Leo (Simha) is the 5th sign of the Vedic zodiac, symbolised by the lion and ruled by Sun. It is a Fire sign of Fixed (Sthira) quality, governing the stomach and heart in the body. At its heart, Leo is about regal warmth and creative leadership.
Personality and Nature
Leo natives are confident, generous and dramatic, natural leaders who shine in the spotlight. They inspire loyalty and give warmth freely. As a Fire sign, the underlying temperament is active, warm and driven; the Fixed (Sthira) quality shapes how that energy is expressed and sustained.
Career and Strengths
Leadership, entertainment, politics, education and creative direction.
Strengths
- Confidence
- Generosity
- Leadership
- Warmth
Challenges
- Pride
- Need for attention
- Domineering streak
Compatibility
Leo shares its Fire element with Aries and Sagittarius, making those pairings naturally harmonious in temperament. In practice, Vedic matchmaking weighs eight kootas from both Moon charts, so element alone is only a starting point. Check any pairing with the free Guna Milan calculator.
Key Attributes
- Ruling planet
Sun - Element
Fire - Quality
Fixed (Sthira) - Symbol
The Lion - Body part
Stomach and heart - Sanskrit name
Simha