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Leo Zodiac Sign

Jul 23 – Aug 22 · The Lion · Fire sign ruled by Sun

GenerousDramaticConfidentProud
84%
Love
80%
Career
76%
Health

The Sun spotlights your creative sector — start the project, take the stage. Your light is brightest when you stop dimming it for others.

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The Leo personality

Leo is the zodiac's sun — warm, bright and impossible to ignore. Ruled by the Sun itself, they lead with their heart and their presence. Beneath the confidence is a deep need to be seen and loved for who they truly are, not just who they perform.

GenerousDramaticConfidentProudWarmCreative

Leo in love & relationships

In matters of the heart, Leo is passionate, direct and quick to fall for someone — they show love through enthusiasm and adventure, and thrive with a partner who keeps the spark alive rather than dampens it.

Leo career & money

At work, Leo natives are natural initiators who do best when they can lead, pioneer or work independently; routine drains them, but a challenge to conquer brings out their best.

Leo health & wellbeing

Leo is blessed with strong vitality but prone to burnout, stress and head- or heart-related strain when they push too hard — pacing and proper rest matter more than they admit.

Leo compatibility

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94% sagittarius
92% gemini
80% libra
78% taurus
62% scorpio
56%
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The 12 houses for Leo ascendant

When Leo rises as the Lagna (ascendant), each of the twelve houses is naturally ruled by the sign and planet below — the reference frame Vedic astrologers read a Leo-ascendant chart against.

HouseSignifiesSignLord
1Self, personality & bodyLeoSun
2Wealth, speech & familyVirgoMercury
3Courage, siblings & effortLibraVenus
4Home, mother & happinessScorpioMars
5Children, education & creativitySagittariusJupiter
6Health, debts & enemiesCapricornSaturn
7Marriage & partnershipsAquariusSaturn
8Longevity & transformationPiscesJupiter
9Fortune, dharma & higher learningAriesMars
10Career, status & karmaTaurusVenus
11Gains, income & networksGeminiMercury
12Losses, expenses & liberationCancerMoon

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Frequently asked

Leo questions, answered

What are the personality traits of Leo?

Leo (The Lion) is typically described as Generous, Dramatic, Confident, Proud, Warm and Creative. As a Fixed Fire sign ruled by Sun, Leo blends fire-sign drive with a fixed way of moving through the world.

What element and ruling planet is Leo?

Leo is a Fire sign of the Fixed quality (modality), ruled by Sun. The element shapes its core temperament, while the ruling planet colours how that energy expresses itself in day-to-day life.

What is Leo's lucky number, colour and day?

Traditionally, Leo's lucky number is 1, its lucky colour is Gold, and its lucky day is Sunday. These are customary associations to enjoy as a light focus, not fixed rules.

Who is Leo most compatible with?

As a broad guide, Leo tends to click with other Fire signs and with complementary elements, though sun-sign compatibility is only a starting point. Real compatibility depends on both full birth charts — check any pairing with our love compatibility tool, or match charts with Kundli Matching.

What are the Leo zodiac dates?

Leo covers Jul 23 – Aug 22 in the Western (tropical) zodiac. The Vedic (sidereal) rashi dates differ by roughly three weeks, so your Vedic Moon sign may not match your Western sun sign — use the sun-sign and moon-sign calculators to find each.