Leo Zodiac Sign
The Leo personality, compatibility, and traits — Fixed Fire, ruled by Sun.
Leo
| Sign | ♌ Leo |
|---|---|
| Dates | Jul 23 – Aug 22 |
| Element | Fire |
| Modality | Fixed |
| Ruling planet | Sun |
| Best matches | Sagittarius, Aries |
| Opposite sign | Aquarius |
What is the Leo zodiac sign like?
Leo (♌, Jul 23 – Aug 22) is the fifth sign of the zodiac — a fixed fire sign ruled by Sun. Leo, the fifth sign of the zodiac, is the sovereign and the performer — a fixed fire sign ruled by the Sun, the very source of light and life. Leos are warm, confident, and radiant, born to shine and lead with a generous, big-hearted spirit. Symbolised by the Lion, they carry natural regality, pride, and courage, loving drama, creativity, and the spotlight. Loyal and magnanimous, Leo gives warmth and loyalty lavishly, and asks only to be seen, appreciated, and adored in return.
Leo strengths
Confident, warm, and charismatic, Leos are natural leaders who light up any room. Generous, loyal, and courageous, they inspire and uplift others with big-hearted enthusiasm. Creative and dramatic, they bring passion and vitality to everything, and their pride and dignity give them a magnetic, regal presence.
Leo weaknesses
Leo can be proud, arrogant, and attention-hungry, needing constant admiration and struggling when overlooked. Their fixed nature makes them stubborn and domineering, and vanity or drama can flare when their ego is bruised. Learning humility and sharing the spotlight is the Lion's lifelong lesson.
Leo love and compatibility
In love Leo is passionate, generous, and devoted, courting grandly and loving with warmth and loyalty. They need admiration, romance, and a partner proud to stand beside them. Leo blazes with fellow fire signs Aries and Sagittarius; its opposite, Aquarius, offers an intriguing balance of heart and cool detachment. The Lion loves lavishly and must guard its pride and need for the spotlight.
Leo career and work
Leo thrives where it can lead, create, and be seen: entertainment, management, politics, the arts, and any role in the spotlight. Confident and charismatic, they are natural performers and leaders who inspire loyalty and rise to prominence. They need recognition and creative scope, and do their best, most generous work when appreciated and given the stage.
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