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21 Creative Leo Tattoo Ideas That Have Big Fire-Sign Energy
When Leo season arrives on July 23, a much needed dose of fire-sign energy comes with it. There's no better time to get a Leo tattoo, frankly. But if any lions reading this are coming up short on creative Leo tattoo ideas, we’re here to help.
Leos are known for their passion, courage, and loyalty, as well as their leadership skills (just like their namesake, the lion). Ever the center of attention, Leo’s ruling planet isn’t a planet at all, but rather, the sun. And in turn, the sign’s flower is—you guessed it—the sunflower.
In other words: There are more creative Leo tattoo ideas out there than you may have realized. Whether you’re looking for something that screams “Leo” like a lion or constellation, or a design that's a little more subtle, we rounded up 21 astrology-inspired tattoo ideas to get before Leo szn wraps on August 22. (Also important: We even asked stylish fire signs to share some Leo outfits you can pair with your new ink.)
Leo Lion Tattoos
Demi Lovato’s Leo Lion TattooDemi Lovato—a Leo who was born August 20—debuted their elaborate lion hand design in 2017. It was done by celebrity tattoo artist Keith "Bang Bang" McCurdy.
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Cara Delevingne’s Lion Finger TattooCara Delevingne—also a Leo—got her lion from Bang Bang, in 2013. The tattoo is located on her index finger and joins a collection of 20+ tattoos that the model and actor has collected over the years.
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Rumer Willis’s Lion Arm TattooRumer Willis had her lion arm tattoo removed in 2017, but it was still a clue into her identity when she appeared on The Masked Singer in 2019. She competed on the popular reality show dressed as—you guessed it—a lion.
Mena Suvari’s back-of-the-neck tattoo is a nice option if you want your ink to be more or less visible depending on how you wear your hair. (Although, for the record, the actor is an Aquarius!)
Can you feel the love tonight? This pair of lions is pictured here on opposite arms, but would make an excellent couple’s tattoo idea too. The design was created by Mr. K, an artist at the buzzy Bang Bang studio.
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Leos in Love, Part TwoAnother option for a Leo who wants to express their love for another lion sign, also by Mr. K for Bang Bang Tattoo.
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Hybrid Lion TattooIf you can’t decide between a lion or something more celestial, this intricate Dr. Woo tattoo design combines the best elements of both.
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Leo Constellation and Symbol Tattoos
Jessica Alba’s Leo Constellation TattooWhen your universe revolves around your kids, why not show it off? Jessica Alba did just that when she had Dr. Woo ink the signs of her kids, Honor (a Gemini), Haven (a Leo), and Hayes (a Capricorn) on her forearm.
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Hayden Panettiere’s Glyph Ankle TattooThe Leo symbol—or glyph—resembles an upside-down “U” and stands for the lion in the zodiac. Hayden Panettiere, a Leo whose birthday is August 21, has a tattoo of the sign located just behind her right ankle.
Leo Fire Tattoos
Sophie Turner’s Finger Flame TattooSophie Turner—a Pisces, for the record—may have gotten her linear ink in honor of her role as Jean Grey/Phoenix in the X-Men franchise, but it’s solid inspo for any fire sign to consider.
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Dua Lipa’s Shaded Flame TattooSinger Dua Lipa—whose August 22 birthday just barely makes the Leo cut—has several hand tattoos, including a filled-in flame at the tip of her index finger.
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Torch TattooA torch holds double meaning for Leos: Not only does it represent their fire-sign status, but it signifies their place as the leader of the pack too.
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Leo Sun and Sunflower Tattoos
Sun TattooWhen your ruling planet is the sun, why not really go for it? We love how this design by Bang Bang Tattoo artist Michelle Santana places the sun front and center, while also subtly incorporating the moon.
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Vanessa Hudgens’ Sideboob Sunflower TattooThe floral design is eye-catching—and sunflowers are typically considered to be another symbol for Leos—but let’s call a spade a spade: The location of Vanessa Hudgens’s ink is what makes this straight fire.
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Dakota Johnson’s Artistic Sunflower TattooDakota Johnson may be a Libra, but her fragile sunflower design—which was inspired by the work of artist Egon Schiele—is worth bookmarking.
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Sun and Sunflower TattooTwo for one! We can imagine it’s hard not to smile when you have both the sun and a sunflower inked on your arm. This design was created by Bang Bang artist Michelle Santana.
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Zodiac Sun TattooAnother Leo tattoo idea, courtesy of Santana. If you’re intimately familiar with your birth chart, consider this sun design that resembles the astrological chart, including every sign of the zodiac.
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Small Leo Tattoos
Courage Script TattooThere are endless options when it comes to script tattoos, but courage is one of the Leo sign’s trademark traits. Loyalty, passion, and even love would be just as fitting as a small Leo tattoo.
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Crown TattooAs you know, Leos are natural-born leaders. Wear the crown proudly a la Zoe Kravitz (who’s actually fellow fire sign Sagittarius).
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Lucy Hale’s Lightbulb TattooFor a cool alternative to a flame tattoo, a vintage-inspired bulb like Lucy Hale’s can be pretty, well, lit. Or, can we interest you in her simple sun tattoo instead?
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Florence Welch’s Lightning Bolt TattooThe lightning bolt may not be an official symbol for Leos, but it manages to capture the sign’s energetic spirit—even in a barely there size.
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Don't forget to check out your weekly horoscope by Astro All-Starz to know more about what's ahead for your zodiac sign.
This story originally appeared on: Glamour - Author:Condé Nast
