Zodiac sign · July 23 – August 22
Leo: personality, traits and compatibility
Leo season runs from July 23 – August 22. People born under this sign are warm, expressive and generous at heart. Leo is a fixed fire sign.
The Leo Sun
With the Sun in Leo, you were born to express yourself. You have a natural warmth that draws people in, a flair for creativity and a big, generous heart. You want your life to mean something and to be seen for who you truly are.
Recognition matters to you, and that is not vanity — it is how you know your light is reaching others. Your challenge is to stay confident even when applause doesn’t come, and to share the stage graciously. You shine when you lead with your heart, encourage the people around you, and bring joy, play and courage into everything you do.
Moon in Leo
With the Moon in Leo, you have a warm, proud and generous heart. You need to feel appreciated and to express your feelings openly. When you love, you love wholeheartedly, and you want the people close to you to feel special.
Leo rising
With Leo rising, you have a natural presence that people notice. You come across as confident, warm and expressive, and you often bring energy and color to a room. Being seen matters to you, and you present yourself with care. Your generosity and big heart make your first impression memorable.
Fire and fixed energy
Fire brings enthusiasm, courage and spontaneity. With a strong Fire emphasis you tend to act on inspiration, lead with your heart and bring energy into any room.
Fixed signs sustain things. With a Fixed emphasis you are persistent and loyal, and you finish what you commit to.
Frequently asked questions
What are the Leo dates?
Leo season runs from July 23 – August 22. The exact start and end can shift by a day depending on the year, so a birth chart calculation is the only way to be sure if you were born on the edge.
What element is Leo?
Leo is a Fire sign with fixed quality. Fire brings enthusiasm, courage and spontaneity.
Who is Leo most compatible with?
Leo usually flows most easily with Aries, Gemini, Libra, Sagittarius, Aquarius — signs of the same or a complementary element. Any pairing can work; a full compatibility reading looks at much more than Sun signs.
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