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[[Leo]] (♌︎) (Greek: Λέων, Leōn), Latin for "lion," is the fifth sign of the [[zodiac]]. It corresponds to the constellation Leo. Leo is associated with fire, accompanied by [[Aries]] and [[Sagittarius]], and its modality is fixed. This sign is ruled by the [[Sun]].
[[File:Leo Sigils.png|350px|thumb|Magical sigils of Leo from the [[Magical Calendar]]]]
'''Leo''' (♌︎) (Greek: Λέων, Leōn), Latin for "lion," is the fifth sign of the [[zodiac]]. It corresponds to the constellation Leo. Leo is associated with fire, accompanied by [[Aries]] and [[Sagittarius]], and its modality is fixed. This sign is ruled by the [[Sun]].


The constellation Leo is associated with the mythological ''Nemean'' lion. The lion is a very important and prominent symbol in Greek mythology. Its colors are gold, yellow, and orange.
The constellation Leo is associated with the mythological ''Nemean'' lion. The lion is a very important and prominent symbol in Greek mythology. Its colors are gold, yellow, and orange.
The ruling [[Archangels of the Zodiac|Archangel of the Zodiac]] over Leo is [[Verchiel]].


==Dates==
==Dates==

Revision as of 17:35, 19 December 2022

Magical sigils of Leo from the Magical Calendar

Leo (♌︎) (Greek: Λέων, Leōn), Latin for "lion," is the fifth sign of the zodiac. It corresponds to the constellation Leo. Leo is associated with fire, accompanied by Aries and Sagittarius, and its modality is fixed. This sign is ruled by the Sun.

The constellation Leo is associated with the mythological Nemean lion. The lion is a very important and prominent symbol in Greek mythology. Its colors are gold, yellow, and orange.

The ruling Archangel of the Zodiac over Leo is Verchiel.

Dates

The sign spans the 120th to 150th degree of celestial longitude. Under the tropical zodiac, the Sun transits this area on average between July 24 and August 23 each year. Under the sidereal zodiac, the Sun currently transits this area from approximately August 16 to September 15.

Characteristics

Leos have a tendency to be passionate, generous, and cheerful. However, they can also be arrogant, stubborn, and inflexible. People born under the sign of Leo are natural leaders with a dramatic, dynamic personality.

Lions are brave and fearless, just like many Leos. Their way of carrying themselves seems to demand respect and they have no problem shutting down anyone who is disrespectful toward them.

Famous Tropical Zodiac Leos

  • Edward Kelley - Occultist and author.
  • Napoleon Bonaparte - Emperor of France.
  • Benito Mussolini - Dictator of Italy.
  • Amelia Earhart - American pilot.
  • Neil Armstrong - American astronaut.
  • Stanley Kubrick - American film director.



Signs of the Tropical Zodiac
Aries
Mar 21 - Apr 20
Taurus
Apr 21 - May 21
Gemini
May 22 - Jun 23
Cancer
Jun 24 - Jul 23
Leo
Jul 24 - Aug 23
Virgo
Aug 24 - Sep 22
Libra
Sep 23 - Oct 23
Scorpio
Oct 24 - Nov 22
Sagittarius
Nov 23 - Dec 21
Capricorn
Dec 22 - Jan 19
Aquarius
Jan 20 - Feb 18
Pisces
Feb 18 - Mar 20