in authority. There can be a sudden surge of motivation and energy for coming up with a workable, results-oriented life plan. You may want to go it alone on some level – to take the initiative.
Until the 17th, you're in an especially good position with casual friendship or networking. It's a great time for smoothing over differences and improving your social life, which is best taken in small, happy doses these days. Going overboard in these areas will not fly well right now.
Around the Full Moon on the 13th, circumstances remind you to attend to your overall well-being, and you might look for ways to improve your physical and mental health. It's also a time when you recognize the need to better manage your daily affairs. You might see a flaw in a plan that sets you on the road to improvement. There could be a new development or wake-up call that pushes you forward. Instead, you might arrive at a turning point or revelation about your work, health, and desire to be productive and useful.
From the 17th forward, you're taking stock of your emotional and social life. Love might require some personal sacrifices or simply deeper thought. Aim to come to an understanding with someone, or a matter, from the past. At times, there can be an important and intense examination of the past and private issues this month. It's an excellent time for cutting through appearances and uncovering something previously unknown or hidden.
Mercury and the Sun move into your sign on the 19th and 22nd, and Venus will follow on August 11th. So begins a power period - when you feel more in control of your life, when people pay you more attention, and when you feel the confidence and motivation to make meaningful personal and lifestyle changes. You're seen and heard. Transits begin to nudge you into a personal spotlight and fill you with a sense that you can start anew – more decisive and confident.
By the time of a New Moon in Leo on the 28th, you recognize how to move forward brightly and powerfully. The days following this lunation are fantastic for entertaining a dream or wish, the spirit of which carries you along.
Still, Jupiter turns retrograde on the same day as your New Moon. While you continue to experience a desire to venture out and discover new things, the retrograde period from now until November 23rd can involve some natural tempering of your enthusiasm. You may need to de-emphasize some adventurous, pleasure-seeking activities, but in the process, your expectations come back down to earth, which is empowering.
You end July in good form: others tend to treat you well, give you the benefit of the doubt, and enjoy your perspective and humor.
See also This Month in Astrology.
Leo (Born July 23 to August 2)
AND Leo Ascendant 0 to 10 degrees Leo:
July 2022 Leo Horoscope: Love, Career, & General Trends
July 2022
The Sun this Month: Central Focus, Consciousness
Until July 22nd:
The Sun continues to shine its light on your solar twelfth house. This is the time to listen to your intuition, to take a break from the hectic pace of your life, and to reflect on what you have learned in the past year. You might naturally retreat a little and take more private time for yourself now.
Your physical energy levels may not be up to par for the time being, and this is your body signaling you to take a break. This is not an ideal time for pushing forward with new personal projects and plans. It is better to finish up projects and tie up loose ends now.
From July 23rd forward:
The Sun illuminates your first house now, bringing issues surrounding your personal identity, appearance, outward behavior, and self-expression to the forefront. This marks the peak of your physical solar cycle, and you are in the position to make an impression on others, and to assert your personal influence. Spontaneity of expression is what this transit is about. You are ready to put your past behind you and to start a new personal cycle. You have presence and you project confidence. Increased energy and a renewed feeling of confidence is with you now, so take advantage.
It's a great month to do something entirely new and pioneering—to go solo in some area of your life. This particular season of the year smiles on your personal endeavors. This is a time when you more easily get in touch with a true sense of your identity and purpose. The most enterprising side of your nature surfaces, and it's time to seize opportunities. Existing problems in your life may be overcome now by bravery and a straightforward approach to your life.
There's nothing wrong with a bit of self-centeredness during this cycle, but avoid taking it too far. It's not the best time for teamwork and other cooperative endeavors. The spotlight is on you and your ability to lead, so make it a good one! Take steps to improve how you come across to others. It's time to carve your own path in life.
Venus this Month: Love, Romance, Social Life, Comfort, Pleasure
Until July 17th:
Venus continues to move through your solar eleventh house. This is a strong time for putting your ego aside and lowering your defenses and simply enjoying people. It's a good time for networking and settling disputes if there are differences to iron out with friends. Cooperation comes easily, and warm friendships can be made during this cycle. Personal freedom is especially important to you right now, and you won't enjoy any associations that limit you. It can also be a good time for earnings from business.
From July 17th:
Venus is spending some time in "hibernation" in your privacy sector. Now, this doesn't necessarily mean that your love life is stagnant, but that your affection is expressed behind closed doors. Attraction to secrets and whispers characterize this period, although for some, it can also be a time of endings, relationship concerns, and wistfulness. Personal and social contacts may be secretive, and there can be secret love affairs, or at least very private love feelings and longings. Shyness can lead to some loneliness or romantic frustration. However, this can also be a deliciously private and intimate time.
Mercury this Month: Communications, Learning, Connections, Transportation
Until the 4th:
Mercury continues to journey through your solar eleventh house. This is a time when conversations with friends and various networking activities are much appreciated and offer learning experiences. Your ideas just now are especially progressive and unconventional, as you are questioning the rules you typically live by and entertaining some wild ideas.
Not all of these ideas are necessarily going to last or lead to new projects, but it's a time of dreaming up new possibilities and new possible solutions to problems. You are especially interested in spending time with people who are like-minded. Social interactions are more frequent, light, and fun during this cycle.
From the 5-19:
Your mind is focused on private matters and past issues while Mercury transits the twelfth house of your solar chart. This is a time when you are least likely to speak out of turn or to express yourself freely. You're searching behind the curtain, and examining the past for answers.
This is a good time for research, quiet contemplation, and meditation; but do avoid getting dragged down by issues that have outgrown their worth and purpose. Examining the past in order to improve the future is certainly worthwhile, as long as you don't waste your energy on guilt. Creative endeavors could prosper now, particularly those that draw upon the emotions or that require creative visualization skills, such as poetry, art, acting, and other such activities.
You are likely to require a certain amount of solitude in order to get your thoughts together or to be mentally productive. You are less likely to chat indiscriminately during this transit, and tend to be a little secretive or tight-lipped for the time being. This may be important, in fact, because this position of Mercury is sometimes associated with the uncovering of secrets, so discretion may be in order.
From the 19th forward:
With Mercury in your solar first house, you are most inclined to speak up about matters that you previously were only mulling over. Your disposition is more intellectual than usual now, and self-expression comes easily. You are sharper than usual--more observant, and more inclined to "live in the head". Relationships with siblings, neighbors, classmates, and casual friends may become more prominent in your life now.
It is likely that you will initiate discussions during this period, evaluate your appearance and the impact you have on those around you, and make contact with others rather than stay chained to any one place or activity.
This is the time to be direct and to communicate your needs and interests. You are more inclined to talk about yourself and your personal past now. This may also be a restless time when it is difficult to turn the thinking process off when it would be better to relax! It is an especially fruitful time for any endeavor that requires dealing with words, ideas, and facts and figures.
Your demeanor is more youthful, perhaps mischievous, light-hearted, and non-threatening so that others may be more inclined to turn to you for advice or pleasant conversation. Using the power of words to attract what you want or to further your interests works best for you now.
Mars this Month: Energy, Drive, Courage
Until the 4th:
Mars continues to animate and energize your solar ninth house. Your energy levels and sense of timing are good during this cycle. You are strong and bold in your beliefs and convictions as well, and others tend to naturally follow your lead. You actively seek out new learning experiences and have a strong desire to set out on new adventures, however big or small. Others find you easy to be around, even inspiring and energizing, and are attracted to your assertiveness and courage.
From the 5th forward:
Mars animates and energizes your solar tenth house. This transit stimulates your ambition and/or your desire to be recognized for your accomplishments. Whether it's professional or personal, you are likely to have an increased desire for others to notice you. This can be a good time to become self-employed or start a business if other factors (and Mars itself) are favorable. Conflicts with those in authority are possible now. You may pour more energy into self-promotion or business/career activities.
Overview Horoscope:
July 2022 Monthly Horoscope Overview for Leo:
For you, July begins quietly and builds in activity, dear Leo. There is a lot to handle behind the scenes, and slowing down is essential. You start the month shortly after a New Moon in your privacy sector, reminding you to take care of unfinished business before moving forward. Whether it's a relationship, a way of life, or an attitude you need to put behind you, it becomes evident that you need to make some adjustments. You're preparing yourself to move on to bigger and better things!
Mars moves to the top of your solar chart on the 5th, putting you "out there" on a formal or professional level, even if you're personally taking some downtime. This transit may instead (or in addition) stir your worldly ambitions. Mercury and then the Sun enters your sign on the 19th and 22nd, and you feel the need to take the reins. Until then, you have some planning to do.
From the 5th, you might experience a strong desire to finish a project, and you can find yourself in an excellent position to gain insight into what needs cutting out to go forward in a freer, lighter way. You are optimistic, ready for action, and motivated to fulfill your duties. Positive feedback only serves to encourage you further. Conversations or musings can be lively and engaging.
While you have a lot going on behind the scenes and need some downtime in the first three weeks of July, you can be in charge and in the lead. This seemingly contradictory trend is an independent one with Mars at the top of your chart from the 5th, and it's about career, life path matters, and your relationship with people in authority. There can be a sudden surge of motivation and energy for coming up with a workable, results-oriented life plan. You may want to go it alone on some level – to take the initiative.
Until the 17th, you're in an especially good position with casual friendship or networking. It's a great time for smoothing over differences and improving your social life, which is best taken in small, happy doses these days. Going overboard in these areas will not fly well right now.
Around the Full Moon on the 13th, circumstances remind you to attend to your overall well-being, and you might look for ways to improve your physical and mental health. It's also a time when you recognize the need to better manage your daily affairs. You might see a flaw in a plan that sets you on the road to improvement. There could be a new development or wake-up call that pushes you forward. Instead, you might arrive at a turning point or revelation about your work, health, and desire to be productive and useful.
From the 17th forward, you're taking stock of your emotional and social life. Love might require some personal sacrifices or simply deeper thought. Aim to come to an understanding with someone, or a matter, from the past. At times, there can be an important and intense examination of the past and private issues this month. It's an excellent time for cutting through appearances and uncovering something previously unknown or hidden.
Mercury and the Sun move into your sign on the 19th and 22nd, and Venus will follow on August 11th. So begins a power period - when you feel more in control of your life, when people pay you more attention, and when you feel the confidence and motivation to make meaningful personal and lifestyle changes. You're seen and heard. Transits begin to nudge you into a personal spotlight and fill you with a sense that you can start anew – more decisive and confident.
By the time of a New Moon in Leo on the 28th, you recognize how to move forward brightly and powerfully. The days following this lunation are fantastic for entertaining a dream or wish, the spirit of which carries you along.
Still, Jupiter turns retrograde on the same day as your New Moon. While you continue to experience a desire to venture out and discover new things, the retrograde period from now until November 23rd can involve some natural tempering of your enthusiasm. You may need to de-emphasize some adventurous, pleasure-seeking activities, but in the process, your expectations come back down to earth, which is empowering.
You end July in good form: others tend to treat you well, give you the benefit of the doubt, and enjoy your perspective and humor.
See our Time Line Forecast report for a personalized forecast for the year ahead.
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See also 2022 Leo Preview Horoscope and the detailed 2022 Leo Yearly Horoscope.
Leo (Born August 3 to 12)
AND Leo Ascendant from 10 to 20 degrees Leo:
July 2022 Leo Horoscope: Love, Career, & General Trends
July 2022
The Sun this Month: Central Focus, Consciousness
All month:
The Sun travels through your twelfth house now, marking a time of retreat and regeneration. Think about the attachments you have--to things, people, and routines--and consider which ones are dragging you down. This is a time when competitive energies and the ego are on a bit of a break.
It's not the time to push ahead with brand new projects. Rather, it's a time of reflection, dreaming, and recharging your batteries. Situations that have naturally outgrown their usefulness in your life can now be put behind you. Endings of natural cycles may be part of the picture at this time of year. Your energy is largely applied to personal and private affairs now. Your disposition is introspective. Rest and reflect, and prepare for a more outgoing cycle when the Sun moves into your first house.
Venus this Month: Love, Romance, Social Life, Comfort
Until July 26th:
Venus graces your solar eleventh house now. Forming harmonious, warm social friendships, possibly related to group activities within a club, can figure now. You may meet someone through such group activities; consequently, your interests will be shared. Whether or not you do, the bottom line is that sharing interests with someone is what makes you happy during this cycle. Venus here enlivens your friendships and group associations with charm and grace. You are more peace-loving than usual and slightly detached on a personal level. If a romance were to begin during this time frame, it would be characterized by a strong feeling of camaraderie, but it could also be rather impersonal and perhaps lacking in depth and intimacy.
From July 26th forward:
Venus is spending some time in "hibernation" in your privacy sector. Now, this doesn't necessarily mean that your love life is stagnant, but that your affection is expressed behind closed doors. Attraction to secrets and whispers characterize this period, although for some, it can also be a time of endings, relationship concerns, and wistfulness. Personal and social contacts may be secretive, and there can be secret love affairs, or at least very private love feelings and longings. Shyness can lead to some loneliness or romantic frustration. However, this can also be a deliciously private and intimate time.
Mercury this Month: Communications, Learning, Connections, Transportation
Until the 9th:
Mercury continues to journey through your solar eleventh house. This is a time when conversations with friends and various networking activities are much appreciated and offer learning experiences. Your ideas just now are especially progressive and unconventional, as you are questioning the rules you typically live by and entertaining some wild ideas.
Not all of these ideas are necessarily going to last or lead to new projects, but it's a time of dreaming up new possibilities and new possible solutions to problems. You are especially interested in spending time with people who are like-minded. Social interactions are more frequent, light, and fun during this cycle.
From the 10-24:
Your mind is focused on private matters and past issues while Mercury transits the twelfth house of your solar chart. This is a time when you are least likely to speak out of turn or to express yourself freely. You're searching behind the curtain, and examining the past for answers.
This is a good time for research, quiet contemplation, and meditation; but do avoid getting dragged down by issues that have outgrown their worth and purpose. Examining the past in order to improve the future is certainly worthwhile, as long as you don't waste your energy on guilt. Creative endeavors could prosper now, particularly those that draw upon the emotions or that require creative visualization skills, such as poetry, art, acting, and other such activities.
You are likely to require a certain amount of solitude in order to get your thoughts together or to be mentally productive. You are less likely to chat indiscriminately during this transit, and tend to be a little secretive or tight-lipped for the time being. This may be important, in fact, because this position of Mercury is sometimes associated with the uncovering of secrets, so discretion may be in order.
From the 24th forward:
With Mercury in your solar first house, you are most inclined to speak up about matters that you previously were only mulling over. Your disposition is more intellectual than usual now, and self-expression comes easily. You are sharper than usual--more observant, and more inclined to "live in the head". Relationships with siblings, neighbors, classmates, and casual friends may become more prominent in your life now.
It is likely that you will initiate discussions during this period, evaluate your appearance and the impact you have on those around you, and make contact with others rather than stay chained to any one place or activity.
This is the time to be direct and to communicate your needs and interests. You are more inclined to talk about yourself and your personal past now. This may also be a restless time when it is difficult to turn the thinking process off when it would be better to relax! It is an especially fruitful time for any endeavor that requires dealing with words, ideas, and facts and figures.
Your demeanor is more youthful, perhaps mischievous, light-hearted, and non-threatening so that others may be more inclined to turn to you for advice or pleasant conversation. Using the power of words to attract what you want or to further your interests works best for you now.
Mars this Month: Energy, Drive, Courage
Until the 19th:
Mars continues to animate and energize your solar ninth house. Your energy levels and sense of timing are good during this cycle. You are strong and bold in your beliefs and convictions as well, and others tend to naturally follow your lead. You actively seek out new learning experiences and have a strong desire to set out on new adventures, however big or small. Others find you easy to be around, even inspiring and energizing, and are attracted to your assertiveness and courage.
From the 20th forward:
Mars animates and energizes your solar tenth house. This transit stimulates your ambition and/or your desire to be recognized for your accomplishments. Whether it's professional or personal, you are likely to have an increased desire for others to notice you. This can be a good time to become self-employed or start a business if other factors (and Mars itself) are favorable. Conflicts with those in authority are possible now. You may pour more energy into self-promotion or business/career activities.
Overview Horoscope:
July 2022 Monthly Horoscope Overview for Leo:
For you, July begins quietly and builds in activity, dear Leo. There is a lot to handle behind the scenes, and slowing down is essential. You start the month shortly after a New Moon in your privacy sector, reminding you to take care of unfinished business before moving forward. Whether it's a relationship, a way of life, or an attitude you need to put behind you, it becomes evident that you need to make some adjustments. You're preparing yourself to move on to bigger and better things!
Mars moves to the top of your solar chart on the 5th, putting you "out there" on a formal or professional level, even if you're personally taking some downtime. This transit may instead (or in addition) stir your worldly ambitions. Mercury and then the Sun enters your sign on the 19th and 22nd, and you feel the need to take the reins. Until then, you have some planning to do.
From the 5th, you might experience a strong desire to finish a project, and you can find yourself in an excellent position to gain insight into what needs cutting out to go forward in a freer, lighter way. You are optimistic, ready for action, and motivated to fulfill your duties. Positive feedback only serves to encourage you further. Conversations or musings can be lively and engaging.
While you have a lot going on behind the scenes and need some downtime in the first three weeks of July, you can be in charge and in the lead. This seemingly contradictory trend is an independent one with Mars at the top of your chart from the 5th, and it's about career, life path matters, and your relationship with people in authority. There can be a sudden surge of motivation and energy for coming up with a workable, results-oriented life plan. You may want to go it alone on some level – to take the initiative.
Until the 17th, you're in an especially good position with casual friendship or networking. It's a great time for smoothing over differences and improving your social life, which is best taken in small, happy doses these days. Going overboard in these areas will not fly well right now.
Around the Full Moon on the 13th, circumstances remind you to attend to your overall well-being, and you might look for ways to improve your physical and mental health. It's also a time when you recognize the need to better manage your daily affairs. You might see a flaw in a plan that sets you on the road to improvement. There could be a new development or wake-up call that pushes you forward. Instead, you might arrive at a turning point or revelation about your work, health, and desire to be productive and useful.
From the 17th forward, you're taking stock of your emotional and social life. Love might require some personal sacrifices or simply deeper thought. Aim to come to an understanding with someone, or a matter, from the past. At times, there can be an important and intense examination of the past and private issues this month. It's an excellent time for cutting through appearances and uncovering something previously unknown or hidden.
Mercury and the Sun move into your sign on the 19th and 22nd, and Venus will follow on August 11th. So begins a power period - when you feel more in control of your life, when people pay you more attention, and when you feel the confidence and motivation to make meaningful personal and lifestyle changes. You're seen and heard. Transits begin to nudge you into a personal spotlight and fill you with a sense that you can start anew – more decisive and confident.
By the time of a New Moon in Leo on the 28th, you recognize how to move forward brightly and powerfully. The days following this lunation are fantastic for entertaining a dream or wish, the spirit of which carries you along.
Still, Jupiter turns retrograde on the same day as your New Moon. While you continue to experience a desire to venture out and discover new things, the retrograde period from now until November 23rd can involve some natural tempering of your enthusiasm. You may need to de-emphasize some adventurous, pleasure-seeking activities, but in the process, your expectations come back down to earth, which is empowering.
You end July in good form: others tend to treat you well, give you the benefit of the doubt, and enjoy your perspective and humor.
See our Time Line Forecast report for a personalized forecast for the year ahead.
Get your unique Personalized Horoscope for the year ahead—over 100 pages long—for a detailed guide to your best days and your most challenging days for attracting love, career success, communication, and more.
Know More About Yourself and Others
Try Cafe Astrology's in-depth
birth chart reports, relationship reports, future forecasts, and more.
Love & Romance Forecast Report
Love outlook for the year ahead. Try our Love & Romance Forecast report.
Romantic Compatibility Reports
Try Cafe Astrology's in-depth
romantic compatibility reports, including the Synastry and Love Ties reports.
See also 2022 Leo Preview Horoscope and the detailed 2022 Leo Yearly Horoscope.
Leo (Born August 13 to 22)
AND Leo Ascendant from 20 to 30 degrees Leo:
July 2022 Leo Horoscope: Love, Career, & General Trends
July 2022
The Sun this Month: Central Focus, Consciousness
Until July 12th:
The Sun continues to put a spotlight on your solar eleventh house. During this cycle, you are planting seeds for the future, dreaming up plans that you might begin to develop two months down the road, if they still seem viable then. You are more aware of the benefits of networking, and you might find some great ideas through others now. You might be working in a team now.
You could be questioning some of the rules you have been living by and you could be ready to try something totally new. You are more attracted to that which is progressive or unconventional during this cycle.
From July 12th forward:
The Sun travels through your twelfth house now, marking a time of retreat and regeneration. Think about the attachments you have--to things, people, and routines--and consider which ones are dragging you down. This is a time when competitive energies and the ego are on a bit of a break.
It's not the time to push ahead with brand new projects. Rather, it's a time of reflection, dreaming, and recharging your batteries. Situations that have naturally outgrown their usefulness in your life can now be put behind you. Endings of natural cycles may be part of the picture at this time of year. Your energy is largely applied to personal and private affairs now. Your disposition is introspective. Rest and reflect, and prepare for a more outgoing cycle when the Sun moves into your first house.
Venus this Month: Love, Romance, Social Life, Comfort
Until the 9th:
Venus continues to transit your solar tenth house. Relationships with authority figures, superiors, and with the public are in focus during this cycle. It's a strong period for diplomatic relations, although a negative expression of this position could be bending over backwards to please rather than positive, friendly relations. It's a time when being a team player reaps the most rewards, and you may be mixing business with pleasure now. This may be a time when you are especially enjoying your career or position and making the most of it.
From July 9th forward:
Venus graces your solar eleventh house now. Forming harmonious, warm social friendships, possibly related to group activities within a club, can figure now. You may meet someone through such group activities; consequently, your interests will be shared. Whether or not you do, the bottom line is that sharing interests with someone is what makes you happy during this cycle. Venus here enlivens your friendships and group associations with charm and grace. You are more peace-loving than usual and slightly detached on a personal level. If a romance were to begin during this time frame, it would be characterized by a strong feeling of camaraderie, but it could also be rather impersonal and perhaps lacking in depth and intimacy.
Mercury this Month: Communications, Learning, Connections, Transportation
Until the 14th:
Mercury continues to journey through your solar eleventh house. This is a time when conversations with friends and various networking activities are much appreciated and offer learning experiences. Your ideas just now are especially progressive and unconventional, as you are questioning the rules you typically live by and entertaining some wild ideas.
Not all of these ideas are necessarily going to last or lead to new projects, but it's a time of dreaming up new possibilities and new possible solutions to problems. You are especially interested in spending time with people who are like-minded. Social interactions are more frequent, light, and fun during this cycle.
From the 14-29:
Your mind is focused on private matters and past issues while Mercury transits the twelfth house of your solar chart. This is a time when you are least likely to speak out of turn or to express yourself freely. You're searching behind the curtain, and examining the past for answers.
This is a good time for research, quiet contemplation, and meditation; but do avoid getting dragged down by issues that have outgrown their worth and purpose. Examining the past in order to improve the future is certainly worthwhile, as long as you don't waste your energy on guilt. Creative endeavors could prosper now, particularly those that draw upon the emotions or that require creative visualization skills, such as poetry, art, acting, and other such activities.
You are likely to require a certain amount of solitude in order to get your thoughts together or to be mentally productive. You are less likely to chat indiscriminately during this transit, and tend to be a little secretive or tight-lipped for the time being. This may be important, in fact, because this position of Mercury is sometimes associated with the uncovering of secrets, so discretion may be in order.
From the 29th forward:
With Mercury in your solar first house, you are most inclined to speak up about matters that you previously were only mulling over. Your disposition is more intellectual than usual now, and self-expression comes easily. You are sharper than usual--more observant, and more inclined to "live in the head". Relationships with siblings, neighbors, classmates, and casual friends may become more prominent in your life now.
It is likely that you will initiate discussions during this period, evaluate your appearance and the impact you have on those around you, and make contact with others rather than stay chained to any one place or activity.
This is the time to be direct and to communicate your needs and interests. You are more inclined to talk about yourself and your personal past now. This may also be a restless time when it is difficult to turn the thinking process off when it would be better to relax! It is an especially fruitful time for any endeavor that requires dealing with words, ideas, and facts and figures.
Your demeanor is more youthful, perhaps mischievous, light-hearted, and non-threatening so that others may be more inclined to turn to you for advice or pleasant conversation. Using the power of words to attract what you want or to further your interests works best for you now.
Mars this Month: Energy, Drive, Courage
All month:
Mars continues to animate and energize your solar ninth house. Your energy levels and sense of timing are good during this cycle. You are strong and bold in your beliefs and convictions as well, and others tend to naturally follow your lead. You actively seek out new learning experiences and have a strong desire to set out on new adventures, however big or small. Others find you easy to be around, even inspiring and energizing, and are attracted to your assertiveness and courage.
Overview Horoscope:
July 2022 Monthly Horoscope Overview for Leo:
For you, July begins quietly and builds in activity, dear Leo. There is a lot to handle behind the scenes, and slowing down is essential. You start the month shortly after a New Moon in your privacy sector, reminding you to take care of unfinished business before moving forward. Whether it's a relationship, a way of life, or an attitude you need to put behind you, it becomes evident that you need to make some adjustments. You're preparing yourself to move on to bigger and better things!
Mars moves to the top of your solar chart on the 5th, putting you "out there" on a formal or professional level, even if you're personally taking some downtime. This transit may instead (or in addition) stir your worldly ambitions. Mercury and then the Sun enters your sign on the 19th and 22nd, and you feel the need to take the reins. Until then, you have some planning to do.
From the 5th, you might experience a strong desire to finish a project, and you can find yourself in an excellent position to gain insight into what needs cutting out to go forward in a freer, lighter way. You are optimistic, ready for action, and motivated to fulfill your duties. Positive feedback only serves to encourage you further. Conversations or musings can be lively and engaging.
While you have a lot going on behind the scenes and need some downtime in the first three weeks of July, you can be in charge and in the lead. This seemingly contradictory trend is an independent one with Mars at the top of your chart from the 5th, and it's about career, life path matters, and your relationship with people in authority. There can be a sudden surge of motivation and energy for coming up with a workable, results-oriented life plan. You may want to go it alone on some level – to take the initiative.
Until the 17th, you're in an especially good position with casual friendship or networking. It's a great time for smoothing over differences and improving your social life, which is best taken in small, happy doses these days. Going overboard in these areas will not fly well right now.
Around the Full Moon on the 13th, circumstances remind you to attend to your overall well-being, and you might look for ways to improve your physical and mental health. It's also a time when you recognize the need to better manage your daily affairs. You might see a flaw in a plan that sets you on the road to improvement. There could be a new development or wake-up call that pushes you forward. Instead, you might arrive at a turning point or revelation about your work, health, and desire to be productive and useful.
From the 17th forward, you're taking stock of your emotional and social life. Love might require some personal sacrifices or simply deeper thought. Aim to come to an understanding with someone, or a matter, from the past. At times, there can be an important and intense examination of the past and private issues this month. It's an excellent time for cutting through appearances and uncovering something previously unknown or hidden.
Mercury and the Sun move into your sign on the 19th and 22nd, and Venus will follow on August 11th. So begins a power period - when you feel more in control of your life, when people pay you more attention, and when you feel the confidence and motivation to make meaningful personal and lifestyle changes. You're seen and heard. Transits begin to nudge you into a personal spotlight and fill you with a sense that you can start anew – more decisive and confident.
By the time of a New Moon in Leo on the 28th, you recognize how to move forward brightly and powerfully. The days following this lunation are fantastic for entertaining a dream or wish, the spirit of which carries you along.
Still, Jupiter turns retrograde on the same day as your New Moon. While you continue to experience a desire to venture out and discover new things, the retrograde period from now until November 23rd can involve some natural tempering of your enthusiasm. You may need to de-emphasize some adventurous, pleasure-seeking activities, but in the process, your expectations come back down to earth, which is empowering.
You end July in good form: others tend to treat you well, give you the benefit of the doubt, and enjoy your perspective and humor.
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