Leo (astrology)

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Leo
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Leo.svg
Zodiac Symbol Lion
Duration (Tropical, Western) 22 July – 22 August (2013, UTC)
Constellation Leo
Zodiac Element Fire
Zodiac Quality Fixed
Sign ruler Sun
Detriment no Planet
Exaltation Aries
Fall Libra

AriesTaurusGeminiCancerLeoVirgoLibraScorpioSagittariusCapricornAquariusPisces

Leo (Leo.svg) is the fifth astrological sign of the zodiac, originating from the constellation of Leo. It spans the 120-150th degree of the Tropical zodiac, between 125.25 and 152.75 degree of celestial longitude, which the Sun transits this area on average between July 23 to August 22 each year.

In Sidereal astrology, the sun currently transits the constellation of Leo from August 16 to September 15 (approximately).

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In astrology, the ruler of Leo is the Sun.

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External links[edit]

  • The dictionary definition of Leo at Wiktionary
  • Media related to Leo at Wikimedia Commons