Leo · Simha
Simha is ruled by the Sun and is associated with authority, visibility and a strong sense of self.
Ruling planet
Sun
Element
Fire
Modality
Fixed
Symbol
The Lion
Traditional associations
These are the qualities classical texts associate with the sign itself. They are not a statement about any individual: a real reading depends on the whole chart.
- Confident
- Generous
- Proud
- Drawn to responsibility
Sidereal dates
The Sun is traditionally in Simha from roughly 17 August – 16 September. These dates differ from Western ones by about three weeks because Vedic astrology measures against the fixed stars rather than the equinox.