The General Atmosphere of the Summer Months

Summer is often the season of exuberance for Leo. It can feel as though the world becomes merrier of its own accord, and that is appealing. At the same time, busyness can build quickly, with holiday plans, family visits and projects that all demand attention at once. In this interpretation the theme of the third quarter is to be generous without exhausting yourself. You may make grand gestures, as long as you also keep room for the people who are close to you.

A useful exercise is to plan one shared activity each week that means something to everyone. That might be an evening with a board game, a short trip to the beach or a joint cooking project. In these months Leo learns that warmth is strongest when it is shared.

Love, Romance and Honest Connection

For those with a partner, the summer may be an opportunity to discover something new together. The Sun in Leo on 23 July and the full Moon in Leo on 17 August, although the latter falls in Aquarius, invite play and warmth. Plan an evening on which you both do something neither of you has tried before, such as a small city walk or a new food experience. Notice whether your partner is also able to choose and not only follow.

For those who are single, this period may be a time to show yourself without presenting too much. An encounter at a summer market or an open evening in the neighbourhood can lead to a conversation you did not expect. Leo likes to attract attention, but the most valuable connections often arise in quiet moments when someone truly listens.

Work, Creative Projects and Visibility

At work this quarter may be a period in which your creative contribution becomes more visible. Perhaps you are asked to give a presentation or to help think through a campaign. Make sure you prepare your input well and make clear what sets your approach apart. The aim is clarity, not excessive self-promotion.

For students and people looking for work, the summer may be a time to complete a portfolio or develop a project. A short case study, an outline of your way of working or a video showing your process can say more than a long list of positions. Ask also for feedback from someone who knows your work.

Wellbeing, Movement and Quiet Moments

This is a general reflection on wellbeing and not medical advice. In summer the weather often invites movement outdoors. A morning walk, a bicycle ride or a swim with friends can bring pleasure and relaxation. Choose activities that suit you and leave room for rest, especially when the days are long and busy.

Pay attention to your sleep rhythm and to your fluid intake in whatever way you find pleasant, and plan one fixed moment of rest each day, for example fifteen minutes without a phone after eating. Social support also helps: tell a friend when you need a little more rest.

Lunar Phases of the Third Quarter

The new Moon of 4 July in Cancer invites care for your home and your sense of safety. The quarter Moon of 10 July in Libra asks for honest considerations in relationships. The full Moon of 18 July in Capricorn may open the conversation about your ambitions, while the last quarter Moon of 26 July in Taurus asks you to make concrete what you want.

In August follows the new Moon of 2 August in Leo, a moment that particularly suits Leo's new initiatives. The quarter Moon of 9 August in Scorpio, the full Moon of 17 August in Aquarius and the last quarter Moon of 25 August in Gemini each offer a different perspective. In September we see the new Moon of 31 August in Virgo, the quarter Moon of 7 September in Sagittarius, the full Moon of 16 September in Pisces, the last quarter Moon of 23 September in Cancer and the new Moon of 30 September in Libra.

July: The Sun Enters Leo

July begins with a small sequence of movements. On 3 July Venus moves from Gemini to Cancer, on 12 July Mercury also moves to Cancer, and on 15 July Mars moves from Virgo to Libra. On 23 July the Sun moves from Cancer to Leo, and that is the moment when Leo may settle into the sun of her own imagination. On 26 July Jupiter moves from Leo to Virgo, which in this interpretation indicates a shift from grand gestures towards practical care.

A concrete action for July is to organise a small presentation or gathering of your own. Invite four people, share a project or a story, and then let others speak as well. In this way attention remains shared.

August: Hospitality and Honest Words

In August the solar influence in Leo remains visible until 23 August, when the Sun moves to Virgo. On 2 August there is a new Moon in Leo, and on 17 August Mercury moves from Cancer to Leo and then again to Virgo. On 20 August Venus also moves from Leo to Virgo. For Leo this movement may be an invitation to combine warmth with precision: making something beautiful that also works.

Think of a hospitable evening on which you prepare your favourite dish, but also have a clear plan for the time and the tasks. Ask a friend to help with clearing up, so that you too can enjoy the conversation.

September: Balance and Speaking to One Another

September opens with Mars moving from Libra to Scorpio on 2 September, and Mercury moves from Virgo to Libra on 3 September. On 14 September Venus moves to Libra, and on 23 September the Sun also moves to Libra. On 27 September Mercury moves to Scorpio. This month the emphasis lies on balance and conversations between equals, a theme that can help Leo combine her need for recognition with the needs of others.

Try to hold a conversation about the division of tasks at home or at work. Ask what works for others and share what works for you. Often a schedule then emerges that brings calm.

The Season of Summer and Harvest

The third quarter ends with the autumn equinox on 23 September at 08:01 Amsterdam time, and the weeks before it feel like a transition from summery exuberance to a more ordered time. In the land this is often the period of harvest, of gathering what has grown, and of sharing the yield with others.

This change of season is a pleasant moment to look at what you have allowed to bloom during the summer. Perhaps these are friendships, a small creative series or a working relationship that has grown stronger. Harvest can be literal, but it can also be figurative.

Closing Reflections on the Third Quarter

The third quarter of 2027 shows Leo how warmth and care can strengthen one another. The Sun in Leo offers room for self-expression, but the shifts of Jupiter, Mars and Mercury ask for a balance between your own radiance and shared responsibility. The phases of the Moon each offer a moment to choose what you wish to express.

Take from these months the understanding that your visibility is at its finest when it invites others in. Begin the fourth quarter with one conversation you have long wished to have, and make of it a small, honest arrangement.

Moon phase · July – September

Europe/Amsterdam

Moon phaseEditionZodiac signs
New moonCancer
First quarterLibra
Full moonCapricorn
Last quarterTaurus
New moonLeo
First quarterScorpio
Full moonAquarius
Last quarterGemini
New moonVirgo
First quarterSagittarius
Full moonPisces
Last quarterCancer
New moonLibra

Astrological interpretation for inspiration and self-reflection. Not a medical diagnosis or personal health advice.

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