What dates are Leo zodiac sign?

Leo zodiac sign dates are July 23 - August 22.

What is the ruling planet of Leo?

Leo is ruled by Sun, which influences their personality traits and characteristics.

Leo is a Fixed sign, belonging to the Fire element.

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Q: What are the main Leo personality traits?

People born under the sign of Leo stand as natural born leaders. They remain dramatic, creative, self-confident, dominant and incredibly hard to resist, capable of achieving anything they desire in any area of life they commit to. Leo belongs to the element of Fire, similar to Aries and Sagittarius. This renders them warmhearted, in love with life, attempting to laugh and enjoy a good time. Governed by the Sun, Leo worships this fiery entity in the sky, quite literally along with metaphorically. Bold, intelligent, warm, and courageous, fire sign Leo serves as a natural leader of the Zodiac, prepared to blaze a trail, defeat injustice, and establish a name for themselves along the way. Intense and energetic, Leos flourish on social interactions and face no difficulty making friends, and Leo frequently has many friends since they stay generous and loyal.

People born under the sign of Leo stand as natural born leaders. They remain dramatic, creative, self-confident, dominant and incredibly hard to resist, capable of achieving anything they desire in any area of life they commit to. Leo belongs to the element of Fire, similar to Aries and Sagittarius. This renders them warmhearted, in love with life, attempting to laugh and enjoy a good time. Governed by the Sun, Leo worships this fiery entity in the sky, quite literally along with metaphorically. Bold, intelligent, warm, and courageous, fire sign Leo serves as a natural leader of the Zodiac, prepared to blaze a trail, defeat injustice, and establish a name for themselves along the way. Intense and energetic, Leos flourish on social interactions and face no difficulty making friends, and Leo frequently has many friends since they stay generous and loyal.

Dates:: July 23 - August 22
Symbol:: Lion
Element:: Fire
Quality:: Fixed
Ruling Planet:: Sun
Lucky Color:: Gold, Yellow, Orange
Lucky Day:: Sunday
Lucky Numbers:: 1, 3, 10, 19
Compatibility:: Aquarius , Gemini

Personality Traits

Leo Strengths

Creative

Passionate

Generous

Warm-hearted

Cheerful

Humorous

Leo Weaknesses

Arrogant

Stubborn

Self-centered

Lazy

Inflexible

Leo Likes

Theater

Taking holidays

Being admired

Expensive things

Bright colors

Fun with friends

Leo Dislikes

Being ignored

Facing difficult reality

Not being treated like a king or queen

Leo in Love: The Brutal Truth About Every Zodiac Match

There is a kind of love that makes you feel like the most important person in the room — because to a Leo, you genuinely are. Ruled by the Sun, the center of the entire solar system, Leo doesn't just want a partner — they want someone who chooses them on purpose, above everyone else, and means it every single day.

As a Fire sign, Leo brings warmth, fierce loyalty, and a devotion so complete it can genuinely change how you see yourself. They love loudly and without apology. This is both their greatest gift and their most persistent challenge in love — learning that needing to be seen is not weakness. It's just how Leo loves.

Not every sign connects with Leo the same way. Some matches feel like a standing ovation. Others slowly dim their light. Understanding Leo love compatibility across all twelve zodiac signs gives both Leo and their partners the clarity to build something that actually burns long.

Go deeper: every Leo zodiac match broken down in full — who matches their fire, who dims it, and what it actually takes to keep a Leo's love burning →