Leo

The best crystals for Leo

The three stones from the original Picker's Rock Zodiac Guide, and why tradition pairs them with Leo.

Tiger's Eye

Tiger's Eye: Golden and sun-like, it backs Leo's confidence with wisdom.

Carnelian

Carnelian: Fuels creative fire and stage presence.

Gold Quartz

Gold Quartz: Golden quartz mirrors the Sun, Leo's ruler.

More rocks & crystals to explore

Other stones commonly recommended for Leo in crystal books and shops.

Citrine

Known as the 'merchant's stone', citrine is traditionally kept in cash registers and wallets to invite prosperity.

Peridot

Ancient Egyptians called peridot the 'gem of the sun'; some 'emeralds' in medieval church treasuries are actually peridot.

Ruby

In ancient India ruby was called ratnaraj, 'king of gems'.

Pyrite

Nicknamed fool's gold, pyrite takes its name from the Greek for fire, since it sparks when struck.

Use with care

Some stones are thought to amplify Leo's tendencies a little too much. These aren't rules, just traditional cautions worth knowing.

Garnet

Garnet: Adding more fire can tip Leo pride into ego, tradition says; balance with heart stones.

Black Onyx

Black Onyx: Can feel heavy and dampening for a sunny sign.

To balance, tradition reaches for Rose Quartz, Amethyst.

Planet, element & birthstones

Ruling planet: The Sun. The Sun is vitality, confidence and self-expression; golden stones like citrine, sunstone and tiger's eye reflect it.

Element: Fire. Fire signs are passionate and energetic; tradition balances them with calming water and air stones when things run hot. Fellow fire signs: Aries, Sagittarius.

Modality: Fixed. Fixed signs hold the middle of each season and are steady and determined.

Birthstones. Leo spans July and August. July: Ruby. August: Peridot, Spinel, Sardonyx.

Go deeper

Read the Leo article from the Discovery Blog, or explore moods that share Leo's stones: