Leo Zodiac Compatibility: What Sign Should a Leo Date?

Co-authored by Jessica Lanyadoo and Caroline Heiderscheit

Last Updated: March 14, 2022 References

Leos are known for their enchanting personalities, warmth, and fierce loyalty. Romance with a Leo is always an incredible ride, but of all the signs, who's best suited to sit shotgun? Luckily, it's pretty hard to be a bad match for a Leo, because this sign could create chemistry with a brick wall. But when they're matched with a truly perfect partner, romance with a Leo is a mind-blowing, magical experience. For everything you need to know on what signs a Leo should date, less compatible signs for a Leo, and what a Leo is like in love, read on!

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What signs should a Leo date?

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Aries. You two are full of energy, excitement, and an insanely passionate romance. An Aries will be overjoyed to find someone capable of keeping up with their stamina and spirit. A Leo will be thrilled to find a partner who takes so much pride in themselves and in their relationship. Your days will be filled with gorgeous parties, tough workouts, and home-improvement projects.^{[1]
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- Connect by letting each other vent. Your emotional natures align perfectly. Make validating each other's feelings a daily practice in your relationship.
- Improve your partnership by creating a give and take.
- Take turns choosing the restaurant, picking the date night activity, and even driving to the function.
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Sagittarius. You two are a fun-loving and bright pair, and you'll enjoy a warm, magical romance. A Sagittarius will be floored by a Leo’s magnetism, and a Leo will obsess over a Sagittarius' bold, adventurous spirit. The chemistry here is basically unbeatable. You two will fall deep, spending your days laughing like crazy, having dance parties galore, and finding good trouble.^{[2]
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- Connect through parties and social gatherings. Tell jokes together, sing karaoke, and run the room at every single party you attend.
- To improve your relationship, find compromise in the area of commitment and exclusivity.
- Sagittarius, be fearless and jump into love with your Leo. Leo, be patient if your Sagittarius is hesitant.
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Libra. Libras and Leos are the biggest romantics in the zodiac, making for a fairytale love. For both of you, major commitment is the ultimate goal—so you'll both get to enjoy feeling safe in the relationship. You'll value each other's grace, charm, and social presence. Days will be filled with creative expression, dinner parties, and ultra-romantic dates.^{[3]
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- Connect through grand romance. Plan gorgeous, moonlit dates, buy each other sweet and thoughtful gifts, and write love letters like it's your job.
- Focus on fostering a more intense emotional connection in order to improve your relationship.
- Libra, go out of your element a bit and initiate a deep, emotional conversation. Leo, practice patience if your Libra is still learning to be vulnerable.
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Gemini. You two are likely the most exciting signs, meaning together, it’ll be a life of thrill and intrigue. A Gemini will never get bored of watching a Leo’s fabulous and continuous solo show. A Leo will adore how much a Gemini supports the people they love. Days will be filled with witty conversations, sophisticated soirees, and visiting every art museum in the city.^{[4]
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- Connect through respectful debates. Whether it's politics, art, or history, focus on challenging each other's ideas while still keeping it respectful.
- To improve your relationship, prioritize giving your partner space when they need it.
- When one of you is frustrated, take a break. Even if it's just twenty minutes, this'll help you two continue to appreciate each other's presence.
- Leos love attention, and they love to be adored.^{[5]
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Leo. You two will truly understand all that it takes to love one another. Not all signs make an excellent pair with another person of their same sign, but a Leo treats their partners how they want to be treated themselves. You'll enjoy a relationship full of mutual adoration and loyalty.^{[6]
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- Connect by enjoying over-the-top romantic gestures. Serenade each other, throw surprise parties, and buy thoughtful gifts.
- To improve your relationship, Leo, shift your focus from yourself to your partner.
- Be there to cheer them on at important events, shift your schedule so you can meet their loved ones, and pamper them with homemade dinners.
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Capricorn. In your Capricorn and Leo relationship, energy, laughter, and serious commitment will be on the table right from the start. A Leo will admire their Capricorn's refined, powerful presence. A Capricorn will enjoy finally loosening up through spontaneity and adventure—AKA, two Leo specialties. Down the line, you two know how to settle down.
- To connect, team up in business and politics. Fundraise for a big event, schmooze at each other's work parties, and run for your neighborhood council.
- To improve your relationship, meet each other halfway. Capricorn, focus on being more romantic. Leo, don't overwhelm them with emotional chats.
- Capricorn, use your organizational skills to plan romantic dates. Leo, write out your emotional thoughts before sharing and focus on being concise.
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Aquarius. Your relationship will be filled with adventure, excitement, and mutual admiration. An Aquarius loves a Leo's charm, wit, and creativity. A Leo will fall in love with an Aquarius' individuality, brains, and spontaneity. You two will bounce from one exciting activity to the next, never planning more than an hour ahead of you.
- To connect, follow through on one another's crazy ideas. Go check out that ax-throwing class or hit up that disco club, even if it's only Monday.
- To improve your relationship, focus on communication.
- Aquarius, explain that your aloofness doesn't mean you're indifferent. Leo, let your Aquarius know that you respect their ideas.
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Pisces. You two will experience chemistry right from the get-go. You'll go on to create whimsical, romantic memories, feeding off of one another's passion for true love. Down the line, you two can be serious, committed partners to each other. Your love affair will be filled with loyalty, trust, and true partnership.^{[8]
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- Connect through creative projects. Write a song together, pen a silly short story, or style each other's outfits.
- To improve your relationship, don't let your passionate natures get the best of you during confrontations.
- Take cool-down breaks before getting into a fight. Focus on finding a mutually beneficial solution to your issues, not one that just serves you.
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Scorpio. You two will understand how to connect on a deep level, which you'll both find super meaningful. A Leo needs to feel like the center of their partner's world, and a Scorpio doesn't know how to love any other way. You two will also know how to challenge each other—intellectually, emotionally, and creatively. So in this relationship, you'll both be able to really grow by one another's side.
- To connect, have lengthy, emotional discussions. Hold long eye contact, listen to one another carefully, and don't be afraid to get vulnerable.
- To improve your relationship, compromise when it comes to how you spend time together.
- Leo, skip a social gathering each week to connect with your Scorpio at home. Scorpio, be on your Leo's arm at a party at least once a week.

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What signs are least compatible with a Leo?

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Virgo. You two may struggle to find a solid rapport at the beginning of the relationship. A Leo may feel that a Virgo is too reserved and serious. On the other hand, a Virgo may find a Leo’s personality to be a touch overwhelming. All in all, you two may have a tough time speaking the same language.
- Bond over your shared values. You both appreciate self-sufficiency and loyalty, so make sure you openly appreciate those qualities in each other.
- Celebrate one another's home improvement projects, work successes, and new skills.
- Stay faithful and be reliable in your relationship. When your partner goes through something difficult, make sure you're there to support.
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Cancer. You two may struggle to enjoy the same day-to-day activities, which could make it hard to connect. A Cancer aches for chill nights in with their partner, while a Leo wants to be out and about, flaunting their love to the world. Plus, a Leo shows love through grand romance, but a Cancer might see big gestures as a bit showy or fake.
- Both of you enjoy expressing your emotions in love. Bond over this. Have long talks by the fire, support each other's feelings, and make one another feel heard.
- When expressing your love to your partner, try to speak their language. Show affection in ways you know that they'll appreciate.
- Leo, try sending a quick, thoughtful text to say you're thinking of your partner. Cancer, buy your Leo a gift that you know they'll love.
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Taurus. You two may have trouble respecting and satisfying one another's needs and boundaries. The slow, steady Taurus needs a partner who can be immensely patient, and a Leo may have a hard time understanding that. On the other hand, a Leo craves constant passion and excitement, and a Taurus prefers their life to be a bit mellower.
- Communication and hard work can fix these issues. At the beginning of the relationship, make sure you talk through your expectations.
- Leo, describe why loyalty is so important to you. Taurus, explain why you need time to deliberate before jumping into serious relationships.
- Commit to enjoying activities that both of you love. Leo, stay in for a home-cooked meal at least once a week. And Taurus, attend one soiree on your Leo's arm.

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What’s a Leo like in love?

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Leos live for the spotlight, so they want their partners' full attention, 24/7.^{[9]
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Expert Interview. 12 November 2019.} This is a sign that craves adoration as much as they love to adore others. A Leo’s ideal relationship will be full-on, intense, gorgeous, and maybe a bit dramatic. Their magnetic, show-stopping personality will be all their partners can think about, and that’s the way they like it.^{[10]
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- The takeaway is that a Leo wants to have your complete attention, all the time.^{[11]
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- Leos are ruled by the Sun, and they love the world to revolve around them.^{[12]
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Leos are devoted and likely the most loyal sign in the zodiac. In all of their relationships, a Leo won't hesitate to go to the mat for a person they care about. This sign finds it impossible to give up on the people they love, and they’ll crave that commitment in a partner as well. A Leo’s dream relationship would be the two of you against the world.
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Leos are fiery and bold—but still deeply affectionate and sensitive people. In their heart of hearts, a Leo just wants someone to love. This means that they won’t be afraid of their big feelings, they won’t run away when things get hard, and if a Leo loves you, it’ll be a pretty magical experience. Imagine romantic, moonlit dates, thoughtful presents, and affirmations on the regular.
- Dating a Leo is a life-changing experience. They go all out in romance. This can mean that they have high expectations in love as well.

Expert Q&A

Question

How do I flirt with a Leo?

Jessica Lanyadoo
Astrologer & Psychic Medium
Jessica Lanyadoo is an astrologer with over 20 years of consulting experience. She is the author of Astrology for Real Relationships: Understanding You, Me, and How We All Get Along and is the host of the popular astrology and advice show, Ghost of a Podcast. Lanyadoo co-hosted TLC’s digital astrology show Stargazing and writes weekly and monthly horoscopes that help you heal.

Jessica Lanyadoo

Astrologer & Psychic Medium

Expert Answer

Give them plenty of attention! Ignoring a Leo is a fool's errand—it's never going to work unless that particular Leo has other things in their chart.
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What are Leos known for?

Jessica Lanyadoo
Astrologer & Psychic Medium
Jessica Lanyadoo is an astrologer with over 20 years of consulting experience. She is the author of Astrology for Real Relationships: Understanding You, Me, and How We All Get Along and is the host of the popular astrology and advice show, Ghost of a Podcast. Lanyadoo co-hosted TLC’s digital astrology show Stargazing and writes weekly and monthly horoscopes that help you heal.

Jessica Lanyadoo

Astrologer & Psychic Medium

Expert Answer

Leos are known for being actively engaged and attention-seeking. They're also a fixed sign, which means that it's pretty hard to change a Leo's mind.