July 23 – August 22
Leo
Warm-hearted, generous and made to share their light.
- Element
- Fire
- Modality
- Fixed
- Ruling planet
- ☉ Sun
- Vedic name
- Simha
Leo horoscopes
Today
Leo horoscope today: Communication and learning in focus
The Moon is in Libra, moving through your 3rd house of communication and learning. Say what you mean — short calls, messages and errands go well.
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Leo horoscope this week: Home and family in focus
The Sun puts the spotlight on your 4th house of home and family. Home and family ask for your attention; nesting is productive now.
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Leo horoscope this month: Home and family in focus
The Sun brings energy and visibility to your 4th house of home and family. Home and family ask for your attention; nesting is productive now.
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Leo horoscope this year: Self and identity in focus
Jupiter widens your horizons through your 1st house of self and identity. Put yourself first in a healthy way: refresh your look, your routines or the way you introduce yourself.
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Leo personality
Leo is a fire sign ruled by the Sun, and people born under it often carry a natural warmth that draws others in. Leos tend to be expressive, creative and generous, with a strong sense of personal dignity. Many enjoy being seen and appreciated, and they are often equally happy to celebrate the people around them.
As a fixed sign, Leo is usually loyal and steady in its affections. A Leo who believes in you will often cheer the loudest, defend you without hesitation and remember your wins. Their confidence can lift a whole group, and their playfulness keeps life from getting too serious.
Leo’s challenge is often learning that their worth does not depend on applause. When Leo shines from a place of inner security rather than a need for approval, that big heart becomes a source of real leadership and joy.
Leo in love
Leo often loves with grand gestures and an open heart. Romance, admiration and loyalty tend to matter a great deal, and Leos usually enjoy making their partner feel special.
In return, they tend to need appreciation that is spoken out loud. Relationships with Leo often thrive when both partners feel celebrated and neither feels overshadowed.
Leo as a friend
Leo friends are often the hosts, the party planners and the ones who make sure everyone is included. They tend to be fiercely protective of their circle. They value friends who are honest, loyal and willing to enjoy life’s bright moments with them.
Leo at work
Leo tends to thrive in roles where they can lead, create or perform. They often bring energy and vision to a team and work best when their contributions are recognized.
Leos frequently do well in positions with some visibility, and they tend to grow most when they also champion the talents of others.
Paths that often suit Leo: Actor or performer, Creative director, Team manager, Event host, Teacher, Fashion designer, Public speaker.
Wellbeing
Leo often benefits from movement that feels joyful rather than dutiful, such as dancing, team sports or outdoor activities in the sunshine. Rest is just as important, since Leos can pour so much energy into others that they forget to refill. Creative hobbies done purely for fun can be a good way for Leo to recharge.
Why do Leo dates change?
Sign dates are approximate because the Sun’s entry into each sign shifts by up to a day from year to year, depending on the calendar, leap years and your time zone. If you were born near the start or end of a sign, a birth chart calculated with your exact date, time and place will show which sign the Sun was actually in.
Leo FAQ
What are Leo dates?
Leo dates are roughly July 23 to August 22. The exact start and end vary by about a day each year.
What signs are compatible with Leo?
Leo often clicks with Aries, Sagittarius and Libra. These signs tend to match Leo’s warmth, enthusiasm and love of shared fun.
What is the Leo ruling planet?
Leo is ruled by the Sun. The Sun links the sign with vitality, self-expression and a wish to shine.
Are all Leos attention-seeking?
No. Leo is associated with self-expression, but many Leos are just as happy putting others in the spotlight; the whole birth chart shapes how outgoing a person is.
Related reading
- The 12 zodiac signs: elements and modalitiesEach of the 12 zodiac signs combines one of four elements (Fire, Earth, Air, Water) with one of three modalities (Cardinal, Fixed, Mutable), and that pairing explains much of a sign’s character.
- Zodiac sign dates: when each sign starts and what to do if you’re on the cuspThe Sun spends about a month in each zodiac sign, moving from Aries around 21 March to Pisces in February and March. If you were born within a day or two of a boundary, your birth time and place decide your Sun sign, so check your chart.