Leo is often called the Royal Zodiac. It is the fifth Zodiac, and is know as Simha in Hindi. Sun travels through this Zodiac from July 23rd to August 22nd. The ruler of this zodiac is the kingly Sun. Magha, Purva Phalguni and Uttara Phalguni are the Nakshatras under this Zodiac.

Being a Leo is all about living the pleasure filled life with enthusiasm and being the King of the social jungle. Leos are extremely generous, warmhearted, outgoing and proud people with natural creative flairs. They never fail to use their potential to the hilt. Their sincere and enthusiastic approach to life makes them the most favoured people of all. Leos know how to have a nice time. And they certainly know how to give a nice time as well. Leos are superb host and extremely popular in social events. Yet, they maintain their dignity, and command respect wherever they go. They have very high affinity for anything that is dramatic and romantic. Passionate to the core, they look for romance in their life. They groom and style themselves lavishly and have a very strong attraction for the opposite sex. This automatically leads to sentimental gushes and happenings of all variety around them.

This fire sign also provides with ambition and strong craving for power. Although, a normal lion is faithful and truthful to the core, their excessive lust for pride and ambition can make them extremely selfish, vain and a manipulator in few rare cases. Whatever the instance, nothing stands between their pride and themselves. Leos are highly susceptible to flattery and admiration. This is one of the weakest point of this zodiac born, along with their habit of being extravagant. They like to pamper themselves and their loved ones with gifts and treats. In more than one respect, they are definitely magnanimous.

Leos live out of the ordinary wherever they go, and create equally fascinating outcomes in whatever they undertake. Maybe it is the touch of Sun itself, but we can rarely do anything but enjoy basking in a Leo`s warmth.

Health: Leo`s playfulness keeps them happily away from many ailments. Still, they have the tendency to run high fever. This zodiac rules Heart and spinal cords. Either they have very good heart, or they suffer from heart and back problems.

Career: Leos are natural leaders, and make their way to head of any organization. They are good in leading positions as MD, CEO, department head, lecturers, actors, artists, writers, athletes, politicians and welfare workers. They do not have much problem in getting acknowledgement and respect wherever they go.

Romance: Leos and romance go hand in hand. It is very difficult to see a Leo happy in life without a romantic liaison. Courting a Leo can be the most regal romantic affair for anyone. No one can resist a lion`s charm and passion. A Leo is also faithful and tolerant of the person he loves. The romance is secure as long as the lion gets his fair share of pride and pampering. Although anybody on receiving end of Leo`s grace and devotion has measure upto the standard.

Fiery signs like Sagittarius and Aries keep a Leos spirits up, but they can run in equally hot fights. Airy signs like Gemini, Libra and Aquarius go well with this sign. Watery signs like Scorpio, Cancerian, and Pisces also bring the best of their sentimental side, but they can also dampen their spirit in course of time. Earth signs of Taurus, Capricorn and Virgo do not make much effect on Leos. Aquarius is one sign that appeals most to the lion.