Leo is the fifth sign of the Zodiac. Member of the Fixed Quality, Masculine, and Fire Element. The symbol of Leo is the animal's mane and its ruling planet is the Sun. The Sun enters the sign Leo around the 23rd of July and leaves around the 23rd of August. This is the second month of summer and the personality reflects the maturing of what was cherished and nurtured in Cancer. It is a time of abundance and resplendent light. In Leo, the natural leader of the Zodiac, the soul wants to shine and be recognized.
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Characteristics of Leo Zodiac Sign
- Date - 23rd July to 23rd August
- Keyword - I CREATE
- Descriptors - Expressive / Egocentric
- Attributes - Affectionate, loving, passionate, assertive, thoughtful, charismatic, competitive, courageous, dramatic, fun, egocentric, excessive, witty, exuberant, outspoken, festival-goer, faithful, generous, honest, interested, jovial, fair, loyal, worldly, narcissistic, proud, protective
- Impulse - Impress
- Anatomy - Heart, back
- Ruling Planet - Sun
- Symbol - Lion's mane
- Duality - Male
- Polarity - Positive
- Element - Fire
- Quality - Fixed
- House - Fifth
- Color - Gold
- Crystals - Onyx, gold, ruby
- Opposite sign - Aquarius
Leo Sign - The Confident
Leo is one of the most affectionate and generous signs in the entire Zodiac. Ruled by the Sun, it has a personality that stands out in the crowd. They are charismatic, fun, and exuberant. The maximum exponent of solar brightness.
The unfavorable version of Leo Zodiac Sign denotes an egocentric and competitive personality. In such a way that it can become aggressive and dramatic. They lose their luster and become tiresome and unpleasant people.
Leo in Mythology
According to Greek mythology, the lion was a mystical beast known as the Lion of Nemea. This one lived in a cave with two entrances from which he came out to spread terror in the nearby villages. Heracles, son of Zeus, to redeem himself from his crimes and become immortal, submitted to the will of Euristeus and agreed to do twelve works. One of those missions was to kill the Nemean Lion, a feat considered impossible for an ordinary mortal.
The cunning Heracles, knowing that the lion was immune to weapons, managed to kill him with his own hands, strangling him. Realizing the protective powers of the lion's skin, the hero skinned the monster by making a cloak from its skin and a helmet from its head. After his defeat, the Leo spirit was placed in heaven as the constellation of Leo, in honor of his mythical power and magical strength.
Positive Energies of the Leo Sign
Leo is one of the funniest signs of the Zodiac. When it enters a room, it lights it up with a good mood and friendliness. They are great lovers of life and do not waste time with uninteresting subjects and people. They hate intrigues and gossip. The time is too precious and there are too many good things going on to waste it on smaller matters.
A supportive Leo pays attention to their partner, friends, and family. This feeling is so genuine and natural that it actually “feels” when Leo manifests it. Leo is also very generous with the time and attention they give to others. It is instinct to give. They like to see everyone happy and covers the ones they love the most with small gifts and attention. No care is spared to ensure everyone's comfort and satisfaction.
The Leo native has a strong sense of integrity. It is faithful, noble, and with strong personal values (characteristics shared with the opposite sign, Aquarius). Always try to live and make decisions according to what they think is right for them without, however, harming the needs or interests of others.
Protector, they fight for the interests of their group of people. Be it family, friends, or your professional colleagues. It has a huge heart and values loyalty above all else. Cannot stand betrayal, underhanded behavior, or lack of values.
Leo Zodiac Sign has a “light” and fun personality. Aware of this witty side of itself, it uses it to his advantage. When they make a joke or have self-centered behavior, they resort to their humor to apologize. It almost always works. They love parties, fun, and company. They don't look at the means, or the expense, to offer the best party ever.
Harmonic Potential
Affectionate, loving, passionate, assertive, considerate, brilliant, charismatic, competitive, courageous, caring, fun, witty, exuberant, outspoken, festival-goer, faithful, generous, honest, insistent, righteous, interested, jovial, fair, loyal, bright, noble, protective.
Negative Energies of the Leo Sign
Unfavorable Leo is prone to selfish behavior and, in extreme cases, can become a narcissist. The ego is immeasurable. Everything is centered on them, their needs, and their vision of the world. This is as true in the family as in a professional way. They care very little about the opinion of others or what they have to say. They quickly direct the conversation to you.
In this version, Leo demands attention and needs to feel adored. It doesn't shy away from attracting attention, even in less suitable places. It's proud and has to be recognized for everything. If you do anyone a favor, don't rest while everyone knows. No wonder they have such a hard time keeping friends around. Even in the family, Leo's unfavorable version has difficulty recognizing that children are autonomous people, with their own personalities, and not a mere extension of themselves.
Overly competitive, it has no qualms about claiming all the merits: the best ideas and decisions are theirs, the extra work was done by them, the knowledge is essentially theirs (even when dealing with experts). The domain is theirs. Of course, this type of attitude makes the environment around them not exactly one of collaboration and goodwill.
The unfavorable Leo makes dramas for everything and for nothing. Small adversities are transformed into a giant drama, into which it drags everyone. This drama stems from your need for constant validation and approval. It is not easy to live in an environment so contaminated by an inflamed and far from modest ego.
Disharmonic Potential
Consumerist, dramatic, self-centered, status, excessive, selfish, impatient, materialistic, needing someone else's approval, worldly, narcissistic, proud.
How to Improve?
If you are a Native of the Leo Sign
- Work on the tendency towards unbridled competition and the difficulty in assigning credits to those who really deserve them.
- Focus your self-love on positive actions and not on destroying the potential of others.
- Remember that others have a life too, with good times and bad.
- Don't get tired of making a drama for everything and for nothing (which also tires others, who end up walking away).
- Don't read other people's behavior as a provocation. Sometimes people may not even notice you.
- Learn to reinforce your tolerance for negative emotions such as sadness, disappointment, irritation, or frustration.
- Learn to contain your energy.
- Try to curb your consumer desire and attachment to status symbols.
Lives with a Native of the Leo Sign
- Don't challenge them in front of other people. This will trigger an angry reaction and you won't want to be around to see the consequences.
- Use your sense of humor when you can, to lighten the mood and call them to reason in a sympathetic way.
- Refuse to be part of dramas that don't exist. It will not be a good idea to try to minimize them (this will hurt the pride of the unfavorable Leo). Simply ignore them.
Encourage them to find a hobby where they can direct all that extra energy they use to see things where they don't exist. - Help them relax.
The Leo Sign in Love
A lover of parties and fun, the natives of this sign hate boredom. When it comes to relationships, Leos like to live something intense that really moves them. They love to live new adventures and challenges, which makes it difficult to hold someone Leo. When really in love, the natives of this sign do everything to surprise and please the loved one.
In the realm of romance is where this native feels best, being almost continually living in the throes of passion. We will hardly find a Lion without a mate. However, your pride can cause many relationships to fall apart. Still, forgiveness and empathy are two characteristics of this sign, making reconciliations as frequent in your emotional life as breakups.
The Child of the Leo Sign
There is an idea you can never forget about your Leo child: she is the king/queen of the house. You'll notice how easily you sulk if you're not the center of the family's attention.
The Leo Zodiac Sign child is radiant, happy, playful, and fun. When you feel like it… Otherwise, you can fall into an easy tantrum. Don't be against their enthusiasm and excitement, but know how to impose limits.
It's very easy for your Leo child to be hurt when treated with indifference. Never scold or punish them in public. For them, there is no greater humiliation. And this feeling leaves marks on the Leo child's personality for many years.
Astrology Zodiac Signs - Dates, Meanings and Compatibility
- Aries - March 21st to April 20th
- Taurus - April 21st to May 21st
- Gemini - May 22nd to June 21st
- Cancer - June 22nd to July 22nd
- Leo - July 23rd to August 23rd
- Virgo - August 24th to September 23rd
- Libra - September 24th to October 23rd
- Scorpio - October 24th to November 22nd
- Sagittarius - November 23rd to December 21st
- Capricorn - December 22nd to January 20th
- Aquarius - January 21st to February 19th
- Pisces - February 20th to March 20th
Your Sun sign is the sign of the Zodiac (Aries, Taurus, etc.) in which the Sun was at the time you were born. The start and end dates for the 12 signs are approximate, as the day of the month when the Sun enters the various signs can change from year to year. On the other hand, it is impossible to pretend that everyone who is born on the same date has the same personality, thinks alike, or has similar relationships and experiences. The star sign is a clue to unveil the nature and the most relevant traits of the personality, while being generic and partial. Only your birth chart will allow you to obtain individualized information about your way of being and potential for development.
