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Jul 23 — Aug 22 · Fire · fixed

Leo
zodiac sign

Leo is the sign of the Sun, creativity and generosity. Leos are born to shine: they need to be seen, appreciated and loved.

DatesJul 23 — Aug 22
ElementFire
Modalityfixed
Rulerthe Sun

Leo personality

Warm, generous, radiant. Wants to be loved and noticed — and knows how to warm others. What Leo brings to others: warmth, generosity and a feeling of celebration.

Strengths

  • generosity
  • self-confidence
  • charisma and leadership
  • loyalty
  • creative talent

Weaknesses

  • pride
  • a need for attention
  • feeling hurt when unappreciated
  • a taste for showy luxury

The Leo man

The Leo man is gallant, generous and hard to miss. He courts on a grand scale and loves to be admired. He needs a partner he is proud of, and in return he protects and spoils.

The Leo woman

The Leo woman is a queen: radiant, well-groomed and confident. She expects admiration and attention, but loves generously too. She will not tolerate neglect or rivalry for her place.

Leo in love

In love Leo values romance, compliments and grand gestures. They need to feel like the most important person to their partner, and in return they give warmth, loyalty and a sense of celebration.

With Venus in Leo: loves generously and beautifully. Values admiration, romantic gestures and celebration. With Mars in Leo: acts with flair and pride. Generous and theatrical in passion.

Emotions and the Moon

If the Moon is also in Leo, emotions work like this: needs attention and admiration. Loves beautiful gestures and warm words.

In friendship and conflict

As a friend Leo is the life of the party: generous with attention and loves gathering people. In an argument — reacts dramatically and proudly: wounded pride hurts more than the argument itself.

Leo career

Leo suits leadership, the stage, film, entertainment, fashion, teaching, politics, working with children and any job where they can be in the spotlight. At work Leo’s strength is a natural leader and the face of the project: inspires and takes responsibility.

Stone, color and day

Stoneamber, ruby
Colorgold, orange
DaySunday
Ruling planetthe Sun

Leo compatibility

By Sun signs, Leo gets along most easily with Aries, Sagittarius, Gemini. The hardest matches are Capricorn, Pisces — but a natal chart comparison often changes the picture.

Born on the cusp of two signs? The exact sign depends on the year and time of birth — calculate your natal chart to be sure.

Are you and your partner compatible?

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FAQ

What are the dates of Leo?

Leo covers people born Jul 23 — Aug 22. In different years the boundaries can shift by a day.

What element is Leo?

Leo is a fire sign of the fixed modality, ruled by the Sun.

Who is Leo most compatible with?

Traditionally with Aries, Sagittarius, Gemini.

What is Leo’s lucky stone?

Traditionally amber, ruby. Lucky color: gold, orange; lucky day: Sunday.

What is the Leo man like?

The Leo man is gallant, generous and hard to miss. He courts on a grand scale and loves to be admired. He needs a partner he is proud of, and in return he protects and spoils.

Are you compatible as a couple?Free calculation by natal charts