| Sanskrit name | Simha |
|---|---|
| Ruling planet | Sun |
| Element | Fire |
| Modality | Fixed |
| Symbol | The lion |
Strengths
Confidence, warmth, creative authority, and natural leadership.
Challenges
Pride, need for recognition, and difficulty with roles that offer no stage.
Leo as your Lagna
With Leo rising, Sun becomes the ruler of your chart — its condition colours everything else. The nakshatras beginning inside Leo are Purva Phalguni and Uttara Phalguni.
Which planet rules Leo?
Leo, or Simha rashi, is ruled by Sun. It is a fixed fire sign, and when it rises as your Lagna, Sun becomes the ruler of your whole chart.