The general mood this week
For Leo, this week opens with a feeling of great presence. Mars and Jupiter are both in your sign, which in the astrological tradition is often seen as a period when your energy, ambition and generosity come to the surface more strongly than usual. In practice, this may mean you take the initiative more quickly, give someone a compliment they will remember for a long time, or propose a plan that others are happy to join. It is a week to notice how often in the past you have swallowed your own wishes to keep things pleasant.
At the same time, there is a more subtle tension. Mercury is still retrograde in Scorpio, which may make you doubt messages you have already sent or arrangements you thought were clear. Do not see this as a warning of failure, but as an invitation to double-check and reread calmly. A Leo who slows down and checks often radiates more reliability than someone who rushes blindly.
A concrete example: imagine you see a group chat on Tuesday evening in which everyone is waiting for a decision about the weekend away. Instead of arranging everything yourself at once and then becoming annoyed that nobody is thinking along, you could choose to make a short, enthusiastic suggestion and ask the others what genuinely appeals to them. In this way you remain generous and visible, without carrying the whole evening alone.
Love and connection
For those in a relationship, this week may be about showing warmth in a way that does not feel automatic. Venus is retrograde in Libra, and as a result old habits around arrangements and equality may surface again. Perhaps you notice that your partner expresses a small wish that you had long noticed but never discussed. A gentle question such as what would really make you happy this week can achieve more than a grand gesture.
For those who are single, the week seems to revolve around attraction that you can choose for yourself. Leo is essentially warm and playful, but can sometimes hide behind an ironic tone as soon as someone comes closer. Try to pay attention this week to moments when you laugh spontaneously or share something personal. These are often the signals that tell you the most about yourself, and they do not need to lead to a relationship in a single evening.
Friendship matters here too. A dinner with an old friend in which you finally tell them how things really are with you can mean as much as a romantic date. Plan something small and warm, such as a walk along the water with a flask of hot chocolate, and let the evening set its own pace.
Work, study and new opportunities
At work, this week may revolve around visibility. With the sun in Scorpio and Mars in your sign, there is room for ideas you have been cherishing for some time. Perhaps you are a project leader who prefers to work behind the scenes, or a student who keeps modestly limiting their contribution to group work. Consider developing one clear proposal this week and presenting it calmly in a meeting or group email. You do not need to sell everything; a clear example is often enough.
For those looking for work, this week can be useful for reviewing your portfolio or CV with an open mind. Be careful not to list only what you have done, but also to show what you do with passion. A short sentence about a project that truly moved you can tell a recruiter more than a list of job titles.
Mercury only becomes direct again on 13 November, so be gentle with yourself if an application message or a quotation takes a while. Use the time to think about what you want to see grow in your work, and which collaborations give you energy rather than costing it.
Wellbeing and rhythm
Leo's wellbeing this week mainly calls for a healthy rhythm of giving and receiving. It is tempting to put a great deal of energy into social activities, presentations or projects and then forget to rest. Try to reserve a moment each day when you do not need to perform, for example twenty minutes with a book or a cup of tea without your phone. This is about general wellbeing and ordinary routine, not about a medical approach.
Movement can also help without becoming a chore. A walk with a friend, dancing in the living room to your favourite music or a bicycle ride through the autumn woods gives you energy that you can later share again. Pay attention to your sleep, especially if you often stay up late because you want to fill the evening with conversation.
A practical example: plan your evenings so that at least two of them are free of appointments. Use those free evenings to eat slowly, take a bath or simply watch a series on the sofa. You will notice that afterwards you go back out with more pleasure.
The moon and this week's sky
The full moon of 26 October stands in Taurus, a sign that is often associated with stability and tangible values. For Leo, this moment may give the feeling that you want to secure something: a habit, a promise to yourself or an arrangement you have been postponing for a long time. It is a good moment to consider what you genuinely want to build in the coming weeks, without having to make it perfect straight away.
On 1 November the moon reaches its last quarter in Leo, and this is a symbolic moment to look back. What has given you joy in these weeks, and what has cost you energy? Write it down and notice what stands out. This is not a prediction of what will come, but a way of making your own experience clearer.
Together these lunar moments form a story from light towards letting go. Use the week to practise generosity, visibility and gentleness towards yourself. Anyone who wants to see Leo in their strength does not need to shine; they can simply be honest and warmly present.
Astrological interpretation for inspiration and self-reflection. Not a medical diagnosis or personal health advice.