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August 17 zodiac sign: Leo

If you were born on August 17, your zodiac sign is Leo (July 23 – August 22). It is a fixed fire sign ruled by the Sun.

Sign: ♌ Leo
Element: fire
Modality: fixed
Ruling planet: the Sun
Decan: 3rd decan (20–30°), Mars
Tarot card of the sign: Strength
Decan card: Seven of Wands
Day number: 8
Birthstone: peridot

Traits: Leo

Leo carries warmth and the courage to stand in the spotlight. Generous, creative and loyal to their people. The challenge is pride and the need for recognition.

3rd decan: Mars adds courage, pace and the urge to act straight away.

Birthday numerology: 17

Eight: drive, organisation and material matters.

Best matches

Traditionally Leo gets on most easily with signs of the same element (Aries, Sagittarius) and with the complementary element, air (Gemini, Libra, Aquarius).

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Questions

What zodiac sign is August 17?

If you were born on August 17, your zodiac sign is Leo (July 23 – August 22). It is a fixed fire sign ruled by the Sun.

Which tarot card matches August 17?

Leo corresponds to Strength in tarot, and the 3rd decan to the Seven of Wands.

What does birthday number 17 mean?