Sun sign · Jul 23 – Aug 22
Leo
The Lion: the royal sign of the Sun, warm and proud.
About Leo
- Dates
- Jul 23 – Aug 22
- Element
- Fire
- Mode
- Fixed
- Ruled by
- Sun
- Symbol
- The Lion
- Lucky numbers
- 1, 4
- Day
- Sunday
- Stone
- Peridot
- Colour
- Gold, orange
- Motto
- “I will”
Leo is a fire sign ruled by the Sun. Leos are generous, confident and creative, born to shine and to be seen.
Their gift is warmth and leadership. Their challenge is pride and the need for attention; a Leo who lifts others becomes a true king or queen.
Good and bad traits
Good traits
- Generous
- Warm-hearted
- Confident
- Creative
- Loyal
- Charismatic
- Brave
- Playful
Bad traits
- Arrogant
- Dramatic
- Attention-seeking
- Domineering
- Vain
- Stubborn
- Proud
Leo compatibility
Every sign with a percentage: the average of eight published compatibility tables.
Planets in Leo
Your Sun sign is only one part of the chart. Here is what Leo does to the Moon, the rising sign and every other planet.
Leo with each Life Path
- Leo with Life Path 1The Leader
- Leo with Life Path 2The Peacemaker
- Leo with Life Path 3The Communicator
- Leo with Life Path 4The Builder
- Leo with Life Path 5The Free Spirit
- Leo with Life Path 6The Nurturer
- Leo with Life Path 7The Seeker
- Leo with Life Path 8The Executive
- Leo with Life Path 9The Humanitarian
- Leo with Life Path 11The Master Visionary
- Leo with Life Path 22The Master Builder
- Leo with Life Path 33The Master Teacher
Famous Leo people
Barack Obama44th President of the United States4 August 196111masterLeoNapoleonFrench military leader, French Emperor 1804–1814 and again in 181515 August 1769 – 18211LeoFrançois HollandePresident of France from 2012 to 201712 August 19543LeoJimmy Walesco-founder of Wikipedia7 August 19661LeoNeil ArmstrongAmerican astronaut and lunar explorer5 August 1930 – 20128LeoBill Clinton42nd President of the United States19 August 194611masterLeoFidel CastroCuban politician, author and revolutionary13 August 1926 – 20163LeoHenry FordAmerican business magnate30 July 1863 – 19471LeoMadonnaAmerican singer, songwriter, and actress16 August 195811masterLeoBenito Mussolinidictator of Italy from 1922 to 194529 July 1883 – 194511masterLeoSimón BolívarVenezuelan statesman and military officer24 July 1783 – 18305LeoAlfred HitchcockBritish filmmaker13 August 1899 – 19803Leo
Questions and answers
What are the dates of Leo?
Jul 23 – Aug 22.
Who is Leo most compatible with?
Aries (92%), Sagittarius (91%), Libra (88%).
Who is Leo least compatible with?
Pisces (51%), Scorpio (52%), Virgo (52%).
What element is Leo?
Fire, a fixed sign ruled by Sun.