Fire · Fixed

♌ Leo

Leo is traditionally described as expressive, generous, confident.

Standard dates: July 23–August 22Ruler: SunSymbol: The Lion

Quick answer: Leo is a fire sign with a fixed modality. In tropical astrology, its standard date range is July 23–August 22.

Element

Fire

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Modality

Fixed

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Traditional ruler

Sun

What ruling planet means

Traditional meaning

Astrological traditions associate Leo with qualities such as expressive, generous, confident. These are interpretive themes rather than scientifically established personality measurements.

Leo in the zodiac cycle

Leo occupies one of twelve equal sections in the tropical zodiac. Its combination of the fire element and fixed modality gives it a distinct structural role within the system.

People born near the cusp

The commonly printed range—July 23–August 22—is a convenient calendar guide. The exact moment the Sun enters a sign varies slightly by year and time zone, so people born on a transition date may need a calculated birth chart.

Leo sign vs. Leo constellation

The astrological sign is a fixed 30-degree segment of the zodiac. The astronomical constellation is an uneven region of the sky. They share historical names but are not interchangeable.

Common questions

What element is Leo?

Leo belongs to the Fire element.

What modality is Leo?

Leo is a Fixed sign.

What dates are Leo?

The standard tropical range is July 23–August 22.