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Leo & Virgo Compatibility

This pairing can work with effort, finding balance between Leo's flair and Virgo's practicality.

✦Reviewed by the CosmyDay Astrology Team

57%

Overall Compatibility

50%

Love

55%

Friendship

65%

Work

Love50%
Friendship55%
Work65%

Leo & Virgo: Astrological Fast Facts

Leo
Jul 23 – Aug 22 · Fire · Fixed · ruled by Sun
Virgo
Aug 23 – Sep 22 · Earth · Mutable · ruled by Mercury
Zodiacal aspect
Semi-sextile (30°)
Elements
Fire + Earth — contrasting elements with different core needs; harmony comes through effort.
Modalities
Fixed + Mutable — different rhythms that can balance each other well.
Polarity
Opposite polarity (one Yang, one Yin) — the classic active/receptive attraction.
Rank for each sign
#11 of 12 for Leo · #8 of 12 for Virgo

In astrology, Leo and Virgo sit in a semi-sextile to each other — neighbouring signs — quite different wiring, with little natural friction but also little in common.

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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.

YearLeo seasonVirgo season
2030Jul 22 – Aug 22Aug 22 – Sep 22
2029Jul 22 – Aug 22Aug 22 – Sep 22
2028Jul 22 – Aug 22Aug 22 – Sep 22
2027Jul 22 – Aug 23Aug 23 – Sep 23
2026Jul 22 – Aug 22Aug 22 – Sep 22
2025Jul 22 – Aug 22Aug 22 – Sep 22
2024Jul 22 – Aug 22Aug 22 – Sep 22
2023Jul 22 – Aug 23Aug 23 – Sep 23
2022Jul 22 – Aug 22Aug 22 – Sep 22
2021Jul 22 – Aug 22Aug 22 – Sep 22
2020Jul 22 – Aug 22Aug 22 – Sep 22
2019Jul 22 – Aug 23Aug 23 – Sep 23
2018Jul 22 – Aug 23Aug 23 – Sep 22
2017Jul 22 – Aug 22Aug 22 – Sep 22
2016Jul 22 – Aug 22Aug 22 – Sep 22
2015Jul 22 – Aug 23Aug 23 – Sep 23
2014Jul 22 – Aug 23Aug 23 – Sep 22
2013Jul 22 – Aug 22Aug 22 – Sep 22
2012Jul 22 – Aug 22Aug 22 – Sep 22
2011Jul 23 – Aug 23Aug 23 – Sep 23
2010Jul 22 – Aug 23Aug 23 – Sep 22
2009Jul 22 – Aug 22Aug 22 – Sep 22
2008Jul 22 – Aug 22Aug 22 – Sep 22
2007Jul 23 – Aug 23Aug 23 – Sep 23
2006Jul 22 – Aug 23Aug 23 – Sep 23
2005Jul 22 – Aug 22Aug 22 – Sep 22
2004Jul 22 – Aug 22Aug 22 – Sep 22
2003Jul 23 – Aug 23Aug 23 – Sep 23
2002Jul 22 – Aug 23Aug 23 – Sep 23
2001Jul 22 – Aug 22Aug 22 – Sep 22
2000Jul 22 – Aug 22Aug 22 – Sep 22
1999Jul 23 – Aug 23Aug 23 – Sep 23
1998Jul 22 – Aug 23Aug 23 – Sep 23
1997Jul 22 – Aug 22Aug 22 – Sep 22
1996Jul 22 – Aug 22Aug 22 – Sep 22
1995Jul 23 – Aug 23Aug 23 – Sep 23
1994Jul 22 – Aug 23Aug 23 – Sep 23
1993Jul 22 – Aug 22Aug 22 – Sep 22
1992Jul 22 – Aug 22Aug 22 – Sep 22
1991Jul 23 – Aug 23Aug 23 – Sep 23
1990Jul 22 – Aug 23Aug 23 – Sep 23
1989Jul 22 – Aug 22Aug 22 – Sep 22
1988Jul 22 – Aug 22Aug 22 – Sep 22
1987Jul 23 – Aug 23Aug 23 – Sep 23
1986Jul 22 – Aug 23Aug 23 – Sep 23
1985Jul 22 – Aug 23Aug 23 – Sep 22
1984Jul 22 – Aug 22Aug 22 – Sep 22
1983Jul 23 – Aug 23Aug 23 – Sep 23
1982Jul 23 – Aug 23Aug 23 – Sep 23
1981Jul 22 – Aug 23Aug 23 – Sep 22
1980Jul 22 – Aug 22Aug 22 – Sep 22
1979Jul 23 – Aug 23Aug 23 – Sep 23
1978Jul 23 – Aug 23Aug 23 – Sep 23
1977Jul 22 – Aug 23Aug 23 – Sep 22
1976Jul 22 – Aug 22Aug 22 – Sep 22
1975Jul 23 – Aug 23Aug 23 – Sep 23
1974Jul 23 – Aug 23Aug 23 – Sep 23
1973Jul 22 – Aug 23Aug 23 – Sep 23
1972Jul 22 – Aug 22Aug 22 – Sep 22
1971Jul 23 – Aug 23Aug 23 – Sep 23
1970Jul 23 – Aug 23Aug 23 – Sep 23
1969Jul 22 – Aug 23Aug 23 – Sep 23
1968Jul 22 – Aug 22Aug 22 – Sep 22
1967Jul 23 – Aug 23Aug 23 – Sep 23
1966Jul 23 – Aug 23Aug 23 – Sep 23
1965Jul 22 – Aug 23Aug 23 – Sep 23
1964Jul 22 – Aug 22Aug 22 – Sep 22
1963Jul 23 – Aug 23Aug 23 – Sep 23
1962Jul 23 – Aug 23Aug 23 – Sep 23
1961Jul 22 – Aug 23Aug 23 – Sep 23
1960Jul 22 – Aug 22Aug 22 – Sep 22
1959Jul 23 – Aug 23Aug 23 – Sep 23
1958Jul 23 – Aug 23Aug 23 – Sep 23
1957Jul 22 – Aug 23Aug 23 – Sep 23
1956Jul 22 – Aug 23Aug 23 – Sep 22
1955Jul 23 – Aug 23Aug 23 – Sep 23
1954Jul 23 – Aug 23Aug 23 – Sep 23
1953Jul 22 – Aug 23Aug 23 – Sep 23
1952Jul 22 – Aug 23Aug 23 – Sep 22
1951Jul 23 – Aug 23Aug 23 – Sep 23
1950Jul 23 – Aug 23Aug 23 – Sep 23
1949Jul 23 – Aug 23Aug 23 – Sep 23
1948Jul 22 – Aug 23Aug 23 – Sep 22
1947Jul 23 – Aug 23Aug 23 – Sep 23
1946Jul 23 – Aug 23Aug 23 – Sep 23
1945Jul 23 – Aug 23Aug 23 – Sep 23
1944Jul 22 – Aug 23Aug 23 – Sep 23
1943Jul 23 – Aug 23Aug 23 – Sep 23
1942Jul 23 – Aug 23Aug 23 – Sep 23
1941Jul 23 – Aug 23Aug 23 – Sep 23
1940Jul 22 – Aug 23Aug 23 – Sep 23
1939Jul 23 – Aug 23Aug 23 – Sep 23
1938Jul 23 – Aug 23Aug 23 – Sep 23
1937Jul 23 – Aug 23Aug 23 – Sep 23
1936Jul 22 – Aug 23Aug 23 – Sep 23
1935Jul 23 – Aug 23Aug 23 – Sep 23
1934Jul 23 – Aug 23Aug 23 – Sep 23
1933Jul 23 – Aug 23Aug 23 – Sep 23
1932Jul 22 – Aug 23Aug 23 – Sep 23
1931Jul 23 – Aug 23Aug 23 – Sep 23
1930Jul 23 – Aug 23Aug 23 – Sep 23

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 Virgo are a bit like oil and water, but with some effort, they can find common ground. Their differences in personality and approach to life can create friction, yet a shared desire for a good life can help them navigate these challenges. This pairing requires understanding and compromise from both sides.

Love & Romance

Romantically, Leo's big personality and need for attention can clash with Virgo's more reserved nature. Leo loves grand gestures, while Virgo appreciates practical acts of service. If they can learn to appreciate each other's different love languages, Leo can bring excitement, and Virgo can offer stability and care. Communication is key to bridging their differences.

Friendship

As friends, they might enjoy some shared interests, but their core styles differ. Leo thrives on social events and being the center of attention, while Virgo prefers a quieter, more organized approach. Virgo can provide a grounding influence for Leo, and Leo can encourage Virgo to step outside their comfort zone. Finding common ground is crucial.

Work & Collaboration

In the workplace, Leo's leadership and Virgo's attention to detail can complement each other. Leo brings the big ideas and the drive, while Virgo ensures everything is perfectly executed. The challenge lies in Leo's potential for bossiness and Virgo's tendency to over-criticize. Clear communication and mutual respect are essential.

Tips for This Pairing

  • ✓Leo, appreciate Virgo's practical help and attention to detail.
  • ✓Virgo, compliment Leo's efforts and celebrate their successes.
  • ✓Both, communicate openly and honestly about your needs.
  • ✓Find shared activities that you both enjoy and can bond over.
  • ✓Remember to appreciate each other's strengths and differences.

Want a deeper compatibility reading?

This page shows general Leo–Virgo 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 Virgo score 57% overall — 50% in love, 55% in friendship and 65% at work. The two signs sit 30° apart on the zodiac wheel, a semi-sextile: neighbouring signs — quite different wiring, with little natural friction but also little in common. Of the twelve signs Leo can pair with, Virgo ranks #11.

Leo scores highest with Sagittarius (88%), Aries (85%), Gemini (80%). The most challenging pairing is Pisces (52%). Virgo sits at #11 of 12.

Virgo scores highest with Capricorn (88%), Taurus (88%), Virgo (82%). The most challenging pairing is Sagittarius (53%). Leo sits at #8 of 12.

Leo is Fixed and Virgo is Mutable, so they start, sustain and change direction on different timetables. On the elements: Fire + Earth — contrasting elements with different core needs; harmony comes through effort. Leo is ruled by the Sun and Virgo by Mercury, which is where their instincts about safety and risk diverge. Their lowest score is 50%, so that is the area to work on deliberately.

Their friendship score (55%) is at or above their love score (50%), which usually means the bond outlasts the initial spark — these two tend to do better as it settles. Opposite polarity (one Yang, one Yin) — the classic active/receptive attraction. 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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