Leo is the zodiac's star of the show: warm, generous, confident and happiest when the spotlight — and the people they love — are close by. If you were born between 23 July and 22 August, you're a Leo. Here's everything you need to know about the Leo star sign — personality, love, work and the signs Leo gets on with best.
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Leo at a glance
| Trait | Leo |
|---|---|
| Dates | 23 July – 22 August |
| Symbol | The Lion |
| Element | Fire |
| Ruling planet | The Sun |
| Quality | Fixed |
| Lucky colour | Gold |
| Best matches | Aries, Sagittarius, Libra |
Leo personality traits
- Confident — Leo walks into a room like they own it.
- Generous — big-hearted with time, gifts and praise.
- Creative — natural performers, storytellers and entertainers.
- Loyal — they will defend their friends to the end.
- Warm — their energy lights people up.
Leo strengths and weaknesses
Strengths: charismatic, encouraging, brave, fun-loving and fiercely loyal.
Weaknesses: proud, attention-seeking at times, stubborn and sensitive to being ignored.
Leo in love
Leo loves big and loves loudly. They adore romance, grand gestures and being appreciated. Compliments and quality time matter enormously, and in return Leo is a generous, protective and fun partner.
What Leo needs: admiration, affection and loyalty. What Leo can work on: sharing the spotlight and taking criticism gracefully.
Leo at work
Leo thrives in roles with visibility and leadership: performing arts, events, sales, management, teaching, entrepreneurship and anything that involves inspiring a team.
Leo compatibility
- Best matches: Aries, Sagittarius and Libra tend to understand Leo's needs and bring out the best in them.
- The opposite sign: Aquarius sits opposite Leo on the zodiac wheel — a strong attraction that needs plenty of compromise.
- More challenging: Taurus and Scorpio can clash with Leo's style, but any pairing can work with respect and good communication.
For a full guide to every pairing, read our article on star sign compatibility.
Famous Leo people
Well-known people born under Leo include J.K. Rowling, Daniel Radcliffe, Mick Jagger and Barack Obama.
Birthday gift ideas for a Leo
- Tickets to a West End show or a big concert.
- A statement piece of jewellery or a designer accessory.
- A surprise party in their honour.
- A professional photoshoot.
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