Your Horoscope for the Week of July 19

Add these dates to your cal:

• Wednesday, July 22: Leo season begins
• Thursday, July 23: Mercury Direct in Cancer

Are you feeling the urge to go live on TikTok or take the stage at late-night karaoke? It’s likely because Leo season begins this week, sending the whole zodiac a burst of confidence and creativity, plus a little bit of ego, too. When the Sun slides into Leo on Wednesday, you might feel a surge of energy in the air. The hottest days of summer are finally here, and I mean that both literally and metaphorically. This is the time to treat your local pool like it’s Love Island and you’re the hot new bombshell here to steal everyone’s hearts, camera time, and Instagram followers.

Even better news: the next day, Mercury Retrograde finally ends, putting a stop to weeks of travel delays, miscommunication, and confusion. Now, the planet of communication is moving forward again in the sign of Cancer, helping you express your feelings and intuition more clearly. Enjoy the lifted haze and the bright summer days.

Read your Sun and Rising sign horoscope for the week of July 19:

Feeling inspired, Aries? It’s time to start writing that novel or composing a musical masterpiece. On Wednesday, the Sun moves into Leo, shining its light on your 5th House of creativity for the next month. This makes you feel extra artistic, so listen to your muses. Then, on Thursday, Mercury Retrograde finally ends, making it easier for you to communicate, especially with your family.

Expect nostalgia, Taurus. The Sun slides into Leo on Wednesday, where it’ll stay for the next month. Leo season lights up your 4th House of home and family, so you will likely find yourself thinking about your childhood and missing your family. Schedule a call or visit to catch up. Then, on Thursday, Mercury Retrograde finally ends, helping you express your emotions with clarity.

Speak out, Gemini. On Wednesday, Leo season begins, and the Sun’s powerful rays are shining on your 3rd House of communication. You’re already a chatterbox, but now you’re speaking with even more confidence, style, and flair. On Thursday, Mercury Retrograde finally ends, and finances will flow more easily — think fewer lost invoices, delayed payments, and surprise bills.

Make money moves, Cancer. As Leo season begins on Wednesday, the Sun is shining on your 2nd House of finances—and it’ll continue to do so for the month ahead. Your cashflow is getting a dose of cosmic luck, so ask for a raise or take a risk that could pay off big. On Thursday, Mercury Retrograde in your sign finally ends and you’re feeling much more like yourself again.

You’re the main character, Leo. Your monthlong birthday party begins on Wednesday, and the stars are giving you permission to be your biggest, boldest self. You’re getting some cosmic luck right now, go after what you want. On Thursday, Mercury Retrograde ends in your 12th House of intuition. Listen to your instincts because they’re finally leading you right again.

Try to be a little less logical, Virgo. On Wednesday, the Sun sidesteps into Leo and boosts your intuition. Pay close attention to your dreams, instincts, and feelings because they won’t lead you wrong, at least for the next month. Then, on Thursday, Mercury Retrograde finally ends and any friend drama you’ve been dealing with over the past few weeks will become easy to clear up.

Call your friends, Libra. On Wednesday, Leo season begins. For the next month, the Sun is shining on your 11th House of friendships and social groups. Make plans with your besties, reach out to friends you haven’t talked to in a while, and try to turn an acquaintance into a friend. Then, on Thursday, Mercury Retrograde finally ends and your work life gets a lot smoother.

It’s time to level up at work, Scorpio. When Leo season begins on Wednesday, your career gets a month of cosmic good luck. Apply for your dream role, ask for a promotion, or start an ambitious project. Then, on Thursday, Mercury Retrograde finally ends in your 9th House of travel. Make vacation plans—or take a spontaneous day or weekend trip—with confidence.

Summer vacation plans, Sagittarius? You’re always up for a spontaneous trip, but when Leo season begins on Wednesday, you enter a monthlong period when travel will go better than ever. Try to go somewhere new, even if it’s just a road trip to a nearby town. Even better news: On Thursday, Mercury Retrograde finally ends and your sex life gets a lot better. Enjoy the orgasms.

Feeling freaky, Capricorn? Beginning on Wednesday, the Sun in Leo shines on your 8th House of sex and obsession, kicking off a month primed for sexual experimentation and fun between the sheets. Have a blast. Then, on Thursday, Mercury Retrograde finally ends, clearing up any tension in your relationship with your romantic partner and/or your best friend.

It’s your summer of love, Aquarius. On Wednesday, the Sun moves into Leo and starts shining on your 7th House of relationships. For the next month, you’re feeling lucky in love, and your relationships with your besties and any business or creative partners are going great, too. On Thursday, Mercury Retrograde finally ends and your day-to-day routine starts flowing smoothly again.

Start a new habit, Pisces. Leo season begins on Wednesday, and for the next month, the Sun is lighting up your 6th House of wellness and routine. Any good habits you start now will stick around, so now’s the time to start hitting those 10K steps or meditating every evening. Then, on Thursday, Mercury Retrograde finally ends and the creative block that’s settled over the past few weeks starts to disappear.