Personality Traits of a Leo

Leo is a fire sign ruled by the Sun, spanning July 23 to August 22, known for its bold, confident, and generous personality.

Leo (July 23 – August 22)

Overview

Welcome to 2026, Leo. You’re a very generous sign, as your lovers can attest. However, your sex drive may be lower than usual early in the year, as Mars is retrograde. Then, in the spring, lover Venus also goes retrograde. This results in a slowdown in love and possible delay regarding financial news. It’s also not the best time to make major changes to your appearance. However, when Venus shifts into your sign and is direct in the fall, not only does love abound, but you will likely receive welcome professional news. Celebrate by going all the way on a makeover, should you desire.

Beware of fights with friends during the Scorpio full moon. When the sun is in your sign, it’s more important than ever to celebrate with friends. Social Gemini season sees you wanting to prioritize friends over romance. Just know that several eclipses that take place of the course of the year could bring sudden change and require lots of self-care. When the sun moves into Sagittarius, your focus on romantic love is at an all-time high. Then, the next season, when the sun is in Capricorn, your star assignment is also to rest.

Love & Relationships

As the majestic lion of the zodiac, you often feel your best when getting lots of attention from those you love. You’re also very generous, which makes your lovers quite lucky. You know how to get the job done, Leo. However, fear not if your libido is lower than usual when the year begins. Mars, the warrior planet that rules sexual energy, is retrograde when the year begins through Sunday, February 23. If you find your libido shifting during these dates, just make sure to be gentle with yourself and honor it. Even with Mars retrograde, some Leos may find themselves meeting a partner around the Aquarius new moon.

Perhaps one of the sexiest nights of the year arrives during the Sagittarius full moon on Wednesday, June 11. With your 5th House illuminated and both Mars and Venus direct, it’s a night for sexual experimentation and relaxing with a sex toy.

And once Venus moves into your sign on Monday, August 25, where it will stay until Friday, September 29, love abounds. This time of year is excellent for weddings or first dates. Then, shortly after, when the sun moves into Sagittarius, which lasts from Friday, November 21 to Sunday, December 21, your focus on relationships is at an all-time high. Expect relationships to evolve during the winter holidays.

Friendships

While it’s easy to let romantic relationships occupy most of your mental space, another task of yours during 2025 is to give your friendships the attention they deserve. Friendships act as the foundation upon which all other relationships are built. While the stars want you to prioritize friendships all year, you will find your social calendar especially booked up while the sun is in Gemini, from Tuesday, May 20 to Friday, June 20. If you’re romantically partnered, you might want to give them a heads-up that you’ll be busy with friends this time of year.

Beware the full moon

Watch out for fights with friends during the intense Scorpio full moon on Monday, May 12. Tempers will be at an all-time high, and drama may occur. However, this lunation could also see some Leos making out with friends. If that happens, make sure to communicate so that you elevate a friendship into romance rather than ruin it. Mark down Monday, May 26, in your calendar, as there is a new moon, the moon phase associated with beginnings, in your friendship-oriented 11th House that sees Leos making new best friends.

You’ll also want to note the dates of messenger Mercury’s retrograde. They are Friday, July 18 to Monday, August 11, and Sunday, November 9 to Friday, November 29. While not cause for alarm, these retrogrades can lead to misunderstandings with friends. However, if you’re aware of them, you can plan properly and communicate with extra care while Mercury is retrograde.

Leos need attention. When the sun is in your sign, from Tuesday, July 22 to Friday, August 22, make sure that you connect with friends to celebrate yourself. It’s more than alright to text everyone to remind them that your birthday is coming up. And, while your own season is likely the best for friendships, when the sun is in Scorpio, from Wednesday, October 22 to Friday, November 21, you will likely see yourself growing closer with friends as acquaintances start to feel like family.

Source: allure.com©