What Zodiac Signs Are Compatible With Leo? Fire Sign’s Best Romantic Partners and Relationships

Not long after learning about your own birth chart or even just your sun sign, it’s natural to start wondering about your compatibility with other zodiac signs. After all, one of the most wonderful gifts astrology has to offer is the ability to better understand yourself and your loved ones. And as the sun moves from one zodiac sign to the next, we all dive into a unique sun sign season and get to experience that sign’s energy and perspective — something that might actually tell you quite a bit about how your own personality fits with that sign’s M.O. Now, as we launch into Leo season , which runs from approximately July 22 to August 22, you could be celebrating your own birthday or people in your life who were born under the driven, charismatic, spotlight-loving fire sign and find yourself wondering about Leo compatibility. Which signs are most compatible or tend to clash with the sun-ruled Lion? And why is that the case?

Here’s what to know about Leo’s compatibility with each of the 12 signs.

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Leo compatibility: Zodiac signs that are the most compatible with Leo

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What signs are compatible with Leo: Aries

The cardinal fire sign, ruled by go-getter Mars, sits four signs — or 120 degrees — away from Leo, which means they form a harmonious trine, the happiest, most easy-going angle that can exist between two signs. Because both Leo and Aries are fire signs, they’re equally action-oriented, passionate and playful. Both prefer to hit the gas on their aspirations. The asterisk on all of this, however, is the fact that both Aries and Leo are big fans of running the show and being #1, so a little — or a lot! — of competitiveness could underlie their otherwise lively, fun-loving bond. (Famously feuding former Sex & the City costars Aries Sarah Jessica Parker and Leo Kim Cattrall are my go-to illustrated example of this.)

What signs are compatible with Leo: Leo

When two people share the same sun sign, it’s considered conjunct (a.k.a. 0 degrees apart). And while you might imagine that sharing the same perspective, core identity and self-image sets the stage for bliss, not all of the 12 zodiac signs hit it off with someone born under the same sign. However, two Leos may very well fall head over heels for one another, because they match one another’s charismatic, driven, glass-half-full energy. Both live for applause, words of affirmation, luxurious gifts and showering the people they adore with effusive, warm, demonstrative affection. It does bear noting, however, that as two fixed (aka resolute but also stubborn) signs, they might have the tendency to dig their heels in and find themselves at an impasse. It’s also necessary for two powerfully magnetic Leos to be OK with sharing the limelight.

What signs are compatible with Leo: Sagittarius

The mutable fire sign, ruled by lucky Jupiter, the planet of abundance and fortune, sits three signs away from Leo, which means they’re 120 degrees apart and form a joyful trine. Theirs is an organic bond based on a shared joie de vivre and innate, fire sign wiring that compels them both to move through the world with a take-charge energy. Both the Lion and the Archer believe they can accomplish whatever they set out to do, whether that’s step into a coveted leadership position or go globe-trotting all summer long. Both also tend to be highly optimistic, fun-loving and entertaining. That said, it is imperative, however, that they allow one another to each have their moment in the sun.

What signs are compatible with Leo: Gemini

The mutable air sign, ruled by messenger Mercury, is two signs away from Leo, or 60 degrees, forming a friendly sextile. This means that the Lion and the Twins have complementary energy that can make for a free-flowing connection. Fiery, action-oriented Leo can help sometimes scattered and cerebral Gemini transform their exciting ideas into bold moves, while curious, mercurial Gemini can help fixed Leo loosen up a little bit and go with the flow. And both signs are self-expressive, creative and prefer to be on-the-go, which bodes well for their bond.

What signs are compatible with Leo: Libra

The cardinal air sign, ruled by romantic Venus, the planet of relationships, is also two signs, or 60 degrees, away from Leo, which means that they form an easygoing sextile. Beauty-loving Libra’s desire to infuse all bonds, environments and experiences with more peacefulness and aesthetically appealing details works for optimistic, regal Leo who is drawn to all things glitzy, glamorous and luxurious. The two also share a love of the arts, expressing themselves creatively and spending quality time socializing with existing friends as well as making new ones. That said, this is one duo that is bound to see eye-to-eye on a bevy of game plans — like potentially enjoying a day of retail therapy or being pampered at the spa.

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Leo compatibility: Zodiac signs that aren’t compatible with Leo

These are the signs Leo is most likely to face challenges with.

What zodiac signs are not compatible with Leo: Taurus

The fixed earth sign, ruled by beauty-loving Venus, sits three signs, or 90 degrees, away from Leo, which means that the two form a square, otherwise known as the most tense — albeit activating — angle that can exist between two signs. The silver lining here is that both signs are resolute and committed to anything they dive into, so this isn’t to say that the Lion and the Bull can’t make a friendship, romance or professional relationship work. But both are also prone to obstinacy and could clash over the fact that they just have very different values. While Taurus is a fan of soaking up the moment through all five senses and moving slowly and quite deliberately toward any objective, Leo tends to be much more passionate and eager to get a move on at a clip. And while low-key Taurus is perfectly fine with flying under the radar, Leo proudly pursues any opportunity to be the center of attention. That said, while there’s quite a bit these two can learn from one another, they might also have a tough time getting on the same page.

What zodiac signs are not compatible with Leo: Scorpio

The fixed water sign, co-ruled by go-getter Mars and transformative Pluto, is three signs, or 90 degrees, away from Leo, which means the two square off against one another, creating more tension than harmony. Tension can be activating, motivating us to build something of substance, and when it comes to Leo and Scorpio, both are extremely driven to achieve and make their mark, so they could certainly work in tandem to do that. They’re both also super-passionate, which, in a love match, can make for lots of steamy fun in the bedroom. However, Leo prefers to look on the bright side, while Scorpio tends to be more skeptical and is more comfortable with the shadowy side of life. And because both are so magnetic and interested in being in charge, they can get fixated on claiming power for themselves. That said, harmony will require both the Lion and the Scorpion putting in extra work.

What zodiac signs are not compatible with Leo: Aquarius

The fixed air sign, co-ruled by electrifying Uranus and taskmaster Saturn, sit 180 degrees or six signs away from one another, meaning they form an opposition. Signs that oppose one another are like two sides of the same coin; one covers ground the other lacks, so in that way, they can very well complement one another. But because they each see the world from an opposite perspective, their dynamic can present confusion as well as opportunities for learning and growth. Leo and Aquarius, two fixed signs, are able to accomplish quite a bit as a hardworking, dedicated pair, and both are individualistic in their own way. However, Leo’s self-focus and theatrics can grate on Aquarius, who prioritizes rationality, community, teamwork and what’s best for the group, and Aquarius’ contrarian point of view and disdain for all things conventional tends to make upbeat, tradition-loving Leo raise their eyebrows. Still, if the Lion and the Water Bearer are able to focus on one another’s strengths and what they have in common, they can see eye-to-eye.

Leo compatibility: Zodiac signs Leo might struggle with

These signs tend to possess a different energy and perspective than Leo.

What zodiac signs Leo might struggle with: Cancer

The cardinal water sign, ruled by the intuitive moon, is one sign, or 30 degrees, away from Leo, which means the two signs form a semisextile. This is a less-than-ideal angle between signs, because the two just don’t share a similar energy or perspective. Emotional, sentimental and dedicated to caring for everyone around them, Cancer’s vibe can feel a little bit like a wet rag at times to go-getter, fiery, dynamic, loud and proud Leo. And Leo’s showiness, need to lead and thirst for drama can be a turn-off to sensitive Cancer. Still, the two might be able to find common ground especially when it comes to both being so nurturing, loving, caring and protective of loved ones in their own unique ways.

What zodiac signs Leo might struggle with: Virgo

The mutable earth sign is one sign, or 30 degrees, apart from Leo, which means the two are semisextile, and in turn, they might have a tough time getting in sync. Virgo’s priorities and joys — zeroing in on the details, tending to life’s everyday to-dos, lending their analytical eye to lackluster projects and making them shine — feel like minutiae to big, bold plan-loving Leo. And Leo’s focus on running the show and soaking up the spotlight just doesn’t really appeal to service-oriented Virgo. That said, these two could find quite a bit of success and symbiosis when they pair up to put their nose to the grindstone on a work endeavor, perhaps one in which Virgo plays a supporting role to Leo’s leadership position or Leo empowers Virgo to step into their own power.

What zodiac signs Leo might struggle with: Capricorn

The cardinal earth sign, ruled by taskmaster Saturn, sits five signs, or 150 degrees apart from Leo, so the two form a quincunx, a discordant aspect between two signs. While both signs are quite driven, Leo prefers to hit the gas on their goals with fierce laser focus, fire and passion, Capricorn takes a cool, calculated, pragmatic and steady approach. The Lion also prefers to express their emotions in a big, showy, effusive way while the Sea Goat is more reserved and holds their cards close to the vest when it comes to sharing how they feel. In short, this pair just don’t get many of one another’s innate characteristics. Still, they could find blending their strengths gives them the upper hand as a duo.

What zodiac signs Leo might struggle with: Pisces

The mutable water sign, co-ruled by spiritual Neptune and lucky Jupiter, is five signs, or 150 degrees apart from Cancer, forming an awkward quincunx. Because they don’t share the same element or quality, it can be hard to understand one another’s M.O. Emotional, sensitive, spiritual and dreamy Pisces tends to let life wash over them and can get lost in the clouds, preferring fantasy over reality, which may feel like a truly foreign way of moving through the world to go-getter Leo. And Leo’s penchant for taking the stage and leading the charge can come off as discourteous and daunting to softie Pisces. But both signs are big fans of connecting with others on a deep, meaningful, heartfelt level, so recognizing that could be this pair’s saving grace.

Leo compatibility: The bottom line

No matter where the fixed fire sign stands with one of the other 11 signs, it bears noting that compatibility between sun signs is just one piece of a very complex, nuanced puzzle. To get the most accurate sense of how you connect or clash with another sign, you’ll do well to run your birth chart , which illustrates where all of the planets and luminaries (the sun and the moon) were when you came into the world. You could be surprised to learn that despite being born when the sun was moving through down-to-earth, practical Capricorn, your moon or Venus is in a fire sign (like Aries or Sagittarius) that can’t help but magnetize you to a passionate, fun-loving Leo.

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