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Leo

Jul 23 - Aug 22 · Fire · Fixed · Yang

Ruled by: Sun

The Lion — The Sovereign / Performer

At a Glance

Confident, dramatic, and warm-hearted

Astrological Profile

Element

Fire

Modality

Fixed

Ruling Planet

Sun

Associated House

5th House

Exaltation

Pluto exalted in Leo

Detriment

Saturn, Uranus in detriment in Leo

Fall

Strengths

GenerosityCreativityLeadershipWarmthConfidenceLoyalty

Shadow Side

ArroganceVanityNeed For Constant AdmirationDramaDomination

Behavioral Tendencies

Commands attention, leads by presence, creates and performs, fiercely loyal, organizes others around central vision, generous with resources

Psychological Motivations

Need for recognition, creative self-expression, to feel special, to inspire and lead

Evolutionary Lesson

Lead through service not ego; develop humility; find inner worth independent of external applause

Frequently Asked Questions About Leo

Leo is a Fire sign known for being generosity, creativity, leadership. Ruled by Sun, Leo individuals (Jul 23 - Aug 22) tend to express fire energy through their fixed modality, making them stabilizers and builders.

Leo season runs from Jul 23 - Aug 22. If you were born on the first or last day of this range, you may be on the cusp and should check your exact birth chart for confirmation.

Leo is a Fire sign. Fire signs are passionate, energetic, and action-oriented.

As a Fire sign, Leo typically has strong compatibility with other Fire signs and complementary elements. Check our dedicated Leo compatibility pages for detailed analysis of all 11 pairings including love, friendship, and communication scores.

Leo is ruled by Sun. This planetary ruler influences how Leo expresses its core energy, including motivations, strengths, and behavioral patterns.

Leo Compatibility

♈ Aries ♉ Taurus ♊ Gemini ♋ Cancer ♍ Virgo ♎ Libra ♏ Scorpio ♐ Sagittarius ♑ Capricorn ♒ Aquarius ♓ Pisces

Planets in Leo

Sun in Leo Moon in Leo Mercury in Leo Venus in Leo Mars in Leo Jupiter in Leo Saturn in Leo Uranus in Leo Neptune in Leo Pluto in Leo

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