Leo dates and key facts
The conventional dates for Leo are July 23 – August 22. The exact start shifts a little from year to year: depending on the year, the Sun’s entry into Leo falls in the window July 22 – 23 (UTC), so if you were born on a boundary day, add your birth time and place in the calculator above. Leo is a fire sign of the fixed modality, ruled by Sun; its symbol is the Lion. The opposite sign is Aquarius.
Leo personality
Leo is the fixed fire sign and is ruled by the Sun, which in astrology stands for identity and vitality. The sign is associated with creativity, self-expression, play and generosity. The fire element is linked with enthusiasm, the fixed modality with loyalty and persistence, and the Sun with confidence. In the traditional picture, Leo enjoys being seen and appreciated, has a big heart and protects the people it loves like the Lion of its symbol. Leo is also said to be steadfast once it has chosen a cause, a partner or a friend, and to bring warmth to any room it walks into.
Leo strengths and weaknesses
Strengths traditionally attributed to Leo: generous, confident, loyal and creative. Typical weaknesses: proud, dramatic and attention-seeking. Leo is traditionally said to grow by letting others take the spotlight and by finding a sense of worth that does not depend on applause. Hearing criticism without taking it as an insult, admitting mistakes and sharing credit are classic themes. The warmth of Leo is at its best when it is used to help other people shine as well.
Leo in love
In love, Leo is traditionally described as romantic, generous and openly affectionate. It enjoys courtship, grand gestures and making a partner feel special, and it hopes for the same admiration in return. Loyalty is central for the sign: once committed, Leo is said to be faithful and protective. Its pride can make apologies difficult, and it may feel hurt when it is overlooked. A partner who shows appreciation openly, laughs easily and lets Leo shine now and then is said to receive warmth and devotion in return. By the traditional rules used in our compatibility tool, the best matches for Leo are Aries, Sagittarius and Libra.
Leo at work
At work, Leo is associated with leadership, creativity and presenting ideas with conviction. Astrologers often connect the sign with the performing arts, management, teaching, events, design, marketing or any role with visibility. Leo is said to work best when its contribution is recognised and when it can take responsibility for something of its own. It is good at motivating a team and creating a positive atmosphere. Being ignored, micromanaged or kept behind the scenes for too long is said to dim its enthusiasm.
Zodiac Sign Calculator
How to use
- 1Enter your date of birth.
- 2Born on a day when the sign changes? Add your birth time and place: search for a city, or enter latitude, longitude and time zone.
- 3Read your sign with its element, modality, ruling planet, symbol, traits, strengths, weaknesses and opposite sign.
- 4Open the compatibility pages for your three best matches, or check the table of all 12 sign dates.
How the calculator finds your sign
Your zodiac sign, also called your star sign or Sun sign, is the sign the Sun was in on the day you were born. With only a date, the calculator uses the conventional date ranges. The Sun does not change sign on the same day every year, though: depending on the year, the change can fall a day earlier or later. If you add your birth time and place, the tool computes the Sun’s exact ecliptic longitude and shows its degree, so a boundary (cusp) birthday is settled precisely. Daylight saving time is handled automatically, and the tool warns you when your date is a boundary day and no time has been entered.
Zodiac sign dates
The conventional dates are: Aries March 21 – April 19, Taurus April 20 – May 20, Gemini May 21 – June 20, Cancer June 21 – July 22, Leo July 23 – August 22, Virgo August 23 – September 22, Libra September 23 – October 22, Scorpio October 23 – November 21, Sagittarius November 22 – December 21, Capricorn December 22 – January 19, Aquarius January 20 – February 18 and Pisces February 19 – March 20. The calculator uses the tropical zodiac of Western astrology, which is tied to the seasons rather than to the constellations.
Elements, modalities and ruling planets
Each sign belongs to one of four elements (fire, earth, air, water) and one of three modalities (cardinal, fixed, mutable), and has a ruling planet; for Scorpio, Aquarius and Pisces both the modern and the traditional ruler are shown. Astrologers use these building blocks to describe a sign’s temperament: fire is associated with enthusiasm, earth with practicality, air with ideas and water with feelings. The result card also names your opposite sign and the three signs that score highest with yours in the compatibility tool.
Astrology is for entertainment
Astrology is a cultural tradition, not a science. There is no scientific evidence that the position of the Sun at birth shapes personality, relationships or the future. The descriptions on this page summarise what astrologers traditionally say about each sign. Enjoy them as a conversation starter, not as advice for real decisions. Your date of birth stays in your browser and is not sent anywhere.
Frequently asked questions
What is my zodiac sign?
It is the sign the Sun was in when you were born. Enter your date of birth above; for example, someone born on May 1 is a Taurus.
What if I was born on the cusp?
On boundary days the sign depends on the year and the exact time. Add your birth time and place and the calculator works out which side of the line the Sun was on.
Is a zodiac sign the same as a star sign or Sun sign?
Yes. All three terms mean the sign the Sun was in at your birth. Your Moon sign and rising sign are different and need a birth time.
Why do some websites give slightly different dates?
Because the Sun enters each sign on a slightly different day each year, sites round the boundaries differently. The calculator avoids this by computing the Sun’s actual position when you give a birth time.
Is this the tropical or the sidereal zodiac?
Tropical, as used in Western astrology. Vedic (sidereal) astrology usually places the Sun about one sign earlier.
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