Leo Zodiac Sign: Dates, Personality Traits, and More

This comprehensive guide explores the fascinating world of Leos, taking a look at their personality traits, strengths and weaknesses, likes and dislikes, and even compatibility with other zodiac signs.

What are the Leo Dates?

Cancer is the fifth astrological sign in the Zodiac, originating from the constellation of Leo. Under the tropical zodiac, the Sun transits this sign between July 23 and August 22. If your birthday falls within this date range, you have a Leo Sun Sign.

The Zodiac Sign of Leo spans the 120th to 150th degree of celestial longitude.

Leo Signs

Leos, the bold lions of the zodiac, are fire signs that radiate warmth and passion. Their ruling planet is the Sun, reflecting their confident and charismatic nature. Symbolized by the lion, the king of the jungle, Leos are natural leaders who crave attention.  Their fierce independence and regal air mirror the lion’s powerful presence.

Leo Personality

As the leader of the Zodiac, you have the ability to light up a room. It’s as if your ruling planet, the Sun, has entered when you walk into a space. Others can be counted upon to notice.

As a young child, you may be shy. Your strong desire to be good at what you do may initially hold you back. When you feel threatened, you withdraw. Time and practice are your friends as you learn as you go.

You have the gift of gab and can often be found at the center of a group of people. Knowing instinctively which topics are interesting, you weave your stories with daring and excitement. Your sense of adventure provides you with abundant material to keep your audiences enthralled.

Sometimes, Leos have strong opinions, but it also turns out that your statements are usually correct! Leos are highly intuitive and able to analyze a situation and make a good call quickly. Beneath your sometimes headstrong personality, you have a loving, sensitive nature that you do not easily share with others. 

It’s critically important that your activities get noticed, and you need pats on the back as much as you need air to breathe. It might be a good idea to let your friends and significant other know this. As a culture, we are not necessarily very good with acknowledgments, but they are easy enough to do if asked.

You are also gifted with natural talents and abilities. Whether athletically, intellectually, or emotionally, the path (or paths) where you find this ease should be followed enthusiastically. 

You strive to be the best at what you do. Second-best does not appeal to you. You do not like jobs that have no potential for advancement, so it is best if you have a career.

You are adept at leadership and can inspire others to do their best, too. You may be able to come up with a business of your own utilizing your own abundant creativity. It’s important that you like what you do for a living, as you feel that your life should mostly be fun.

Leo Personality Traits

• Strengths: Confident, Outgoing, Generous, Loyal, Creative, Natural Leader
• Weaknesses: Attention-seeking, Domineering, Arrogant, Struggles with Criticism, Impatient, Can be Stubborn
• Leo Likes: Being the center of attention, Recognition and Praise, Luxury and Glamour, Creative Projects, Spending time with loved ones
• Leo Dislikes: Rudeness and Injustice, Feeling Ignored, Boredom and Routine, Taking Orders, Disloyalty and Betrayal

Leo Astronomy

The constellation Leo, the Lion, is a majestic presence in the night sky. One of the largest and most recognizable constellations, it boasts the bright blue star Regulus, also known as the “little king.” Visible across most of the Northern Hemisphere, Leo reigns supreme in the spring. During late March and April, it reaches its peak visibility in the evening sky, dominating the northern celestial hemisphere. As summer approaches and nights grow shorter, Leo starts its descent westward, eventually becoming a faint sight in the autumn sky.

Leo Compatibility

Most Compatible Zodiac Signs

Aries. “When the Lion lies down with the Lamb” has biblical implications. You are quite similar, but each of you has your own distinctive place. Sagittarius will take you to places you never even dreamed of going.

Compatible Zodiac Signs

Aries and Leo. Gemini and Libra. Their air feeds your fire and keeps you dancing.

Famous Leos

Throughout history, there have been a number of politicians, historical figures, artists, musicians, and celebrities who were Leos. Some of these prominent Leos include:

• Napoléon Bonaparte
• Coco Chanel
• Amelia Earhart
• Barack Obama
• Henry Ford
• Arnold Schwarzenegger
• Meghan Markle
• Bill Clinton
• Tom Brady
• Madonna

Learn More About Each Zodiac Sign

Aries | Taurus | Gemini | Cancer | Leo | Virgo | Libra | Scorpio | Sagittarius | Capricorn | Aquarius | Pisces

Find out what YOUR Zodiac Sign is!