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Leo (♌) is the fifth astrological sign of the Zodiac, originating from the constellation of Leo. In astrology, Leo is considered to be a "masculine", positive (extrovert) sign. It is also considered a fire sign and is one of four fixed signs ruled by the Sun. Being the fifth sign of the zodiac, Leo has been associated with the astrological fifth house.

Individuals born when the Sun is in this sign are considered Leo individuals. The Sun is in Leo roughly from July 23 to August 24. Under the sidereal zodiac, it is currently there roughly from August 10 to September 15.

General Information

Duality: Masculine Triplicity: Fire Quadruplicity: Fixed Ruling Planet: the Sun Symbol: The Lion (Regal, brave, dominating) Polarity: Aquarius Part of the Body Ruled by Leo: Back, spine and heart. Lucky Day: Sunday. Lucky Numbers: 8 and 9 Magical Birthstone: Ruby Special Colors: Gold and Orange (magnetic colors of the Sun) Cities: Rome, Prague, Damascus, and Hollywood Countries: France, Italy, and Romania Flowers: Marigold and Sunflower Trees: Orange and all other citrus trees Metal: Gold Animals ruled by Leo: All felines

Mythology

In Greek mythology, the constellation of Leo is explained through the tale of Heracles and the Nemean lion. More than a lion, this beast was the sibling of the infamous Sphinx whom Oedipus encounters. The creature had terrorized the countryside for years and all weapons were useless against it. Hercules was sent to kill the beast by Hera; as an illegitimate son of Zeus the goddess hated him and hoped for his failure. Hercules, however, proved successful in defeating the Nemean Lion, literally wearing his victory by making a cloak and helmet from the monster's hide. In honor of this great feat, Zeus set the form of the fearsome Lion in the night sky.

Compatibilities

Generally, the Leo sign are considered to be compatible with other fire signs such as, Aries, Sagittarius and other Leos.

There are many variables that are said to determine compatibility in astrology, such as birth dates, birth months, birth years, position of a sign within the Sun, the Moon, Stars. The signs listed as compatible with Leo do not reflect an "individual profile" or "individual reading" as interpreted within astrology, but rather are said to reflect a general guideline and reference to compatibility as dictated by variables such as "Qualities" and "Elements" within the Zodiac. The branch of astrology dealing with interpersonal compatibilities is called Synastry.

References

1. Jeff Mayo, Teach Yourself Astrology, pp 38-41, Hodder
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3. The Diagram Group, The Little Giant Encyclopedia of The Zodiac, p 171, Sterling Publishing Company, New York, 1997

Mythology

See Leo (constellation) Mythology

External links

• Astrological Profile Of Leo

• Astrological signs
• Legendary mammals