GLYPH MEANING The lion’s mane symbolizes the proud and regal nature of Leo.
ARCHETYPES The king/The queen. The leader. The star.
DATES July 22–August 24*
HOUSE Fifth
POLARITY Positive
MODALITY Fixed
ELEMENT Fire
PLANETARY RULER Sun
*the dates represent the first and the last possible day when the Sun can be in Leo and may vary slightly depending on the year
CHARACTERISTICS
Leo is the fifth sign of the zodiac. As the second fire sign, Leo represents a bright flame that warms and lights up the world. In the sign of Leo, the soul is learning how to creatively self-express and be an individual. Leo helps the soul develop these traits with their confidence and charisma.
Leo is positive, vivacious, and possesses a magnetism that is difficult to resist. They have a natural presence, which makes it impossible to ignore them because it attracts attention and makes people naturally gravitate towards them. They have a regal demeanor, as well as an air of dignity and pride. On top of that, they are also benevolent people with a generous spirit. These traits, combined with their natural confidence and grace, make them very likable.
Leo's nature is childlike in its innocence. They have an unrestrained, creative, dynamic energy, and a need to self-express. Their confidence means they have no problem being the center of attention and performing comes very naturally to them. Being heard and seen by other people makes them feel truly alive. It's almost like their ego feeds off the attention and admiration they get from others. They also do well in leadership positions. It's very natural for them to be the boss because they have all the qualities of a good leader: confidence, determination, and commitment. At the same time, they are also warm, generous, supportive, kind, and benevolent towards others, which earns them respect and admiration. Their passionate, bold, fiery character makes them inspiring. They know how to get people excited about projects and how to keep up the spirits of their team. Leo values loyalty and integrity above all else and they usually lead by example in this regard.
In relationships, Leo does very well because they are passionate, generous, and affectionate by nature. They are also very romantic and often surprise their partner with grand gestures or expensive gifts. In general, they like to have fun, be spontaneous, and enjoy everything life has to offer. Being in their presence feels like you're spending time outside on a sunny day: it's warm, bright, joyful, and the possibilities for adventures are countless. However, Leo also needs to feel their partner appreciates them in the same way, and they need to receive just as much adoration and devotion as they give. Whatever they get from their partners, they will give back tenfold. They want a partner who presents well, someone who takes pride in themselves, just like Leo does. Their partner is an extension of Leo and should make them feel proud. They also make protective, loyal, and committed partners.
On the negative side, Leo’s confidence can quickly turn into arrogance and snobbery. Sometimes they enjoy being the center of attention because it feeds their feelings of self-importance and because they enjoy stirring a little jealousy in others. They can be intentionally flashy and attention-grabbing to get the desired reaction from other people, however, this behavior usually stems from feelings of insecurity. If they don’t get enough attention or appreciation, their confidence quickly shatters. When ignored, they feel worthless and insignificant and if their pride gets hurt, they become moody and pouty. They are also susceptible to praise and flattery, even when it's false, which makes them easy to manipulate.
They can also be bossy and turn into a drama king/drama queen when they don't get what they want. They can be impossibly picky, demanding, and snobbish. Their partner is expected to treat them like the king or queen they are at all times. Leo likes living large and wants their partner to regularly lavish them with expensive gifts, extravagant vacations, and all kinds of exclusive experiences. As leaders, they can also sometimes be overbearing and stubborn. They often ignore everyone's well-intentioned advice because they don't want to relinquish power or look incompetent.
Leo is also prone to having a good time and sometimes they overdo it. They are spenders by nature and only want the best things in life. This can make them overspend or establish relationships with people who can provide the desired lifestyle for them. They like to be associated with elite circles of people because it makes them feel important. Their fun-loving character can also make them a little lazy and unmotivated at times. Entitlement issues are another common problem for Leo; whatever they want, they should be able to get immediately, just like kings and queens do. For the same reason, they sometimes expect to be praised even if they didn't put much effort into their work. Once they reach the top, they are in danger of resting on their laurels and becoming lazy. When someone more hard-working comes along and steals their spot, they become resentful and bitter.
The most important life lesson Leo has to learn is related to their need for admiration. Leo enjoys the admiration they get from others because it makes them feel special, but secretly they worry about losing it. This can make them desperately seek attention at all times, however, if they want people's admiration, they need to be worthy of it. Leo sometimes forgets about this part, but people will soon turn their attention to someone else if they can't find anything to admire in Leo. This will crush Leo's confidence and self-esteem. Leo must know they are talented, inspiring, and worthy of admiration, but they shouldn't forget there needs to be an exchange.
Leo needs to look to its opposite sign Aquarius and learn how to share their light. Aquarius understands that everyone matters. They are unique and unapologetic people and they approach life in an original way, which inspires everyone else to live their lives and express themselves in any way they see fit. Because of this, Aquarius easily gains popularity among people. Their uniqueness attracts attention and their authenticity is inspiring to others. In this way, Aquarius becomes the leader without wanting to. They don't look for praise and they don't care about being idolized because that would mean they are better than everyone else. Aquarius knows that we are all equal and that every person is unique. This is the reason why people like them so much. Aquarius doesn't seek special treatment and they don't think other people are below them. Instead, they give every person their attention and look for what is special about them, which earns them the respect and admiration of people. Leo should learn how to use their leadership skills and the talent for garnering attention and draw it to other people. Although they like to feel special, they should know that they are not the only person worthy of admiration. Instead, they can encourage everyone else to shine as well and be their unique selves. Leo can become their best self when they learn to use their light to inspire others. In this manner, they will not only get the respect and admiration they crave but they will be recognized by others as the shining star they already know they are. The more they share the light they have within, the brighter the world will be.
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