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July 24 - August 23

Basic Personality

Every Leo seeks a kingdom to reign over, whether it is a large multinational, a small business, the family, or a back yard workshop. The Sun rules Leo, promoting and enhancing the immense energy, vitality and stamina that is traditionally associated with the classic Leonine personality. Creativity, warmth, affection, self-esteem and enjoyment of life, are also associated with Leo's ruling body, the Sun. The Sun gives Leos a vitality that encourages them to live life to the full whilst inspiring others to do the same. Their greatest potential is achieved when they use their immense energies creatively, and their creativity range is wide - Leos are likely to be everything from painters, actors and entertainers, sculptors, businessmen and women, surgeons, and entrepreneurs, to cordon bleu chefs or admirals! Anything, in fact, that provides a centre stage for their ambitions and an opportunity to use their organizational skills to the full.

Like the lion, the Leo usually exhibits the strength and determination needed for mastery of his or her own kingdom, as well as leadership and loyalty. But, also like the lion, the Leo can display volatility, prey on those who are weaker, roar dramatically, or control others by intimidation, 'going in for the kill' or 'taking the lion's share'. It is impossible to miss the charisma of a Leo and, whether male or female, this can be easily observed in their charm, ambition and vibrant energy as they set out to achieve what they want. And they follow through, sometimes with a ferocious enthusiasm that can startle others!

Whether male or female, Leos have a powerful 'animal' magnetism that reflects their ardent sexual drive. In intimate relationships with partners, Leos are usually warm-hearted, generous, faithful and loving. Their strong emotional drive usually means they are somewhat romantic and almost always passionate lovers. There may be problems, however, if the non-Leo partner is not so intense and perceives Leo's enthusiasm as insatiable or demanding. This situation may be experienced as rejection by Leo, who is emotionally idealistic and somewhat prideful, and is thus easily hurt. Leos may turn moody, pompously patronizing to get back at the partner (or indeed with anyone who hurts them), but because their natures are basically open and warm, and they are not given to much introspection, the influence of their ruling body, the Sun, will prompt a return to their inner sunny state, usually sooner rather than later.

Many believe Leos are self-centred, always demanding to be the centre of attention in all circumstances. While this may be true for some Leos, most don't so much want to be the centre of attention, as assume they will be so. Often this is reinforced because they are used to assuming command, of being in places where their instinctive organising abilities are often best expressed. Leos need to bear in mind that they can easily slip into domination of others, and especially lovers or partners need to have a strength and independence that can withstand this Leonine tendency. Leos need to remind themselves (or be reminded by strong and caring friends or partners!) that their creativity, which is expressed with great energy, is best used in the service of those who need protection or encouragement. Then, like the lion, they can become unselfconsciously noble .