♌ Leo dates, traits & compatibility
Leo dates: July 23 – August 22. Leo is the 5th sign of the zodiac, a fire sign ruled by the Sun and symbolised by the lion 🦁.
- Dates
- July 23 – August 22
- Element
- Fire
- Modality
- Fixed
- Ruling planet
- the Sun
- Symbol
- ♌ The Lion
- Best matches
- Aries, Sagittarius, Gemini, Libra
Leo personality traits
Leo is ruled by the Sun, and the sign is linked with warmth, creativity and self-expression. The Lion is traditionally cast as a confident, generous personality who enjoys the spotlight and lifts up the people around them.
Strengths
- Big-hearted
- Creative
- Loyal
- Natural leader
Challenges
- Proud
- Attention-seeking
- Stubborn
Leo in love and at work
Love: Leo is described as a romantic, generous partner who loves grand gestures and appreciates being admired in return.
Work: Performance, management, the arts and any role with visibility fit the Leo description.
Leo compatibility with every sign
- ♈ Aries · 88%
- ♐ Sagittarius · 88%
- ♊ Gemini · 83%
- ♎ Libra · 83%
- ♌ Leo · 77%
- ♒ Aquarius · 68%
- ♋ Cancer · 60%
- ♍ Virgo · 60%
- ♑ Capricorn · 57%
- ♓ Pisces · 57%
- ♉ Taurus · 54%
- ♏ Scorpio · 54%
Leo man and woman
Leo birthdays
Every date in the Leo season. Tap a date to see its famous birthdays.
Famous Leo people
- August 4, 196144th President of the United States (2009–2017)
- August 15, 1769French military leader, French Emperor 1804–1814 and again in 1815 (1769–1821)
- August 19, 194642nd President of the United States (1993–2001)
- August 5, 1930American astronaut and lunar explorer (1930–2012)
- August 12, 1954President of France from 2012 to 2017 (born 1954)
- August 13, 1926Cuban politician, author and revolutionary (1926–2016)
- July 30, 1863American business magnate (1863–1947)
- August 16, 1958American singer (born 1958)
- August 13, 1899British filmmaker (1899–1980)
- July 28, 1954Venezuelan politician, 56th president of Venezuela (1954–2013)
- July 26, 1856Irish playwright, critic, and polemicist (1856–1950)
- July 31, 1965English author (born 1965)
- August 6, 1928American artist, film director, and producer (1928–1987)
- August 4, 1901American jazz musician, trumpeter and singer (1901–1971)
- July 24, 1783Venezuelan statesman and military officer (1783–1830)
- July 24, 1802French writer and dramatist (1802–1870)
- August 12, 1887Austrian physicist (1887–1961)
- August 10, 1874President of the United States from 1929 to 1933 (1874–1964)
- July 26, 1928American filmmaker (1928–1999)
- August 8, 1981Swiss tennis player (born 1981)
- August 5, 1850French writer (1850-1893)
- July 30, 1947Austrian and American actor, bodybuilder, and politician (born 1947)
- July 26, 1894English writer and philosopher (1894–1963)
- August 4, 1792British Romantic poet (1792–1822)
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Frequently asked questions
What are the Leo dates?
Leo dates are July 23 to August 22. People born on the first or last day of this range are sometimes described as being "on the cusp" with the neighbouring sign.
What element is Leo?
Leo is a fire sign with a fixed modality, and it is ruled by the Sun.
Who is Leo most compatible with?
In traditional astrology, Leo is considered most compatible with Aries, Sagittarius, Gemini, Libra.
What is the Leo symbol?
The Leo symbol is ♌, representing the lion.