General
Welcome to the year 2025, Leo! The red carpet is rolled out for you to a year full of new adventures and opportunities! Of course there are challenges, but with patience and perseverance and flexibility you will get there. The year 2025 is mainly focused on relationships, money and career and starts well with the Full Moon in Leo on February 12, 2025, where the focus is on you as a person, who you are and where you want to go in this life.
The biggest change of 2025 is the shift of the North Node from Aries to Pisces (8th House of the Soul), Transformation and Shared Wealth). Leo is going to experience deep emotional growth where letting go of control over joint financial matters will be the key.
Your astrological Ruler, the Sun, is partially eclipsed by the Moon in the spiritual 9th House of Philosophy of Life, Abroad and Study on March 29, 2025 and is the cosmic boundary-pushing gateway to “growth” through travel, study or new perception of Life and philosophy of life known and to unknown boundaries.
The transit of Mars through Leo from April 19, 2025 to June 17, 2025 gives you a boost of energy and an unprecedented head start, both personally and professionally. Mars in Leo only happens once every two years! From April 18, 2025 to June 17, 2025, Mars travels through Leo, Mercury travels through Leo from June 27 to September 2, 2025, Venus travels through Leo from August 26, 2025 to September 19, 2025 and from July 23, 2025 to August 22, 2025 your astrological ruler the Sun travels through Leo.
The New Moon in Leo on July 24, 2025 is the beginning of your personal solar cycle and gives Leo the drive and inspiration to embrace life with confidence. April to September 2025 is the best time of the year to take your stage and show your talents to the world! However, the retrograde Mercury in Leo from July 18 to August 10, 2025 can be a difficult dip of drama and miscommunications. From August 11, 2025, direct Mercury in Leo can bring success in your career and resolve misunderstandings in love and at home.
The partial Solar Eclipse in Virgo on September 21, 2025 will have a profound impact on Leo’s financial situation until the end of 2025. Awareness of money can bring about major shifts and can lead to the repayment of a financial or energetic debt and a new approach to dealing with money, finances and resources. What important was to you a year ago is no longer so.
Love and Relationships
The year 2025 brings joyful opportunities for love, romance and friendships. Single Leo can count on extra attention and in the steady relationship the love fire flares up completely.
Pluto has been traveling through Aquarius (House of Relationships) since November 20, 2024. With Pluto in Aquarius, Leo can expect profound shifts in relationships and collaborations this year. Due to the opposition of your Sun in Leo with Pluto in Aquarius, you automatically attract powerful people into your life who will play an important role in your life and this is reinforced by Asteroid Ceres in Aquarius until February 23, 2025 and the New Moon in Aquarius on January 29, 2025. This is the perfect time to take a new step in a permanent relationship or to start a new relationship. A new business collaboration or burying the hatchet with a business relationship or private relationship is possible.
The New Moon in Pisces on February 28, 2025, together with the influence of asteroid Ceres in Pisces, is a favorable moment to strengthen emotional ties and to make agreements for the future with your loved one. Venus retrograde in Pisces from March 27 to April 12 and Mercury retrograde in Pisces from March 29 to April 7, 2025 makes Leo aware of unresolved issues regarding intimacy that still stand in the way of making real contact. During this period, an ex can cross your path and a spark can fly again. The Full Moon in Sagittarius on June 11, 2025 (House of Love) promises unforgettable and loving moments of exciting dates, passion, fun, creative, recreational and sporting events, more self-insight and more dynamics in love relationships. A new love or friendship brings you into contact with your inner soul, your inner child and helps you get in touch with who you are. Let yourself be carried away by the waves of creation and life energy! From June 27, 2025 to September 2, 2025, Mercury travels through Leo and that is the best period to tell your loved one how much you love him or her. From July 18, 2025 to August 10, 2025, Mercury is retrograde in Leo and then there can be misunderstandings and delays in the areas of love, friendships, hobbies and creative pursuits.
The Full Moon in Aquarius on August 9, 2025 (House of Relationships and Cooperation) strengthens the need or urge achieving and strengthen things in the area of relationships, friendships and business life, such as making a proposal, promise, engagement or marriage or entering into a business partnership. But it may be that not everything will go as desired, because things do not always work in the same direction due to the shadow period of Mercury.
Due to the influence of the total Lunar Eclipse in Pisces on September 7, 2025, there is an intense emotional experience that causes Leo to clean up at soul level, such as breaking contact with negative people and situations. Only emotional bonds that make you stronger will deepen. Sensitivities in the relationship that have to do with money issues and sexuality require a solution. Mars travels through Sagittarius (House of Love) from November 5 to December 15, 2025 and this dynamic period coincides with Mercury retrograde in Sagittarius from November 9 to 19, 2025.
November 2025 can therefore be a somewhat complicated month for love and friendships, there can be misunderstandings and drama.
The New Moon in Sagittarius on December 20, 2025 shows the beginning of a romance or a creative project sees the light of day. Leo is then in love with life and wants to connect and share with friends or loved ones. Leo rediscovers the true meaning of love, fun and happiness with this New Moon and is the icing on the cake of 2025.
Home and Family
The partial Solar Eclipse in Aries on March 29, 2025 falls in the 9th House of Philosophy, Abroad and Study and this influence shows a trip or a project abroad.
A cosmic gateway to a half year, a ‘growth’ as a person, a course or study, a return to a place you once visited or a subject you have always been fascinated by and want to know more about, can now become reality.
On April 13, 2025, there is a Full Moon in Libra in your House of Communication, Connection, Education, short trips, siblings, acquaintances and neighbors. This Full Moon urges you to talk things out. Sometimes a conflict is unavoidable, but this is simply necessary. A secret can be revealed. A good time to give shape to an idea and that can have to do with a move, home study or trip.
Scorpio stands for Leo for the House of Family and Home.
On May 12, 2025, there is a Full Moon in Scorpio and that is the cosmic gateway to a change in your living situation, such as a move or renovation or a move to another place of residence and that can have to do with your career. With this Full Moon, there can be a family gathering such as a reunion or wedding party, a project at home can be completed or chores can be finished. Cleaning up can be emotionally liberating!
However, this Full Moon also brings underlying relationship tensions to the surface or that the walls are closing in on you and you need more personal space.
By opening yourself up to the moods of partners, family members and good friends, emotional dramas can be prevented. There is nothing like peace and domestic harmony at home to be happy and successful in your career.
From June 27, 2025 to September 2, 2025, Mercury travels through Leo and that is the best period to take your stage and make yourself heard!
From July 18, 2025 to August 10, 2025, Mercury is retrograde in Leo and that causes delays with creative activities at home or there can be troubles with children, friends or family members.
Mars travels through Libra from August 6 to September 22, 2025, and during this mentally strong period Leo can come up with new ideas and make new plans, and your mind can be super active.
Mars travels through Scorpio from September 23 to November 4, 2025, and this dynamic transit gives Leo the energy and drive to tackle matters around home and family, such as improving the living situation, cleaning and tidying up, and making your home more comfortable, sustainable and safe for your family and yourself.
Mars in Scorpio is also a favorable period to spend more time with your family or those you consider family, or to improve your relationships with them.
On October 21, 2025, there is a New Moon in Libra, and with this New Moon comes improvements with close relatives, neighbors, siblings, schoolmates and people who think like you. This is a New Moon to set and manifest intentions. You may need to let go of a rigid attitude or belief.
Shortly after Mars leaves Scorpio, Mercury goes retrograde in Scorpio from November 20, 2025 to November 28, 2025 and during this emotional retrograde, issues at home or with family come to light that have not yet been addressed or there is something that you need to process.
The New Moon in Scorpio on November 20, 2025 brings opportunities for a creative project at home or to go on a trip to places where you have lived before or to visit family or people you consider family to restore ties. Children will take on a prominent role, but your inner child also asks for attention.
Career
The year 2025 looks favorable for the career of Leo and is all about leadership and perspective. Don’t let yourself be pushed aside, but go for it and take your chances, but don’t be complacent or overconfident. Work together with colleagues and authorities in the workplace.
Collaboration is the key to climbing the career ladder in 2025.
Venus retrograde in Aries from March 2 to 27, 2025 and Mercury retrograde in Aries from March 15 to 29, 2025 can be the cause of a blockage or writer’s block.
March 2025 gives Leo a time-out to think, consider and revise. With Mars in Leo from April 19, 2025 to June 17, 2025, you are extra attractive! Your sexy magnetism helps you with job applications and to get assignments for your company. Have confidence in your skills and proceed step by step.
The New Moon in Taurus from April 27, 2025 brings great opportunities and is the perfect moment for a presentation or job application. The year 2025 can be a successful year in which Leo will take major professional steps in business, politics or other areas. Listen to good advice from older and experienced people in your environment and take their advice to heart. Perseverance and flexibility are the pillars of your success in 2025.
The New Moon in Cancer on June 25, 2025 is a time to work independently and work takes place behind the scenes. From June 27, 2025 to September 2, 2025, Mercury travels through Leo and that is the best period to take your stage and make yourself heard!
With Mercury retrograde in Leo from July 18 to August 10, 2025, Leo is more reserved and you have to take into account work pressure and delays at work. Leo can feel confused about desires, your relationship or a creative project. An ex-lover can resurface during this retrograde period. Mercury retrograde has your insight so that you can better close Irish when Mercury goes direct again. Taurus represents the 10th House of Career and Destiny. Uranus in Taurus will remain in the House of Career until July 7, 2025, and then temporarily shift into Gemini. Uranus will retrograde from November 9, 2025 for the last time back into Taurus and will remain there until April 26, 2026. Uranus is therefore approaching the end of its cycle through Taurus.
The Uranus transit in Taurus from May 2018 has brought major changes to your career and social status and social goals.
The Capricorn Full Moon on July 10, 2025 (House of Work, Work Ethic, Skills and Daily Routine) reminds you to slow down, as Leo can be overworked. The Full Moon also shows that it is time to resolve any issues with a business partner or client, complete existing projects at work or at home and do some major cleaning in your daily routine.
The Full Moon in Taurus on November 5, 2025 shows you what you have achieved and you can reap the rewards of all your success.
Mars travels through Capricorn (House of Work) from December 16, 2025 and stays there until January 23, 2026. Mars in Capricorn shows a productive and efficient period at the end of 2025 in which current affairs can be completed.
Finances
At the beginning of the year there may be unforeseen expenses.
Virgo represents the 2nd House of Finance for Leo. Leo will experience a total Lunar Eclipse in Virgo on March 14, 2025 and later this year on September 21, 2025 there is also a Solar Eclipse in Virgo. These Eclipses have a major impact on your finances.
The total Lunar Eclipse in Virgo on March 14, 2025 leads to developments that will focus on valuation and how you deal with money and possessions. Changes make it necessary to adopt a different financial policy. More caution is required in financial projects in the coming half year, such as being careful with expenditures and cutting back where possible in your business and household to ensure financial security.
Neptune remains in Pisces until March 30, 2025 and returns from October 22, 2025 and Saturn remains in Pisces until May 24, 2025 and returns from September 2, 2025 to close 2025.
Due to the influence of Saturn in Neptune in Pisces (8th House of Intimacy and Trust), issues with power and control have been addressed or the loss of an ideal or loved one can make you think about the transience of life.
During the year, agreements must be made about possible repayment arrangements with friends and creditors or with whom there are still unfinished business or debts of any kind.
Mars travels through Virgo from June 18, 2025 to August 6, 2025 and that is the best financial period of 2025 with financial opportunities and for making financial decisions and making financial plans such as a pension plan or budget plan.
A large expense can be a good investment during this period.
The total Lunar Eclipse in Pisces on September 7, 2025 in the 8th House of Shared Wealth, Transformation and Soul Processes shows that sensitivities related to money issues that you share with your partner must be resolved. Financial developments by and from third parties make it necessary to adopt a different financial policy. Less money may come in and that makes you feel uneasy.
The partial Solar Eclipse in Virgo on September 21, 2025 in the House of Finances will have a profound effect on Leo’s financial situation over the next six months.
Awareness of money can bring about major shifts that make Leo financially stronger. This Solar Eclipse can lead to the repayment of a financial or energetic debt. This cosmic event brings good financial news, such as approval for a loan or mortgage, new sources of income such as a new job, position or second job. Over the next six months, you will make thoughtful changes to improve your financial situation with an eye to the future. Do not take out loans or spend money that you cannot afford or justify. Avoid all risky ventures and stay away from speculative deals. Real estate transactions may also not go as planned.
Seek financial advice and guidance. The year 2025 can be a successful year with a salary increase or more profit in your company. This will improve your financial status.
At the end of 2025 there can be a financial boost, but it is still very important to be vigilant for false promises and not to spend money unnecessarily to maintain your financial position.
Health
The year 2025 generally shows good physical and mental health for Leo.
However, you should be careful not to get sucked into drama and fear.
Due to increased work pressure, the risk of stress, tension, exhaustion or a burn-out can be greater. So make sure you relax and enjoy as much as possible.
The year 2025 starts with a retrograde Mars in the 12th House of Cosmic Consciousness, Psyche and Letting Go. Mars retrograde in Cancer from January 7, 2025 to February 23, 2025 indicates a period and period of rest, recovery and silence in which you prefer to be on your own. A period of focus and concentration. A period for retreat, cure, time-out, therapy, rehabilitation, recovery and building mental health. Out with the old, in with the new. Mars retrograde is like a big cosmic broom that doesn’t skip even the darkest corners.
During Mars retrograde, Leo is confronted with emotional frustrations and desires that you have suppressed. There may be reduced vitality, vague fears and indecisiveness. Misunderstandings, resentments or confusion from the past can play a major role. Use this retrograde period to rethink and reorganize. Leo probably has to let go of something, but it is necessary that you do.
The Full Moon in Cancer on January 13, 2025, reinforces the need to let go of something.
Mars remains in Cancer until April 18, 2025 and this introspective period is meant to return to yourself and rest and recharge your batteries. With the New Moon in Cancer on June 25, 2025, Leo gains insight into something from the past why something happened to you.
The great Benefactor Jupiter travels through Cancer from June 10, 2025 (until June 29, 2026).
Jupiter in Cancer is a spiritual liberation and invites Leo to listen to the Higher Self. A period of introspection to let go of all the negative from the subconscious, whether these are limiting beliefs, unhealed emotional wounds or toxic relationships. Jupiter in Cancer can be seen as a preparation for the transit of Jupiter in Leo from July 1, 2026.
The second half of 2025 is all about finishing things, tidying up and letting go with Jupiter in Cancer.
From August 26, 2025 to September 2, 2025, Venus travels through Leo and this expressive period is perfect for a cosmetic treatment, a makeover, showing your affection and showing how beautiful you are.
This period is favorable for meditation, a retreat or the application of therapies.
The key to good health and mental peace is to find the right balance between home and work. Always stay grounded and do not take things for granted.
Take time for yourself and listen to your body. Take preventive measures to stay healthy.
Advice
The year 2025 starts with Mars retrograde in Leo and that can feel like a false start to the year. There may be frustrations or inner turmoil.
Mars remains retrograde until the end of February 2025, so expect delays at the beginning of the year. It is advisable not to take it out on others, but to use this period productively, by taking your rest, preparing yourself and making plans for everything you want to achieve in 2025.
You can also see Mars retrograde as a second chance and that applies most to the Leo born on July 26 or earlier, because Mars is then conjunct your natal Sun.
The Full Moon in Leo of February 12, 2025 can be very emotional. This is a Full Moon of processing, understanding, forgiving and letting go of the past and that applies especially to the Leo born on August 14 – 19.
The transit of the direct Mars in Leo from April 19 to June 18, 2025 is a period of action and a new start of something that you will be working on for the next 18 to 24 months. Mercury retrograde in Leo from July 18 to August 11, 2025 can show disappointing results, but is also a moment of a second chance by doing something again, making amends or making improvements,
Retrograde Mercury cycles in 2025 can play tricks on Leo in the area of love, but can also give a second chance.
The New Moon in Leo on July 24, 2025 is the best time for a second chance and that half mainly for Leo from July 23 to 27.
The year 2025 is also all about love and romance, but do not rush anything. A romance can end just as quickly as it started.
Every bond made this year is unbreakable.
For Leo in a steady relationship, it is important to take good care of each other and let each other go. Do not let ego or pride get in the way of your love or marriage and also stay away from drama in relationships and your social network.
