Leo

Mythology

In Greek mythology, it was identified as the Nemean Lion (and may have been a source of the tale) which was killed by Herakles during one of his twelve labours, and subsequently put into the sky.

Related Topics:
Greek mythology - Nemean Lion - Herakles - Twelve labours

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Astrology

The Western astrological sign Leo of the tropical zodiac (July 23 - August 22) differs from the astronomical constellation and the Hindu astrological sign of the sidereal zodiac (August 10 - September 15).

Related Topics:
Astrological sign - Tropical zodiac - July 23 - August 22 - Sidereal zodiac - August 10 - September 15

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In some cosmologies, Leo is associated with the classical element Fire, and thus called a Fire Sign (with Aries and Sagittarius). Leo is also one of the Fixed signs (along with Taurus, Scorpio, and Aquarius).

Related Topics:
Classical element - Fire - Aries - Sagittarius - Taurus - Scorpio - Aquarius

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It is the domicile of the Sun. The Egyptian pharaoh Necepsos, and his philosopher Petosiris, taught that at the creation of the world the Sun rose here near Denebola, and hence Leo was Domicilium Solis, the emblem of fire and heat, and the "House of the Sun".

Related Topics:
Domicile - Sun - Necepsos - Petosiris - Denebola

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Each astrological sign is assigned a part of the body, viewed as the seat of its power. Leo rules the heart and spine.

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Alchemy

In the symbolism of alchemy, Leo denoted the absorption or assimilation of one substance by another.

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