Leo Horoscope Dates: July 23 to August 22

Quick Answer: Leo zodiac dates are July 23 – August 22 (tropical, Western astrology).

Leo season starts ~July 22/23 and ends ~August 22/23 depending on year and time zone.

Months: July & August. Symbol: Lion ♌. Element: Fire. Modality: Fixed.

📅 Leo Dates at a Glance

Leo zodiac sign key date properties
Property	Value
Zodiac Sign	Leo ♌
Also Called	Star Sign Leo • Lion (FR/ID) • León (ES) • Löwe (DE) • Leone (IT)
Date Range	July 23 – August 22
Months	July & August
Season Dates	~July 22 – August 22 (varies by year)
Element / Modality	Fire / Fixed
Ruling Planet	Sun
Cusp Signs	Cancer (before) • Virgo (after)

🎯 Quick Answers

Leo start date: July 23 (most years); July 22 in leap years & some time zones
Leo end date: August 22 (most years); August 23 in some years/time zones
Leo months: July and August
Leo season: ~July 22 – August 22 (Sun in Leo)
If born July 22–23: You’re on the Cancer-Leo cusp — check exact birth time
If born August 22–23: You’re on the Leo-Virgo cusp — check exact birth time
Leo decans: 1° Jul 23–Aug 1 • 2° Aug 2–12 • 3° Aug 13–22

🔭 Leo Astrology Dates

In Western tropical astrology, the Leo astrology dates are July 23 – August 22. This is the period when the Sun transits the tropical sign of Leo (30° longitude, 120°–150°).

The Sun enters Leo at slightly different times each year due to leap-year drift and time-zone offsets. Astrology Leo dates for the current and upcoming years are listed in the Leo Dates by Year table below with exact UTC ingress times.

Quick reference:

Leo astrology date range: July 23 – August 22
Leo astrology months: July & August
Leo season (Sun in Leo): ~July 22 – August 22 (varies by year)

📌 Dates of Leo

The dates of Leo are fixed in the tropical zodiac as July 23 – August 22. These are the calendar dates used for Sun-sign (star sign) determination in Western astrology.

Description	Date
Leo start date (traditional)	July 23
Leo end date (traditional)	August 22
Leo season start (astronomical, UTC)	July 22 or 23 (see yearly table)
Leo season end (astronomical, UTC)	August 22 or 23 (see yearly table)
Cancer-Leo cusp window	July 21 – 23
Leo-Virgo cusp window	August 21 – 23

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☀️ Leo Zodiac Sign Dates: July & August

Leo is the only zodiac sign that spans both July and August. The Leo zodiac sign dates July August breakdown:

July Leo Dates

July 23 – July 31

9 days • 1st Decan (0°–10° Leo)

August Leo Dates

August 1 – August 22

22 days • 1st, 2nd & 3rd Decans

Total Leo days: 31 (July 23–31 = 9 days + August 1–22 = 22 days)

📆 Leo Dates by Year (2024–2027) — Exact UTC Ingress

Times are UTC. Convert to your time zone →

Leo season start and end dates (UTC) for 2024–2027
Year	Leo Season Starts (Sun enters Leo)	Leo Season Ends (Sun enters Virgo)	Notes
2024	Jul 22, 2024 · 15:44 UTC	Aug 22, 2024 · 14:55 UTC	Leap year — starts July 22
2025	Jul 22, 2025 · 21:30 UTC	Aug 22, 2025 · 20:44 UTC
2026	Jul 23, 2026 · 03:12 UTC	Aug 22, 2026 · 02:30 UTC
2027	Jul 22, 2027 · 09:00 UTC	Aug 22, 2027 · 08:15 UTC

🔪 Leo Cusp Dates — Exact Boundaries

Cusp	Date Window	Critical Note
Cancer → Leo	July 21 – July 23	Sun changes sign ~July 22/23. Birth time required.
Leo → Virgo	August 21 – August 23	Sun changes sign ~August 22/23. Birth time required.

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📐 Leo Decans (10° Divisions) — Dates & Sub-Rulers

Leo decan date ranges, degrees, and sub-rulers
Decan	Dates (Approx)	Degrees	Sub-Ruler	Keyword
1st Decan	Jul 23 – Aug 1	0°–10° Leo	Sun (×2)	Pure expression
2nd Decan	Aug 2 – Aug 12	10°–20° Leo	Jupiter	Expansion
3rd Decan	Aug 13 – Aug 22	20°–30° Leo	Mars	Intensity

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What are the Leo zodiac dates?

The Leo zodiac dates are July 23 – August 22 in Western tropical astrology. The Sun enters Leo around July 22/23 and leaves around August 22/23 depending on the year and your time zone.

What are the Leo star sign dates?

Star sign is the common term (especially UK/International) for zodiac sign. Leo star sign dates are July 23 – August 22.

What is the Leo horoscope date range?

The Leo horoscope date range is July 23 through August 22. In some years the season starts July 22 or ends August 23 — check the yearly table above for exact UTC ingress times.

What are the Leo birth dates?

Leo birth dates fall between July 23 and August 22. If you were born on July 22 or August 23, your Sun sign depends on your exact birth time and location — use a birth chart calculator to be certain.

What are the Leo birthday dates?

Leo birthday dates span July 23 – August 22. This is the same range as the Leo zodiac/star sign dates.

What month is Leo horoscope?

Leo spans two months: July and August. Leo season begins in late July and ends in late August.

What are the Leo month dates?

Leo month dates: July 23 – July 31 and August 1 – August 22.

When does Leo season start and end?

Leo season starts when the Sun enters Leo (~July 22/23) and ends when the Sun enters Virgo (~August 22/23). Exact UTC times for 2024–2027 are in the yearly table above.

What are the Leo dates for 2024, 2025, and 2026?

2024: July 22 – August 22 (leap year start)
2025: July 22 – August 22
2026: July 23 – August 22
2027: July 22 – August 22
See the Leo Dates by Year table for exact UTC times.

What are the Leo cusp dates?

Cancer-Leo cusp: July 21 – 23
Leo-Virgo cusp: August 21 – 23
If your birthday falls in these windows, you need your exact birth time and location to determine your Sun sign.

What are the three Leo decans and their dates?

1st Decan: July 23 – August 1 (0°–10°, Sun)
2nd Decan: August 2 – 12 (10°–20°, Jupiter)
3rd Decan: August 13 – 22 (20°–30°, Mars)

Am I Leo if born on July 23?

Most likely yes — July 23 is the traditional Leo start date. However, in leap years and some time zones the Sun enters Leo on July 22. Check your exact sign with our birth chart calculator using your birth time and location.

Am I Leo if born on August 22?

Most likely yes — August 22 is the traditional Leo end date. In some years/time zones the Sun enters Virgo on August 23. Verify with your exact birth time to be certain.

What is the Leo sign date in Indonesian? (Tanggal Leo)

Tanggal zodiak Leo: 23 Juli – 22 Agustus.
Mulai musim Leo: sekitar 22/23 Juli.
Akhir musim Leo: sekitar 22/23 Agustus.
Simbol: Singa ♌.
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📋 About This Guide

Source methodology: All dates on this page are based on the tropical zodiac (Western astrology standard) using NASA JPL DE440/DE441 ephemeris for Sun ingress calculations. Times are published in UTC; convert to your local time zone for personal use.

Update cadence: Yearly tables are verified and republished each January. Last data verification: October 21, 2025.

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