Sign: Leo, approximate dates: July 23-August 22
Symbol: Lion's Mane, or Lion's Tail
Keyword: Create
Element: Fire
Quality: Fixed
Planet: The Sun
House: 5thSUN in LEO
The folks with the Sun in Leo have it tough, don't they? The Sun rules Leo, making you just a little bit extra special. The Sun -- which really isn't a planet, but a star, sort of goes with this whole Leo thing to begin with.... "Fall at my feet or get out of my face." Most astrologers agree on this: you can always tell a Leo, you just can't tell them too much. A Leo's creativity is an expression of their ego. This may sound a little self-centered, but that's because they can be positively tyrannical. And how they love to play the hero. Either consciously or subconsciously a Leo always seek attention.It's as if they have noble blood. Leo's are imaginative. They are also tenacious, which is often seen as stubbornness, which seems to be dictated by ego, like hating to admit they might be wrong. Leo's are loyal, patient, and philanthropic. Unfortunately, they are also opinionated. They just have to have the last word. A Leo's initial reactions are physical. They have a penchant for exaggeration and overreaction, but this isn't terribly bad because they love life and its pleasures. They are probably a genial host and entertainer. Their nature can be enthusiastic, generous, and gregarious with a sunny disposition. They are ambitious. They can be very inspirational while not totally factual or practical.Leo's have many friends. But they have a lazy streak with a tendency to take the easy way out. Theyt are attracted to energy and excitement, which leads them to being guilty of grandstanding instead of being a team player.
They are imaginative. Leo's are also tenacious, which is often seen as stubbornness, which seems to be dictated by ego, like hating to admit they're wrong. They are loyal, patient, and philanthropic. Unfortunately, you are also opinionated.
Leo's will always be lovers of art, music and theater. Speaking of music, here's a few listening suggestions: Handel's "Music for Royal Fireworks," and Beethoven's "Symphony No. 7."
Grocery store: Due to the artistic nature of the Leo, grocery shopping can take on a little bit of an adventure-like quality. Leo's are hunters, so plan on the food stuffs themselves having something with bones in it. Could be T-bone, or for the more environmentally conscious Leo types, imagine free range chicken. Don't forget that Leo is a fixed sign, and as such, if there is something that deviates from the shopping list, this is bound to upset the Leo. Let the Leo's assiduously stick to their list. They'll be much happier.
Brick wall: A Leo is a magnificent creature, tall and proud, good looking and handsome. And a fixed obstacle in front of this Leo is a problem, a big problem. In fact, just such a deviation from the way things should be having this brick wall right in front of the Leo is terribly offensive o our fine specimen. So what does the Leo do? Ever watch the nature shows about the African Lions? It's just like on of those guys: the male scares up the game, chases it into the clutches of the female. The male then comes in and helps himself to the best cut of meat, relaxes and preens his luxurious mane. Now, when our Leo hits the wall, he's going to do something similar. He's going to loudly call attention to the fact that there is an inconvenient obstacle in front of him, and some one had better get over RIGHT NOW, and do something about it. Of course, our Leo might never actually lift a paw to do anything about the wall, but that's not his job. He just let us know it was there, and it's a problem that needs to be addressed right now.
Body part: Upper back and heart.
Famous Leo personalities (besides the folks reading this): Loni Anderson, Louis Armstrong, Neil Armstrong, Rosanna Arquette, Antonio Banderas, Peter Bogdanovich, Ray Bradbury, Emily Bronte, Belinda Carlisle, Fidel Castro, Coco Chanel, Davy Crockett, David Crosby, Cecil B. De Mille, John Dryden, Jerry Falwell, Peggy Fleming, Henry Ford, Jerry Garcia, Robert Graves, Isabel Hickey, Dustin Hoffman, Mick Jagger, Carl Jung, Gene Kelley, Madonna, Ogden Nash, Peter O'Toole, Annie Oakley, Robert Redford, Gene Roddenberry, Yves Saint-Laurent, Arnold Scharzenegger, Martin Sheen, Alfred Lord Tennyson, Andy Warhol, Mae West, and Steve Wozniek.
Mirabeau Bonaparte Lamar was a Leo, one the men attracted to the Texas struggle for independence. He was born Aug. 16, 1798, in Louisville, GA. Typical Leo, he cut a fine image.
© Kramer Wetzel, astrofish.net, 2000
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