Dictionary term
Leo
Direct answer
Leo is the fifth zodiac sign: fixed fire, ruled by the Sun, associated with vitality, creativity, visibility, play, leadership, pride, and the courage to shine.
Leo is fixed fire, ruled by the Sun.
The sign glyph and elemental field orient the archetype without reducing it to a stereotype.Quick reference
- Use when
- Use Leo when interpreting creativity, romance, performance, confidence, leadership, children, generosity, and the house where life asks for visible heart.
- Do not use it for
- Do not reduce Leo to vanity.
- In astrology
- Leo is fixed fire, ruled by the Sun, opposite Aquarius, and often describes sustained radiance rather than quick heat.
- Reference category
- Zodiac Signs
- Related terms
- Zodiac, Sun Sign, Moon Sign, Rising Sign
Deeper Almanac guide: Leo zodiac guide. This dictionary entry is a concise definition page; the linked guide remains the long-form topic page.
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Leo in spiritual tradition
Spiritually, Leo asks where the heart must become brave enough to be seen.
Why Leo matters
Leo matters because it shows where a chart needs heart, expression, recognition, creative loyalty, and a reason to give warmth.
Leo at work: an example
Leo on the fourth house can make home a place of pride, warmth, loyalty, drama, and creative self-definition.
Sources and editorial method
This concise reference separates established definitions from historical, symbolic, or interpretive claims. Entries without external references are presented as editorial summaries rather than primary-source scholarship.
- Source
- The Great Almanac Dictionary
- Category
- Zodiac Signs
- Also appears in
- Zodiac Signs
- Aliases
- Leo sign, Leo zodiac sign
- Last updated
- 2026-07-15
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Common questions
What is Leo?
Leo is the fifth zodiac sign: fixed fire, ruled by the Sun, associated with vitality, creativity, visibility, play, leadership, pride, and the courage to shine.
How is Leo used in astrology?
Use Leo when interpreting creativity, romance, performance, confidence, leadership, children, generosity, and the house where life asks for visible heart.
What should I avoid when interpreting Leo?
Do not reduce Leo to vanity. Leo at its best is generous presence.
