Leo Season
The Sun moves through Leo from Jul 23 to Aug 22 — here's what it means.
When is Leo season?
Leo season runs from around Jul 23 to Aug 22 every year — roughly a 30-day window while the Sun travels through Leo. The start date can move by a day depending on the year and your time zone, but Jul 23 – Aug 22 is the reliable range.
What Leo season means
During Leo season the Sun shines through Leo, a fixed fire sign ruled by Sun. Its warm, radiant, generous energy sets the tone for everyone — not only Leos. Think of it as the collective mood shifting toward Leo's themes for a few weeks: a seasonal invitation to take bold action, start what you've been putting off, and lead with courage.
How to make the most of Leo season
Lean into the fire energy: take bold action, start what you've been putting off, and lead with courage. It's also the perfect window to read up on your own chart — if you're a Leo, it's your solar return season; if you're not, notice where Leofalls in your birth chart to see which area of life gets the spotlight.
Where does Leo land in your chart?
Leo season lights up a specific house in your birth chart. Run your free chart to see exactly which part of your life it activates.
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When does Leo season start?
Leo season starts around Jul 23 each year, when the Sun enters Leo, and runs until about Aug 22. The exact start can shift by a day depending on the year and your time zone.
When does Leo season end?
Leo season ends around Aug 22, when the Sun leaves Leo and the next sign's season begins. So Leo season runs roughly Jul 23 – Aug 22.
What does Leo season mean?
During Leo season the Sun travels through Leo, so its fire, warm energy colours the collective mood — for everyone, not just Leos. It's a natural time to take bold action, start what you've been putting off, and lead with courage.
Whose birthdays fall in Leo season?
Anyone born roughly Jul 23 – Aug 22 has their Sun in Leo, making them a Leo. If you were born near the start or end, check your exact sign with a sun sign calculator — cusp birthdays can go either way.
More on Leo
Read the full Leo zodiac sign guide, or explore the other zodiac seasons: