The Psychic StudioLeo zodiac dates run from July 23 to August 22 in most years. Born in that window, your Sun sign is Leo, the fifth sign of the zodiac, a fire sign ruled by the Sun and symbolized by the lion.
The dates move by a day now and then. The Sun enters Leo at a precise moment that shifts a little each year, so a birthday on July 22 or 23 can land on either side. The cusp section below shows how to settle it.
Leo dates at a glance
Leo season: July 23 to August 22.
Cusp days to double-check: July 22 to 24 and August 22 to 23.
If your birthday sits in the middle of the window, you are a Leo and the dates are all you need. Edge birthdays depend on the year and the birth time. Our zodiac sign dates page lists the boundary for every sign.
What makes Leo different from the other fire signs
Aries starts things, Sagittarius wanders off to explore them, and Leo is the one who stays to host. Leo is a fixed sign, which means it holds its position through the middle of summer. That fits the personality: loyal, steady and happiest when it has an audience of people it likes.
Leo's ruler is the Sun, the only sign with a star for a planet. Leos tend to be warm, generous and visible. They remember birthdays, throw the party and tell you when your idea is good. They also want credit, and a Leo who feels overlooked goes quiet in a way that is hard to miss.
Leo strengths and blind spots
Leo's best trait is generosity with attention. A Leo manager notices who stayed late and says so. A Leo friend shows up with soup when you are sick, and tells everyone you made them do it, which is part of the charm.
The blind spot is pride. Leo takes criticism personally and can dig in over small things. Leos also spend more than they plan to on gifts and nights out. The fix is simple to say and hard to do: ask for feedback in private, and set a monthly budget for treating people. The full profile is on our Leo zodiac page.
Born on the Leo cusp
Two cusps touch Leo. People born around July 22 to 24 sit between Cancer and Leo, and often mix Cancer's care with Leo's confidence. People born around August 22 to 23 sit between Leo and Virgo, and often add Virgo's attention to detail to Leo's flair.
A cusp does not make you two signs. Your Sun sign is whichever one the Sun was in at your exact time of birth. A birth chart gives you the answer, and our birth chart tool lays out the Moon and rising sign too, which say more about the rest of your personality than the Sun alone.
Leo compatibility
Leo pairs well with other fire and air signs because they match its energy. Leo and Aries is a high-voltage match with plenty of friction. Leo and Libra is easier, since Libra enjoys the show and Leo enjoys being appreciated. Leo and Sagittarius tends to be the most relaxed of the three.
Leo and Scorpio is the pairing people ask about most. Two fixed signs that both want to lead have to agree on who drives, and that conversation takes some time. Our Leo and Scorpio page covers how couples handle it.
Leo season in 2026
Leo season in 2026 runs from July 23 to August 22, the hottest stretch of the northern summer. Astrologers treat it as the time of year when confidence and visibility come up in conversation, whether that means a big birthday, a presentation or finally posting the thing you made. You can check what the sign has in store for you this week on the Leo horoscope page.
FAQ
What are the dates for Leo?
Leo runs from July 23 to August 22 in most years. The exact moment the Sun enters Leo changes slightly each year.
What zodiac sign is August 22?
August 22 is usually the last day of Leo. In some years the Sun moves into Virgo late on August 22, so the exact year and time of birth decide.
Is Leo a fire or air sign?
Leo is a fire sign, along with Aries and Sagittarius.
What planet rules Leo?
The Sun rules Leo. Astrologers call the Sun a luminary rather than a planet, but it holds the ruling role.