Leo
July 23 – August 22 · Fire sign · ruled by Sun
The one who makes the room warmer by entering it.
At a glance
| Dates | July 23 – August 22 |
|---|---|
| Element | Fire |
| Modality | Fixed |
| Ruling planet | Sun |
| House | Fifth |
| Birthstone | Ruby |
| Opposite sign | Aquarius |
Key traits
- Generous
- Confident
- Warm
- Proud
- Creative
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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