Leo is the fifth sign of the zodiac. A sun sign, ruled by the Sun, Leo is synonymous with strength, creativity, confidence, and leadership. Those born under this sign - between 23rd July and 22nd August - are natural-born stars, shining brightly and drawing others in with magnetic charm and warmth. However, even the most regal lions need support for balance, healing, and heart-centred power.
Whether you're a Leo seeking to enhance your natural gifts or connect more deeply with your soul’s purpose, working with Leo gemstones can illuminate your path and anchor your fiery energy.
Here are some of the most nurturing and empowering gemstones for those born under the sign of Leo.
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Amber is a warm, golden gift from the Earth that brings a gentle healing energy. For Leo, Amber calms fiery tempers, aids emotional release, and supports vitality. Its sun-like glow resonates with Leo’s solar ruler, encouraging joy, optimism, and personal power.
Chakras - Sacral Chakra, Solar Plexus Chakra, Throat Chakra
Zodiac - Leo, Aquarius
Planet - Sun
Element - Fire
Numerical Vibration - Number 3
Typical colours - yellow, golden – transparent or translucent
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Green Aventurine is the stone of opportunity and heart-centred leadership. It softens Leo’s pride and brings harmony to relationships. Aventurine is also known for attracting abundance and luck — perfect for Leo’s ambitions.
Chakras - dependent on colour
Zodiac - Aries, Leo
Element - Earth
Numerical Vibration - Number 3
Typical colours - Green, but may also be orange, brown, yellow, blue or grey
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Bronzite is a grounding stone that enhances Leo’s natural leadership qualities. It promotes decisiveness and aligns you with your inner truth. Its earthy energy calms overactive minds and tempers impulsiveness.
Chakras - Base Chakra, Sacral Chakra
Zodiac - Leo
Planet - Venus
Element - Earth
Numerical Vibration - Number 1
Typical colours - Bronze
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Carnelian is one of the ultimate Leo stones. It stirs up motivation, creativity, and passion. Its fiery orange hues reflect Leo’s bold spirit and help boost confidence and self-expression — ideal for performers, artists, and public speakers.
Chakras - Base Chakra, Sacral Chakra
Birthstones - July
Zodiac - Taurus, Cancer, Leo, Virgo
Planet - Mars
Element - Fire
Numerical Vibration - Number 5
Typical colours - Clear-to-translucent red brown which may vary from a pale orange to pink, or from grey to an intense almost black
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Citrine carries the power of the Sun and brings Leo radiant joy and abundance. It encourages manifestation, attracts prosperity, and clears negative energy. Citrine’s golden light also enhances self-worth and optimism.
Chakras - Sacral Chakra, Solar Plexus Chakra, Crown Chakra
Birthstone - November
Zodiac - Aries, Gemini, Leo, Libra
Planet - Jupiter
Element - Air
Numerical Vibration - Number 6
Typical colours - yellow to yellowish brown or smokey grey-brown
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A master healer, Clear Quartz amplifies Leo’s intentions and harmonises body, mind, and spirit. It brings clarity, especially during decision-making, and enhances the energy of other crystals worn alongside it.
Chakras - Crown Chakra
Birthstone - April
Zodiac - All birth signs
Planet - Sun
Element - All (Earth/Fire/Air/Water)
Numerical Vibration - Number 4
Typical colours - Pure Quartz is colourless or white
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Dumortierite calms the mind and encourages patience. For Leos who may be quick to act, this blue stone supports thoughtful communication and emotional intelligence, bringing serenity and insight.
Chakras - Throat Chakra, Third Eye Chakra,
Zodiac - Leo
Numerical Vibration - Number 4
Typical colours - Blue, greenish-blue, violet-blue, pale blue, red
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Garnet is a stone of passion and strength. It invigorates Leo’s energy, boosts courage, and strengthens commitment — especially in relationships. It also enhances sexuality, creativity, and the flow of chi through the body.
Chakras - Base Chakra, Heart Chakra
Birthstone - January
Zodiac - Aries, Leo, Virgo, Aquarius
Planet - Mars
Element - Fire
Numerical Vibration - Number 2
Typical colours - Most often seen in red, but available in virtually all colours, including: pink, green, orange, yellow, brown and black
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A regal metal with powerful symbolism, Gold represents Leo's warmth, generosity, and divine connection. It inspires success, confidence, and a heart-centred approach to leadership.
Chakras - Heart Chakra, Third Eye Chakra, Crown Chakra
Zodiac - Leo
Numerical Vibration - Number 2
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Jasper nurtures and grounds Leo’s fiery energy. Picture Jasper, in particular, helps Leo connect with the Earth, offering wisdom and a broader perspective. Jasper supports endurance and emotional balance.
Zodiac - Leo, Virgo, Scorpio
Planet - Mars
Element - Fire
Numerical Vibration - Number 6
Typical colours - brown, red, orange, yellow, green
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Labradorite sparks Leo’s intuition and inner magic. It enhances psychic gifts, inspires transformation, and shields the aura. For Leos stepping into a spiritual path, this stone guides the journey with mystery and light.
Chakras - Throat Chakra, Third Eye Chakra, Crown Chakra
Zodiac - Leo, Scorpio, Sagittarius
Planet - Uranus
Element - Water
Numerical Vibration - Number 6
Typical colours - Pale green, blue, colourless, grey-white: with iridescent blue or gold flashes
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Larimar offers soothing water energy, calming Leo’s intensity. It promotes emotional healing, patience, and communication from the heart. A beautiful counterbalance to Leo’s fire.
Chakras - Heart Chakra, Throat Chakra, Third Eye Chakra
Zodiac - Leo
Numerical Vibration - Number 9
Typical colours - blue, bluish-white, green-blue, white, grey
Origin - Dominican Republic
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Onyx offers powerful protection and strength. It supports Leo in grounding excess energy, letting go of fear, and building resilience. Onyx is especially useful during times of stress or grief.
Zodiac - Gemini, Leo
Element - Earth
Numerical Vibration - Number 6
Typical colours - Black, grey, white, blue, brown, yellow, red, green
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Peridot is a birthstone of Leo and a stone of lightness, renewal, and self-worth. It clears negativity, invites prosperity, and encourages Leo to follow the heart’s true calling.
Chakras - Solar Plexus Chakra, Heart Chakra
Birthstone - August
Zodiac - Gemini, Leo, Virgo, Scorpio, Sagittarius
Planet - Mercury
Element - Earth
Numerical Vibration - Numbers 6 and 8
Typical colours - Transparent olive green, bottle green, yellowish-green
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Petrified Wood brings ancient Earth energy and wisdom. It helps Leo stay rooted in reality, encouraging patience and a deeper connection with time and nature.
Zodiac - Leo
Numerical Vibration - Number 5
Typical colours - Browns
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Pyrite is a stone of action, willpower, and abundance. It protects Leo from self-doubt and negative influences while attracting wealth and success. Its golden luster matches Leo’s majestic energy.
Chakras - Solar Plexus Chakra
Zodiac - Leo
Element - Fire/Earth
Numerical Vibration - Number 3
Typical colours - Pale brass-yellow with some black veins
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Rhodochrosite is a stone of deep love and emotional healing. For Leos who give generously, this pink crystal reminds them to receive love, too. It nurtures the inner child and brings harmony to the heart.
Chakras - Heart Chakra
Zodiac - Leo, Scorpio
Element - Earth
Numerical Vibration - Number 4
Typical colours - Pink, rose, red, yellowish-grey, brown, white, grey
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Ruby, a traditional Leo stone, is the essence of passion, vitality, and courage. It fuels Leo’s adventurous spirit, helps with focus, and encourages living life with full-hearted joy.
Chakras - Base Chakra, Heart Chakra
Birthstone - July
Zodiac - Aries, Cancer, Leo, Scorpio, Sagittarius
Planet - Sun
Element - Fire
Numerical Vibration - Number 3
Typical colours - Pinkish-red to red
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Sardonyx brings discipline, strength, and grounding. It balances Leo’s high energy with a sense of structure and responsibility. It also supports lasting relationships and loyalty.
Chakras - Base Chakra
Birthstone - August
Zodiac - Aries, Leo
Numerical Vibration - Number 3
Typical colours - black, red, brown, clear
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Sunstone radiates the joy and warmth of Leo’s ruling planet. It encourages leadership, positivity, and independence. A beautiful stone for boosting confidence and embracing one's true light.
Chakras - Sacral Chakra, Solar Plexus Chakra
Zodiac - Leo, Libra
Element - Fire, Air
Numerical Vibration - Number 1
Typical colours - grey, green, yellow, brown, orange, pink, peach, red
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A combination of Hematite, Red Jasper, and Tiger’s Eye, Tiger Iron offers strength, grounding, and endurance. It supports Leo in pursuing goals with determination and stamina.
Zodiac - Leo
Element - Fire, Earth
Numerical Vibration - Number 7
Typical colours - golden-brown, red and black
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Topaz, especially Golden Topaz, is a stone of manifestation and clarity. It helps Leo align with divine purpose, enhances truth, and brings soothing, joyful energy.
Chakras - Sacral Chakra, Solar Plexus Chakra
Zodiac - Leo, Scorpio, Sagittarius
Element - Air
Numerical Vibration - Number 6
Typical colours - Colourless, blue, brown, orange, grey, yellow, green, red - pink
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Carnelian, Sunstone, and Citrine are excellent for boosting Leo’s self-confidence and creative expression.
Larimar, Onyx, and Dumortierite bring calm and emotional balance to Leo’s passionate energy.
Yes, Peridot, Ruby, and Onyx are considered traditional Leo birthstones.
Leos can wear stones as jewellery, meditate with them, place them on the solar plexus or heart chakra, or keep them in their home or workspace to harness their energy.
Absolutely. Stones like Citrine, Topaz, and Pyrite are especially helpful for manifesting abundance, success, and confidence.
Sunstone, Carnelian, and Peridot are especially powerful for Leos. Each enhances Leo’s natural warmth, courage, and creative spark.
All stones listed can be used regardless of gender. However, Ruby and Garnet may appeal more to Leo men for strength and vitality, while Rhodochrosite and Larimar may support Leo women in heart healing and intuition.
Larimar, Aventurine, and Onyx help calm fiery tempers and restore emotional balance.
Absolutely. Combining stones like Sunstone (vitality), Peridot (heart), and Pyrite (protection) creates a beautiful energetic synergy. Trust your intuition to find the right combination for your needs.
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