Once Jupiter arrives in Leo in the early hours of June 30th, it is active on the Ascendant which can often denote fame. It arrives with Mercury close behind which could bring big news of something hidden out on to the world stage. Jupiter is sextile to Mars in Gemini adding force to all those messages. Jupiter is trine to Neptune echoing all the changes that have emerged since Neptune arrived in Aries back in February. However, the fixed power dynamic can become massively intensified as it is opposite Pluto in Aquarius.
It is nice to have Venus in Leo at the same time as Jupiter though echoing back to their conjunction on June 9th. Venus is the perfect companion for Jupiter as two positive planets in the sign ruled by the Sun is good for all of us, lightens the mood, but is especially good for the performers who want to show what they are made of and be appreciated for it.
The Moon here is still in Capricorn landing in the 6th house. That means feelings can be clouded or embedded in our daily routines may receive a boost, as modest modes of service however repetitive can become the way forward as we pay attention to co-workers and pets more than usual. Career prospects may be harder to achieve but gain more lasting success with Saturn in the Tenth. Yet for all we put out on the stage, or guiding light is still somewhat hidden somehow. Relationships of all kinds may be set for intense self mirroring and allow us to change behaviours as needed for each person that comes along.
There are a few important aspects Jupiter forms as it transits the sign of Leo.
When Jupiter conjuncts the Sun on July 29th the light could be almost unbearably bright. Opportunity is the air on this day and that comes in many forms, so be on the lookout. This could radiate love and light for all to enjoy. But this could also be a call to the soul intelligence that seeks divine love of Eros as it conjuncts asteroid Psyche- that is exact in the early hours of July 30th. Eros, Psyche’s eternal partner, is at 19° Libra ruled by his mother Venus. Psyche aligns with the South Node connecting to the karmic past on 27th September. The Jupiter Sun conjunction aligns to the Full Moon in Aquarius on the same day- so the emphasis is even more on radiant intelligence.
Venus moves on into Leo on 14th June and leaves on 10th July. She is at 22° of Leo when Jupiter arrives on June 30th.
Mercury goes on its regular Retrograde at the end of June while still in Cancer. it goes direct on July 26th. Mercury only enters Leo on August 9th just before the Total Solar Eclipse on August 12th.
Mars does not get to Leo until 28th September and so will end up connecting with Jupiter and that could be highly energised. when?
The South Node also enters Leo on July 26th. It stays there until March 26 2028.
The Total Eclipse of August 12th will actually be visible all across the UK, as it moves across Greenland and the West Coast of Ireland. But it is only partial as the Moon will cover only 90% of the Sun. Hopefully, that will be on an uncloudy day and the spectacle can be witnessed. It starts just after 7pm so in order to see it, you’ll need an unobstructed view as it will be very low on the horizon.
On July 26th the Nodes of the Moon also shift out of Pisces-Virgo into the fixed signs of Aquarius-Leo. This will be the axis of focus for the next 18 months. Aquarius in fact becomes centre stage pointing us in the direction of Aquarian themes of how it can be difficult to relate to others in groups and still retain any sense of your individuality.
Leo then becomes host to the South Node. This highlights the shadow side of Aquarius where the North Node is crossing. The South Node reignites all the unfinished business that we have shelved up to now.
Jupiter goes retrograde on December 14th This is usual but be aware that Jupiter can pull back on all the growth achieved till that point. Sew your seeds before that happens and then wait until after it goes direct again to observe the fruits. Jupiter reaches almost to the end of Leo to 27° then retrogrades all the way back to 17° of Leo, back through the whole big-picture story. There could be some delays to any plans during this time or a repeat of the story as it hits those ten degree points a second and third time to drill in the lesson or drama, whatever that might be. Check your natal charts to see if you have any planets on these opposing or squaring these degrees to see where it might affect you. The story won’t be fully over until it’s over.
So take note of any planets you have at any of these degrees in Leo in your chart and which house this is in as there could be a ‘revisit’ feeling when Jupiter returns to those points both backwards in the retrograde and then forwards again in 2027 once Jupiter is direct. Jupiter stations on April 11th and moves forward again on April 13th 2027 which would be a good day to travel and to set your big plans in motion again.
May Jupiter in Leo bring blessings to all.
© Kieron Devlin, Proteus Astrology, 20th May, 2026
