23 July – 22 August

Leo horoscope

Leo is the height of summer in the zodiac, the moment when the Sun reaches its peak and gilds everything it touches. People born under this sign carry a light that warms and brings people together. Their horoscope is a celebration of creativity, of the heart and of the joy of being yourself.

Tuesday, 13 October 2026

Waxing crescent in Scorpio

The Sun shines in Libra, while the Moon (waxing crescent, 8% illuminated) travels through Scorpio. The Moon is square your sign: a little tension that invites you to clarify what matters. Venus, Saturn are retrograde: a good moment to reread, revisit and polish rather than rush everything.

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The character of Leo

Leo radiates naturally. Generous and warm, they have a gift for making others feel that they truly matter. They love life at its most vibrant: celebrations, art, great emotions, projects with flair. Their apparent confidence inspires others, and their sense of honour drives them to keep their word and to defend the people they love. They have no time for half-heartedness: when they commit, it is with all their heart, and that heart is vast.

A fixed Fire sign ruled by the Sun, Leo combines enthusiasm, constancy and radiance. Fire gives them their warmth and creative drive, the fixed mode gives them solid loyalty and perseverance, and the Sun, the heart of our system, invites them to shine and to express their identity to the full. This threefold heritage makes for a generous and faithful temperament, made to guide, create and inspire, especially when their light is put to the service of something greater than themselves.

Behind Leo’s presence lies a sensitive soul with a deep need to be recognised and loved. Their pride often protects a vulnerability they rarely show. They feel signs of attention, and of indifference, intensely. Their inner world is like a theatre stage on which great emotions, ambitious dreams and a sincere desire to leave a beautiful, luminous mark all play out. When they feel appreciated, their heart opens with boundless generosity.

Leo’s path of growth lies in finding their inner light, the kind that does not depend on how others see them. Learning to shine without seeking approval, to share the stage, to embrace their vulnerabilities as part of their beauty: this is what makes them truly radiant. When they light up others as much as they light up themselves, they become that kindly sun around which everyone feels more alive and more confident.

Strengths

Warm, sincere generosity
Overflowing, joyful creativity
Loyalty and a sense of honour
Charisma that brings people together
An infectious joie de vivre

Paths to growth

Shining without waiting for approval
Willingly sharing the spotlight
Receiving criticism as a gift
Daring to show their vulnerability

Leo in love

In love, Leo loves with flair. They know how to charm, surprise and celebrate the one they love like no one else. A romantic at heart, they appreciate declarations, symbolic gestures and moments out of the ordinary. They need mutual admiration and a partner they can be proud of. Their loyalty runs deep: when they choose someone, they protect and cherish them without counting the cost. In return, they expect recognition and attention. Their challenge in love is to accept that love also lives in the simplicity of everyday life, far from the spotlight, in the shared tenderness of ordinary days.

Leo at work

Professionally, Leo aspires to roles where they can create, lead or inspire. They excel in careers that leave room for self-expression, leadership and creativity. Their ability to motivate a team and carry a vision is remarkable. They give their best when they feel recognised and their talents are valued. Unglamorous tasks can bore them, but their sense of responsibility leads them to carry them out with dignity. By learning to showcase other people’s talents as much as their own, they become a particularly well-loved figure of reference.

Leo in friendship

In friendship, Leo is dazzlingly generous. They throw the parties, give memorable presents and defend their friends with fierce loyalty. Their presence lights up an evening and their kindness gives confidence to those who doubt themselves. They value sincere friendships, where admiration flows both ways. When they give you their trust, you gain an ally for life.

Recharging

To recharge, Leo needs joy and creativity. An artistic activity, a show, an evening with friends full of laughter, a moment in the sun or an impromptu dance in the living room recharges their batteries. They also benefit from treating themselves to moments of calm away from other people’s gaze, to reconnect with what truly makes them come alive. Treating themselves for no particular reason, simply to celebrate life, is very much part of their balance.

Leo compatibility

Natural affinities, and pairings that help you grow. Compatibility is a mirror, never a verdict.

Natural affinities

Pairings that help you grow

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Frequently asked questions about Leo

What are the dates of the Leo sign?

The sign of Leo runs roughly from 23 July to 22 August, at the height of summer. The exact dates can vary by a day from year to year, depending on the Sun’s passage. For births close to these boundaries, only a calculation of the birth chart can determine the Sun sign precisely.

Which signs is Leo compatible with?

Leo traditionally shares lovely affinities with the other Fire signs, Aries and Sagittarius, who thrill to the same enthusiasm, as well as with Libra, whose elegance and sense of harmony win them over. These tendencies are a starting point: each person’s whole birth chart always enriches the reading of a relationship.

Which celestial body rules Leo?

Leo is ruled by the Sun, the centre of our solar system and a symbol of identity, vitality and creativity. This influence explains their natural radiance, their generosity and their need to express themselves to the full. The Sun invites Leo to shine authentically and to warm the people around them.

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