JULY 23 - AUGUST 22
Leo is the fifth Sign of the Zodiac. Moving
past the exploration of the world and the
need to nurture of the first four Signs,
Leo's great need is to create. Creativity is
one of Leo's keywords, and people born under
this Sign have the vitality and ambition to
be successful in their creative endeavors.
Leos are especially prominent on stage and in
Hollywood, as their natural ability to act
and their flamboyance and love of attention
make them naturals at fame. Additionally,
Leos love romance, and take pride in their
warm hospitality. As the fifth Sign, Leo also
rules the fifth House: the House of Pleasure.
The Astrological Symbol of Leo is the Lion.
The Lion is the King of Beasts, and Leos
enjoy being treated as the kings and queens
of the Zodiac. Like the Lion, Leos have great
physical strength and stamina. They tend to
be opinionated, but they have a strong
ability to see their projects through to the
end. In this way, Leo exemplifies the Fixed
Quality assigned to it. Leos may be arrogant
or egotistical, but they are good organizers
and tend to be popular and even inspiring.
Within the Zodiac, Leo is opposite Aquarius,
the Sign of Friends. Leo tends to be about
self and personal popularity rather than
group goals and sharing of ideas. Despite
their tendency to patronizingly interfere in
others' plans, they are leaders, confident
and dignified.
Leo is ruled by the Sun. In ancient times,
the Sun was believed to be the center of the
Universe, the core of existence, the Father.
Today, the Sun is important because it
generates warmth and keeps life on Earth
moving. Leos, too, sometimes feel they are
the center of the universe, and sometimes
they are! They are gregarious and social,
fun-loving, and live life with enthusiasm.
Despite their tendency toward bossiness and
pretention, the natural leadership of people
born under Leo and their administrative
prowess helps ensure that their projects are
successful. As leaders, Leos are decisive and
direct, optimistic that they will succeed.
Sometimes they exaggerate problems and
overreact to stumbling blocks, but generally
they are positive and their natural pride and
stubborn streak keep them from giving up.
They can be demanding leaders, but they are
also generous.
The Element associated with Leo is Fire. Fire
Signs are physical: they tend to respond to
the world through action, rather than
practicality, intellect, or emotion. Leos
jump headfirst into life, without worrying
whether their latest goal is realistic or
practical. For them, everything about life is
Big with a capital B, and if drama and
courage is required to do what they want to
do, they have both in abundance. Like Fire,
Leos are always moving and quick, and their
warm-hearted and outgoing personalities are
similarly fiery. They tend to seek power more
than other Signs, and because of this people
sometimes feel they are obnoxious, boastful,
self-centered, or rude. But despite their
sometimes hotheaded or cutting response, Leos
are cheerful and self-assured, sometimes to
the point of living in a fantasy world. They
are always happy as long as someone is paying
attention to them!
Leo rules the fifth House, which besides
romance and children also involves gambling.
Many Leos love to gamble, and may be brash
and extravagent at the gaming table. They see
it as their natural due when casinos treat
them as royalty! Pleasure is important to
people born under Leo, and they like to spend
money to feel good. At their extreme, some
Leos can be vain and childish or overbearing
in their reactions, but generally they're
happy so long as their comfortable.
In their leisure time, Leos prefer to play in
groups rather than solo. They are too
gregarious to enjoy solitary running or
weight lifting, and they much prefer team
sports or group exercise. In love
relationships, Leo tops the charts in almost
every area, from devotion to romance.
Leo rules the back, spine, and heart. People
born under Leo may suffer from heart problems
or back pain more often than people born
under other Signs. Leo's colors are gold and
purple: gold is the color of the Sun and
lions, and purple is associated with royalty.
The great strength of the Leo-born is in
their creativity and generosity with others.
Sometimes these two can combine, resulting in
thoughtful gifts or unique solutions to
problems. Their creative and theatrical
natures make them among the most flamboyant
characters of the Zodiac.
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