Leo, the Lion
Leo Facts, Symbols, Gems, Flowers, and Associations
The Sun is Leo’s planetary ruler. Through the Sun, we derive our life purpose.
The Sun represents our conscious mind in Astrology. It is our will to live and our creative life force. The Sun is our ego and the part of us that makes final decisions. Like its ruler, Leo is a proud leader.
The Leo glyph may represent the two valves of the heart or the lion's mane, symbolizing Leo's rule over the heart.
Flowers associated with Leo are the sunflower, representing vitality and admiration, the gerbera symbolizing happiness, the peony representing prosperity and romance, and the marigold representing passion.
Caption: Leo Zodiac Sign: Symbols
Leo’s element is Fire. Fire signs, including Leo, are spontaneous, reactive, and assertive. Leo embodies traits such as pride, passion, courage, creativity, and impulsiveness.
The symbol for Leo is the Lion. It represents sovereignty, rulership, and courage. Leos, like lions, are strong leaders with a regal manner.
Leo’s mode is Fixed. Fixed signs, including Leo, are loyal, steadfast, and stubborn. They resist change and possess excellent follow-through. As a Fixed Fire sign, Leo is passionately loyal.
The glyph or symbol used to represent Leo’s ruling planet, the Sun, depicts the circle of Spirit, indicating potentiality brought into focus through the central point or dot.
The constellation of Leo is as distinctive as the sign itself, with its many bright stars.
The metal associated with Leo is gold. Gold symbolizes purity, perfection, vitality, and prosperity.
Leo is associated with several gemstones, primarily the ruby symbolizing vitality, passion, and energy. The sardonyx, a rich red stone, represents strength and courage.
Colors associated with Leo are gold, yellow, and orange, all of which are also associated with warmth and the Sun.
Leo is the fifth sign of the zodiac and is associated with the fifth house, which rules creative self-expression, pleasure, entertainment, romance, and more.
Leo’s lucky number is one, and lucky days are 1, 10, and 19. Lucky years include 1972, 1981, 1990, 1999, 2008, 2017, 2026, 2035.
Leo is a masculine, outgoing sign known for storytelling, money-making, and generosity. Leos prefer to be above petty matters, in good taste, and magnanimous.
The body parts associated with Leo are the heart, spine, back, and eyes. Health issues may include heart problems, spine disorders, eye diseases, and sunstroke.
Leo's fellow Fire signs are Aries and Sagittarius. Fellow Fixed signs are Taurus, Scorpio, and Aquarius. Leo's opposite sign is Aquarius.
The Sun is dignified in the sign of Leo, while Saturn and Uranus are in their fall in Leo.
Leo is occupied by the Sun in the tropical zodiac from approximately July 23rd to August 22nd.
Leo’s Day of the Week: Sunday
Where you find Leo in the natal chart, progressed chart, election chart, or Solar Return, you feel most qualified to take the lead and shine. Leo is associated with pride and excellence.
- Modality: Fixed
- Element: Fire
- Ruler: The Sun
- Season: Summer
- 5th Sign of Zodiac
- Metal: Gold
- Stone: Ruby
- Color: Orange, Gold
- Anatomy: The heart
- Keywords: radiant, magnanimous, generous, hospitable, caring, warm, authoritative, active, open, regal, proud, enduring, self-centered, commanding, personal
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Leo Compatibility:
- Leo Sun Sign Compatibility
- Leo Moon Sign Compatibility
- Leo Venus Sign Compatibility
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