Leo in Vedic astrology

Leo, or Simha, is sign 5 in the sidereal zodiac. It spans 120° up to 150° longitude, with its own internal degrees running from 0° to just under 30°.

Dignity and authority

Leo is associated with dignity, authority and pride. Its fixed Fire classification places emphasis on sustaining a position or purpose, with the Sun as its ruler.

Taking responsibility for a decision illustrates one constructive expression. Difficulty accepting correction illustrates a possible tension around pride. A Leo placement does not confer rank or make someone a leader in every setting; the graha and house determine where this symbolism enters the reading.

Ownership and a degree range

The Sun rules Leo. Its earlier degrees carry the Moolatrikona label in this tool; the remaining portion is Own Sign. Neither label means that the Sun occupies the first house unless Leo is the lagna.

Leo’s fixed classification is used in rashi drishti. Sun symbolism is often associated with authority and visibility, but that does not turn every graha in Leo into a career or leadership prediction.

Related placements

See the chart and its tables on the Kundli page.