Zodiac Sign Leo

Leo constellation lies in the northern hemisphere and is one of the easiest constellations to spot due to its many bright stars and unique shape. It is the fifth sign of the zodiac and comes after Cancer and before Virgo. It takes the fifth 30 degrees of the zodiac circle between 120 degrees and 150 degrees. It is one of the oldest recognized constellations documented in Mesopotamians for the first time in 4000 BC precisely. It is also described by the astronomer Ptolemy in the late 2nd century. The sun enters this sky under July 23 – August 22. it is associated with Fire element and is accompanied by Aries and Sagittarius. It has a fixed modality and people born under this sun are called as Leos.
Leo means Lion in Latin language and is also called by many other names by different civilizations. Turkish people call it ‘Artan’, ‘Aryo’ by Syrians, ’Shir’ by Persians and ‘Simha’ by Hindu mythology but when translated every word it means Lion. Babylonians called it UR.GU.LA which means ‘The Great Lion’. The Egyptians worshipped this constellation as it was sun that was present at the time of the flooding of Nile River which represents a harvest season for the next year.
Overview:
DATES |
July 23 – August 22 |
|---|---|
SYMBOL |
The Lion |
RULER PLANET |
Sun |
BASIC COLOUR |
Golden, Yellow and Purple |
MODE AND ELEMENT |
Fixed Fire |
LUCKY METAL |
Bronze |
COMPATIBILITY |
Aquarius and Gemini |
HOUSE |
Fifth |
LUCKY NUMBERS |
1, 3, 10, 19 |
TAROT CARD |
The Strength |
WORTHY DAYS |
Sunday |
LUCKY GEM |
Peridot, Spinel |
Basic Personality
People born under the sun of Leo in the sky are naturally fearless and brave. They are born leaders with a can do attitude which comes to them from their self confidence and dominant nature. They are quite strong, courageous and righteous which helps them to achieve anything they decide to. They are generous and loyal towards their loved ones which make them quite charming. They also have a great sense of humour which helps them in interacting and attracting new people in their lives. They are loveable, bold and warm they have a charismatic aura that surrounds them which makes them the ultimate showmen. They are very careful with their words while having a conversation and can talk with smartness, grace and elegance about any topic that may have just been given to them. They like to be seen as unbreakable and strong. These natives can be very greedy and ambitious and are ruled by heart, so the hunger for growth and success can easily be seen in their attitude. They are effortless with their actions and tasks as they have full faith and trust on their instincts. Leos are very much egoistic and whenever they are hurt, they cannot hide it and uses their anger as a defence mechanism to hide their vulnerable side. They don’t like people to see that they may be dependent on somebody or feel incomplete and require support, care and concern from anyone’s part.
Strengths:
Courageous, confident, Strong, Fearless, Loyal, Trustworthy, Enthusiastic, Warm, Creative, Passionate, Optimistic, Generous, Cheerful and Humorous.
The natives which belong to the Leo zodiac have a “heart of a lion”, as they are fearless, strong and courageous naturally. These natives are very optimistic and generally have a high spirit with a can do attitude. They are passionate, creative, enthusiastic and confident which reflects in their work environment. They never shy away from raising a helping hand for a friend in need which shows their generous nature. In their relationships they are extremely loyal, warm, caring and compassionate.
Their basic nature is quite charismatic and loveable which creates a warm and comforting aura around them. They can easily attract people with their charm and smartness as they love talking to new people and also introducing them in their lives. They are always fun to be around because they can talk about any topic even if the topic is just given to them at that very moment. They are cheerful by heart which in turn makes them humorous. They like to live their life like a ruler. If used rightly, their ego can be a major asset to them but often leads them to their defects of character and weaknesses.
Weaknesses:
Judgemental, Egoistic, Stubborn, Arrogant, Angry, Self centred, Inflexible, Lazy, Dominant, Materialistic and Insecure.
When discussing Leos weaknesses, they have quite a bundle. Their major issue lies in their Egoistic attitude and further leads to generate many other character defects. As, ego is said to be the mother of all the defects of character, it makes them judgemental which in turn leads to insecurities and so the web grows. These natives also have major anger issues which can easily turn into rage in no time, but usually they tend to hold on to their resentments for very long time and at that point the anger converted into rage bursts out. They are naturally accustomed to being a centre of attraction and when that doesn’t happen they can become arrogant and stubborn. Once they make up their mind it is quite difficult to change their minds as they are highly inflexible when it comes to standing up for what they believe. These natives in general, love to enjoy the fruits of nature as well as their hard work by spending their hard earned money and assets without thinking twice before spending it. The temptation for the materialism is out of their hands. They just want to relax and enjoy the materialistic things.
Planetary Rulerships
-
Sun
The Sun is believed to find its joy in Divinities and higher power understandings in its birth chart. This has to do with the fact that the sun is traditionally regarded as the ultimate light of life and growth that illuminates everything hidden and clarifies our ideas. The sun is able to express “joyfully” its glorious offerings, which give life here, giving those born with the sun in the ninth house the natural confidence. Often being great teachers themselves, these notions make them more demanding in knowledge and seeking the truth.
-
Fifth House Rulesrship
As Leo is ruled by the sun, this modern star system invites a bright, sunny signature to the value of the fifth house. Leo was assigned a fifth house for children, luck, and creativity as his bold, childlike energy resembles how the fifth house shows what themes will be drawn to in search of happiness, talk, and inspiration.
-
Ninth House Interference
In the modern astrology system of the twelve letter alphabets, each zodiac sign rules one of the twelve houses in the birth chart.
The Sun is believed to find its joy in Divinities and higher power understandings in its birth chart. This has to do with the fact that the sun is traditionally regarded as the ultimate light of life and growth that illuminates everything hidden and clarifies our ideas. The sun is able to express “joyfully” its glorious offerings, which give life here, giving those born with the sun in the ninth house the natural confidence. Often being great teachers themselves, these notions make them more demanding in knowledge and seeking the truth.
Elements, Cardinal and Seasons
-
Season
Coming soon..
-
Cardinal Mode
Coming soon..
Compatibility With :
-
Friends & Family Members
The natives born under the sun of Leo in their sky are attentive, loyal and generous. They always feel the need to give more than they receive. Being one of the most playful and materialistic signs, they treat their loved ones in a similar manner they treat themselves. These natives will spontaneously do nice things for their friends and family, just because they feel like this way about themselves. If their closed ones give them a reason to feel special, they will shower them with the same level of Love, Care, Affection, Compassion and praise. Friendship means the world to them and if a friend or a family member is in trouble, they will drop everything and come to the rescue even if it takes a lot of time and energy.
Leos are very egoistic, proud and value their honour. They tend to become independent as early as possible because they have a healthy and loyal commitment with their individual values. If someone hurt their feelings, they will make them very aware of it while punishing them with their silence. They’ll be cold and distant for days. They can hold onto resentment for a long time. Even if someone made them mad five years ago, they’ll still remember it and will remember it in their very own specific way and version. They’ll hold onto their version of the story and people just have to accept that this is their way and they will forgive them in their own time. Still, a Leo will do anything to protect their loved ones.
-
Partners: Love and Marriage
Leos tends to be attracted to the signs of visible strength, natural energy and passion. Every Leo needs a partner to fight through their awareness and reach their sensitive, subconscious core, in order to find true satisfaction in a meaningful relationship. They often fall for partners that are equally enthusiastic, confident and proactive and will go after what they want without apology. They want someone who isn’t just confident, but also sophisticated. They want to be with somebody who can not only formulate an intelligent argument, but can also present it in a smooth and articulate manner. They are attracted to the same qualities in others that they see in themselves. They will take the role of a leader in any relationship, and strongly rely on their need for being independent and taking initiatives. This can be tiring for their partner at times, especially if they start imposing their will and organizing things that aren’t theirs to organize in the first place.
Each Leo needs a partner who is self-aware, reasonable and on the same intellectual level as them. When in love, they are fun, loyal, respectful and very generous towards their loved one. Their partner also needs to feel free to express and stand to their own grounds, or too much light from their Leo’s Sun might burn their own personality down.
-
Fire Sign
Leo will find great similarities with the intense and impulsive fire signs as they can easily relate to the qualities of these signs.
Aries and Sagittarius both are strong enough that they don’t need Leos spot light. They both have their specific personalities and traits which can easily let them to shine on the basis of their own grounds and principles.
Leo and Leo can easily understand each other well as they both carry same traits and intentions. However a problem could arise if they are not ready to compromise with their spotlights and mutual ground expectations.
-
Air Sign
Air signs bring the corresponding natural energy to Leo, as the air feeds the fire, holding it in place to grow and live longer.
Gemini and Libra bring playfulness, harmony, and curiosity to Leo’s love of fun and celebration.
Aquarius dominated by Saturn, brings mutual understanding, and consideration to this proud and sun-controlled sign. On the mutual ground, they may have “opposite” attraction “connections that can be magnetic or divisive. Leo teaches Aquarius to get out of his head and live in the moment and giving first preference to self. Whereas, Aquarius teaches Leo the benefits of tolerance, patience, long lasting knowledge, and consideration of all aspects of arguments.
-
Water Sign
Water signs can be a major challenge if they are related to the Lion, although they may bring danger and emotional intelligence to help cool and balance Leo’s prone tendency to pride, self-esteem, and reaction.
Cancer will be very good at taking care of Leo, whom Leo will love, but he may choose to stay where Leo wants to get out.
Pisces can be a very good participant for Leo, however they can be sensitive and secretive to fully enjoy Leo’s world of work.
Scorpio dominated by mars can bring sexual power into a relationship with Leo, but with Leo’s tendency to envy and Scorpio’s dominant nature, this is a potentially flexible game that needs to be handled with awareness and emotional maturity in order to succeed.
-
Earth Sign
Earth signs may have the potential to stabilize the amazing nature of the Lion.
Capricorn sign being a cardinal mode, has the potential to withstand Leo’s demands as it has a compromising and understanding nature which can work with Leo on common grounds of peace.
Taurus, although is a type of soul that loves pleasure and enjoys the beauty of life. But at times, it may act as stubborn and unwilling to compromise as Leo may have been, making the game difficult to navigate.
Virgo can be very confusing and focused on doing things perfectly to enjoy Leo’s life analysis on stage. Often, when this sign combines with the power and symbols of the Earth sign at work, they can do miracles at their work space. The Earth sign that provide performance and reliability work together and also help and support Leo’s bold campaigns and ideas.
Financial Management
Leos love luxury, but fine things cost money, making Leos very hungry to create the wealth that they love to spend. Leos love to be surrounded by modern and trendy things, and although they know how to create finances, but spend it with less care and caution. These natives are overly generous and never step back or shy away to extend a helping hand to a friend in need. Although this doesn’t always prove to be wise, but it will always make them feel good and content at heart.
Career Options
Leos are performers who tend to be highly energetic, busy and preoccupied. These natives are ambitious, creative and optimistic and once they get determined to complete their work, they move on with complete dedication and do everything perfectly. They like to be appreciated frequently and be under the spotlight to constantly motivate, inspire and lead others but with the minimum involvement of their superiors.
The constant need of being the centre of the stage enthusiastically makes them uniquely suited for the professions where they can show and make others aware of their presence constantly. Careers that are suitable as per their basic nature should not have the routine based jobs that require calmness and patience in the attitude. Based on all these notations, jobs which are well suited for them involves;
• Acting and entertainment industry.
• Politics and team leaders.
• Art and Crafts.
• Fashion designing and Modelling.
• Fitness industry.
• Education and Management fields.
• Motivational speakers. Etc…
Health
n ancient astronomical medicine, the entire zodiac was painted on the human body, with Leo ruling over the heart, blood circulations and the movement of heat and blood in the body that has heart as the centre source. There were four aspects of personality, which were connected to the four essential liquids and the four main types of the constitution. High blood pressure, blocked arteries, and irregular heartbeat are risks at the face of Leos. This highlights the need for the natives from this sign to take care of their heart health, as they are more prone to cardiovascular diseases and may develop hot flashes, fluctuations in blood pressure, and an increased risk of dehydration which is generally caused by stress and high cholesterol. Those with a prominent Leo on their charts show a quality of courage or “heart” when they experience a life of zeal and confidence.
Leo, controlled by the sun, is associated with a moderate version of choleric temperament, which is thought to be hot and dry, and stimulates the production of digestive bile. This attitude gives these people a strong appetite for fast metabolism, as well as a tendency to heat – both physically and emotionally.
These people need to keep their food and exercise in line with their love of celebrating life with delicious food and drink. They can keep their systems cool and have low stress levels in peace, relaxation habits, fruits and vegetables rich in fibre and good and proper water intake.
Leo Man Personality Overview
When things are going right for the Leo and he is being complimented at every turn, there is no person happier or more generous than him. For them happy and peaceful times mean having a plethora of friends all around and plenty of parties and a vibrant social life. The Leo by and large, especially when things are going swimmingly well, wants everybody around them also to be happy. To this end he is unstinting about the advice he metes out and the help that he is more than willing to give. Sometimes his suggestions could be that much more assertive than desired, but it is always done with the purest of intentions.
Tact is not a strong point with the Leo; but the Leo male is caring and generous. When he is in a good mood or when there are happy times all around, he is ready at the drop of a hat to forgive any wrong that might have been done to him and unintentionally bruised his ego.
The Leo is a Fixed sign and traditional and set in their ways. Even when there is no trouble or turmoil anywhere, they take a very long time to change in any way. In the best of times they are idealistic and they an innate nobility and high ideals that they always strive to live up to. Despite what they might appear on the surface, in reality there is a deep core of humility in them. They are the first to step up and take the responsibility of anything around them is not properly in synch.
There is an aura of self-importance when they are happy. A rich and fatty food diet is what makes the Leo even more happy. It is very tough for him to maintain a healthy diet. However, since he strongly is in favour of maintaining a healthy aura, he makes up his mind and does what he has to do. It usually so happens that the Leo has a happy and healthy life span, but he must take care of issues regarding the heart.
The active Leo is quite creative to say the least, so a day with him will rarely be monotonous.
His Other Traits
Aristocratic personality – Leo Man will always be Regal and royal. They always Keep their shoulders high and use full body height to keep their posture straight. It also shows the pride of the man, and a Leo man always has a Powerful life resembles a king. He always prefers to live a life full of Quality things.
By nature, Leo man can be self-centered and easily get hurt when someone does not offer them proper respect or disrespect them. Even a tiny gesture of disrespect will be enough to break their self-centered personality. He never likes to get controlled by someone and gets tempted very soon. Once one realizes this situation, Leo Man will never want to be in the same position, place, or company as that particular person or group. In other words, they can easily find a place to get the respect and enthusiasm they need to live a king-sized life.
Being social is the next virtue of the Leo person. You will find that Leo man has the remarkable ability to be at the center of society’s attraction. They always want enough attention and prefer to stay in the social structure. They love to gain respect and appreciation from others and always like to be dynamic. You can find some charismatic personalities in this particular zodiac sign.
Leo men will have a great sense of humor and believe in enjoying life to the fullest. They are full of enthusiasm and choose very nice interests in the surroundings.
The next thing about Leo men is that they are always committed to their partner and never try to cheat. They will show complete loyalty and trust for their partner.
Culture is always a matter of attraction for the Leo man. They would prefer to know about the various cultures and would like to explore the multiple factors. They love to be in a relationship with an artistic and creative partner. You will be Leo’s favorite if you have your own goals and opinions in life. A positive image always attracts a Leo man, and you should also be able to take good care of yourself in various situations.
His Relationships
-
with People
Leo men are naturally passionate about life and prefer to live an active life. He will also like to be with you when he wants. Otherwise, Leo Man can be vulgar; you will know he is uninterested. He will try to push you away and not encourage you in any possible manner. Leo Man has complete transparency in nature. Leo men are not good liars, and they are expressive.
-
Sexual Relationships
Leo men prefer to evoke their complete sense, not just their physical toughness. Sex means an excellent physical and mental connection for them. They are very romantic in bed and prefer lighting candles and playing light music to make their love-making experience enjoyable. Leo will do various experiments in bed to satisfy their partner. He is very dominant when it comes to making love in the bed. Leo man can be full of adventure, and you should be alert in every possible way. Females can expect lots of love and care from their Leo male partner.
-
with a Love interest
Leo men can be very hard to date because of their moody nature. Most of the time, they have two faces and frequently change. You will need clarification when they change within a minute. They ask many questions and give challenges to prove the worthiness of the partner. You can judge him in the relationship by the management of power. If he is deeply in love with you, he will empower you. Otherwise, there are great chances that he can overpower you in the relationship.
Leo men are full of love and intensive in relationships. After a few months of dating, you can find the right romantic side of your Leo partner. Leo men prefer to wait for a good partner to ensure she is ideal. After this, you will find the genuine love of the Leo man. He will do everything to make you feel exceptional and his dream girl after you gain Leo’s complete trust and faith.
Leo men prefer to date a vibrant woman who is full of life. They prefer confident women and feminine partners in life. He would like to date a woman who can also be a good friend. You should always notice some particular personality traits when trying to date a Leo man. Leo man will prefer a well-groomed and put-together girl.
It would help if you had a unique style with enough confidence to deal with any situation. It would help if you were independent and full of creativity. You should never hide anything and show your fun and silly side. You should have a great image and manner of doing things correctly.
His Positives and Negatives
Positives
- Sun is the ruler of the Leo zodiac sign, which means they will sparkle in society and be the center of attraction for everyone. Gold and orange are their favorite colors, and the day is Sunday. Their lucky numbers can be 1, 4, 10, 19, and 22.
- Leo men are full of kindness, charming, and have good humor.
- Leo men are very good at making friends, and they have a natural ability to handle and conduct parties.
- You can consider it the most charming zodiac sign.
Negatives
- Leo man can be like a king full of confidence and pride. Due to this reason, he can have problems with his ego many times.
- He can also be kind to the people who often take advantage of everything.
- Sometimes, he can also have issues because of public opinion.
- Dealing with criticism can be a typical problem for the Leo man.
- They often directly jump to a conclusion and can ask many questions to clarify everything.
Leo Woman Personality Overview
Leo woman belongs to the fire sign, and the Sun is the ruling planet of this zodiac sign. Leo woman has queenly traits in every possible manner and a great personality that expresses many things most stylishly. Mostly Leo woman is strong and has strong powers like her ruling planet, the Sun. Leo females are born between July 23 to August 22. You should know many things when you are going to deal with the Leo woman for any concern.
They are full of confidence and prefer to stay in a strong position. They would like to dominate with their power and have strong leadership skills. She wants to be a part of the crowd and has enough personality traits to make her stand clear from the rest of the group.
She prefers to be the center of attraction for everyone. She has everything that it takes to be at the attention of everyone. She is always ready to take challenges, which apply to every life context. She would work hard to be independent in life. You will find that she is also ambitious towards her life’s goals.
leadership skills are always there in the Leo female. She would like to take charge and prefer to guide others. She is a good team player as she can bring out the best qualities of others. She is passionate about her work.
She is always dedicated in every field and protects her loved ones like a lioness. You can expect her to be very loving and caring when committed to a relationship. She is going to be a fascinating personality, and you are always going to enjoy her company. She never hesitates to make bold decisions and is ready to deal with any situation.
Her Relationships
-
with Friends
Leo women are very attracted to someone who always gives them beautiful compliments. She also loves flattery words and prefers to be admired for her efforts. To attract the attention of Leo woman, you should always say some words of placing her. She would like to hear a lot about her brilliants and originality.
The next thing is that they love to party. You can call them party girls; she would love to enjoy and have fun being at the center of attention for the crowd. She is a natural leader, so you should allow her to lead whenever possible. She would like to show her confidence and charisma whenever possible.
She loves to be optimistic most of the time, so you should also show her the positive side of life. If you want her to take the initiative, you should show boldness and assertiveness. Never try to ignore her and give her complete attention to make her feel special. From time to time, you should also appreciate her to get her attention and love.
-
In Relationships
Females born under this zodiac sign are loves to be in a relationship with enthusiastic and proud men. She loves to stay in touch with a personality who is quite passionate and optimistic about life.She loves to get appreciation and words of praise for herself. Therefore, she will be in touch with the males who know how to stay beautiful words to admire. Leo women are always in search of men for relationships who are full of enthusiasm and prefer to be passionate and optimistic about life. She loves a man who is romantic and playful as well. You must have the fun-loving spirit to be a favorite of Leo women.
-
with a Love interest
Being optimistic and full of joy is at the top of the list for the Leo woman. She prefers to enjoy dating to the fullest of life. She loves to be happy and like active dating, including other unique activities like dancing, traveling, and singing. She is energetic and wants the company of a strong man like her. She would like to date an intense and passionate male.
Leo women are very attracted to someone who always gives them beautiful compliments. She also loves flattery words and prefers to be admired for her efforts. To attract the attention of Leo woman, you should always say some words of placing her. She would like to hear a lot about her brilliants and originality.
The next thing is that they love to party. You can call them party girls; she would love to enjoy and have fun being at the center of attention for the crowd. She is a natural leader, so you should allow her to lead whenever possible. She would like to show her confidence and charisma whenever possible.
She loves to be optimistic most of the time, so you should also show her the positive side of life. If you want her to take the initiative, you should show boldness and assertiveness. Never try to ignore her and give her complete attention to make her feel special. From time to time, you should also appreciate her to get her attention and love.
-
Sexual Relationships
Leo females prefer to know every detail of their male partner before bed. Before starting, she is going to take enough time. Leo’s zodiac can be insecure and desire to settle soon. There is an excellent chance that Leo woman would like to get married soon to satisfy her needs and eliminate her insecurities about life. Appreciation is the correct key to turn on the Leo female in the bed. She loves to receive great compliments. Please don’t feel shy; show her your masculinity in the most robust way possible to impress her with your personality.
Her Positives and Negatives
Positives
- Creativity is on the top when it comes to the forces of Leo women. She has the most creative mind, and she can always solve life’s problems and be happy.
- She loves to express her thoughts and feelings without any hassle. You don’t have to struggle hard to know what is going on in their mind.
- She prefers to influence others and has the courage and confidence to complete the task.
- You can always find her full of positivity through the different phases of life.
Negatives
- She can be selfish sometimes and prefer to dominate others.
- She can be stubborn because she is very optimistic about things and surroundings, which can be wrong sometimes.
Her Other Traits
-
Outgoing and Flirtatious
Leo women are full of confidence and then ever hesitate to show their feelings. They have the confidence to express their feelings by keeping their self-esteemed high. Usually, they are demanding when it comes to self-respect. Therefore you can expect something only when you make them familiar with you and signal that they are safe. It would help if you tried to understand her emotions with great intensity. After this, you can expect her to flirt with you.
