🔥 A Leo New Moon, Mercury Retro & Venus Tension | Weekly Astrology 21–25 July

This week brings a loud, energising and somewhat topsy-turvy energy, thanks to Mercury still retrograde. At its heart is a bold and brilliant New Moon in Leo – a supercharged moment for fresh beginnings that feel both transformative and grounded. Venus stirs relational waters with tension and friction, creating opportunities for clarity and change. After the softer, more reflective Cancer season, we now step fully into Leo’s fire: confident, vibrant and excitable. With this double dose of fire, balance is key – soothing, cooling and taking time to check in with yourself will help you stay steady.

Monday 21st July

Mars Conjunct The South Node in Virgo & Opposes the North Node

• An active process of releasing the past and old patterns.

• Mars brings energy and drive; the South Node represents karma, letting go, cleansing and moving away from what no longer serves us – time to move on.

• This can feel gritty and uncomfortable, with friction pointing towards areas that need change. Pay attention to where frustration arises – it holds clues for progress and cutting ties.

• Ruled by Mercury retrograde, so expect a sense of revisiting or reviewing past issues.

Tuesday 22nd July

Venus in Gemini Squares the Nodes in Pisces & Virgo

• Tension could surface in relationships or values.

• When a planet squares the Nodes, there’s a feeling of being pulled in three different directions – and the Nodes themselves have strong directional pull.

• Friction and tension can act as catalysts for growth. Let what comes up reach the surface – it will help you move forward and clear the way.

Sun Enters Leo

• We shift from soft, nurturing Cancer season into bold, radiant Leo season.

• The Sun is at home in Leo, shining brightly in this area of your chart.

• This marks a new beginning, especially with the New Moon later this week.

• Leo energy is bold, confident, dramatic, creative and expressive.

Wednesday 23rd July

Sun in Leo sextiles Uranus in Gemini

• A subtle but energising boost as Uranus brings innovation and spark.

• This aspect supports originality and inspiration – a good day for fresh ideas.

Venus in Gemini Squares Mars in Virgo

• Another point of tension in relationships, with communication as the focal point.

• Ruled by Mercury retrograde – misunderstandings are possible, so stay mindful.

• This can also be a good day for an honest, even challenging conversation – let the friction lead to clarity.

Thursday 24th July

Sun in Leo Trines Saturn & Neptune in Aries

• A harmonious blend of structure and creativity.

• Trines in fire signs encourage action and flow – energy feels more available now.

• This is a powerful moment for new beginnings: inspiration and vision from Neptune, discipline and grounding from Saturn, plus a fresh lunar cycle.

New Moon in Leo @ 2 degrees – 20:11pm UK time

• A bold and heart-led new beginning.

• Leo energy encourages visibility, confidence and creative self-expression.

• The Moon forms trines with Saturn and Neptune, supporting practical steps and imaginative vision.

• It also opposes Pluto – an aspect of tension, bringing deep, transformative processes to the surface.

• Expect discomfort, but also the potential for profound change – think phoenix rising.

Friday 25th July

Sun in Leo Trines Saturn & Neptune in Aries

• Transformational, alchemical, dramatic, bold

• Tied in with the new moon energy from the previous day.

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