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LEO The Lion July 23 to August 22 Traditional Leo Traits Generous and warmhearted Creative and enthusiastic Broad-minded and expansive Faithful and loving On the dark side.... Pompous and patronizing Bossy and interfering Dogmatic and intolerant 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cling tenaciously, but with complete sincerity, to practices and doctrines which liberal thinkers regard as absurdly out-of-date.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 either in public life or private. But 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. 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. 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. LIKES Speculative ventures Lavish Living Pageantry and Grandeur Children Drama DISLIKES Doing things safely Ordinary,Day to day living Small minded people Penny pinching Mean spiritedness Your ruling planet is the SUN The color of choice for Leo is GOLD Your starstone is the rich red RUBY Known as a stone of nobility. It can improve success in controversies and disputes, encouraging gentleness and discouraging violence. Excellent shielding stone to protect you from bodily harm. Encourages one to follow bliss. Fire is one of the four classical elements in ancient Greek philosophy and science. Fire is considered to be both hot and dry, and according to Plato is associated with the tetrahedron. In one Greek myth, Prometheus stole fire from the gods to protect the otherwise helpless humans and was tortured for his kindness. In the Hermetic and Wiccan traditions, it is associated with the South, Summer, and the color red on the physical plane. It is sometimes represented by a red upwards triangle, the athame, blood, candles, the guitar, rubies, and incense. Fire represents energy, inspiration, passion, and masculinity. In rituals, Fire is represented in the forms of burning objects, love spells, baking, and lighting candles and fires. The manifestations of the Element of Fire are the sun, lightning, fires, volcanoes and lava, and all forms of light. Cats of all types, especially the lion and tiger, are also thought to personify the element of Fire, as are all predatory creatures, such as the fox. Astral creatures of Fire (elementals) are the salamander, phoenix, drake/dragon and, sometimes, the falcon. (Although most associate this with Air). Fire's place on the pentagram is the lower right point. Fire is represented by the Greeks as an apple-bough and in Christian iconography by a lion. Fire belongs to the Tarot suit of Wands. Fire is also an element that humans and many other creatures cannot live without for it offers warmth and light. Non-Western concepts of Fire In China and Japan Fire is represented by a red bird, in Eastern Astrology Mars is known as the Fire Star; in the Aztec religion, fire is represented by a flint; to the Native Americans, a mouse; to the Hindu and Islamic faith, a lightning bolt; and to the Scythians, an axe. The Element of Fire shows up in mythological stories all across the world, often in stories to do with the Sun. Leo In Relationships Personal charm and physical magnetism make you the center of attention, which of course is very much to your satisfaction... An ardent lover, your enthusiasm and passion must be returned in equal measure, or you may become bored and dissatisfied with your wimpy partner. A weak partner invites you to completely dominate the scene, a situation which is less than ideal for both parties. In every case you need to keep your ego under control, even when surrounded by admirers and sycophants. Leo, a masculine sign, is self-sufficient, confident and tends to bravado. Most of you fabulous cats have a positive attitude to love and sex, but there are those among you who suffer excruciating pangs of anxiety in relationship. Why, you ask? Well, simply put, it is fear that the reality may not live up to the unduly grandiose image that you seek to present to the world. Sexual anxiety may become so intense in some cases as to generate frigidity or impotence. So in a relationship, Leo loves to be the central, pivotal point around which all things revolve. A romantic and a dreamer, you make your dreams come true because you have strength, determination and a blithe faith in yourself - a faith which can overcome obstacles with that characteristic ease which seems so remarkable to more introverted souls. Some Leo's can find themselves clinging to bad relationships or mistaken beliefs, because their egos simply will not allow them to admit to being wrong. However, such typical tenacity becomes an asset when shown as loyalty to friends, or as patience and determination to succeed. Leo's emblem is the noble Lion. This dignified king of the jungle symbolises the regal disposition of the Leo personality. However, standing on your pride when insulted or abused, you rarely forget a slight (unless of course your detractors sincerely, humbly and grovellingly crave forgiveness, whereupon you may magnanimously deign to pardon the miserable creatures). It must, moreover, be said that you are quite forthright in your opinions, which themselves need have no close relationship with the facts - and you certainly like to have the last word in any discussion. In the art of lovemaking, Leo is ardent and willing, although not necessarily particularly creative. Your performance is usually considered by you to be generally excellent, but a worthy partner (who has a little more slyness and cunning than you would ever stoop to) can improve the quality and variety of your lovelife by smoothly introducing new ideas without seeming to ruffle your pride. LOVE MATCH LEO With: ARIES - Love Makes It Work The attraction for these two could be fiery and instantaneous, filled with passion. Leo's need for being treated as the greater light in the household, and his or her need of constant attention, could cause a lot of trouble with the naturally undemonstrative Arian, whose 'me first' attitude directly rivals Leos own. Leo's need of constant flattery may meet with disapproval and resentment, as Aries believes that once said, is enough for anybody. Should Leo begin collecting his or her compliments from other (attractive) sources, then Aries will make the effort to appease his/her Leo, and if the love he/she holds for the other is very strong then Aries will make a tremendous effort to become the greatest admirer of all. This will soon reach the boring stage for Aries, unless Aries can collect some of the same from Leo, as Arian's also enjoy being told how great they are doing and so forth. Aries also needs this kind of encouragement if any project is to be finished, as they are true trail blazers, not finishers. Being so much alike sexually can be one of the important things that will keep them true to their commitments. Between the two of them, if one is loving and tactful with the other, meeting that persons emotional needs, then you will see a happy union that will last for a lifetime. ------------------------------------------------- GEMINI A Match Made In Heaven Being the strong willed character that he/she is, Leo has every intention of getting his/or her own way, but in some other, more warm hearted moods she/he does not seem quite so unreasonable to Gemini. Gemini has the strength and adaptability to let this happen some of the time. Gemini's probing manner will find that Leo is not only sincere, his/her over-demanding ways is designed to be sure that what is best for the two of them gets done. Leo will have periods of pure laziness in which nothing gets done, and this changingness in his/her nature is beyond Gemini's comprehension. Gemini may feel a little jealous over Leo's ability to steal the spotlight wherever he/she goes, as this overshadows his/her own gregarious nature. Gemini is smart enough to know that Leo will soon shake off the lazy spell, and Leo is smart enough to give way so that Gemini can step into the limelight on occassion. Both of these two signs have the ability to adapt themselves to the other's moods and ways, and this can make for a very good union, either because of the challenges it offers, or in spite of them. Leo also has the ability to forget and forgive Gemini's occassional neurotic outbursts, as well as respecting Gemini's desire for individual freedoms. Sexually, Leo loves whole-heartly, and Gemini's variable desires are a complete mystery to him/her. Leo is quite capable of warm-heartedly breaking down any resentments that Gemini may harbor from the daytime, thereby easing the tension in the bedroom. A recommended union. This is a match made in Heaven. ------------------------------------------------- SAGITTARIUS - Love Can Make It Work Leo and Sagittarius have the same warm, generous, loving traits, but what Leo has yet to learn is that Sagittarius 'gives' to everyone, but no one captures his or her exclusive attention for long; Leo could get his or her heart broken in this scenario. Sagittarius is apt to come up with some wild idea, or big gamble, in a chance to make a lot of money and will entice Leo's support, but should everything fall through, or losses prevail, then Sagittarius will still be grateful for Leo's love and support, but will make him/her share the blame. Sagittarius must have his/her 'space' for exercising the personal freedom so well loved by the centaur. Sagittarius cannot understand Leo having fits of jealousy over a few harmless flirtations of his/hers, but will be very possessive of Leo. Being an outdoor person and a sports enthusiast, Sagittarius will not mind if Leo prefers to stay at home in comfort, as long as they can reach agreements on other recreational pursuits for togetherness. If Leo does not try to tame this one, and does not condemn and argue over the sexual indescretions that he/she commits, Sagittarius may someday decide that there is no reason to look elsewhere for the satisfaction he/she can find at home. This can be a relationship that has the potiential to be very rewarding with the right combination from a Compatibility reading. Love can make it work.