Leo ( Astrology ) - wikipedia Leo ( Astrology ) Leo Zodiac symbol Lion Duration ( tropical, western ) July 22 -- August 22 ( 2017, UT1 ) Constellation constellation of Leo Zodiac element Fire Zodiac quality Fixed Sign ruler Sun Detriment Saturn ( ancient ), Uranus ( modern ) Exaltation Pluto Fall Mercury ( questionable ) Astrology New millennium astrological chart Background History of astrology Astrology and science Astrology and astronomy Traditions, types, and systems Traditions Babylonian Hellenistic Islamic Western Hindu Chinese Branches Natal Electional Horary Astrology portal Leo ( ♌ ) ( Greek : Λέων, Latin : Leōn ), is the fifth astrological sign of the zodiac, originating from the constellation of Leo. It comes after Cancer ( Greek : Καρκίνος, Latin : Karkinos ) and before Virgo ( Greek : Παρθένος, Latin : Parthenos ). Under the tropical zodiac, the Sun transits this area approximately between July 23 and August 22 ; the sign spans the 120th to 150th degree of celestial longitude. Contents 1 Astrology 1.1 Associations 2 References 3 Sources 4 External links Astrology Fixed symbol. Cancer and leo, 1602. For more details on this topic, see History of astrology and Astrological sign. Astrology, in its broadest sense, is the search for human meaning in the sky ; it seeks to understand general and specific human behavior through the influence of planets and other celestial objects. It has been argued that astrology began as a study as soon as human beings made conscious attempts to measure, record, and predict seasonal changes by reference to astronomical cycles. Astrology is believed to have originated in China about the 3rd millennium BC. Its system is based on astronomy and calendars and its development is tied to that of astronomy, which came to flourish during the Han Dynasty ( 2nd century BC to 2nd century AD ). Associations Leo is a fixed sign along with Taurus, Scorpio, and Aquarius. Under the tropical zodiac, the Sun transits this area on average between July 23 and August 22 each year, and under the sidereal zodiac, the Sun currently transits this area from approximately August 16 to September 15. The symbol of the lion is based on the Nemean lion, a lion with an impenetrable hide. It is a northern sign and its opposite southern sign is Aquarius. Leos are usually at bay with Aries, Other Leos and Sagittarius. Leos often are best suited with the opposing sign Aquarius and others such as Cancer, Scorpio and Taurus. Leos do not see eye to eye with Pisces and Virgo and in terms for friendship Capricorn and Taurus are well suiting. References Jump up ^ Astronomical Applications Department 2011. ^ Jump up to : `` Leo ''. Encyclopædia Britannica. United States : Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc. 2017. Retrieved June 17, 2017. Jump up ^ Campion 2008, pp. 1 -- 3. Jump up ^ Pankenier 2015. Jump up ^ Swift, Jackson ( 2015 ). `` Astrology : Tropical Zodiac and Sidereal Zodiac ''. goarticles.com. Archived from the original on December 23, 2015. Retrieved March 24, 2016. Jump up ^ Atsma, Aaron J. `` Nemean Lion ''. The Theoi Project : Greek mythology. Retrieved July 27, 2016. Jump up ^ `` Leo ''. Windows to the Universe. Arlington, Virginia : National Science Teachers Association. Retrieved July 27, 2016. Sources Astronomical Applications Department ( 2011 ). Multiyear Computer Interactive Almanac. 2.2. 2. Washington DC : US Naval Observatory. Longitude of Sun, apparent geocentric ecliptic of date, interpolated to find time of crossing 0 °, 30 °... Campion, Nicholas ( 2008 ). A History of Western Astrology, Vol. 1, The Ancient World ( first published as The Dawn of Astrology : A Cultural History of Western Astrology ). London : Continuum International Publishing Group. pp. 1 -- 3, 84, 173 -- 174. ISBN 978 - 1441181299. Pankenier, David W. ( 2015 ). Astrology and Cosmology in Early China : Conforming Earth to Heaven ( Paperback ed. ). Cambridge : Cambridge University Press. ISBN 978 - 1107539013. Keen, Athena ( 2014 ). Cosmic Astrology : The Book of Answers. The Oracle 's Library. p. 251. ISBN 978 - 0578151588. Parker, Derek ; Parker, Julia ( 1983 ). A History of Astrology. New York City : HarperCollins. ISBN 978 - 0233975764. External links The dictionary definition of Leo at Wiktionary Media related to Leo at Wikimedia Commons Warburg Institute Iconographic Database ( over 300 medieval and early modern images of Leo ) The Zodiac Astrological signs Aries Taurus Gemini Cancer Leo Virgo Libra Scorpio Sagittarius Capricorn Aquarius Pisces Alternative signs Ophiuchus Cetus Western astrology House Triplicity Mode Cardinal Fixed Mutable Binary Positive Negative Related Astronomy Axial precession Constellations of the Ecliptic Ecliptic coordinate system Planets in astrology Zodiacal light Retrieved from `` https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Leo_(astrology)&oldid=796606208 '' Categories : Astrological signs Mythological felines Hidden categories : Wikipedia pages with incorrect protection templates Use mdy dates from April 2016 Articles containing Ancient Greek - language text Talk Contents About Wikipedia Afrikaans Azərbaycanca Беларуская Беларуская ( тарашкевіца ) ‎ Български Bosanski Català Čeština Dansk Deutsch Eesti Ελληνικά Español Euskara فارسی Français ગુજરાતી 한국어 हिन्दी Hrvatski Bahasa Indonesia Interlingua Italiano עברית ქართული Latina Latviešu Lëtzebuergesch Lietuvių Македонски Bahasa Melayu မြန်မာဘာသာ Nederlands नेपाली 日本 語 Norsk Олык марий ଓଡ଼ିଆ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ Polski Português Română Русский Саха тыла संस्कृतम् සිංහල Simple English سنڌي Slovenčina کوردی Српски / srpski Srpskohrvatski / српскохрватски Suomi Svenska தமிழ் ไทย Тоҷикӣ Türkçe Українська اردو Tiếng Việt Walon Winaray 中文 Edit links This page was last edited on 22 August 2017, at 00 : 18. 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Question: what are the dates of the zodiac sign leo
Answer: July 23