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LEO is the fifth
sign of the astrological year and its symbol is Lion. Leo individuals
are dynamic, self-confident, and highly dramatic They are good organizers and
can inspire others by their intelligence.
These folks are impossible to miss, since they love being center stage.
Making an impression is Job One for Leos, and when you consider their
personal magnetism, you see the job is quite easy. Leos are an ambitious
lot, and their strength of purpose allows them to accomplish a great deal.
The fact that these folks are also creative makes their endeavors fun for
them and everyone else. It's quite common to see a Leo on stage or in
Hollywood, since these folks never shy away from the limelight. They are
also supremely talented and have a flair for the dramatic. Warmth and
enthusiasm seems to seep from every Leo pore, making these folks a pleasure
to be around. They do love pleasure!
The Leo type is the most dominant, spontaneously creative and
extrovert of all the zodiacal characters. In grandeur of manner, splendor of
bearing and magnanimity of personality, they are the monarch's among humans
as the lion is king of beasts. They are ambitious, courageous, dominant,
strong willed, positive, independent, self-confident there is no such a word
as doubt in their vocabularies, and they are self-controlled. Born leaders,
either in support of, or in revolt against, the status quo. They are at
their most effective when in a position of command, their personal magnetism
and innate courtesy of mind bringing out the best of loyalty from
subordinates. They are uncomplicated, knowing exactly what they want and
using all their energies, creativeness and resolution to get it, as well as
being certain that they will get whatever they are after. Their followers
know where they are with Leonians. Leonians think and act bigger than others
would normally dare; the ambitiousness of their schemes and idealism
sometimes daunt their followers, their practical hardheadedness and ability
to go straight to the heart of any problem reassures those who depend on
them. If Leonians meet with setbacks, they thrive on the adversity.
On the whole they are powers for good, for they are strongly idealistic,
humane, and beneficent. They have powerful intelligence and are of a broad
philosophical, sometimes religious, turn of mind. Those who are devout may
become very obstinate in upholding traditional beliefs and will cling
tenaciously, but with complete sincerity, to practices and doctrines, which
liberal thinkers regard as absurdly out-of-date. These will be found as the
'lions' of industries, and in the forefront of the cutting edge of
technologies.
Their faults can be as large in scale as their virtues, and an excessively
negative Leonian can be one of the most unpleasant human beings imaginable,
displaying extreme arrogance, autocratic pride, haughtiness, and excessive
hastiness of temper. If jealously suspicious of rivals, they will not
hesitate to use cunning, lies and trickery to discredit them.
Self-centeredness, greed for flattery, boastfulness, and bombast, pomposity,
snobbish superiority, and overbearing, and intolerant disdain of underlings;
to whom they will nevertheless delegate the carrying out of minor details in
their grandiose schemes, and from whom they are not above borrowing
immoderately if an occasion necessitates it. Any of these can be
characteristic of Leo. Add to them a passion for luxury, a lust for power,
unlimited sexual lust, and emotional indulgence, and a character emerges
that no one would want to know in either public life or private. However,
their pride may go before a fall, as uncontrolled impetuosity is likely to
bring them low. Fortunately, it is rare that a Leo is so undisciplined as to
give way thoroughly to this list of vices, and their tendencies to them are
usually balanced by an innate wisdom. Those who are afflicted with them also
have the intelligence it takes to consciously and actively overcome them.
It's the Lion which symbolizes Leos, and the king (or queen) of the
jungle is a most appropriate mascot, since these folks consider themselves
the rulers of their universe (and the Zodiac at that). Like Lions, Leos tend
to be dignified and strong, and it is this sense of their power which allows
them to get things done. A Leo on your team is a good thing, since Lions are
eager to see their projects through to completion. Putting these folks at
the helm is a good thing, too, since the Leo-born are natural leaders. They
may ruffle a few feathers along the way, however, since they can also be
overbearing and somewhat autocratic. This may be in keeping with the Fixed
Quality assigned to this Sign -- Lions are indeed opinionated and set in
their ways. That said, they are well organized, idealistic and have a knack
for inspiring others.
Leo Career
Profile
In professional life, they do well at any vocation at which there is room at
the top. As politicians, they are content with nothing less than a powerful
position in government. In business, they may be the chairman of their
company's board, or at least directors or managers. They are excellent
organizers and overseers, often laying the groundwork for new projects. If
from the artisan ranks of society they will aspire to become the boss,
partly because they are ambitious by nature, partly because they dislike
manual labor, preferring to take charge of others doing it. If artistic,
Leos can become stars of stage or screen (their bent is serious rather than
light drama), maestros as musicians where they will gravitate toward the
grand instruments or activities, such as the organ or conducting of
orchestras and as painters; anything grand in conception and scale appeals
to them. Leo women make exceptionally good welfare workers.
Leo Love
life
Affairs of the heart
will quickly take on a "me first" quality with the Lion, since they truly
believe they are the best and must come first. Leos love to feel good, as
befits royalty, so they will respond exceptionally well to pampering and
flourishes. While Leos loves to be admired and adored, they can also take
the lead in romance, since they believe their strength and power will win
the day. When the Lion gets going, watch out! Passionate fireworks will fly,
since these folks know how to turn on the charm, and the heat. Since the
entire world's a stage to the prancing, dancing Lion, fun, excitement and a
little razzle-dazzle are all part of their repertoire. Leos are willing to
gamble where romance and love are concerned, since losing is not in their
vocabulary. In his or her relations with others the Leo type is open,
sincere, genuine and trusting. Outgoing, spontaneously warm hearted and
plain spoken, though never lacking in kindliness, Leos are more
disillusioned than the average if let down by those they trust. They are not
good judges of character and are inclined to favoritism and an exaggerated
faith in their followers, which too often ends in disappointment. They have
a strong sex drive and are so attracted to the opposite sex that they find
it hard to be constant; they can be so intensely sexual as to become
dissolute. They may have numerous love affairs for their love of pleasure
and beauty is liable to drive them from one attractive partner to another.
They are very much inclined to deceive. Their marriages may fail for the
same reason, yet they are sincere and generous to their lovers while love
lasts, and will remain attached to their homes so long as it is run for
their benefit. They demand service but are incapable of giving it. |
