Venus sign · Leo Sun
What is my Venus sign if I'm a Leo?
Leo loves loudly, or so the story goes. On about a third of Leo birthdays Venus is in modest, careful Virgo instead. Here is how to find out which Leo you are in love.
Johann Bayer, Uranometria, 1603
At a glance
Virgo leads with 32.6%; Libra trails at 7.4%.
- Venus in Virgo
- 32.6%Earth
- Venus in Cancer
- 27.7%Water
- Venus in Leo
- 22.7%Fire
- Venus in Gemini
- 9.6%Air
- Venus in Libra
- 7.4%Air
- Leo season 2026
- Virgo Jul 22 to Aug 6, then Libra Aug 6 to Aug 23UTC dates
The short answer
The big-hearted Sun, and the Venus that may be shy
Try this today
- Use the year picker: in several years Venus held Virgo for the whole of Leo season.
- If your Venus is in Virgo or Cancer, notice how differently you act on a date versus at a party.
- Check your partner's Venus in the grid and see whether your love languages trine, square or oppose.
Leo is the sign of warmth, pride and generosity, ruled by the Sun itself. You probably like being seen, and you are fiercely loyal to the people you love. That is the Sun's job. Venus is the planet astrologers use for romance: what you are attracted to, how you flirt and what makes you feel cherished.
Here is the twist. On more Leo birthdays than any other option, Venus is a sign ahead, in Virgo. Those Leos are radiant at parties and surprisingly careful in love, showing affection through help and attention rather than fireworks. Others have Venus in Cancer and want a home before a stage. Only about one Leo in five has Venus in Leo, the full-volume version.
Your birth year makes a big difference. In some years Venus parked in one sign for the entire Leo season.
Virgo 32.6%, Cancer 27.7%, Leo 22.7%, Gemini 9.6%, Libra 7.4% (1926-2025, 46° widest gap; why only five).
22.7% of Leos
Leo Sun, Venus in Leo
Romance at full volume. You love being adored, you adore back without holding anything in reserve, and you think grand gestures are simply good manners. Loyalty is everything to you. You want a partner you are proud to be seen with and who is proud of you. The growth edge is sharing the spotlight, especially when your partner is having a moment.
devotion, romance, being adored.
60.3% of Leos
Cancer or Virgo?
Venus in Cancer (27.7%). A lion with a soft centre. You still like to shine, but love means family, safety and someone who will look after you as much as you look after them. You remember everything and you feel slights deeply. Cooking for people, hosting and creating a warm home are how you love. Let your partner see the worry behind the confident smile.
Venus in Virgo (32.6%). The most common Leo Venus, and the most underestimated. You are generous and warm, but in love you show it through care: remembering how someone takes their coffee, fixing what is broken, helping with the hard admin. You are drawn to competent, kind people and you can be choosy. Virgo is Venus's traditional fall, read as modest affection, not lesser affection.
17% of Leos
Long shots: Gemini, Libra
Venus in Gemini (9.6%). Charm on fast-forward. You flirt with jokes, you love a clever partner and you can talk your way into anyone's heart. Variety keeps you happy, and so does a social life you share. It is the rarer, breezier Leo Venus. The growth edge is follow-through: the dazzling first date needs a second and a tenth to become something real.
Venus in Libra (7.4%). The charmer with taste. You want romance that looks and feels beautiful: good restaurants, thoughtful presents, an equal partnership. Venus rules Libra, so love and harmony come naturally to you. You hate conflict and are skilled at smoothing it over. Make sure peace-keeping does not mean swallowing what you really want. This is the rarest Venus sign for a Leo.
Who it clicks with
Which Venus signs click with a Leo
A Leo with Venus in Leo glows with Aries and Sagittarius Venuses and enjoys the spark of Gemini and Libra Venuses. A Leo with Venus in Virgo is happiest with earthy Taurus and Capricorn Venuses, and Cancer and Scorpio Venuses make good, steady company. With Venus in Cancer, look to Scorpio and Pisces Venuses for easy flow. The opposite sign of your Venus is the magnetic one, and squares bring heat you will need to manage. A Leo who knows their own Venus stops wondering why the obvious matches never felt right.
Find yours
Leo Venus finder
Preloaded: 2023.
Leo birthday
1950 to 2030.
Leos born in 2023
- Jul 23 to Aug 23: Venus in Leo
UTC. One sign for every Leo that year.
Yours
Theirs
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More to read
Shorter reads. Each opens in place.
Retrograde years
10 retrograde Leo seasons
1951, 1959, 1967, 1975, 1983, 1991, 1999, 2007, 2015 and 2023. Latest: stationed at 28°36′ Leo July 23, 2023, direct at 12°12′ Leo September 4, 2023.
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The 8-year echo
5 whole seasons in Virgo
Virgo: 1951, 1959, 1967, 1975 and 1983. Leo: 2023. Split: 93%.
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This year and next
2026 and 2027
2026: Virgo, Libra from Aug 6. 2027: Cancer, Leo from Jul 27, Virgo from Aug 20. Venus returns to Leo July 27, 2027.
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Leo by year
Split: 67 of 71.
| Year | Venus |
|---|---|
| 1960 | Leo Jul 22 to Aug 9, then Virgo Aug 9 to Aug 23 |
| 1961 | Gemini Jul 23 to Aug 3, then Cancer Aug 3 to Aug 23 |
| 1962 | Virgo Jul 23 to Aug 8, then Libra Aug 8 to Aug 23 |
| 1963 | Cancer Jul 23 to Jul 31, then Leo Jul 31 to Aug 23 |
| 1964 | Gemini Jul 22 to Aug 5, then Cancer Aug 5 to Aug 23 |
| 1965 | Leo Jul 23 to Jul 25, then Virgo Jul 25 to Aug 19, then Libra Aug 19 to Aug 23 |
| 1966 | Cancer Jul 23 to Aug 15, then Leo Aug 15 to Aug 23 |
| 1967 | Virgo, whole season |
| 1968 | Leo Jul 22 to Aug 8, then Virgo Aug 8 to Aug 23 |
| 1969 | Gemini Jul 23 to Aug 3, then Cancer Aug 3 to Aug 23 |
| 1970 | Virgo Jul 23 to Aug 8, then Libra Aug 8 to Aug 23 |
| 1971 | Cancer Jul 23 to Jul 31, then Leo Jul 31 to Aug 23 |
| 1972 | Gemini Jul 22 to Aug 6, then Cancer Aug 6 to Aug 23 |
| 1973 | Leo Jul 22 to Jul 25, then Virgo Jul 25 to Aug 19, then Libra Aug 19 to Aug 23 |
| 1974 | Cancer Jul 23 to Aug 14, then Leo Aug 14 to Aug 23 |
| 1975 | Virgo, whole season |
| 1976 | Leo Jul 22 to Aug 8, then Virgo Aug 8 to Aug 23 |
| 1977 | Gemini Jul 22 to Aug 2, then Cancer Aug 2 to Aug 23 |
| 1978 | Virgo Jul 23 to Aug 8, then Libra Aug 8 to Aug 23 |
| 1979 | Cancer Jul 23 to Jul 30, then Leo Jul 30 to Aug 23 |
| 1980 | Gemini Jul 22 to Aug 6, then Cancer Aug 6 to Aug 22 |
| 1981 | Leo Jul 22 to Jul 24, then Virgo Jul 24 to Aug 18, then Libra Aug 18 to Aug 23 |
| 1982 | Cancer Jul 23 to Aug 14, then Leo Aug 14 to Aug 23 |
| 1983 | Virgo, whole season |
| 1984 | Leo Jul 22 to Aug 7, then Virgo Aug 7 to Aug 22 |
| 1985 | Gemini Jul 22 to Aug 2, then Cancer Aug 2 to Aug 23 |
| 1986 | Virgo Jul 23 to Aug 7, then Libra Aug 7 to Aug 23 |
| 1987 | Cancer Jul 23 to Jul 30, then Leo Jul 30 to Aug 23, then Virgo Aug 23 to Aug 23 |
| 1988 | Gemini Jul 22 to Aug 6, then Cancer Aug 6 to Aug 22 |
| 1989 | Leo Jul 22 to Jul 24, then Virgo Jul 24 to Aug 18, then Libra Aug 18 to Aug 23 |
| 1990 | Cancer Jul 23 to Aug 13, then Leo Aug 13 to Aug 23 |
| 1991 | Virgo Jul 23 to Aug 21, then Leo Aug 21 to Aug 23 |
| 1992 | Leo Jul 22 to Aug 7, then Virgo Aug 7 to Aug 22 |
| 1993 | Gemini Jul 22 to Aug 1, then Cancer Aug 1 to Aug 23 |
| 1994 | Virgo Jul 23 to Aug 7, then Libra Aug 7 to Aug 23 |
| 1995 | Cancer Jul 23 to Jul 29, then Leo Jul 29 to Aug 23, then Virgo Aug 23 to Aug 23 |
| 1996 | Gemini Jul 22 to Aug 7, then Cancer Aug 7 to Aug 22 |
| 1997 | Leo Jul 22 to Jul 23, then Virgo Jul 23 to Aug 17, then Libra Aug 17 to Aug 23 |
| 1998 | Cancer Jul 23 to Aug 13, then Leo Aug 13 to Aug 23 |
| 1999 | Virgo Jul 23 to Aug 15, then Leo Aug 15 to Aug 23 |
| 2000 | Leo Jul 22 to Aug 6, then Virgo Aug 6 to Aug 22 |
| 2001 | Gemini Jul 22 to Aug 1, then Cancer Aug 1 to Aug 23 |
| 2002 | Virgo Jul 23 to Aug 7, then Libra Aug 7 to Aug 23 |
| 2003 | Cancer Jul 23 to Jul 29, then Leo Jul 29 to Aug 22, then Virgo Aug 22 to Aug 23 |
| 2004 | Gemini Jul 22 to Aug 7, then Cancer Aug 7 to Aug 22 |
| 2005 | Leo Jul 22 to Jul 23, then Virgo Jul 23 to Aug 17, then Libra Aug 17 to Aug 23 |
| 2006 | Cancer Jul 22 to Aug 12, then Leo Aug 12 to Aug 23 |
| 2007 | Virgo Jul 23 to Aug 9, then Leo Aug 9 to Aug 23 |
| 2008 | Leo Jul 22 to Aug 6, then Virgo Aug 6 to Aug 22 |
| 2009 | Gemini Jul 22 to Aug 1, then Cancer Aug 1 to Aug 22 |
| 2010 | Virgo Jul 22 to Aug 7, then Libra Aug 7 to Aug 23 |
| 2011 | Cancer Jul 23 to Jul 28, then Leo Jul 28 to Aug 21, then Virgo Aug 21 to Aug 23 |
| 2012 | Gemini Jul 22 to Aug 7, then Cancer Aug 7 to Aug 22 |
| 2013 | Virgo Jul 22 to Aug 16, then Libra Aug 16 to Aug 22 |
| 2014 | Cancer Jul 22 to Aug 12, then Leo Aug 12 to Aug 23 |
| 2015 | Virgo Jul 23 to Jul 31, then Leo Jul 31 to Aug 23 |
| 2016 | Leo Jul 22 to Aug 5, then Virgo Aug 5 to Aug 22 |
| 2017 | Gemini Jul 22 to Jul 31, then Cancer Jul 31 to Aug 22 |
| 2018 | Virgo Jul 22 to Aug 6, then Libra Aug 6 to Aug 23 |
| 2019 | Cancer Jul 23 to Jul 28, then Leo Jul 28 to Aug 21, then Virgo Aug 21 to Aug 23 |
| 2020 | Gemini Jul 22 to Aug 7, then Cancer Aug 7 to Aug 22 |
| 2021 | Virgo Jul 22 to Aug 16, then Libra Aug 16 to Aug 22 |
| 2022 | Cancer Jul 22 to Aug 11, then Leo Aug 11 to Aug 23 |
| 2023 | Leo, whole season |
| 2024 | Leo Jul 22 to Aug 5, then Virgo Aug 5 to Aug 22 |
| 2025 | Gemini Jul 22 to Jul 31, then Cancer Jul 31 to Aug 22 |
| 2026 | Virgo Jul 22 to Aug 6, then Libra Aug 6 to Aug 23 |
| 2027 | Cancer Jul 23 to Jul 27, then Leo Jul 27 to Aug 20, then Virgo Aug 20 to Aug 23 |
| 2028 | Gemini Jul 22 to Aug 7, then Cancer Aug 7 to Aug 22 |
| 2029 | Virgo Jul 22 to Aug 15, then Libra Aug 15 to Aug 22 |
| 2030 | Cancer Jul 22 to Aug 11, then Leo Aug 11 to Aug 23 |
| Venus | Days | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Gemini | 300 | 9.6% |
| Cancer | 868 | 27.7% |
| Leo | 709 | 22.7% |
| Virgo | 1,019 | 32.6% |
| Libra | 232 | 7.4% |
All times are UTC. In the Americas the local date can be a day earlier; in Asia and Australia a day later.
Quick answers
Why don't I love like a typical Leo?
Your Venus may be in Virgo or Cancer. Virgo is the most common Venus sign for a Leo birthday in our count, and Cancer is close behind. Both describe quieter, more caring styles of affection than the classic Leo image.
What does Venus in Libra mean for a Leo?
It is the rarest Venus sign for a Leo. Venus rules Libra, so astrologers read it as charming, fair-minded and partnership-oriented, with a strong sense of beauty. Paired with the Leo Sun, it gives a warm, sociable and romantic style.
