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Leo (July 22 to August 23). Leo is the fifth sign of the zodiac (July 22 to August 23), and it's represented by the lion. A fixed fire sign ruled by the sun, Leo (called Simha in Vedic astrology) has energy that is glamorous, courageous, and bold.
“If you look at the zodiac birth chart, it looks like a clock,” Edut explains. “It moves like a dial every two hours, so whatever part of the sky is at the nine o'clock point [when you're born] is your rising sign.” This is because the nine o'clock point represents the eastern horizon, i.e. where the sun rises.
Check your natal chart.. Your natal chart includes all of your planetary placements, and is a great reference for finding your Rising sign. You can also consult a Rising sign chart, which uses your Sun sign and time of birth to calculate your Rising sign.
For those with Leo rising, life is a stage, and they are the lead performers. The bright Sun rules their birth chart, and their nature is just like the life-giving star at the center of our solar system.
Leo's best soulmates are usually Aries, Gemini, Libra, Capricorn, and Sagittarius. Aries and Sag are fellow fire signs, while Libra and Gemini are clever air signs and the only earth sign is Capricorn. Leo's least likely soulmates are usually earth signs like Virgo plus water signs like Pisces and Scorpio.