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Hi fellow Leos and Leo risings!

As a Leo rising and astrologer, I’m very interested in what’s going on in Leo over the next year or so, and have been taking a lot of notes. And I’ve seen so many people asking about what to expect especially with Jupiter entering Leo (today!!) so I figured why not share it with all of you?  

But first, a few disclaimers: it’s impossible to predict a one-size-fits-all sort of experience for an entire sign. Every transit is filtered through the lens of your birth chart, and transits are just one of many predictive techniques. House placements matter, other planets matter, progressions/profections/etc. also matter. Jupiter lighting up a t-square in your natal chart will feel different than a grand trine, for example.

While Jupiter in Leo is an overall beneficial transit, it’s not the only thing happening in the sky over the summer. We also have the South Node entering Leo from Virgo. The nodal axis (North and South Nodes) move in the opposite direction across the Zodiac, so late degree Leo placements will feel that transit first, while early degree Leos will feel Jupiter first. Leo risings will feel both to some extent. Jupiter and the S. Node eventually pass over each other as they head in opposite directions (featuring Mars), so everyone with Leo placements will be getting the transits over the next year and a half, just at different times. Jupiter will also be getting a trine from Saturn, and will be joined by Mars towards the end of September. This ended up being a little long, but didn't want to leave anything out.

June 29-30 (depending where you are): Jupiter enters Leo (June 30-July 26, 2027)

Jupiter, the great benefic, will spend 13 months in Leo, so this is a pretty big deal. While Jupiter isn’t exalted in Leo like it is in Cancer, this is nevertheless a great sign for Jupiter to be in. In traditional astrology, both Jupiter and the Sun are responsible for fire signs, known as the fire triplicity, and both Jupiter and the Sun are diurnal planets, meaning that they are the strongest during the day, and tend to get along with each other.  

Jupiter is about expansion – in every way, shape, or form. Bigger, bolder, larger than life. This is Jupiter in Leo energy. It broadens horizons and lifts perspectives. It inspires. It gives us hope and faith.

As a benefic planet, Jupiter is associated with fortunate outcomes and the prevention of unfortunate outcomes. That said, expansion can be good OR bad. Expansion can also mean overextending oneself. Overstimulation. Overindulgence. Basically, going overboard in some way. So, this is something we need to be mindful of.

Leos are about the self – and I cannot stress enough the importance of using this energy to explore the higher version of yourself, and not to expand the ego outward. (I’m speaking to myself here too 😊) This is of upmost importance, especially in light of later transits I’ll cover later.

Another important note: Jupiter doesn’t often just drop amazing things onto our laps. It would be amazing if it did, but in my experience it’s rare for that to happen without an exceptionally well-dignified natal Jupiter that is being aspected. However, it does offer opportunities where luck is on our side, but it’s up to us to go after them or not. This often requires getting out of our own way, addressing the reasons why we think we couldn’t or shouldn’t do something, etc. For those who have responded to the healing energies of Jupiter in Cancer, you will likely step into this transit feeling more empowered to chase those dreams.

For Leo risings especially, Jupiter transits to the first house can sometimes be associated with weight gain (again – expansion), so this is something to watch for, although the South Node will also be entering Leo later this year, which is actually known for weight loss. So maybe they’ll cancel each other out! I’m hoping so at least 😊

July 19-24: Jupiter engages with the Outer Planets

This is a big deal. A lot of things will likely happen on a collective level which I will not get into here, but it’s basically going to trigger an incredibly rare formation known as “Barbault’s Basket” (there are a ton of YT / TikTok videos of astrologers discussing this, and I would encourage you to watch them if interested – lots of great info). Early degree Leo placements (1-7 mostly) and Leo risings will be feeling this more so, but because 4 signs are going to be activated (Aries/Neptune, Gemini/Uranus, Leo/Jupiter, and Aqua/Pluto) there's a good chance that one of these planets will be lighting up at least one area of your chart.

During the past few years as Pluto has transited early Aquarius, Leos have been forced, in one way or another, to confront the ways in which they relate to themselves and to others, whether it be through relationships, social groups, family, etc. Jupiter entering this dynamic will bring powerful and expansive energy into the mix, especially as it has just spent the past year exalted in Cancer. On the highest level it can really expand our perspectives and open our minds. If you’ve been waiting for clarity in how to move forward in your life, pay attention to the insights you receive during this time. But, this is likely going to begin a new chapter where we are forced to renegotiate or rebalance our egos in an effort to expand into higher perspectives.  

July 29: The Sun conjuncts Jupiter at 6 Leo.

This is powerful Leo energy. The Sun is the Self, the main character in our stories, for every sign, not just Leos. It’s a time when some Leos will be stepping into the spotlight in a big way. Overall, this is going to be very uplifting energy for the entire collective. However, too much of anything can be a bad thing, so again, the advice here is to try to take a step back and remain humble, do not allow yourself to be carried away by the energy of the moment, if that occurs.

August 12: Solar Eclipse in Leo.

Eclipses are notoriously difficult to predict on an individual level. Sometimes an eclipse will have absolutely no effect, even if it occurs in an angular house, and sometimes it will have a major effect. The effect of eclipses can last for 6 months or longer. If you haven’t gotten to know your birth chart on an intimate level, now is the time to do it, so you have an idea of what to expect.

In her book, Predictive Astrology, Bernadette Brady discusses how each eclipse is unique and part of a unique cycle, known as the “Saros Series”. In other words, eclipses are not equal in their effect. This upcoming eclipse is known as "SS 10 South." According to her description of this eclipse series, if you’ve found yourself in challenging circumstances around this time period, the Universe will present you with a solution. However, she stresses the importance of recognizing the solution, and acting upon it without too much delay. Since this will be a South Node eclipse, this may involve releasing or letting go of something. This will occur at 20 degrees of Leo, and will mostly be felt by those with placements or angles around that degree.

August 19: The South Node (Ketu) enters Leo from Virgo.

I tend to think of this transit as a snake molting its skin, and in fact ancient astrologers referred to the North and South Nodes as the head and tail of the snake. It’s not necessarily a fun experience, but evolution is not rainbows and butterflies. It can be uncomfortable and slow. It can make us feel vulnerable. Often, it’s not until afterward that we recognize just how necessary it was. The more we can keep that at the forefront of our minds and hearts, the easier things will be.

This is why I cautioned against overdoing things earlier with Jupiter. It may be tempting to do so, but if you push the pendulum too far in that direction, it’s going to swing back just as hard when the South Node comes around. If Jupiter is a big night out and going perhaps a bit overboard, the S. Node will be the nasty hangover you get afterward.

Growth is cyclical, it’s not linear. We expand, and we contract. We have ups and downs. It may feel as though you are running in circles, but most likely you aren’t. Think of it as spiraling upwards. It’s not going to be a straight shot, it's not supposed to be. Be patient and compassionate with yourself, take a step back as often as you can in this energy to see if you can spot the bigger picture. Anything that leaves your life at this time is likely something that is needed on a soul level, as you move into a more evolved version of yourself.

The South Node can be energetically draining, especially for late degree Leos at first, then it will move backward through all the degrees. So, fatigue is a possibility (which I’ve already been dealing with). I’ve personally found that color therapy helps. The Sun represents our life force, especially for Leos. Wearing “solar” colors like orange, yellow, warmer tones, etc is an easy remediation, whether clothing or jewelry. These aren’t necessarily my favorite colors, but I’ve found it makes a difference, even if it’s just a mental thing, and I'm slowly "warming" up to them. Also, make sure you are getting enough Vitamin D/other nutrients, and try to get out in the sunlight as much as you can (but wear sunscreen!). And basically, just try to take care of yourself.

August 24-September 10: Jupiter trines Saturn

It’s fitting that this trine occurs right as the South Node enters Leo. Saturn’s trine from Aries, the first of three between now and summer 2027, can provide the structure and discipline that is needed to move forward. This will take place at 13 Leo, and will be felt most by 10 – 16 degree Leo placements and of course, Leo risings. This may be the first “pushback” to the expansionary energy of Jupiter, so pay attention to anything that occurs during this period, as this is more of a gentle nudge. On a higher level, this trine is excellent for giving structure to any of the higher ideas or goals you have. Saturn is often considered a malefic planet, but no planet is as capable of bringing dreams into reality as Saturn.

What’s Ahead?

By the end of September, Mars will have entered Leo and will be interacting with both Jupiter and the South Node. Both Mars and Jupiter have retrograde cycles in Leo between late 2026 and early 2027. I will post an update later on if you guys want, but it’s a whole separate discussion and obviously this post has been quite long as it is. The big takeaway is to not be carried away by the Jupiter energy – stay grounded, stay focused, be compassionate towards yourself and others, and do not overdo it. Staying balanced is key.

Lastly – IMO, the best thing about Jupiter is that even under challenging circumstances, it protects. It will do its best to prevent the most unfortunate outcomes, which doesn’t mean that things will always go swimmingly well, but this is a great planet to have in your court during all of these crazy outer planet transits.

Anyway, I hope you found this helpful and informative. Again, this is just my personal take on the what to generally expect, at least with respect to the first few months of Jupiter in Leo. One final note: Venus is still in Leo until July 8, so for the next week or so we will have both benefic planets in Leo. Although they are moving away from each other, this is still a great time to get out and enjoy life if you can - I know there's record heat waves in many parts of the world right now, hopefully that won't last too long. And if it’s winter where you are, it’s still a great time to get out! But wear sunscreen regardless 😊

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My Dearest Leos,

I’ve seen so many posts asking what’s going on astrologically in the Leo sub, especially with Jupiter. So, I figured I would try my best to give you a snapshot of what to expect this summer.

But first, a few disclaimers: it’s impossible to predict a one-size-fits-all sort of experience for an entire sign. Every transit is filtered through the lens of your birth chart, and transits are just one of many predictive techniques. House placements matter, other placements matter. Jupiter lighting up a t-square in your chart will feel different than it triggering a grand trine, for example.

While Jupiter in Leo is an overall beneficial transit, it’s not the only thing happening in the sky. We also have the South Node entering Leo from Virgo. The nodal axis moves in the opposite direction across the Zodiac, so late degree Leo placements will feel that transit first, while early degree Leos will feel Jupiter first (Leo risings will be feeling everything). Jupiter and the S. Node eventually crisscross each other (feat. Mars), so everyone will be getting both transits over the next year and a half.

June 13: Venus enters Leo (June 13-July 9)

Venus has just left a beautiful conjunction with Jupiter in Cancer, and will spend about 3 and a half weeks in Leo. On June 17, she will be aspecting the mini grand trine between Uranus, Neptune and Pluto. For early degree Leo placements and Leo risings, this may come in the form of much needed insight or assistance in handling any challenges you’ve been facing from Pluto in Aquarius, but keep in mind Venus transits are short and are not usually “life changing.” It could simply be just a really nice day, or some good news in some area of life.

More generally, Venus enhances the magnetism of Leo, which is already quite strong. You’re likely to be seen in a more positive light, and people are naturally drawn to you during this period, especially for Leo risings where this occurs in the first house of self. You may be drawn more to arts, pleasure, and creativity. Basically, this is a time to turn off the news, get out there and enjoy what life has to offer.

June 30: Jupiter enters Leo (June 30-July 26, 2027)

Leo will be getting nearly 13 months of Jupiter, the great benefic, in its sign, so this is a big deal. While Jupiter isn’t exalted in Leo like it is in Cancer, this is nevertheless a great sign for Jupiter to be in. In traditional astrology, both Jupiter and the Sun are responsible for fire signs (known as the fire triplicity), and both Jupiter and the Sun are diurnal planets, meaning that they are strongest during the day.

Jupiter is about expansion – in every way, shape, or form. Bigger, bolder, larger than life. This is Jupiter in Leo energy. It broadens horizons and lifts perspectives. It inspires. It’s the giver of hope and faith.

As a benefic planet, it’s associated with fortunate outcomes and the prevention of unfortunate outcomes. That said, expansion can be good OR bad. Overextension. Overindulgence. Overstimulation. This can be a period of incredible opportunity, but also runs the risk of going over the top. Leos are about the self – and I cannot stress enough the importance of using this energy to explore the higher version of yourself, and not to expand the ego outward. We are striving for Mufasa energy here, not unevolved Simba who “just can’t wait to be king” energy. Silly references aside, this is really important, especially in light of later transits I’ll cover later.

Another important note: Jupiter doesn’t usually just drop amazing things onto our laps. It’s rare for that to happen. Just as Saturn and Mars rarely bring about the worst case scenarios, Venus and Jupiter rarely bring about best case scenarios. Most often, it creates opportunities where luck is on our side, but it’s up to us to go after them or not. This often requires getting out of our own way, addressing the reasons why we think we couldn’t or shouldn’t do something, etc. For those who have responded to the healing energies of Jupiter in Cancer, you will likely feel less resistance when it enters Leo.

For Leo risings, Jupiter transits to the first house can sometimes be associated with weight gain (again – expansion), so this is something to watch for, although the South Node will also be entering Leo later this year, which is actually known for weight loss. So maybe they’ll cancel each other out.

July 19-24: Jupiter engages with the Outer Planets

This is a big deal. A lot of things will likely happen on a collective level which I will not get into here, but the important takeaway for you, as a Leo, is that Jupiter is in YOUR sign. This is going to trigger the minor grand trine between Neptune at 4 Aries, Uranus at 4 Gemini, and Pluto at 4 Aquarius, and of course Jupiter at 4 Leo, making what looks like a “cradle” type configuration. Early degree Leos (1-7 mostly) will be feeling this, big time.

During the past few years as Pluto has transited early Aquarius, Leos have been forced, in one way or another, to confront the ways in which they relate to themselves and to others, whether it be through relationships or social groups. Jupiter entering this dynamic will bring powerful and expansive energy into the mix, especially as it has just spent the past year exalted in Cancer. It will expand our perspectives and open our minds. If you’ve been waiting for clarity in how to move forward in your life, pay attention to the insights you receive during this time.

July 29: The Sun conjuncts Jupiter at 6 Leo.

This is powerful Leo energy. The Sun is the Self, the main character in our stories. It’s a time when some Leos will be stepping into the spotlight in a big way, and where others are going to fully integrate prior lessons as they transcend into higher levels of awareness. Overall, this is going to be very uplifting energy for the entire collective. However, too much of anything can be a bad thing, so again, the advice here is to try to take a step back and remain humble, do not allow yourself to be carried away by the energy of the moment.

August 12: Solar Eclipse in Leo.

Eclipses are always a big deal, but they are notoriously difficult to predict on an individual level. Sometimes an eclipse will have absolutely no effect, even if it occurs in an angular house, and sometimes it will have a major effect. The effect of eclipses can last for 6 months or longer. If you haven’t gotten to know your birth chart on an intimate level, now is the time to do it, so you have an idea of what to expect.

In her book, Predictive Astrology, Bernadette Brady discusses how each eclipse is unique and part of a unique cycle, known as the “Saros Series”. In other words, eclipses are not equal in their effect. This one, perhaps quite fitting, is described as one of hope. If you’ve found yourself in challenging circumstances around this time period, the Universe will present you with a solution. However, it’s incumbent upon you to recognize the solution, and act upon it without too much delay.

August 19: The South Node (Ketu) enters Leo from Virgo.

South Node transits are almost universally dreaded because they’re not easy. But they don’t have to be difficult. The South Node pushes us to shed outdated versions of ourselves that have fallen out of alignment with our journey. This is harder on Leos than most other signs since the ruler of Leo, the Sun, is literally the manifestation of the self, for all signs, and it’s important to acknowledge that.

Think of this transit like a snake molting its skin. It’s not necessarily a fun experience, but renewal and evolution is not rainbows and butterflies. It can be ugly, uncomfortable, and slow. It can make us feel vulnerable. Often, it’s not until afterward that we recognize just how necessary it was. The more we can keep that at the forefront of our minds and hearts, the easier things will be.

This is why I cautioned against overdoing things earlier with Jupiter. It may be tempting to do so, but if you push the pendulum too far in that direction, it’s going to swing back just as hard when the South Node comes around.

Growth is cyclical, it’s not linear. We expand, and we contract. We have ups, we have downs. It may feel as though you are running in circles, but if you take a moment and step back, most likely you aren’t. Think of it as spiraling upwards. It’s not going to be a straight shot, nor should it be. Be patient and compassionate with yourself, and try to take a step back as often as you can in this energy to see if you can spot the bigger picture of what’s happening. Anything that leaves your life at this time is likely something that is needed on a soul level as you move into a more evolved version of yourself.

The South Node can be energetically draining, especially for late degree Leos at first, then it will move backward through all the degrees. I’ve personally found that color therapy helps. The Sun represents our life force, especially for Leos. Wearing “solar” colors like orange, yellow, warmer tones, etc is an easy remediation, whether clothing or jewelry. Also, make sure you are getting enough Vitamin D, and try to get out in the sunlight as much as you can (but wear sunscreen!).

August 24-September 10: Jupiter trines Saturn

It’s fitting that this trine occurs right as the South Node enters Leo. Saturn’s trine from Aries will provide the structure and discipline that is needed to move forward. This will take place at 13 Leo, and will be felt most by 10 – 16 degree Leo placements. This may be the first “pushback” to the expansionary energy of Jupiter, so pay attention to anything that occurs during this period, as this is more of a gentle nudge.

What’s Ahead?

At the end of September, Mars will enter Leo and will be interacting with both Jupiter and the South Node. Both Mars and Jupiter will have retrograde cycles in Leo between late 2026 and early 2027. I will post an update later on if you guys want, but it’s a whole separate discussion and obviously this post has been quite long as it is. The big takeaway is to not be carried away by the Jupiter energy – stay grounded, stay focused, be compassionate towards yourself and others, and do not overdo it. Staying balanced is key.

Final Thoughts

One thing I’ve realized recently about myself as a Leo rising is how much I’ve been living in survival mode. I am ready to shed this mentality. I’ll admit that I’m not quite sure how just yet, but I know that’s where I want to be. We’ve been conditioned to equate happiness with XYZ, and that if we don’t have these things, then we aren’t surviving. I think that’s an illusion. I think that we need to look inward to find out what happiness looks like to us. One thing I’m 100% sure about is that what we’ve been conditioned to believe is BS. I personally will be focused on continuing to strip away the nonsense definitions of happiness as prescribed by other people and find out what happiness is, authentic to me.

On a broader level, this is about stepping into power, taking power back, or rightfully claiming what was always there waiting for us to begin with, that we couldn’t or wouldn’t allow ourselves to claim. For many Leo suns, Moons, Risings, and other placements, this summer will be the opportunity to do just that. But first, it requires shedding all of those outdated narratives that no longer serve our highest and brightest purposes.