Leo

Leo is the fifth sign, a fixed fire sign ruled by the Sun. It embodies the archetype of the king or queen, the artist, and the radiant heart. Leo energy is generous, dramatic, and deeply creative, oriented toward self-expression and the joy of being alive. The Sun transits Leo from late July through August, peak summer when everything is fully ripe and boldly visible -- nothing about this season is subtle, and neither is Leo. At its best, Leo inspires through authentic self-confidence and creative warmth. Its challenges include ego inflation, need for constant validation, and difficulty sharing the spotlight. The Sun is dignified here, making Leo placements naturally authoritative. Saturn is in detriment -- Leo resists cold restriction and finds bureaucratic limits suffocating. Moon in Leo needs to feel special; without a creative outlet, that warmth can curdle into melodrama. Any planet in Leo gains a flair for performance and a stubborn loyalty that doesn't quit easily.