This week the Sun roars into Leo, officially beginning a new solar season of courage, creativity, and heart-centered leadership. But this isn’t just a celebration—it’s a karmic crossroads. Venus and Mars clash with the Nodes of Fate, the Sun meets Pluto in an ego-testing opposition, and we receive a deeply potent Leo New Moon that forms harmonious trines to Saturn and Neptune. Transformation is not optional this week—but rebirth is available.
Tuesday, July 22
☀ Sun Enters Leo
♀ Venus in Gemini Square North Node in Pisces (20°44')
♂ Mars in Virgo Opposite North Node in Pisces / Conjunct South Node in Virgo (20°45')
Collective Energy: Leo Season begins with a spotlight on self-expression, authenticity, and the courage to lead with heart. But the tone is complex as we hit major karmic pressure points. Venus and Mars form exact aspects to the North and South Nodes, stirring up unfinished business from this life and others. There’s a sharp contrast between what we desire (Venus), how we act (Mars), and where our souls are headed (North Node).
This is a moment of reckoning in relationships, career paths, and internal alignment. Misalignments will feel glaring, especially in areas where we’ve clung to logic (Virgo) rather than flowing with intuition (Pisces). The collective is being nudged to release perfectionism and mental rigidity in favor of spiritual trust and creative freedom.
Individual Impact: On a personal level, you may feel pulled in multiple directions. Your mind may want to fix or perfect something, but your soul knows it must surrender. You could experience sudden realizations about what (or who) no longer fits your journey. Emotional triggers may surface, asking you to re-evaluate your desires, values, or work habits. Allow space for these revelations—they're showing you where to let go and grow.
Wednesday, July 23
☀ Sun in Leo Sextile Uranus in Gemini (0°38')
♀ Venus in Gemini Square ♂ Mars in Virgo (21°00')
Collective Energy: A surge of mental energy and innovation hits the field today as the Sun harmonizes with Uranus, inviting breakthroughs in identity, leadership, and self-expression. The collective is being shaken out of old patterns and comfort zones—particularly around how we communicate, create, and connect.
The Venus-Mars square adds a layer of interpersonal tension. Sparks can fly in both the best and worst ways. This may play out in romantic dynamics, but also in professional or social exchanges. Expect friction between masculine and feminine archetypes, rationality and spontaneity, or playfulness and control.
Individual Impact: You may feel especially inspired but easily triggered. A desire to break free of restrictions could clash with your routines or relational expectations. Be mindful of impatience or sharp words. This is a great day for writing, speaking, brainstorming, or expressing your truth—but watch for defensiveness. If your nervous system feels overloaded, ground yourself before making big decisions.
Thursday, July 24
New Moon in Leo (2°07')
☀ Sun in Leo Trine ♀ Saturn in Aries (1°49')
☀ Sun in Leo Trine ♆ Neptune in Aries (2°04')
Collective Energy: This Leo New Moon is a divine reset. It ushers in new cycles around confidence, creativity, love, and visibility. The trines to both Saturn and Neptune make this moon unusually balanced—the practical is harmonized with the mystical. The collective is being gifted the energy to build real-world structures that are aligned with soul purpose.
This is a moment of deep inspiration, but with roots. There is a sacred invitation to dream boldly while committing fully. It's the kind of new moon that births long-term legacy energy. Collectively, we’re being asked: What does heart-led leadership look like? What would it mean to build your life around love instead of fear?
Individual Impact: You may feel a surge of creative energy, clarity around purpose, or a strong inner call to step into your next level of visibility. For some, this New Moon brings closure and completion to an old version of self. For others, it’s the seeding of a new dream. If you're willing to meet the cosmos halfway with intention and action, massive alignment can occur.
Friday, July 25
☀ Sun in Leo Opposite ♂ Pluto in Aquarius (2°35')
☿ Mercury in Leo Square Lilith in Scorpio (13°25')
Collective Energy: This is the most intense day of the week. Sun opposite Pluto surfaces power struggles, identity crises, and confrontations with suppressed parts of the self and collective. It exposes where we’ve given our power away or tried to control through ego. Paired with Mercury square Lilith, truth bombs, shadows, and suppressed stories may come to the surface.
Collectively, this could manifest as political or social power struggles, major news revelations, or shifts in leadership. There is a collective purging happening—a dark night that precedes the dawn.
Individual Impact: You may feel raw, exposed, or emotionally intense. Old fears, shame, or rage could bubble up—especially around being silenced, manipulated, or misunderstood. This is a powerful day for shadow work, especially involving the throat chakra, sexuality, or personal sovereignty. Use this transit to reclaim your power, not to dominate or destroy.
Most Affected Signs
Leo & Aquarius: Ego rebirth, power shifts, identity transformation
Virgo & Pisces: Karmic release, emotional tests, surrender of control
Gemini & Scorpio: Relationship pressure, shadow work, communication breakdowns
Aries: Creative grounding, inspired discipline, spiritual leadership
Integration Tips
- Anchor your New Moon intentions with both vision and strategy
- Practice daily nervous system regulation (breathwork, walking, grounding)
- Use journaling and shadow prompts to unpack emotional triggers
- Embrace discomfort as a portal to deeper alignment
- Be radically honest, but avoid power plays or projection
Closing Reflections
This week holds initiatory fire. Leo Season always brings a return to self—but this year, that return is layered with karma, destiny, and deep transformation. The universe is asking us not just to shine, but to shine with integrity. Let this week peel away what no longer aligns with your soul. On the other side is freedom, creativity, and a more authentic embodiment of your truth.
You are not just evolving. You are remembering who you are.
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