Shine with gentle integrity: Let this Leo season be a new chance to find your courage
For those not born under this sign, the weeks ahead still offer an opportunity to reflect on this theme. Leo season invites all of us to explore courage – the courage it takes to share our authentic selves with the world.
Consider a performer or an artist: while they may seem designed to be on display, expressing oneself publicly can be deeply vulnerable. True authenticity takes guts. While Leo season always brings a spotlight on self-expression and visibility, 2025 comes with a twist: nearly the entire Leo season occurs under Mercury Retrograde. This cosmic pairing may temper the usual flamboyant, outward energy Leo is known for. Instead of a brilliant firework display, this year's Leo season might feel more like a warm, intimate campfire.
This gentler glow encourages a shift from external performance to internal reflection. Mercury Retrograde could add a layer of humility and mindfulness to Leo's otherwise bold and exuberant energy. The theme of this season becomes less about being seen and more about being aligned.
A helpful mantra during this time might be: shine with integrity. When Leo's natural creative force is guided by discernment and grounded self-awareness, its light becomes more refined, intentional and impactful.
As a reflection for the coming weeks, consider how and where you shine in your own life. Are there areas where you tend to 'play small' and could step more fully into your expression? Or perhaps places where your energy takes up more space than it needs – spaces where you could make more room for collaboration and shared brilliance?
Let this Leo season be an invitation to illuminate, not just perform – to burn steady and true, not just bright.
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