Mars in Leo: meaning, drive and desire and Mars in Leo dates
The Mars sign is the sign Mars was in when you were born and describes drive, desire, competitiveness, anger and attraction. Leo is a fixed fire sign. Mars in Leo is traditionally read as bold, proud and takes center stage.
Mars is in Leo now (until Nov 25, 2026 23:37 UTC).
How Mars in Leo is read
Mars in Leo is traditionally read as linking pride with motivation and performing best in front of others. It leads with passion and pulls people along, but reacts hard when its pride is hurt.
Dignity
Traditional astrology rates how comfortably each planet works in each sign (essential dignity). For Mars, Leo is no essential dignity (peregrine); aspects and house carry more of the reading.
In Vedic astrology (Jyotish)
Jyotish calls Leo Simha. Because it divides the zodiac by the stars (sidereal), a Western Mars at Leo 0° to about 24° is in Cancer (Karka) in Jyotish. Reading both systems side by side shows different sides of the same person.
Mars in Leo dates, 1940-2030
When Mars entered and left Leo (UTC, computed astronomically). If your birth date falls inside a period, your Mars sign is Leo. If you were born on a changeover day, compare with your birth time or use the calculator.
1940s (8)
| Entered | Left |
|---|---|
| Jul 3, 1940 10:32 | Aug 19, 1940 15:58 |
| Jun 14, 1942 03:55 | Aug 1, 1942 08:27 |
| May 22, 1944 14:16 | Jul 12, 1944 02:54 |
| Nov 11, 1945 21:03 | Dec 26, 1945 15:03 |
| Apr 22, 1946 19:33 | Jun 20, 1946 08:33 |
| Oct 1, 1947 02:29 | Dec 1, 1947 11:42 |
| Feb 12, 1948 10:29 | May 18, 1948 20:54 |
| Sep 7, 1949 04:51 | Oct 27, 1949 00:57 |
1950s (5)
| Entered | Left |
|---|---|
| Aug 18, 1951 10:56 | Oct 5, 1951 00:21 |
| Jul 29, 1953 19:25 | Sep 14, 1953 17:58 |
| Jul 11, 1955 09:21 | Aug 27, 1955 10:12 |
| Jun 21, 1957 12:18 | Aug 8, 1957 05:27 |
| Jun 1, 1959 02:25 | Jul 20, 1959 11:03 |
1960s (5)
| Entered | Left |
|---|---|
| May 6, 1961 01:12 | Jun 28, 1961 23:46 |
| Oct 11, 1962 23:54 | Jun 3, 1963 06:31 |
| Sep 15, 1964 05:21 | Nov 6, 1964 03:19 |
| Aug 25, 1966 15:51 | Oct 12, 1966 18:37 |
| Aug 5, 1968 17:06 | Sep 21, 1968 18:39 |
1970s (7)
| Entered | Left |
|---|---|
| Jul 18, 1970 06:42 | Sep 3, 1970 04:56 |
| Jun 28, 1972 16:08 | Aug 15, 1972 00:59 |
| Jun 9, 1974 00:54 | Jul 27, 1974 14:05 |
| May 16, 1976 11:09 | Jul 6, 1976 23:26 |
| Oct 26, 1977 18:54 | Jan 26, 1978 01:57 |
| Apr 10, 1978 18:52 | Jun 14, 1978 02:38 |
| Sep 24, 1979 21:21 | Nov 19, 1979 21:35 |
1980s (6)
| Entered | Left |
|---|---|
| Mar 11, 1980 20:47 | May 4, 1980 02:27 |
| Sep 2, 1981 01:51 | Oct 21, 1981 01:56 |
| Aug 13, 1983 16:54 | Sep 30, 1983 00:11 |
| Jul 25, 1985 04:03 | Sep 10, 1985 01:31 |
| Jul 6, 1987 16:46 | Aug 22, 1987 19:51 |
| Jun 16, 1989 14:10 | Aug 3, 1989 13:35 |
1990s (6)
| Entered | Left |
|---|---|
| May 26, 1991 12:19 | Jul 15, 1991 12:36 |
| Apr 27, 1993 23:41 | Jun 23, 1993 07:43 |
| Oct 4, 1994 15:46 | Dec 12, 1994 11:28 |
| Jan 22, 1995 23:51 | May 25, 1995 16:08 |
| Sep 9, 1996 20:02 | Oct 30, 1996 07:12 |
| Aug 20, 1998 19:16 | Oct 7, 1998 12:29 |
2000s (6)
| Entered | Left |
|---|---|
| Aug 1, 2000 01:20 | Sep 17, 2000 00:18 |
| Jul 13, 2002 15:22 | Aug 29, 2002 14:37 |
| Jun 23, 2004 20:50 | Aug 10, 2004 10:14 |
| Jun 3, 2006 18:43 | Jul 22, 2006 18:53 |
| May 9, 2008 20:20 | Jul 1, 2008 16:21 |
| Oct 16, 2009 15:33 | Jun 7, 2010 06:13 |
2010s (5)
| Entered | Left |
|---|---|
| Sep 19, 2011 01:50 | Nov 11, 2011 04:14 |
| Aug 28, 2013 02:05 | Oct 15, 2013 11:04 |
| Aug 8, 2015 23:32 | Sep 25, 2015 02:17 |
| Jul 20, 2017 12:19 | Sep 5, 2017 09:34 |
| Jul 1, 2019 23:19 | Aug 18, 2019 05:18 |
2020s (7)
| Entered | Left |
|---|---|
| Jun 11, 2021 13:33 | Jul 29, 2021 20:32 |
| May 20, 2023 15:30 | Jul 10, 2023 11:39 |
| Nov 4, 2024 04:13 | Jan 6, 2025 10:42 |
| Apr 18, 2025 04:21 | Jun 17, 2025 08:35 |
| Sep 28, 2026 02:49 | Nov 25, 2026 23:37 |
| Feb 21, 2027 14:16 | May 14, 2027 14:47 |
| Sep 4, 2028 14:36 | Oct 24, 2028 01:11 |
2030s (1)
| Entered | Left |
|---|---|
| Aug 15, 2030 23:56 | Oct 2, 2030 09:42 |
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FAQ
- What does Mars in Leo mean?
- In Western astrology Mars in Leo is traditionally read as bold, proud and takes center stage. The Mars sign describes drive, desire, competitiveness, anger and attraction, a separate layer from the Sun and Moon signs.
- When was Mars in Leo?
- The table on this page lists all 56 periods Mars spent in Leo between 1940 and 2030, with ingress times in UTC.
- Is Leo a strong sign for Mars?
- By traditional dignity it is no essential dignity (peregrine); aspects and house carry more of the reading.
- Is my Vedic Mars also in Leo?
- Not necessarily. Jyotish uses the sidereal zodiac, now about 24° behind the tropical one. Mars at Leo 0° to about 24° (Western) is in Cancer (Karka) in Jyotish.
Other Mars signs
- Mars in Ariesacts first and meets challenges head-on
- Mars in Taurusslow to start, impossible to stop
- Mars in Geminifights with words and wit
- Mars in Cancerfights to protect its own
- Mars in Leobold, proud and takes center stage
- Mars in Virgomethodical, precise and hard-working
- Mars in Libraacts through partnership and balance
- Mars in Scorpioquiet intensity and total commitment
- Mars in Sagittariuscharges toward ideals and freedom
- Mars in Capricornclimbs steadily toward long-term goals
- Mars in Aquariusunconventional action for a cause
- Mars in Piscesintuitive, adaptable and quietly strong
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