Leo ♌: The Lion
Leo is warm, generous and confident. Here is everything about Leo as a Sun, Moon or Rising sign: its element, ruling planet, personality, love, work and more.
The full deep dive
Leo at a glance
| Dates (Sun sign) | 23 July to 22 August |
| Symbol | The Lion ♌ |
| Element | Fire |
| Mode | Fixed |
| Ruling planet | The Sun |
| Opposite sign | Aquarius |
Personality
Leo is the sign of the heart. Leos are big-hearted, creative and fun, with a natural presence that lights up a room. They are loyal friends who love to celebrate the people around them.
In love
In love, Leo is romantic, generous and proud of their partner, and they flourish with appreciation and affection.
At work
Leo shines in performance, leadership, teaching, the arts and anywhere they can inspire others.
Something to watch
Leo can need a lot of attention or be hurt by criticism. Remembering that their worth doesn’t depend on applause brings real confidence.
Leo as your Moon or Rising sign
- Leo Moon: you need what Leo needs to feel safe, and your feelings show in a Leo way.
- Leo Rising: people first meet you as warm, generous and confident, even if your Sun sign is quite different.
Element and mode
Leo shares the Fire element with Aries and Sagittarius, and they usually understand each other easily. As a fixed sign, Leo holds steady and sees things through. Read more in Fire, Earth, Air and Water and Cardinal, fixed and mutable.
Sources and perspectives
- Linda Goodman, Sun Signs
- Stephen Arroyo, Astrology, Psychology and the Four Elements