Leo Love Compatibility
In short: Everything you need to know about Leo in love — the male and female love personality, the Leo mate profile, and how Leo pairs with each of the other 11 signs. Jump to Leo's 12 pairings or use the free compatibility calculator.
LEO MALE — In Love
You are extremely attractive to women. You are easily noticed in a crowd and you usually get a lot of attention. You are a showman, flashy and flamboyant. You can be careless at times, however you are also a master at covering up mistakes or anything else. You love and admire beautiful women, but your mate must not outshine you in any manner. You prefer your female to be reserved so as not to steal your thunder. You are an extrovert, you love to laugh, you are generous, outgoing and you love the best of everything. You have a high opinion of yourself and you want your mate to feed your ego.
LEO FEMALE — In Love
You need to be admired and desired. Unfortunately you tend to bestow your affections on the wrong men. You are extremely demanding when it comes to lovemaking. It isn't so much that you want to be love but you do want to be worshipped and adorned with all the nice things in life. You can tend to get lazy if you become too comfortable with your lover. Although you are dignified you can be domineering. You are vain, however you are also very generous. You can be faithful as long as your lover is affectionate.
LEO as a Mate
When looking for a prospective mate you will interact diversely with all the other constellations including your own.
Leo with the 12 Zodiac Signs
Leo & Aries
This is a capricious match. Your common interests and lusty passionate nature bring about outrageous social and sexual encounters.
Leo & Taurus
This is an ill-fated connection, your extravagance and desire to party are antagonizing to the prudent Bull. This relationship is not likely to start up in the first place, and not likely to last if you do make it to first base.
Leo & Gemini
You are enticed by the clever Twins, nevertheless the Twins' fickleness enrages you. Intriguing while this connection lasts, however it's usually short lived.
Leo & Cancer
You're powerful desire to be the center of attention along with your vanity is pernicious for the shy, sensitive Crab. Not a choice alliance.
Leo & Leo
This is a dramatic combination, a sexual delight, providing both desist from dominating one another. This is truly a royal match and believe it or not, it often works.
Leo & Virgo
Virgo's desire to be in command and methodical nature collides with your carefree, spontaneous temperament. This combo takes a lot of compromise on the part of the Virgoan.
Leo & Libra
Libra's sophistication and your flair constitute an entertaining coalition, unless a financial deficit prevails. You can both be quite extravagant and wasteful.
Leo & Scorpio
You can dance rather well in a horizontal position, the end result can be crimes of passion, due to jealousy. This union is usually hot, heavy and short lived.
Leo & Sagittarius
This is probably your foremost partner physically and mentally. This union will revel in spending, travel and adventure. Quite an exciting connection.
Leo & Capricorn
You'll get bored with the Goat's careful and enterprising ways, which is too bad because the Goat is the one sign that can usually afford to spoil you monetarily.
Leo & Aquarius
The polarities usually attract passionately, nevertheless the Water-bearer's expansive interests and higher mind leave you feeling somewhat neglected and unimportant.
Leo & Pisces
This is a detrimental relationship for the shy Pisces and a most unlikely attraction for you. Not compatible and very hurtful for the Fish that is attracted to you.
Frequently asked about Leo compatibility
What signs are most compatible with Leo?
Leo tends to pair best with same-element signs and complementary ones: Aries, Sagittarius, Gemini. Leo's opposite sign, Aquarius, is also a classic attraction — opposite signs are intense and complementary.
What signs are least compatible with Leo?
The least compatible pairings depend on which life areas matter most. Read the per-pairing notes above — each one explains what works and what doesn't for Leo specifically. As a general rule, signs that clash on element or modality tend to be harder work.
Is sun-sign compatibility enough to predict a relationship?
No. Sun-sign compatibility is a useful starting point but a full picture also needs moon-sign compatibility (emotional needs) and Venus placements (love style). Run a full birth chart for both partners for the complete view.
Does Leo love compatibility differ for male and female?
The general astrological themes are the same — element, modality, and ruling planet are unchanged. But men and women born under the same sign often express love differently in practice, which is why we include separate male and female love-personality notes on this page.