Leo First Decan
The Leo first decan (Jul 23–Aug 1) is double-Sun — the most radiant, confident, and regal expression of Leo.
The first decan of Leo spans roughly July 23 to August 1, the first 10° of the sign. Leo is ruled by the Sun, and the first decan doubles that rulership — making this the most quintessentially Leo slice of all: warm, proud, creative, and born to shine. People here carry the pure solar archetype of the king or queen at the center of their world.
Double-Sun energy radiates confidence and generosity. These are natural leaders and performers who light up a room and draw others into their warmth. They give freely, love wholeheartedly, and need to be seen — recognition isn't vanity for them so much as oxygen. The shadow is pride that can tip into ego when the spotlight wavers.
A Sun, Moon, or rising in Leo's first degrees is Leo at full strength — the radiant heart that needs to create, lead, and be loved, with little in between.
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What is the Leo First Decan in astrology?
The Leo first decan (Jul 23–Aug 1) is double-Sun — the most radiant, confident, and regal expression of Leo.
What dates are the leo first decan?
The leo first decan runs Jul 23 – Aug 1, covering 0°–10° Leo.
What planet rules the leo first decan?
The leo first decan is sub-ruled by Sun. Double-Sun energy radiates confidence and generosity. These are natural leaders and performers who light up a room and draw others into their warmth. They give freely, love wholeheartedly, and need to be seen — recognition isn't vanity for them so much as oxygen. The shadow is pride that can tip into ego when the spotlight wavers.
What does it mean if your Sun is in the leo first decan?
A Sun, Moon, or rising in Leo's first degrees is Leo at full strength — the radiant heart that needs to create, lead, and be loved, with little in between.
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