Leo is the fifth sign of the zodiac. Ruled by Sun; element fire; quality fixed (steady).
| Sign | Leo (सिंह) |
| Position | Fifth sign of the zodiac |
| Ruling planet | Sun |
| Element | Fire |
| Quality | Fixed (steady) |
| Sun in the sign (2027, sidereal) | about 17 August to 17 September |
These are Vedic (sidereal) dates, which come about 23–24 days later than Western sun-sign dates. They can shift by a day from year to year.
Leo covers 30 degrees and holds two and a quarter nakshatras: Magha, Purva Phalguni, Uttara Phalguni (pada 1). Each nakshatra has four padas.
Traditionally, a Leo ascendant is described as expressive, dignified and naturally visible. The ascendant is the sign rising on the eastern horizon at the moment of birth, so it depends on the time and place of birth.
With the Moon in Leo at birth, a person needs warmth, loyalty and heartfelt expression. In Indian astrology names and rashifal are usually read from the Moon sign.
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Leo is ruled by Sun. Its element is fire and its quality is fixed (steady).
In the Vedic (sidereal) count the Sun is in Leo from about 17 August to 17 September in 2027.
Magha, Purva Phalguni, Uttara Phalguni (pada 1) fall in Leo.
· Source: KaalChakra Jyotish’s own astronomical calculation (Vedic sidereal method, Lahiri ayanamsa).
Jyotish is guidance, not medical, legal or financial advice; the final decision is always yours. What is written here is general information based on tradition, not a firm prediction.