The second decan of Leo covers roughly August 2 to August 11. 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 2: sub-ruled by Jupiter
The second decan of Leo is sub-ruled by Jupiter (through Sagittarius, the fire sign that shares this part of the zodiac). That layers bigger optimism, generosity, faith and a craving for freedom over your core Leo nature, giving this decan a flavour the other two do not have.
Leo decan 2 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 second decan, that Leo essence is shaped by Jupiter: you keep the generous and warm-hearted core of the sign, with an added optimism that sets you apart from the other Leo decans.
Strengths of Leo decan 2
At its best, the second decan keeps the generous, warm-hearted, confident strengths of Leo and adds an extra dose of optimism from Jupiter, a blend the other two decans do not carry in the same way.
Challenges of Leo decan 2
The growth edge of this decan is excess and over-promising, the shadow side of its Jupiter 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 Jupiter influence of this decan means you bring bigger optimism, generosity, faith and a craving for freedom to your relationships, on top of everything else that makes Leo who they are.
Leo decan 2 at work
At work, the second decan of Leo channels Jupiter into vision, optimism and a craving for scope, thriving with freedom, big goals and room to grow. That is what gives this decan a slightly different professional edge from the other two.
FAQ
What are the dates of the second decan of Leo?
The second decan of Leo corresponds to August 2 to August 11, 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 2?
Its sub-ruler is Jupiter. 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 2 different from the others?
It keeps the generous and warm-hearted Leo core but Jupiter adds extra optimism. See the full Leo personality profile.
Who is Leo decan 2 compatible with?
Leo pairs best with Aries, Sagittarius, Gemini, Libra, and this decan brings extra optimism. More on Leo compatibility.