Leo & Aquarius Compatibility
Leo and Aquarius can thrive together if they embrace their differences and celebrate their unique perspectives.
✦Reviewed by the CosmyDay Astrology Team
Overall Compatibility
70%
Love
65%
Friendship
60%
Work
Leo & Aquarius: Astrological Fast Facts
- Leo
- Jul 23 – Aug 22 · Fire · Fixed · ruled by Sun
- Aquarius
- Jan 20 – Feb 18 · Air · Fixed · ruled by Saturn
- Zodiacal aspect
- Opposition (180°)
- Elements
- Fire + Air — complementary elements that naturally energize each other.
- Modalities
- Both Fixed — a similar pace and approach, which can mean deep rapport or a contest of wills.
- Polarity
- Same polarity (Yang / active) — a shared fundamental orientation.
- Rank for each sign
- #6 of 12 for Leo · #6 of 12 for Aquarius
In astrology, Leo and Aquarius sit in a opposition to each other — polar opposites — magnetic and complementary, but needing conscious balance.
Are you sure you are Leo and Aquarius?
Sun-sign dates shift by a day or two from year to year, so the ranges printed on most sites — including the conventional Jul 23 – Aug 22 in the summary above — are a rounded average, not the real boundary. Leo season has begun on 2 different calendar days since 1930, and the Sun last actually entered Leo on the conventional date in 2011. If either birthday falls near a boundary, check the exact year below — and if it is the boundary day itself, the free birth chart settles it to the minute.
| Year | Leo season | Aquarius season |
|---|---|---|
| 2030 | Jul 22 – Aug 22 | Jan 19 – Feb 18 |
| 2029 | Jul 22 – Aug 22 | Jan 19 – Feb 18 |
| 2028 | Jul 22 – Aug 22 | Jan 20 – Feb 18 |
| 2027 | Jul 22 – Aug 23 | Jan 20 – Feb 18 |
| 2026 | Jul 22 – Aug 22 | Jan 19 – Feb 18 |
| 2025 | Jul 22 – Aug 22 | Jan 19 – Feb 18 |
| 2024 | Jul 22 – Aug 22 | Jan 20 – Feb 18 |
| 2023 | Jul 22 – Aug 23 | Jan 20 – Feb 18 |
| 2022 | Jul 22 – Aug 22 | Jan 19 – Feb 18 |
| 2021 | Jul 22 – Aug 22 | Jan 19 – Feb 18 |
| 2020 | Jul 22 – Aug 22 | Jan 20 – Feb 18 |
| 2019 | Jul 22 – Aug 23 | Jan 20 – Feb 18 |
| 2018 | Jul 22 – Aug 23 | Jan 19 – Feb 18 |
| 2017 | Jul 22 – Aug 22 | Jan 19 – Feb 18 |
| 2016 | Jul 22 – Aug 22 | Jan 20 – Feb 19 |
| 2015 | Jul 22 – Aug 23 | Jan 20 – Feb 18 |
| 2014 | Jul 22 – Aug 23 | Jan 19 – Feb 18 |
| 2013 | Jul 22 – Aug 22 | Jan 19 – Feb 18 |
| 2012 | Jul 22 – Aug 22 | Jan 20 – Feb 19 |
| 2011 | Jul 23 – Aug 23 | Jan 20 – Feb 18 |
| 2010 | Jul 22 – Aug 23 | Jan 19 – Feb 18 |
| 2009 | Jul 22 – Aug 22 | Jan 19 – Feb 18 |
| 2008 | Jul 22 – Aug 22 | Jan 20 – Feb 19 |
| 2007 | Jul 23 – Aug 23 | Jan 20 – Feb 18 |
| 2006 | Jul 22 – Aug 23 | Jan 20 – Feb 18 |
| 2005 | Jul 22 – Aug 22 | Jan 19 – Feb 18 |
| 2004 | Jul 22 – Aug 22 | Jan 20 – Feb 19 |
| 2003 | Jul 23 – Aug 23 | Jan 20 – Feb 18 |
| 2002 | Jul 22 – Aug 23 | Jan 20 – Feb 18 |
| 2001 | Jul 22 – Aug 22 | Jan 19 – Feb 18 |
| 2000 | Jul 22 – Aug 22 | Jan 20 – Feb 19 |
| 1999 | Jul 23 – Aug 23 | Jan 20 – Feb 18 |
| 1998 | Jul 22 – Aug 23 | Jan 20 – Feb 18 |
| 1997 | Jul 22 – Aug 22 | Jan 19 – Feb 18 |
| 1996 | Jul 22 – Aug 22 | Jan 20 – Feb 19 |
| 1995 | Jul 23 – Aug 23 | Jan 20 – Feb 18 |
| 1994 | Jul 22 – Aug 23 | Jan 20 – Feb 18 |
| 1993 | Jul 22 – Aug 22 | Jan 19 – Feb 18 |
| 1992 | Jul 22 – Aug 22 | Jan 20 – Feb 19 |
| 1991 | Jul 23 – Aug 23 | Jan 20 – Feb 18 |
| 1990 | Jul 22 – Aug 23 | Jan 20 – Feb 18 |
| 1989 | Jul 22 – Aug 22 | Jan 19 – Feb 18 |
| 1988 | Jul 22 – Aug 22 | Jan 20 – Feb 19 |
| 1987 | Jul 23 – Aug 23 | Jan 20 – Feb 18 |
| 1986 | Jul 22 – Aug 23 | Jan 20 – Feb 18 |
| 1985 | Jul 22 – Aug 23 | Jan 19 – Feb 18 |
| 1984 | Jul 22 – Aug 22 | Jan 20 – Feb 19 |
| 1983 | Jul 23 – Aug 23 | Jan 20 – Feb 19 |
| 1982 | Jul 23 – Aug 23 | Jan 20 – Feb 18 |
| 1981 | Jul 22 – Aug 23 | Jan 19 – Feb 18 |
| 1980 | Jul 22 – Aug 22 | Jan 20 – Feb 19 |
| 1979 | Jul 23 – Aug 23 | Jan 20 – Feb 19 |
| 1978 | Jul 23 – Aug 23 | Jan 20 – Feb 18 |
| 1977 | Jul 22 – Aug 23 | Jan 19 – Feb 18 |
| 1976 | Jul 22 – Aug 22 | Jan 20 – Feb 19 |
| 1975 | Jul 23 – Aug 23 | Jan 20 – Feb 19 |
| 1974 | Jul 23 – Aug 23 | Jan 20 – Feb 18 |
| 1973 | Jul 22 – Aug 23 | Jan 19 – Feb 18 |
| 1972 | Jul 22 – Aug 22 | Jan 20 – Feb 19 |
| 1971 | Jul 23 – Aug 23 | Jan 20 – Feb 19 |
| 1970 | Jul 23 – Aug 23 | Jan 20 – Feb 18 |
| 1969 | Jul 22 – Aug 23 | Jan 20 – Feb 18 |
| 1968 | Jul 22 – Aug 22 | Jan 20 – Feb 19 |
| 1967 | Jul 23 – Aug 23 | Jan 20 – Feb 19 |
| 1966 | Jul 23 – Aug 23 | Jan 20 – Feb 18 |
| 1965 | Jul 22 – Aug 23 | Jan 20 – Feb 18 |
| 1964 | Jul 22 – Aug 22 | Jan 20 – Feb 19 |
| 1963 | Jul 23 – Aug 23 | Jan 20 – Feb 19 |
| 1962 | Jul 23 – Aug 23 | Jan 20 – Feb 18 |
| 1961 | Jul 22 – Aug 23 | Jan 20 – Feb 18 |
| 1960 | Jul 22 – Aug 22 | Jan 20 – Feb 19 |
| 1959 | Jul 23 – Aug 23 | Jan 20 – Feb 19 |
| 1958 | Jul 23 – Aug 23 | Jan 20 – Feb 18 |
| 1957 | Jul 22 – Aug 23 | Jan 20 – Feb 18 |
| 1956 | Jul 22 – Aug 23 | Jan 20 – Feb 19 |
| 1955 | Jul 23 – Aug 23 | Jan 20 – Feb 19 |
| 1954 | Jul 23 – Aug 23 | Jan 20 – Feb 18 |
| 1953 | Jul 22 – Aug 23 | Jan 20 – Feb 18 |
| 1952 | Jul 22 – Aug 23 | Jan 20 – Feb 19 |
| 1951 | Jul 23 – Aug 23 | Jan 20 – Feb 19 |
| 1950 | Jul 23 – Aug 23 | Jan 20 – Feb 19 |
| 1949 | Jul 23 – Aug 23 | Jan 20 – Feb 18 |
| 1948 | Jul 22 – Aug 23 | Jan 20 – Feb 19 |
| 1947 | Jul 23 – Aug 23 | Jan 20 – Feb 19 |
| 1946 | Jul 23 – Aug 23 | Jan 20 – Feb 19 |
| 1945 | Jul 23 – Aug 23 | Jan 20 – Feb 18 |
| 1944 | Jul 22 – Aug 23 | Jan 21 – Feb 19 |
| 1943 | Jul 23 – Aug 23 | Jan 20 – Feb 19 |
| 1942 | Jul 23 – Aug 23 | Jan 20 – Feb 19 |
| 1941 | Jul 23 – Aug 23 | Jan 20 – Feb 18 |
| 1940 | Jul 22 – Aug 23 | Jan 20 – Feb 19 |
| 1939 | Jul 23 – Aug 23 | Jan 20 – Feb 19 |
| 1938 | Jul 23 – Aug 23 | Jan 20 – Feb 19 |
| 1937 | Jul 23 – Aug 23 | Jan 20 – Feb 18 |
| 1936 | Jul 22 – Aug 23 | Jan 21 – Feb 19 |
| 1935 | Jul 23 – Aug 23 | Jan 20 – Feb 19 |
| 1934 | Jul 23 – Aug 23 | Jan 20 – Feb 19 |
| 1933 | Jul 23 – Aug 23 | Jan 20 – Feb 18 |
| 1932 | Jul 22 – Aug 23 | Jan 21 – Feb 19 |
| 1931 | Jul 23 – Aug 23 | Jan 20 – Feb 19 |
| 1930 | Jul 23 – Aug 23 | Jan 20 – Feb 19 |
Computed with the Swiss Ephemeris, bisected to the minute and shown in US Eastern time. A season ends the moment the next one begins. Every upcoming sign change is in the zodiac seasons calendar.
Overview
Leo and Aquarius can be a fascinating pair! While they have a good chance of getting along, their different approaches to life mean they'll need to work at it. Leo's warmth and Aquarius's independent spirit can create a dynamic that's both exciting and challenging, requiring understanding from both sides.
Love & Romance
Romantically, these two can be drawn to each other's unique qualities. Leo loves the attention, and Aquarius enjoys being admired. However, Leo's need for drama and Aquarius's detachment can cause issues. Leo might feel ignored, while Aquarius could find Leo a bit too demanding. Open communication is key!
Friendship
As friends, Leo and Aquarius can have a lot of fun. They share a love for adventure, but might approach it differently. Leo wants to be the star, while Aquarius prefers to observe. Disagreements can arise if Leo feels overshadowed or Aquarius feels pressured to conform.
Work & Collaboration
In a work setting, Leo and Aquarius can complement each other. Leo brings creativity and leadership, while Aquarius offers innovative ideas and a detached perspective. The challenge lies in Leo wanting to take charge and Aquarius preferring independence. Finding a balance is crucial for success.
Tips for This Pairing
- ✓Leo, give Aquarius space to be themselves.
- ✓Aquarius, show Leo you care with small gestures.
- ✓Communicate openly about your needs and expectations.
- ✓Appreciate each other's unique strengths and styles.
- ✓Focus on shared goals and common interests.
Want a deeper compatibility reading?
This page shows general Leo–Aquarius compatibility based on Sun signs. For a personalized analysis using your exact birth dates, times, and locations — including Moon, Venus, and Mars placements — try our free calculator.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Leo and Aquarius score 65% overall — 70% in love, 65% in friendship and 60% at work. The two signs sit 180° apart on the zodiac wheel, a opposition: polar opposites — magnetic and complementary, but needing conscious balance. Of the twelve signs Leo can pair with, Aquarius ranks #6.
Leo scores highest with Sagittarius (88%), Aries (85%), Gemini (80%). The most challenging pairing is Pisces (52%). Aquarius sits at #6 of 12.
Aquarius scores highest with Gemini (85%), Libra (85%), Sagittarius (78%). The most challenging pairing is Cancer (48%). Leo sits at #6 of 12.
Both are Fixed signs, so they approach change at the same speed and can deadlock instead of one leading. On the elements: Fire + Air — complementary elements that naturally energize each other. Leo is ruled by the Sun and Aquarius by Saturn, which is where their instincts about safety and risk diverge. Their lowest score is 60%, so that is the area to work on deliberately.
Their love score (70%) runs ahead of their friendship score (65%), so the attraction arrives faster than the companionship; the long-term work is building the friendship underneath it. Same polarity (Yang / active) — a shared fundamental orientation. Sun signs describe roughly a twelfth of a chart, though — Moon, Venus and Mars placements decide far more of how a real relationship runs.
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