It’s officially Leo season! Leo energy is often associated with pride, selfishness, and loudness. But just like every other astrology sign, Leo can express both positive and negative sides of its energy. This Leo season, learning to tap into the energetic themes Leo has to offer will change your outlook on life. It will allow you to channel your brightest self-expression and inspire others to do the same.

Leo is the 5th zodiac sign in the astrological calendar, and it is the only sign ruled by the sun. The sun provides life-sustaining energy, which is why Leo is known for its bright, expressive energy. The sun is also associated with the ego, which influences our identity and personality. This informs the Leo stereotype of being egotistical, because sense of self and expression are important to the Leo identity. Leo is also associated with the 5th house in astrology which is the house of pleasure. The 5th house is known for romance, fun, creativity, and children. Since these are the themes that will be highlighted for the collective during this Leo season, here are some of the best practices to tap into our brightest expression using Leo energy.

Tapping into Your Willpower

Leo is associated with willpower because the sun is something we cannot live without. Your will to be and want to wake up every morning is connected to your ego. Without a strong sense of willpower, you lack the motivation to exist. Connecting to your will requires self-empowerment which will eventually lead to self-confidence. Self-empowerment looks like anything that makes you feel alive, inspired, or motivated. This could be listening to inspirational podcasts, music, or audiobooks. The goal is to build your self-worth so you can tap into your brightest energetic expression.

Your self-worth will inform how you feel about yourself which will lead to self-confidence. Leos are known to be one of the most confident signs in astrology because of their strong sense of ego. Connecting to your ego, which is essentially the self, is needed to strengthen your willpower. Self-reflecting about what matters to you and why is a helpful start to better understand what drives you. Once you have a strong sense of confidence, you can easily tap into your creative life force energy and be the brightest version of yourself.

Romanticizing Your Life

Romanticizing your life is another important practice that will allow you to take full advantage of this Leo season. A great way to practice this is by dating yourself as if you were pursuing a romantic partner. Taking yourself out on solo dates to do things that you love will help you remember to appreciate yourself. Understanding that you are your biggest cheerleader means catering to your needs and desires. The same intentional energy you put into pursuing and maintaining romantic relationships should also be matched when it comes to you.

Another great way to romanticize your life is by living freely through your inner child. Since Leo is associated with children, it is important to tap into child-like energy by doing child-like things that will bring you joy. For example, renting a bounce house for your birthday may seem childish to others but your inner child might be craving this experience. Your inner child romanticizes experiences that you may have been denied during your childhood. Living through your inner child occasionally will not only make you look forward to life, but it will help you become the brightest version of yourself this Leo season. For more in depth examples on how to romanticize your life, check out our article on romanticizing your summer on a budget.

Prioritizing Fun in Your Life

Having fun is something that seems so simple, but it can be very easy to forget when we get caught up with our daily schedules and routines. Therefore, prioritizing time for fun activities that bring you joy is a great practice to tap into the brightest version of you. Connecting with your creative energy is a great way to have fun and relax. Have a dance party to release tension in your body or listen to music to calm your nerves. Prioritize whatever activities help you connect to your creative energy purely for fun with no other expectations this Leo season.

Fun is a form of resistance to the hopelessness you may experience due to the current conditions of the world. This is why it is important to center joy as a practice by engaging in fun activities. Having fun is also a great way to strengthen your willpower and romanticize your life. Engaging in these best practices will allow you to embody Leo energy to the fullest.

The power of Leo energy cannot be underestimated because it represents your life force. Learning to prioritize these practices even beyond Leo season will help you be the brightest expression of yourself all year long.