LEO
July 23 - August 22
Leo - The Lion
Group: Fire
Characteristics: Cheerful, colorful, generous, kind, powerful, proud.

Leo is the fifth sign of the zodiac. It is symbolized by a lion. Astrologers believe that Leo is ruled by the sun. Leo is a fire sign.

Astrologers regard people born under the sign of Leo, from July 23 to August 22, as energetic, generous, and strong-willed. Both the lion and the sun are traditionally linked with kings, and Leos have kingly characteristics. They are good leaders and enjoy being the center of attention and importance. However, Leos can sometimes be too proud.

Leos like colorful, showy things. They are attracted to occupations in such fields as the jewelry business and the theater.

Aries
March 21 - April 19

Taurus
April 20 - May 20

Gemini
May 21 - June 20

Cancer
June 21 - July 22

Virgo
August 23 - September 22

Libra
September 23 - October 22

Scorpio
October 23 - November 21

Sagittarius
November 22 - December 21

Capricorn
December 22 - January 19

Aquarius
January 20 - February 18

Pisces
February 19 - March 20


by Christopher McIntosh, The World Book Encyclopedia, Vol. L, p. 176, c. 1987