LEO ♌️ August 2025
(July 23 – August 22)
General
In August 2025, your astrological ruler, the Sun, gives Leo the drive and inspiration to confidently embrace life and offers opportunities for personal and professional growth.
Retrograde Mercury in Leo, in the first house of Personality and Self-Expression, can cause drama and miscommunication in the first half of August 2025.
The second half of August 2025 looks brighter, and misunderstandings at work, in love, and at home can be resolved.
The wonderful partnership between Uranus in Gemini and retrograde Neptune in Aries at the end of August 2025 opens the door wide to self-expression and recognition.
Love and Relationships
The Full Moon in Aquarius on August 9, 2025 (House of Relationships and Collaboration) is a good time for proposing, promising to marry, or entering into a business partnership.
However, things may not always go as planned, as Mercury’s shadow period can keep things from moving in the same direction.
Uranus in Gemini, in your 11th House of Friendships and Social Processes, brings unexpected new friendships and connections. Changes push you to grow and break with people or routines that no longer serve you.
The North Node in Pisces (8th House of the Soul, Transformation and Shared Wealth) indicates deep emotional growth, where trust will be key.
Family and Home
Mercury retrograde in Leo in the first half of August 2025 could cause delays at home or cause friction with children, friends, or family members over financial matters. Mercury will remain in the shadows throughout August 2025, a time for second chances, making amends, or improving your self-presentation and personal style.
Scorpio represents the 4th House of Family and Home. Scorpio’s ruler, Pluto, is retrograde in Aquarius, and this opposes Leo. Keep in mind that even with the best intentions, power struggles and conflict can occasionally arise due to external influences in your home and family.
Career
Mars travels through Libra from August 6 (to September 22, 2025), and during this mentally strong period, Leo can generate new ideas and make new plans.
Due to retrograde Saturn and Neptune in Aries in the 9th House of Philosophy, Study, and Travel, there may be delays in travel or study, but this will allow you to learn more about yourself and your spiritual purpose. It’s good to reconnect with your higher ideals by joining a spiritual group and engaging in spiritual contemplation. There may be delays abroad.
With Mercury retrograde in Leo until August 10, 2025, including the shadow period, Leo will be more subdued this month, and workload and delays at work should be taken into account.
Finances
Virgo represents the 2nd House of Finance. Mars transits through Virgo until August 6, 2025, and this is the best time for making financial decisions and developing financial plans, such as a pension plan or budget.
The New Moon in Virgo on August 23, 2025, falls in Leo’s 2nd House of Finance and Value.
Virgo receives information needed to make well-considered financial decisions. This New Moon shows where to invest money and where to prioritize, such as purchasing smart appliances, a house or car, renovations, or a pension plan. A New Moon to set financial goals for the future, but also a New Moon to appreciate what you already have.
This New Moon is amplified by Mars in Libra, so it’s definitely worth doing so. Mercury retrograde in Leo this month may prompt you to reconsider purchases or investment strategies, but stay focused on material goals, knowing that you have the connections and communication skills to get everything you desire and truly need.
Health
Cancer represents the 12th House of Cosmic Consciousness and Letting Go.
Jupiter through Cancer is a phase of processing, clearing, and letting go. Leo is more reserved during this phase of spiritual growth, peace, and introspection.
Venus travels through Cancer until August 25, 2025, and this influence is amplified by Jupiter.
This is a favorable period for preventative measures, beauty treatments, meditation, retreats, or the use of therapies. To facilitate inner growth, you must release the negative aspects of your subconscious, whether these are limiting beliefs, unhealed emotional wounds, or toxic relationships.
From August 26, 2025, to September 19, 2025, Venus travels through Leo, and this expressive period is perfect for cosmetic treatments, makeovers, showing your affection, and flaunting your beauty.
Advice
Mercury retrograde in Leo falls in the first house of personality, self-expression, and identity.
Take time to reflect on your personal goals and how your communication style affects your daily routines and social interactions.
Mercury retrograde in Leo this month can indicate delays and disappointing results, but it also presents a time for a second chance by redoing something, making amends, or making improvements to your self-presentation and personal style.
Don’t force anything, don’t jump to conclusions, or make impulsive decisions. You’ll face undesirable results and unexpected delays. There might be something you’ve overlooked that needs to be addressed.
