Astrology · sign 5 of 12
Leo
Leo represents creativity, leadership and personal expression. It's associated with generosity, charisma and the need to be recognized.
- Dates
- July 23 – August 22
- Element
- Fire
- Modality
- Fixed
- Ruler
- Sun
- On the zodiac wheel, in black: Leo.
- The red triangle links the three Fire signs: Aries, Leo and Sagittarius. They share a temperament.
- The dotted line crosses to its opposite: Aquarius. What one has in excess, the other lacks.
History
Leo in the sky and in tradition
Associated with the lion since Egyptian antiquity. The Babylonians called it 'The Lion'. Hellenistic astrology linked it directly to the Sun.
Traits
How it shows up
Strengths
- Creativity
- Natural leadership
- Generosity
- Charisma
- Loyalty
Challenges
- Perceived arrogance
- A need for attention
- Pride
- Difficulty admitting mistakes
- A tendency toward drama
Compatibilities
Leo with the other signs
Classical astrology looks at the element, the modality and the distance on the wheel. Tap a pair to read it in full.
They understand each other
It's harder for them
Leo with each sign
What's your sign?
Calculate it from your date of birth and see how it crosses with your number and your Chinese zodiac animal.
Keep in mind
There's no evidence that being born under Leo determines a creative or leading personality. These associations are cultural constructions.
Astrology is a belief system with more than 4,000 years of history. Molino uses it as a tool for reflection and self-knowledge. Astrological interpretations don't constitute scientific evidence, predictions or diagnoses. Modern astronomy has shown that the positions of the stars have no verifiable influence on personality or destiny.