Planets in signs and houses
The Sun in Leo
Tropical zodiac, Western astrology
You shine when you do something that comes from the heart and someone sees it. Warmth, generosity and pride in your work are your centre. You love to create and to lead through inspiration, yet you also need recognition and can be hurt when overlooked. The lesson is to give light without waiting for applause, because your real worth lies in your sincerity, not in the audience's response.
The Sun in a birth chart
The Sun is the centre of the chart, just as it is the centre of the solar system. It represents your core identity: who you are becoming, what gives you vitality, and where you want to shine. Think of it as the conscious sense of "this is me".
Leo at a glance
- Element
- Fire
- Modality
- Fixed
Leo is fixed fire, and its ruler is the Sun itself, so this is where the light is most at home. You tend to carry a natural warmth and presence, and people notice when you enter or leave. At your core is a wish to express something that is truly yours, through art, leadership, play or simply the way you treat people. Pride in who you are is not vanity here; it is the fuel that keeps you creating.
Find this in your own chart
"Positions": each point with its degree, sign and house. A red R in the R column marks retrograde. The angles, including Descendant and IC, are listed too.