August 16 Zodiac Is Leo - Full Horoscope Personality

The zodiac sign for August 16 is Leo.

Astrological symbol: Lion. It is representative for people born between July 23 and August 22 when the Sun is in Leo. This symbol denotes power, courage, generosity and loyalty.

The Leo Constellation is located between Cancer to the West and Virgo to the East and has Alpha Leonis as the brightest star. It is spread on an area of 947 sq degrees and its visible latitudes are +90° to -65°.

The Lion is named in Latin as Leo, in French as Leo while the Greeks name it Nemeaeus.

Opposite sign: Aquarius. This complementary relationship with Leo across the horoscope chart suggests the fiery nature combined with the humanitarian perspective and shows how these two signs can help each other in keeping things balanced.

Modality: Fixed. The quality exposes the intellectual nature of those born on August 16 and their sentimentalism and knowledgeability in most existential aspects.

Ruling house: The fifth house. This means that Leos are at home in places that emanate energy, activity and competition. This house also relates to children and their sheer joy and carelessness. And so is the house of enjoyment, the space of pleasures and games.

Ruling body: Sun. This combination suggests opportunity and sincerity. Alongside the Moon, the Sun is also referred to as the luminaries. The Sun is also representative for the generosity of these natives' existences.

Element: Fire. This element is considered to make people born under the August 16 zodiac enthusiastic and warm but also offers them the confidence to pursue their endeavors.

Lucky day: Sunday. This is a day ruled by the Sun, therefore deals with focus and force. It suggests the attention seeking nature of Leo natives.

Lucky numbers: 3, 7, 11, 16, 23.

Motto: "I want!"

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