Leo the Lion is the fifth of the zodiac signs resembling a lion as far as zodiac symbols are concerned. It corresponds to the constellation of its name though the precession of the equinoxes has misaligned it from this constellation in western astrology.

Being the fifth sign, it also corresponds to the fifth house in astrology. It is considered to contain positive energies in it like fire, extroversion and masculinity. Sun is the planet that rules the sign.

If you were born when the sun was there in this sign roughly from July 23 to August 22 on its ecliptic path, you own this sign, though sidereal zodiac takes these dates to be from August 17 to September 16.

As for zodiac symbols, the constellation is shaped as the head and mane of a lion.

The personality traits associated with this sign are creativity, enthusiasm, loyalty, love, open-mindedness, vanity, impulsiveness, generosity, gumption, patronizing, pomp & show, domination, intolerance, dogmatism and interference.

The physical traits comprise a stout body, high cheek bones, athletic legs, large and deep eyes, soft skin, thick hair on a head that is always held high looking down on others.

Lucky associations are ruby and peridot in birthstones; gold and orange in colors; ruby and sunstone in gemstones; gold in metals; sunflower and marigold in flowers; heart, back and spine in body parts; France, Italy, Peru and Romania in countries; and the cat family in animals.

Aries, Sagittarius, Gemini and Libra along with Taurus (if it doesn’t go complicated) among zodiac signs are the most compatible with Leo.