What are the dates for Leo?

Leo runs from 23 Jul to 22 Aug. If you were born on the first or last day, the exact time and place of birth decide your true sign.

What element and ruler does Leo have?

Leo is a fire sign with a fixed mode. Its traditional ruler is Sun.

What are the main traits of Leo?

Tradition describes Leo as Confident, Generous and Dramatic. These are editorial traditions, so treat them as fun, not fact.

Not always. Your Vedic rashi is based on the Moon and needs your birth time, so it often differs from your Leo sun sign. Our guide explains how to tell them apart.

Leo zodiac sign

Leo covers 23 Jul to 22 Aug. It is a fire sign with a fixed mode, ruled by Sun. Core traits: Confident, Generous, Dramatic. Facts checked 2026-10-27.

Leo

23 Jul to 22 Aug

Your Vedic rashi is based on the Moon and needs your birth time. Read why.

If you were born on the first or last day of a sign, the exact time and place of birth decide your true sign.

Facts about Leo
Item	Value
Dates	23 Jul to 22 Aug
Element	fire
Modality	fixed
Ruler	Sun
Traits	Confident, Generous, Dramatic
Lucky number and colour	1, Gold (tradition)

Traits and lucky items are editorial tradition, not science. Dates follow the standard calendar. Checked 2026-10-27.

Common questions

What are the dates for Leo?: Leo runs from 23 Jul to 22 Aug. If you were born on the first or last day, the exact time and place of birth decide your true sign.
What element and ruler does Leo have?: Leo is a fire sign with a fixed mode. Its traditional ruler is Sun.
What are the main traits of Leo?: Tradition describes Leo as Confident, Generous and Dramatic. These are editorial traditions, so treat them as fun, not fact.
Is Leo my rashi?: Not always. Your Vedic rashi is based on the Moon and needs your birth time, so it often differs from your Leo sun sign. Our guide explains how to tell them apart.