Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • The fifth sign of the zodiac: In Western astrology, Leo is the fifth sign of the zodiac, traditionally associated with the period from about July 23 to August 22.
   • A constellation: Leo is a prominent constellation in the northern hemisphere, located between Cancer and Virgo.
   • A person born under this sign: In astrology, a Leo is a person whose birth date falls within the period when the sun is in the constellation/sign of Leo.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • Her birthday is in August, so her zodiac sign is Leo.
  • The constellation Leo is often depicted as a lion.
  • He is a typical Leo, known for being confident and outgoing.

Advanced Usage

• "Leo season": The astrological period when the sun is in the sign of Leo.
  • We are entering Leo season, which lasts until late August.
• "Leo energy": A metaphorical term describing traits associated with the sign, such as leadership, creativity, and warmth.
  • She brought a lot of Leo energy to the project with her bold ideas.

Variants and Related Words

• Leonine (adj): Resembling or characteristic of a lion; often used to describe traits associated with the sign Leo.
  • He has a leonine mane of hair and a commanding presence.

Synonyms

• The Lion: A common symbolic name for the zodiac sign and constellation.
• Sign of the Lion: An alternative descriptive name for the astrological sign.

Related Phrases

• "To be a Leo": To have the sun sign Leo.
  • Are you a Leo or a Virgo?
• "Leo rising" or "Leo ascendant": An astrological term for when the sign Leo was on the eastern horizon at the time of one's birth.
  • My sun is in Cancer, but I have Leo rising.

Related Idioms

• "The lion's share": While not containing the word "Leo," this idiom is thematically linked to the lion, the symbol of Leo, and means the largest portion of something.
  • As the team leader, she took the lion's share of the credit for the success.

Noun

1. the fifth sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about July 23 to August 22
2. a zodiacal constellation in northern hemisphere between Cancer and Virgo
3. (astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Leo