The first decan of Leo covers roughly July 23 to August 1. Every sign is split into three decans of about ten days each, and while all of them are Leo at heart, each decan carries a different planetary sub-ruler that colours the sign in its own way.
Leo decan 1: sub-ruled by the Sun
The first decan is ruled by the Sun, the natural ruler of Leo itself, so this is the purest, most concentrated expression of the sign. If you are born here, you are Leo through and through, with more confidence, pride and a natural need to shine and lead dialled all the way up.
Leo decan 1 personality
The radiant performer who leads with heart, pride and generosity. Ruled by the Sun, Leo shines brightest of all. The Lion is generous, proud and theatrical, born to lead and to love grandly. Warmth and loyalty are at the core of everything Leo does. In the first decan, that Leo essence is shaped by the Sun: you keep the generous and warm-hearted core of the sign, with an added confidence that sets you apart from the other Leo decans.
Strengths of Leo decan 1
At its best, the first decan keeps the generous, warm-hearted, confident strengths of Leo and adds an extra dose of confidence from the Sun, a blend the other two decans do not carry in the same way.
Challenges of Leo decan 1
The growth edge of this decan is pride and an ego that needs managing, the shadow side of its the Sun sub-ruler. Spotting it early stops it from undercutting the generous core of Leo.
Love and compatibility
In love, Leo is most compatible with Aries, Sagittarius, Gemini, Libra. The the Sun influence of this decan means you bring more confidence, pride and a natural need to shine and lead to your relationships, on top of everything else that makes Leo who they are.
Leo decan 1 at work
At work, the first decan of Leo channels the Sun into confidence, pride and a need to shine, built for leadership, performance and the spotlight. That is what gives this decan a slightly different professional edge from the other two.
FAQ
What are the dates of the first decan of Leo?
The first decan of Leo corresponds to July 23 to August 1, the roughly ten central days of that stretch of the sign. Depending on the year, the dates can shift by a day.
What planet rules Leo decan 1?
Its sub-ruler is the Sun. That planetary layer is exactly what sets this decan apart from the other two Leo decans (full breakdown in the section above).
How is Leo decan 1 different from the others?
It keeps the generous and warm-hearted Leo core but the Sun adds extra confidence. See the full Leo personality profile.
Who is Leo decan 1 compatible with?
Leo pairs best with Aries, Sagittarius, Gemini, Libra, and this decan brings extra confidence. More on Leo compatibility.