Lasting from July 23rd to August 21st, the fifth zodiac sign Leo is denoted by Lion and is governed by Sun. This fixed fire sign is called 'Simha' in Hindi. The creative and romantic Lion rules the Zodiac's house of pleasure. The playful Lion loves fun and is a supremely social animal. Romance is also a princely quality for the Lion.

People born under this sign are marked by certain good qualities making them creative, generous, warmhearted, enthusiastic, loving, broad-minded, and faithful. They are called the true Kings of the zodiac. They love flattery and attention and are delighted compliments. But, when their integrity is challenged, they can fly into towering rages.

They have powerful intelligence and are of a broad philosophical, sometimes religious bent of mind. They may even become very obstinate in upholding traditional beliefs and will cling tenaciously, but with complete sincerity, to practices and doctrines which liberal thinkers regard as absurdly out-of-date. But nothing is modest about Leos and they are very proud and self confident.