Sky Transit

Mars in Leo

Mars is in Leo now, until 25 Nov 2026.

Mars is how you act. Leo does things warmly, proudly, centre stage. While Mars is in Leo, that part of everyone's life takes on a Leo style. Where you feel it depends on which of your houses Leo falls in, and that is different for everyone.

Dates

  • 28 Sept 2026 to 25 Nov 2026 (now)
  • 21 Feb 2027 to 14 May 2027
  • 4 Sept 2028 to 24 Oct 2028

UK dates, approximate, give or take a day.

About Mars

Mars is your drive: how you go after things, how you get angry and how you get moving on a Monday. It's courage, sex drive and the urge to win, all in one slightly sweaty package. Mars brings heat to the house it passes through: more energy, more urgency and occasionally more friction. A good time to start things there, as long as you don't start rows.

About Leo

Leo is warmth, pride and a big generous heart that likes to be seen. It brings the drama, the loyalty and quite often the snacks. At its best, Leo makes everyone around it feel braver and more special. Watch for needing applause before you'll believe something went well.

How long it lasts

Around six to seven weeks in each sign, sometimes months when it turns retrograde. Mars turns retrograde during this stretch, so it spends longer in Leo than usual and may leave and come back.

Mars in Leo, house by house

Find which of your houses Leo is in, then read that one. If Leo spans two of your houses, read both.

  1. If Leo is in your 1st house · SelfIdentity, body, how you come acrossLeo walks you into the room with your chin up and your hair doing something confident. You command attention easily, and a little humility keeps the charm from tipping into bossiness.
  2. If Leo is in your 2nd house · WorthMoney, values, securityLeo spends with a flourish: the round of drinks, the lovely gift for someone else. Earning with pride feels good, so ask for what you're worth and maybe skip the splurge.
  3. If Leo is in your 3rd house · VoiceCommunication, siblings, learning, neighbourhoodLeo gives your words a stage. Presentations, voice notes and family stories land with drama, but a sibling who feels upstaged may fight you for the microphone.
  4. If Leo is in your 4th house · RootsHome, family, private lifeLeo makes home a stage for hosting, redecorating and hanging the big mirror. Family flares up over who gets the credit, and generosity at the table usually cools it.
  5. If Leo is in your 5th house · DesireRomance, creativity, pleasure, childrenLeo is Mars at a party and loving it: flirty, bold and playful. Make the grand gesture, take the creative risk, and allow yourself to enjoy being admired.
  6. If Leo is in your 6th house · RitualWork, routines, health, habitsLeo wants the work to be seen. You throw yourself into tasks with pride, and a little recognition from the boss goes a long way, so ask for it rather than sulk.
  7. If Leo is in your 7th house · BondsRelationships, partners, marriageLeo brings warmth and a touch of theatre to a partner. You want to be admired and to admire them back, so say what you love before the argument starts.
  8. If Leo is in your 8th house · ShadowIntimacy, transformation, shared moneyLeo approaches intimacy with heart and pride. It's hard to ask for help when you're meant to be the strong one, but showing a soft spot deepens things faster than performing.
  9. If Leo is in your 9th house · DistanceTravel, beliefs, higher learningLeo wants a grand adventure with good photos and a story to tell. Your convictions are loud and generous, and you'd happily lecture a room on them. Perhaps take questions.
  10. If Leo is in your 10th house · CallingCareer, public image, ambitionLeo goes for the spotlight at work: lead the project, own the pitch, be seen doing it. Confidence persuades, though sharing the credit before anyone asks wins you allies.
  11. If Leo is in your 11th house · CircleFriends, community, future goalsLeo takes the head of the table in your friend group, rallying everyone with warmth and enthusiasm. Great for organising the event, trickier if friends want a smaller part in your show.
  12. If Leo is in your 12th house · DepthDreams, hidden patterns, solitudeLeo's pride has no audience here, which is oddly good for it. Private effort without applause builds quiet strength, and old hurt pride can finally be put down.

Not sure which house it is in for you?

Put in your birth details and see the sign on each of your houses.

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