Leo, the Lion
On your birthday, the Sun (your essential individuality) was at home
in the masculine sign, Leo. The fifth sign of the Zodiac, Leo is ruled
by the life-giving Sun, the lord of our solar system. A fixed (strong and
solid) sign, Leo governs will and authority. It is a fire sign, which
means Leo people are grand, confident and generous, although they tend to
be
egocentric and can be somewhat overbearing.
The Sun, the ruler of our
inner nature, is
enthroned in Leo, the
sign of its own house, or
rulership. This energy is
thoroughly regal, the lion
being the king of beasts,
for proud Leo regards
himself as the natural
centre of attention - and
confidently expects
others to step back and
pay homage when his
bushy mane is displayed
in the limelight...
Glamorous Leo enjoys
a thoroughgoing love of
life and all its pleasures.
As the Sun bestows light
and life without favour,
the benefactor of every
living thing on this earth,
so you, genial host and
natural entertainer, get
inordinant pleasure from
helping others enjoy life
as much as you do.
Enthusiasm, generosity
and your sunny
disposition inspires the
affection of many friends
and admirers, while
turning those with less
popular personalities
green with envy. Though
full of ambition and
enthusiasm, Leo has to
admit to a lazy streak
and, given the
opportunity, will take the
easy way out, especially
when a situation offers
little fun or glory. This is
something lazy,
luxurious Leo needs to
watch.
Determined Leo, a fixed sign, can be rather stubborn and resistant to
imposed
changes. In many ways this is a plus, for it gives you the stamina to
accomplish
things in life, due to your tenacity. You can stick with projects when
other more
easily distracted souls lose concentration or interest. This stubbornness,
which
you prefer to think of as consistency and determination, is, however,
dictated
more often than not by your ego.
It is easy for pleasure-loving Leo to become addicted to
rich food, and as the cat gets older you find yourself
putting on weight. Your gregarious nature makes it hard
to enjoy or stick to boring, solitary physical fitness
routines, but you may not mind dressing up in flashy
gym outfits and joining an exercise class. Dancing,
swimming, and tennis are your favourites, though you are quite keen on
sports of
all kinds. Playing to the grandstand when starring on the field is an
everpresent
temptation, but perhaps you ought to remember, in team sports even the king
of
beasts is still supposed to be part of a team. Arts and crafts, theatre
groups,
philanthropic societies and religious organizations attract your interest
and
participation.
Leo rules the back and heart, so people with Leo active in their charts are
subject to over-exertion, general problems with stress in the back and
ailments
of the heart. You have a strong constitution and can usually overcome your
problems, many of which are of your own making, due to overindulgence.
Best colours are gold, royal purple, and orange. Leo rules metallic gold,
and
your birthstone is the sardonyx. An appropriate representative of Leo's
versatile,
creative personality, the intriguing sardonyx is a variety of agate that
exists in
many colors and can be cut in many ways. One of the special ways it is used
is
in making cameos. Flowers for Leo include the showy dahlia, yellow lily,
red
poppy, marigold, sunflower, and heliotrope.
Leo in Relationships
Leo Compatibility: Aries, Sagittarius, Gemini, Libra & Aquarius
Personal charm and physical magnetism make you the centre of attention,
which of course is very much to your satisfaction... An ardent lover, your
enthusiasm and passion must be returned in equal measure, or you may
become bored and dissatisfied with your wimpy partner. A weak partner
invites
you to completely dominate the scene, a situation which is less than ideal
for
both parties. In every case you need to keep your ego under control, even
when
surrounded by admirers and sycophants.
Leo, a masculine sign,
is self-sufficient,
confident and tends to
bravado. Most of you
fabulous cats have a
positive attitude to love
and sex, but there are
those among you who
suffer excruciating pangs
of anxiety in relationship.
Why, you ask? Well,
simply put, it is fear that
the reality may not live
up to the unduly
grandiose image that
you seek to present to
the world. Sexual
anxiety may become so
intense in some cases
as to generate frigity or
impotence. So in a
relationship, Leo loves to
be the central, pivotal
point around which all
things revolve. A
romantic and a dreamer,
you make your dreams
come true because you
have strength,
determination and a
blithe faith in yourself - a
faith which can overcome
obstacles with that
characteristic ease
which seems so
remarkable to more
introverted souls.
Some Leo's can find
themselves clinging to
bad relationships or
mistaken beliefs,
because their egos
simply will not allow
them to admit to being
wrong. However, such
typical tenacity becomes
an asset when shown as
loyalty to friends, or as
patience and
determination to
succeed.
Leo's emblem is the noble Lion. This dignified king of the jungle
symbolises the
regal disposition of the Leo personality. However, standing on your pride
when
insulted or abused, you rarely forget a slight (unless of course your
detractors
sincerely, humbly and grovellingly crave forgiveness, whereupon you may
magnanimously deign to pardon the miserable creatures). It must, moreover,
be
said that you are quite forthright in your opinions, which themselves need
have
no close relationship with the facts - and you certainly like to have the
last word
in any discussion.
Leo Rising
Leo Rising gives you a strong physique and lots of physical stamina. You
can be
very stubborn and find it extremely difficult to break undesirable habits
and
behaviour patterns. However, this same tenacity and stamina can also be a
wonderful asset. When you get involved in something, you hang on long after
everyone else runs out of steam, and you inspire others with your devotion
to
ideals and principles.
Leo has loads of energy and enthusiasm, so, once motivated, you seldom
hesitate to act. In spite of all this energy and enthusiasm, the Big Cat
can be
downright lazy at times. A natural enthusiasm inclines to overabundance and
the
tendency to overestimate everything. When buying various personal items,
for
example, you usually acquire far more than you need. Though often rash and
hasty, your passions are sincere.
Leo is ruled by the sun, lord of willpower and egotistical drives. Your
conscious or
subconscious need to dominate means you want the last word in everything,
and
may come to believe your opinion is the only one worth considering. The
negative
potential for Leo Ascendant comes out in those whose ego-driven
personalities
turn them into manipulative, power-oriented demagogues. Though generally
outgoing, you are not necessarily aggressive or loudly gregarious. Your
personality will be greatly influenced by the nature and strength of your
willpower
and ego involvement (that is, the placement of your sun and whether it is
strengthened by sign and aspect). If the willpower and ego are not strong,
then
neither is the personality apt to be assertive.
No matter how the rest of the world may see you, it is meaningless compared
to
how you see yourself. Intense self-absorption makes it hard to accept
guidance
from others, and you may feel taking or asking for advice is a sign of
weakness.
You most enjoy associating with those who allow you to shine. Your
flamboyant
generosity and warm, friendly approach wins many friends, as well as
arousing
the envy of those with less popular personalities. Life with you is
anything but
routine.
Your natural creativity gives special talent or ability in art, music, or
the
entertainment and communication industries. Overwork, anxiety, heart
problems,
lower back pains, and ailments connected with overindulgence are the most
likely
physical complaints.
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