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Simha rashi is Leo ♌︎सिंह · Leo in English, Simha in Vedic astrology
Simha rashi, also written Sinh, Singh, Simham, is the sign called Leo in English. The Sun is in Leo from 23 Jul – 22 Aug by Western dates and in Simha from about 17 Aug – 16 Sep by Vedic dates. Names for Simha start with Ma, Mi, Mu, Me, Mo, Ta, Ti, Tu, Te.
A fixed fire sign ruled by the Sun. Leo is described as warm, proud and generous, happiest when making something or someone shine, and hurt when ignored.
Leo at a glance
| In English | Leo ♌︎ |
|---|---|
| Western dates | 23 Jul – 22 Aug (tropical zodiac) |
| Vedic name | Simha rashi (सिंह); also spelt Sinh, Singh, Simham |
| Name letters | Ma, Mi, Mu, Me, Mo, Ta, Ti, Tu, Te (rashi by name) |
| Sun in Simha (Vedic) | about 17 Aug – 16 Sep (sidereal, Lahiri) |
| Element | Fire |
| Quality | Fixed |
| Ruling planet | the Sun |
| Opposite sign | Aquarius |
| Same element | Aries, Sagittarius |
| Nakshatras in Simha |  Magha (all four padas) Purva Phalguni (all four padas) Uttara Phalguni (pada 1) |
When the Moon is in Leo
The Moon spends about two and a half days in Leo each month. The mood people tend to notice: warm, dramatic, a little hungry for applause. Generosity comes easily; so does sulking. Where is the Moon today?
Western Leo and Vedic Simha
Western astrology measures signs from the seasons (the tropical zodiac); Vedic astrology measures them from the stars (the sidereal zodiac). The two are about 24° apart now, which is why the Sun is in Leo from 23 Jul – 22 Aug but in Simha from about 17 Aug – 16 Sep. Your Moon sign can differ between the two systems for the same reason. Find yours in both.
The Leo card
You're warm and generous, and people brighten around you. Take the spotlight when it's offered, then hand it to someone quieter for a turn.
Leo's birth card in the online deck is The Gentle Lion, one of the eight cards shown face up to everyone. Add your birth date to today's reading and it joins your collection.