You will have an enhanced and refined sense of leadership with the influence of Mercury. Being ruled by Sun, which shares a friendly relationship with Mercury, the transit of Mercury is considered favorable for the Leo native, in general. Some challenges during the one year course of Mercury’s transit in the entire Leo zodiac is given. However, the wise guidance of Mercury will not let the Leo native give up in the face of these hurdles.

Mercury will be spending nearly 30 days (basis the frequency of retrogression) in each sign, thus giving out different results on the life of the Leo native basis the relationship it will share with that sign and its lord.

Mercury will undergo retrogression on the following dates:

• 31st October to 21st November 2019 (21 days)
• 17th February to 10th March 2020 (23 days)
• 18th June 18 to 12th July 2020 (25 days)
• 14th October 14 to 3rd November 2020 (21 days)

Paying attention to the retrogression period is important, for it allows you to take a step back and re-evaluate your decisions and counter your mistakes to progress further with a better understanding and self-assurance.

1. Mercury will transit in Leo, moving into your 1st house

When? 26th August to 11th September 2019

Transiting in your ascendant house, Mercury will bestow you with excellent communication skills and self-confidence to create favorable work and personal situations. Professional front will be pretty strong and you will be able to garner good gains through your efforts in work and business. Martial relationships will need care and concern and you will have to struggle a bit to maintain the momentum in your family life. Financial status will be good and you will be able to add to your existing income with your enhanced speech and motivation levels.

1. Mercury will transit in Virgo, moving into your 2nd house

When? 11th September to 29th September 2019

Mercury will have a beneficial impact on your wealth, as it will transit in your 2nd house, Virgo sign. Financial gains through inherited property are indicated. Your previous life karmas will also help you get some monetary gains. You will have a cordial relationship with your father, in this period and his guidance will help you in making wise career decisions. Any haste in dealing with finances, work matters or personal relationships will prove damaging.

1. Mercury will transit in Libra, moving into your 3rd house

When? 29th September to 23rd October 2019 & 7th November to 5th December 2019

You will be largely focused on your career, professional commitments and business growth, when mercury will transit in your 3rd house. You will have a strong sense of self-worth and confidence to move forward in the professional arena. You will be highly motivated to embrace new opportunities and make valuable business and work connects to further your career. Your documentation skills will be enhanced and you might want to explore a career in the related field. Attention towards personal life will be diminished, during this transit phase. However, you will see a deeper bond being created with your siblings.

1. Mercury will transit in Scorpio, moving into your 4th house

When? 23rd October to 7th November 2019 & 5th December to 25th December 2019

You will be more occupied with the proceedings at home, during this period than on the professional commitments. You could also get an additional source of income from home front, though some consultancy or freelancing opportunity. This way you will be able to spend quality time with family and friends. You may also invest on buying new property, vehicle or any other household commodity. Attitude towards business and work colleagues need to be maintained, as you may tend to become a little too bossy, in this period.

1. Mercury will transit in Sagittarius, moving into your 5th house

When? 25th December 2019 to 13th January 2020

This will be a good time to make the most of professional opportunities that might come your way. Destiny will be supportive of your efforts when Mercury will transit in your 5th house, so brace up yourself to capitalize on the business and work options that will surface in this period. Your hard work will not go unnoticed, so don’t shy away from putting your best foot forward. Your consistency and performance might just get you the much deserved promotion in your current job. Your business acumen will help you get profitable returns. Your well-articulated speech will be able to impress the clients and that may get you some good contracts or projects, during this period.

1. Mercury will transit in Capricorn, moving into your 6th house

When? 13th January to 31st January 2020

Your efforts will not reap in equal gains, no matter how hard you will try in this period when Mercury will move into your 6th house. Though you will have a steady temperament to deal with critical issues and things and you will be quite humble on the professional front, still success will seem to deceive you. However, you will not be completely devoid of professional achievements, but results would certainly be delayed. You will be career-oriented but things will move at a lethargic pace. Some family outings may bring the much needed change and excitement in your life.

1. Mercury will transit in Aquarius, moving into your 7th house

When? 31st January to 7th April 2020

Focus will be more towards health, as Mercury will transit in your 7th house. Most of your energies will be diverted in taking care of own health and that of your spouse, too. Health-related expenditure will also shoot up. Fatigue and stress will set in and that will hinder career growth and also create disturbance in marital life. There will be lack of mutual understanding between you and your spouse, however, financial gains through in-laws are indicated, in this period. You will have an improved intellect but your increased hostility may tend to weaken your thinking capabilities. Therefore, it is advisable to keep a check on your aggressive side.

1. Mercury will transit in Pisces, moving into your 8th house

When? 7th April to 25th April 2020

You will continue to face challenging times as Mercury will now move into your 8th house, in Pisces sign, wherein it is debilitated. Thus, the overall impact on life, in this period, will be largely dreary. You will be faced with obstacles in both personal and professional life and unexpected problems might surface from time-to-time. You need to be particularly cautious of your finances. Keep a check on any wasteful expenditure and spendthriftiness, as it may cast a lasting impact on your financial status.

1. Mercury will transit in Aries, moving into your 9th house

When? 25th April to 9th May 2020

You will earn well and you will spend well too, as Mercury will transit in your 9th house. You need to focus your energies in maintaining a healthy balance between income and expenditure to save well for the future. Most of the expenditure incurred in his period will be on items of household comfort or luxury, so make wise choices and spend on the necessities rather than going overboard with buying insane stuff. Long journeys, which would mostly be work or business related are also in the offing and will prove beneficial for your career. You will also have a religious inclination in this period. There could be some clashes at home due to difference in opinions, however, they won’t be much of a concern and will disappear quickly.

1. Mercury will transit in Taurus, moving into your 10th house

When? 9th May to 25th May 2020

This will be a prosperous period for you on all fronts. You will be able to get better gains with less efforts – be it financial or professional. Financial stability will come through both career gains and wealth accumulation through inheritance. There could be some issues in domestic life, but that will be sorted out with ease. Investments made in this period could yield good returns, but only when they are made with vigilance and after weighing all the pros and cons.

1. Mercury will transit in Gemini, moving into your 11th house

When? 25th May to 2nd August 2020

Transiting in its own sign, Mercury will bless you with a favorable period full of success and harmony. Your intelligence and acumen will help you get good gains through professional endeavors and you will also have an inclination to take risks in career, which will prove to be beneficial. Family relationships will be cordial and social gatherings will be the high point of this transit period. Your financial status will enhance and you will be able to make profits through speculations, as well.

1. Mercury will transit in Cancer, moving into your 12th house

When? 2nd August to 17th August 2020

This will be a good time to explore foreign connections for better career gains. If you can build a robust career strategy, keeping in mind the global industry you might just get to liaison with a foreign client or partner to progress your profession in the right direction. On the job front you need to exercise diplomacy to get desired recognition in the form of increments or appraisals. Certain events, in this period could make you lose your sanity and you will be mentally and emotionally disturbed. However, support from family, especially from children and siblings will help you overcome these complex situations.