Leo Zodiac Sign
Leo dates
July 23 – August 22
The Lion · Fixed fire sign · ruled by Sun
Leo is the only sign ruled by the Sun, and Leos are said to shine like it. The Lion is linked with confidence, creativity, loyalty and a big, warm presence.
| Symbol | ♌ Lion |
|---|---|
| Element | Fire (with Aries and Sagittarius) |
| Modality | Fixed |
| Ruling planet | Sun |
| Polarity | Positive |
| Traits | confident, generous, dramatic, warm |
| Strengths | Creative, generous, warm-hearted and a natural leader. |
| Weaknesses | Proud, stubborn and fond of attention. |
| Opposite sign | Aquarius |
| Most compatible with | Aries, Gemini, Libra, Sagittarius, Aquarius |
| Birthstones in season | July: Ruby · August: Peridot |
| Share of US births | 8.9% |
Leo decans
| Decan | Dates | Co-ruler |
|---|---|---|
| First | July 23 – August 1 | Sun |
| Second | August 2 – August 11 | Jupiter (Sagittarius) |
| Third | August 12 – August 22 | Mars (Aries) |
Every Leo birthday
- July 23
- July 24
- July 25
- July 26
- July 27
- July 28
- July 29
- July 30
- July 31
- August 1
- August 2
- August 3
- August 4
- August 5
- August 6
- August 7
- August 8
- August 9
- August 10
- August 11
- August 12
- August 13
- August 14
- August 15
- August 16
- August 17
- August 18
- August 19
- August 20
- August 21
- August 22
Leo questions
- What are the dates for Leo?
- Leo runs from July 23 – August 22. People born on the first or last day should check a birth chart, because the Sun changes sign at a slightly different time each year.
- What is Leo’s element?
- Leo is a fixed fire sign, along with Aries and Sagittarius.
- Who is Leo most compatible with?
- By element, Leo gets on best with Aries, Gemini, Libra, Sagittarius, Aquarius. Its opposite sign is Aquarius.
- What planet rules Leo?
- Leo is ruled by Sun.
- How many people are Leo?
- About 8.9% of US births fall in Leo season, based on birth records from 1994 to 2014.