The Beauty of Leo Season: Astrological Glamour Magick series
Center of the universe? Yes, Divine illuminator and source of truth and enlightenment? Also yes. Spiritual protector and immaculate vibes? Yup, that too. It’s Leo season and it’s time to tap into that brilliant radiant energy that invites us to shine fully and wholly. When the Sun is at home in Leo the world is our stage.
The Sun rules over Leo giving this season a high vibe energy that inspires strength, confidence, and success. It’s the beginning of harvest season and the most abundant time of the year. Leo is the only sign in the zodiac meaning this is your one and only season of the year to step into the Sun’s spotlight. If you are feeling down and out this summer this is a wonderful time to rally and find the strength to look into the mouth of the lion.
When it comes to fragrances to wear - we’re looking at big bold florals like peonies, sunflowers, daisies, marigolds, and chrysanthemums. Oranges, orange blossoms, tangerines, and pineapple align so beautifully with the energy right now by giving you an attractive auric glow and tapping into the energy of prosperity. Though we might notice the fruits and florals first - the sun helps all plants grow. Even if you feel like more of a weed growing through the cracks rather than a carefully tended heirloom flower; Sun ruled Leo aids in your growth too. Leo has a special depth to it that goes beyond tasty fruits and celebratory bouquets. We see that depth in the notes of the spiritual powerhouses associated with the Sun and Leo: rosemary, sandalwood, frankincense, eyebright, and rue.
If you are feeling like you need a little bit of courage and protection for whatever reason whether it be applying for a new job, getting back into the dating scene, or stepping out of your comfort zone; storing tiger’s eye and leopard skin jasper with your cosmetics, on your vanity, or on you physically can give you that nine lives confidence and prowess. Bathing in garnet, carnelian, and citrine is a wildly energizing experience that invites you to live fully and authentically in alignment with your highest and best good. Wearing sunstone and amber amplifies joy, creativity, and happiness at this time.
Chances are if you know a Leo you have heard someone say “I could totally tell you are a Leo by your hair”. This is a wonderful time for hair treatments, trying new hair styles, switching your part, dying your hair, braid spells, and maybe if you’re bold enough CUTTING BANGS (although I don’t advise it from personal experience). Or maybe if you have Virgo placements and the thought of a massive transformation is sending you overboard just do a hot oil treatment. Either way this is a wonderful time for new hair tools and some hair TLC.
Bronzers, illuminators, body shimmer, and warm metallics are everything during Leo season. What I love about a good warm metallic shimmer is that it so eloquently just HIGHLIGHTS natural beauty that is already there. A subtle nude shimmery lip gloss that matches your complexion looks great on everyone.
You may also want to invoke your own personal power color in your beauty routine at this time. Obviously at center stage is the power color of all power colors - red. Red lips and red nails are a Leo season classic. Red lipstick is so powerful it became a feminist statement and a resistance against fascism and oppression. Feminine interests are seen as weaker or less than in our patriarchal society, but Leo season reminds us that the lionesses do the hunting.