Mercury Is In Leo Until September—Here's What It Means For Your Sign

For the past few weeks as Mercury has trekked through Cancer, you might have been feeling more emotional, sensitive, or even moody. Communication might have been more heartfelt, for instance, or even more guarded or protective.

But from June 26 all the way until September, Mercury is taking an extended tour in loud and proud Leo. Prepare for bold words, passionate communication, and potentially some ego clashing—especially considering this transit includes a Mercury retrograde.

It's time for some summer fun, as Mercury makes its way through playful and passionate Leo—a sign all about joy and celebration. As the AstroTwins recently wrote for mindbodygreen, "If your calendar suddenly fills with beach parties and your creativity skyrockets, you can thank Mercury's lively jaunt through this colorful sign's terrain."

For the first part of this cycle, they explain, we'll be expressing ourselves with warmth, excitement, and maybe even a touch of theatrical flair. But don't say we didn't warn you; From July 18 to August 11, Mercury turns retrograde in Leo for three weeks.

Of course, Leo is known for their dramatic and sometimes proud energy, so the twins advise dialing down the drama if you want to avoid serious fallout. "Try to resolve any brewing tension before then," they add.

While it's usually best to avoid big projects or signing contracts during Mercury retrograde, if you do find yourself pitching an idea or giving a presentation, the twins say leaning into storytelling and bold visuals will help drive your message home.

Depending on where Leo lands in your chart, we'll each be impacted by Mercury in Leo differently. Based on your rising sign (which determines the houses of your chart), here's what Mercury in Leo is impacting for you:

Aries rising: Fifth house of creativity, passion, and self-expression

Taurus rising: Fourth house of home, family, and emotional security

Gemini rising: Third house of communication, information, and local community

Cancer rising: Second house of money, material resources, and self-worth

Leo rising: First house of self-image and identity

Virgo rising: 12th house of subconscious beliefs, spirituality, and emotional closure

Libra rising: 11th house of humanitarianism, larger communities, and networks

Scorpio rising: 10th house of career, destiny, and public image

Sagittarius rising: Ninth house of wisdom, philosophy, and higher learning

Capricorn rising: Eighth house of intimacy, vulnerability, and shared resources

Aquarius rising: Seventh house of long-term/contractual relationships and business partnerships

Pisces rising: Sixth house of habits, routines, and health