Individuals born on July 31 are born as natives in Leo. Leos can be magnetic, lively, warm souls with a strong sense of leadership. While a Leo can have a hot temper, these can also be incredibly lovable people. These a compassionate, ambitious people who desire romance and have a lot to offer in return.
Many Leos enjoy the spotlight. Even if performing is not their calling, a Leo wants to be admired by what they do. If their passion is a quiet one, for example, such as woodworking or ceramics, a Leo is the type to excel in their hobby or field and enjoy others holding them in high praise. As you’ll see, there is plenty to love about the sign of the lion.
Overview of the July 31 Leo
The sign of Leo is a fire sign. With their element being fire, Leo is the fixed modality of this element. That means that as opposed to a cardinal fire sign (Aries), or the mutable fire sign (Sagittarius), Leo is fixed in the fire element. To be “fixed” is to be firmly rooted in the characteristics of either water, Earth, air, or fire.
Leos can be adaptable, shifting from a blazing ambition to calming down for gentle warmth. They also can have a hot temper, yet also being lovable and passionate. The sign of Leo generally has a lot of ambition and drive. These individuals are bold and daring.
Fifth House
Leo is also ruled by the Fifth House. This house symbolizes pleasures, whether it is happy memories from childhood or exciting adult interactions. Most Leos pine after a good life. Luxury and the Leo spirit tend to go hand-in-hand.
Colors and Stones
A Leo’s lucky color is orange, as it represents the ultimate height of the fire element. Purple is another power color for these natives. Shades of violet represent the royal side of this king or queen of the zodiac. Wearing or surrounding one’s self as the sign of the lion can tap into these characteristics.
Lucky stones for the Leo are Ruby, orange topaz, and Sunstone. A Leo’s metal element is gold, which embodies their warmth, sunny disposition, and sometimes royal attitude. Many Leos are drawn to gold or rose gold as this metal is vibrant, warm, and cheerful.
The Sun in Leo for the July 31 Lion
The lion’s ruling planetary body is the Sun. The Sun represents the positive and negative traits in the sign of a Leo. These natives can be incredibly warm, life-giving, nurturing, and bold leaders. However, they can also tend to believe everything revolves around them. Being the fiery spirits they are, Leos can also have a blazing temper that needs to be kept in check.
A Leo should draw upon the positive characteristics of their ruling celestial body. Remembering to be compassionate, kind to others, giving and charitable, and have a warm heart is when Leo is at their very best. Fortunately, most born Leos embody many of these traits and shine naturally to those around them.
The Ambitious and Bold Leo
Only a handful of Zodiac signs can keep up with the ambition of a Leo. These natives have a drive that is often unmatched. Leo may not always come up with the initial idea, but they are masters of taking the lead and charging forward.
These natives are generally willing to take chances. Even when the odds are against them, the lion can be brave and bold. Proving those wrong who don’t believe in them is especially satisfying to Leos. Not all born under this sign are workaholics—they often like to work smart, rather than hard. Yet they are willing to put in the hours if necessary, to get what they want out of life.
Leading the Way as a Leo
Four of the former US presidents were Leos (Harrison, Hoover, Clinton, and Obama). Leos were also the leaders of 18 countries in the world in the last few years. One of the hallmark Leo traits is their desire to take charge and be the boss.
Leos are much like their planetary ruling body, the Sun when it comes to being in charge. These natives like to have things revolve around them and frequently enjoy having others work for them.
Regardless of whether they are CEOs or individual entrepreneurs, these natives like to call the shots. If Leo can hone their diplomatic communication and keep their temper in check, they will come out on top as the best leaders. The lion just needs to learn to calm the fires when they blaze and cultivate more patience with those around them.
Charisma as a Leo
Some of this incredible leadership persona comes from Leo’s charm. These are magnetic people with warmth in their soul. Many born under this sign can display their Zodiac characteristics as either a bubbly personality, one who shines in the limelight, or as the life of the party.
Those Leos who know how to ask the right questions about others, so others get desired attention embody one of the most admirable traits of the sign. Many lions know how to make others feel unique like they are the only person in the room. This gives these natives and magnetism like no other. Leos are often thought of as attractive and even irresistible because of this particular quality.
Seeking Happiness as a Leo
Ruled by the Fifth House, Leos love to search out pleasures in life. While these native’s upbringing may have trained them to be negative, a Leo is born with a naturally positive disposition. If they can shed the habits of a toxic home—if that was their situation—these souls have an innate positivity.
By nature, these natives like to look for the best in others and situations. Much of this comes from a desire to feel happy themselves. This is a brilliant attribute, as the better a Leo feels the more positivity they put out into the world.
Like their ruling celestial body, the Sun, Leos love the brilliance and warmth of a sunny day, fond memories, and of passionate, romantic encounters. A Leo is most in their element when they are thinking of ways to make themselves happy and then share that with us with those around them.
The Best Professions for a July 31 Leo
Naturally, those born under the sign is a Leo can make fantastic leaders and bosses. This can certainly be a position such as CEO. However, any type of role where Leo is in charge can work brilliantly. Anything from art director to shop manager may suit the sign of the lion well.
Leos who adore the spotlight have several options as potential careers. Naturally, any sort of performing art such as that of actor comes to mind for many. However, several professions put a Leo in the limelight that does not involve getting on a theater or film studio stage.
Many born under this sign can do an outstanding job as an attorney which is a role in a spotlight of its own. Being a coach, teacher, or sales rep are other careers that require putting one’s self out there and having others watch as these natives guide them.
The warm and compassionate Leo may do exceptionally well as a therapist, physician, and even a surgeon. Some Leos are drawn to directing organizations for the less fortunate or owning their own veterinary clinic.
Several natives of the sign also thrive in a glamorous job or in a career in an environment in touch with luxury. Working in high-end hotel hospitality, being a jewelry or couture fashion designer can be exciting. Or being an independent makeup artist is an intriguing option, also. These careers can allow this fire sign to wield their creativity while being surrounded by luxurious products or textiles.
A July 31 Leo and Their Most Compatible Signs
Natives of Leo are generally most compatible with the zodiac signs of Aries, Sagittarius, and Aquarius. Another Leo is a potential match, as are the air signs of Gemini and Libra.
Aries and Leo are a classic duo that shares a sense of ambition and passion. Aries like to pioneer forward, while Leo can bring some more pleasant warmth to this relationship. These two have the potential for a power couple with significant goals and a lot of romance and passion. There can be a lot of heat in the bedroom for these two. Aries and Leo just need to keep their respective tempers in check to make this work.
Sagittarius and Leo can get philosophical and have sparks fly at the same time. Sagittarius appreciates higher learning and can help Leo achieve their lofty goals by bringing a pragmatic approach to this coupling. These two will need to learn some empathy for each other’s passions, as many Leos love the finer things, while Sagittarius tends to find adventures the most priceless things money can buy.
Aquarius is Leo’s Zodiac opposite in the best way. This air sign feeds the flame Leo’s heart. Aquarius is an independent free spirit that is practical but appreciates Leo’s lively personality. These two have the potential for a lifelong, satisfying relationship. Leo needs to be patient with the Aquarian’s occasionally erratic behavior. While Aquarius must be understanding and respectful of Leo’s born-in desire for notoriety. These two have boundless possibilities, though.
Gemini and Libra are not traditionally the number one matches for compatibility with Leo, yet these air signs hold a lot of potentials. Gemini has a duality that can be both thoughtful with Leo and also fun-loving and playful the next minute. Libras are dynamic, diplomatic peacemakers and can help balance out the extremes in a Leo, as long as the Leo is willing to grow and compromise.
A Leo with another Leo can be a tricky match if they both crave the spotlight or want to be in charge. This pairing will do best if at least one of the partners is happier to stay out of the limelight or control mode. Regardless, both partners should compromise and learn a lot of give-and-take to make this relationship work. If they can do that, two Leos can have intense passion and lasting love.
Horoscope for July 31 Leo the Lion
This year, Leo, some cosmic alignments are coming in to play to shake things up for you. This era will be a time of refocusing on what’s most important to you and learning where you are lacking genuine self-love. It’s time to pay attention to the areas you might not be caring for yourself quite as well as you think.
You have some financial potential coming into play as Jupiter makes its return after a long time away. Your innovative ideas can finally pay off this year, so take the opportunities when they arise, especially around the end of the year.
In love, this should be a hot year for Leos. Single Leos, keep your eyes on the lookout around June and again during August through September. These will be particularly potent times for love match possibilities to come walking into your life.
For those Leos in relationships, this extensive time of transition means it is time for the lion to reflect on where they can grow. Pay more attention, Leo, to where you can be more patient, point your finger at others less or start taking more responsibility for your own lion or lioness actions.
Noticing where we could do better is challenging for anyone, but we never reach a place of maturity if we don’t take this crucial step. So, allow the changing decades to come in and continue with a transformed and wiser new version of yourself.
You are a Leo, after all. If anyone can take charge of themselves, it’s Leo. Challenge yourself to be kinder and more forgiving during these shifting times. That means, Leo, being more loving and more merciful to yourself, too. Learn to let go, and all the love and success your lion heart has been dreaming of will sweep in before you know it.
