Leo is happiest when they command attention, which is the personality characteristic or trait of being socially dominant. They love the limelight and are very creative and expansive. Leo men and women are usually dignified.
In love, Leo is loyal and devoted while their relationships are working and tend to hold on for a long time to their partner. Leos are family oriented and drawn toward children. They are usually kind and giving. However, they sometimes place too much faith in others and on the shadow side, they can be terrible to deal with when they feel crossed. A jealous or wounded Leo woman or man is a force to be reckoned with. They have reputations for deceptiveness and infidelity. Sexually, Leo has a very healthy, even intense appetite. They are so attracted to others that sometimes they have many different partners.
Spiritually, Leo is one of the most materialistic signs. The light of the sun does shine penetratingly for Leo into themselves as they seek self-discipline. Leo also seeks to serve others.
As in the rest of their lives, Leos are ambitious professionally. They get things done and make excellent leaders. Leo may hurt the feelings of others with fixed opinions and beliefs. They believe they are the leaders and they are usually right! They tend to foster loyalty among their subordinates. Leos make excellent performers.
These traits may reveal themselves in those with Leo rising or Leo moon in their natal chart as well.
- Leo Ruling Planet: The Sun
- Leo Zodiac Symbol: The Lion
- Leo Element: Fire
- Leo Cardinality: Fixed
- Leo Stone: Ruby
- Leo Season: Summer
- Leo Colors: Gold, Orange
- Leo Anatomy: Heart, Back
- Famous Leos: Princess Anne, Whitney Houston, Amelia Earhart, Hulk Hogan, Loni Anderson, Vida Blue, Peter O'Toole, Andy Warhol, Dustin Hoffman, Matthew Broderick, Magic Johnson, Davey Crockett, Lucille Ball, Alfred Tennyson, Benito Mussolini, Henry Ford, Robert DeNiro, Carl Jung
