Leo Second Decan
Approximate dates: August 2 – August 12 · 10° – 19°59′ · Fire Sign
Sub-ruler: Jupiter · Sagittarius sub-influence
How to Identify Your Decan
This decan covers 10° up to but not including 20° of Leo.
Use your Sun's tropical sign and degree to identify its decan. Calendar dates are approximate; your birthday alone may not settle a boundary placement. If your birth time is unknown, a representative position near a boundary may leave your decan uncertain.
This collection uses modern triplicity: sub-rulers follow the signs of the same element. Other systems, including Chaldean decans, assign different rulers. The descriptions below are interpretive traditions, not measured personality traits. Compare the decan methods at Astrodienst.
Jupiter expands Leo's solar confidence into philosophical depth and worldly ambition. Second decan Leo natives think big — impossibly big. They do not just want to be admired in their local sphere; they want to impact the world. Jupiter adds a sense of mission and moral purpose to Leo's natural charisma, creating leaders who inspire through vision, not just personality.
How This Decan Differs
Jupiter gives second decan Leo a global perspective and teaching ability that pure Sun lacks. They are more philosophical, more adventurous, and more concerned with meaning than the straightforward first decan.
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Notable Examples
- Barack Obama (August 4)
- Meghan Markle (August 4)
- Roger Federer (August 8)
- Whitney Houston (August 9)
Other Leo Decans
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Jupiter change Leo in the second decan?
Jupiter adds Sagittarian vision and philosophical depth. Second decan Leo (August 2–12) think on a global scale and lead with moral purpose, not just personal charm.
Are second decan Leos lucky?
Jupiter is traditionally the planet of luck, and these Leos often attract remarkable opportunities through their expansive vision and openness to adventure.
What drives second decan Leo?
Impact at scale. They want their creative work and leadership to touch as many people as possible, driven by both ego and genuine desire to uplift.