The third decan of Leo covers roughly August 12 to August 22. 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 3: sub-ruled by Mars
The third decan of Leo is sub-ruled by Mars (through Aries, the fire sign that shares this part of the zodiac). That layers extra drive, courage and a competitive, take-charge edge over your core Leo nature, giving this decan a flavour the other two do not have.
Leo decan 3 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 third decan, that Leo essence is shaped by Mars: you keep the generous and warm-hearted core of the sign, with an added boldness that sets you apart from the other Leo decans.
Strengths of Leo decan 3
At its best, the third decan keeps the generous, warm-hearted, confident strengths of Leo and adds an extra dose of boldness from Mars, a blend the other two decans do not carry in the same way.
Challenges of Leo decan 3
The growth edge of this decan is impatience and a quick temper, the shadow side of its Mars 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 Mars influence of this decan means you bring extra drive, courage and a competitive, take-charge edge to your relationships, on top of everything else that makes Leo who they are.
Leo decan 3 at work
At work, the third decan of Leo channels Mars into drive, courage and competitiveness, pushing hard, leading from the front and doing best with a challenge to win. That is what gives this decan a slightly different professional edge from the other two.
FAQ
What are the dates of the third decan of Leo?
The third decan of Leo corresponds to August 12 to August 22, 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 3?
Its sub-ruler is Mars. 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 3 different from the others?
It keeps the generous and warm-hearted Leo core but Mars adds extra boldness. See the full Leo personality profile.
Who is Leo decan 3 compatible with?
Leo pairs best with Aries, Sagittarius, Gemini, Libra, and this decan brings extra boldness. More on Leo compatibility.