Leo Compatibility: Least and Most Compatible Signs

Written by Stina Garbis | Edited by Jennifer Mueller, JD

Last Updated: October 25, 2022

Popular and charming, it seems like everybody likes Leo—but who loves them? The Lion wants to bask in a spotlight of constant admiration, which leaves a lot of signs cold. Are you a Leo's worst enemy or their biggest fan? Read on to find out which signs should probably steer clear of this Lion of the zodiac and which could form a match written in the stars.

This article is based on an interview with our psychic astrologer, Stina Garbis, owner of Psychic Stina. Check out the full interview here.

Things You Should Know

Leos are known for embodying fire energy in a bold, charismatic, and independent way.
They tend to be least compatible with Capricorn, Cancer, Virgo, and Taurus.
They tend to be most compatible with Aries, Gemini, Libra, and Sagittarius.

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Leo Compatibility Overview

Bold charismatic, egotistical, and extroverted, Leo is in love with life and wants to seize every moment. Generally, they clash with earth signs (Taurus, Virgo, and Capricorn), who are steady and unyielding and won't give Leo enough ground. Leos vibe best with air signs, such as Gemini and Libra, who are communicative and active.

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Leo Compatibility: Least Compatible Signs

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Capricorn Leo is a party animal, while Capricorn isn't very social. This is only the start of the difficulties Capricorn and Leo potentially face. Leo is spontaneous and dramatic while Capricorn is very practical and down-to-earth. All these differences mean they won't see eye-to-eye on most things, which makes it difficult for them to make a relationship work.
- This couple's greatest challenge: How little they have in common
- How to make it work: Try to see things from your partner's perspective. Be willing to step outside of your comfort zone and do things differently from time to time.
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Virgo Leo and Virgo approach life very differently, which can put them at odds. Especially at first, they just won't understand each other or why they do the things they do. Over time, they may discover that they actually have a lot more in common than they first realized, but they often won't stick around long enough to find out.^{[1]
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- This couple's greatest challenge: Having the patience to see it through
- How to make it work: Look for the positive in each other and focus on how you make each other feel.
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Cancer Cancer tends to be too conventional for bold Leo. These two are opposites in a lot of ways and it can be hard for them to find common ground. Cancer is a homebody while Leo likes to go out and party. Cancer is emotional, and Leo can be too self-centered to pay attention to their changing moods.
- This couple's greatest challenge: Supporting each other
- How to make it work: Focus on your mutual commitment to honesty and loyalty to better understand and accept one another.
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Taurus Taurus and Leo are both fixed signs, so they tend to butt heads a lot. The bull and the lion have a hard time finding a way to compromise, in part because neither really wants to compromise. Both of these signs are very "my way or the highway," which makes it hard for them to build a partnership.
- This couple's greatest challenge: Learning to compromise
- How to make it work: Practice letting your partner have their way on things that aren't as important to you. Over time, you'll become more comfortable compromising on bigger issues.

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Leo Compatibility: Most Compatible Signs

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Aries Aries and Leo both love attention and are happy to give it to each other. These two click for the same reason Leo and Capricorn don't—Aries and Leo have so much in common, it's really hard for them not to get along. They're both extremely social extroverts who'll take any opportunity to jump into the spotlight. They both hate being alone, so it really makes sense for this dynamic duo to pair up.
- This couple's greatest strength: They're the life of the party!
- How to make it shine: Learn to share the spotlight with each other and think of yourselves as a team rather than competitors.
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Gemini A Gemini needs constant amusement, which Leo is happy to provide. Gemini is notorious for getting bored and quickly losing interest, but this isn't a problem with Leo. As a fire sign, Leo is very active and social, entertaining Gemini with new and daring adventures around every corner. There's never a dull moment with these two.
- This couple's greatest strength: Their youthful view of the world and lust for life
- How to make it shine: Seek out opportunities where you can work as a team to build and create things.
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LibraLeo and Libra both have a strong sense of refinement and gravitate toward the finer things in life. Leo's reputation, which they value very highly, is in safe hands with a Libra. In fact, Libra is completely turned off by rude, coarse behavior. The two of them make a classy and royal couple.
- This couple's greatest strength: Their impeccable taste and sense of style
- How to make it shine: Focus on balancing your energies and engaging with each other. Ask each other questions frequently to ensure you both share the spotlight.
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Sagittarius Both Leo and Sagittarius are full of life and energy and want to set the world on fire. Leo is ruled by the Sun, and its masculine energy is highly compatible with that of Jupiter, the ruling planet of Sagittarius. Their similar energy helps them understand each other on a deep level. On top of that, they're both fire signs—no wonder they make such a hot couple!
- This couple's greatest strength: Their mutual admiration and willingness to work as a team
- How to make it shine: Travel the world together to experience new and exotic places.