Leo

July 23 – August 22 · Fire sign · ruled by Sun

The one who makes the room warmer by entering it.

At a glance

DatesJuly 23 – August 22
ElementFire
ModalityFixed
Ruling planetSun
HouseFifth
BirthstoneRuby
Opposite signAquarius

Key traits

Strengths

Leo gives generously and publicly, and has a rare talent for making other people feel significant. Fixed fire means the warmth is sustained rather than a flare: Leo shows up, repeatedly, for the people it has claimed.

Challenges

Recognition is a genuine need, not a vanity, which makes Leo vulnerable to anyone who withholds it. Pride prevents asking for help. Criticism lands as rejection.

Love & relationships

Romantic in the theatrical sense: grand gestures, real loyalty. Leo wants to be chosen visibly. The failure mode is needing the relationship to be admired rather than simply good.

Career & work

Performance, leadership, teaching, creative direction, entrepreneurship, anywhere personal presence is the product. Poorly suited to anonymous work.

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