The Zodiac Signs: What Are Their Origin Stories? (5 of 7)

Leo: July 23rd – August 22nd

Hercules faced the Nemean Lion, whose hide he couldn’t pierce with weapons. Hercules strangled the beast, honoring its strength and placing it among the stars as Leo. This sign symbolizes courage, leadership, and regal majesty in astrology.

Fun fact: Leos are natural introverts, except for when the Burger King employee forgets about their request for extra ketchup on their Whopper. That’s when they unleash their inner-Karen and then all bets are off.

Virgo: August 23rd – September 22nd

Astraea, the goddess of innocence and purity, fled the earth during the Iron Age, ascending to the heavens and transforming into the constellation Virgo. Her presence among the stars symbolizes purity, meticulousness, and a connection to the earth’s natural rhythms in astrology.

Fun fact: Virgoans are notorious for laughing at inside jokes even when they aren’t in on them.