Leo (सिंह rashi) ♌: nature, ruling planet and name letters
Leo (सिंह rashi) ♌ is the 5th sign of the zodiac. Its ruling planet is Sun and its element is Fire. In Vedic astrology your birth sign (janma rashi) is the sign the Moon occupied at birth; traditionally it can also be found from the first syllable of your name.
Leo: key facts
| Ruling planet | Sun |
|---|---|
| Element | Fire |
| Position in the zodiac | 120° to 150° (sidereal) |
| Name syllables | Ma, Mi, Mu, Me, Mo, Ta, Ti, Tu, Te |
| Nakshatras | Magha (pada 1, 2, 3, 4), Purva Phalguni (pada 1, 2, 3, 4), Uttara Phalguni (pada 1) |
| Lucky day | Sunday |
| Lucky colour | Red, saffron |
| Lucky direction | East |
| Deity | Surya Dev (and Lord Vishnu) |
| Mantra of the ruling planet | Om Hraam Hreem Hraum Sah Suryaya Namah |
| Gemstone of the ruling planet | Manik (ruby) (do not wear a gemstone without showing your full kundli) |
Leo nature
Confident, generous and drawn to leadership; avoid ego.
Its ruling planet Sun is linked to confidence and authority. It signifies father, government and reputation.
Simple remedies for Leo
- Offer water to the rising Sun from a copper pot in the morning; respect your father and elders.
- Donation: Wheat, jaggery, copper, red cloth (Sunday morning)
- Recitation: Aditya Hridaya Stotra
All 12 signs
♈ Aries♉ Taurus♊ Gemini♋ Cancer♌ Leo♍ Virgo♎ Libra♏ Scorpio♐ Sagittarius♑ Capricorn♒ Aquarius♓ Pisces
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