Leo
- Usual dates
- July 23 to August 22
- Element
- Fire
- Ruling planet
- Sun
Leo is a fire sign, ruled by Sun. The usual dates are July 23 to August 22. Warm, proud, happiest creating or performing.
The constellation Leo looks like a crouching lion, with Regulus as its brightest star. The sign is ruled by the Sun and covers the middle of northern summer.
July 23 and August 22 can fall on either side of the sign change, depending on the year and the birth time. The calculator checks that moment.
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Questions
What are the dates for Leo?
The usual dates are July 23 to August 22. On the first or last day, the birth year and time decide the Sun sign.
Is the Leo sign the same as the constellation?
No. The sign is a 30 degree slice of the year. The constellation is the star pattern, and the two have drifted apart. The constellation Leo looks like a crouching lion, with Regulus as its brightest star. The sign is ruled by the Sun and covers the middle of northern summer.