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Leo (Simha) in Vedic Astrology
Simha is the Sun's court. It rules the center of things — the stage, the throne, the heart — and confers natural dignity. A Leo placement does not ask for attention so much as assume responsibility for those watching.
| Sanskrit name | Simha |
|---|---|
| Element | Fire |
| Quality | Fixed (sthira) |
| Ruler | Sun |
| Symbol | The lion |
| Nakshatras within | Magha, Purva Phalguni, Uttara Phalguni |
| In a word | dignity, creativity, heart |
Moon in Leo (chandra rashi)
A Simha Moon needs to be proud of its life — generous and warm when honored, wounded (quietly, royally) when overlooked.
Sidereal, not tropical
Because the sidereal zodiac is anchored to the stars, its dates trail the Western calendar by about 24 degrees — many people born a "Leo" in the West carry the previous rashi here. The only way to know is to cast the chart.
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Common questions
Is Leo the same in Vedic and Western astrology?
Usually not. Vedic astrology uses the sidereal zodiac, which trails the Western (tropical) one by about 24 degrees, so many people born a "Leo" in the West are actually the previous sign in Vedic. Only casting the chart settles it.
Which planet rules Leo (Simha)?
Leo is a fire sign ruled by Sun, with the quality "Fixed (sthira)".
What does a Leo Moon mean?
A Simha Moon needs to be proud of its life — generous and warm when honored, wounded (quietly, royally) when overlooked.