Leo Sign Characteristics

The Leo horoscope sign is symbolized by a lion in full health and glory and this is not a freak coincidence. The zodiac sign of Leo is ruled by the one and only 'Sun' and this is no accident either. When one looks at Leos and learns more about them, all the pieces of the puzzle come together. A Leo is a strong, magnanimous, sunny personality, that is equally capable of throwing boisterous tantrums, sulking sullenly for attention and bringing out their usually sheathed talons to protect their massive egos. Yet, with all their pompous hot air, Leos definitely have substance. They are spirited, organized and talented, and they top these with an ability to inspire people to reach for things beyond themselves and still achieve them. This article will highlight a few Leo characteristics and I hope my Leo brothers and sisters will not object to a few exposés.

We shall begin this article with some general features found in Leos of both sexes. After this, we shall move on to the characteristics displayed by the two genders, as male Leos are quite a distinct species than the female ones. No matter what your birth chart is afflicted with and no matter where your planets are housed, if your sun sign is Leo, you cannot hide its features, at least not for long and definitely not from those well versed with astrology. The Leo horoscope dates are between July 23rd and August 22nd.

General Characteristics of Leo
Leos just cannot resist showing off. You notice that I couldn't resist from mentioning a couple of times that I, myself am a Leo and that is proof enough. They just love showing off, whether it is their writing, their prizes and medals or even their houses. And with a Leo, by God's grace, there's always something to show. You see, nature has fashioned them with a little bit of extra effort, taking care that they always have something to feed their egos. Coming to egos, well, that deserves a separate paragraph.

That Leos have massive egos is not hidden from anyone, but did anyone tell you that their egos are far larger than what they have let you in on. Simple things, like ignoring them in a conversation, failing to ask their opinion or advice and not calling them when you're supposed to, will hurt them as badly as being cheated on, being lied to and being left out of the loop will. Most of them, though, take it in their stride. Their egos sometimes prove to be their biggest motivators. That will be a very rare Leo that will go about asking for help, money or advice. If they fail, and they often will, they will get up and rebuild the pieces. They will dare one and all to stop them from winning and no one will, dare that is. Success is a result of continued attempts (despite failures) and since giving up is a loss not quite handleable by their egos, Leos never give up and hence, never fail.

The astrological sign of Leo is a fixed fire sign. As with all fixed signs, expect your Leo friends to be a dogmatic, a tad too staunch and even a bit stubborn. They tend to be in natural alignment with everything that is traditional and historical but they are not as obstinate about it as the other fixed signs. They are known to give way to progress if a rationale behind it is explained to them. Leos are amazingly rational and logical and except in the times where they are deeply passionate about something, they are fairly malleable if they find logic in a situation. Mind you, I have always stated that they will support a cause if they find logic in it and the problem lies there. It is not always easy to convince a lion about the necessity of something, especially when he starts off giving negative vibes. The trick to winning is to go armed with facts, figures and an unflappable debate speech. You will get him to say yes in the end.

A fire sign always comes with a bit of madness and the Sun gives Leo its fair share of clownish antics. Leos do fool around like all other mere mortals and yes they do have a flair for comedy. You will even find them doing the stupidest and funniest of things just to cheer someone up, or just for the sake of it. Yet, Leos are only jokers when they want and choose to be. You'd be safer to not play pranks or make jokes with a Leo at the butt of them. If you value your friendship or association, and your life and health even, you should be wise enough to understand this. A lion, however playful and indulgent with those close to him, is still a lion. He has sharp teeth and sharper claws and more importantly, he is carnivorous and you are his food.

Leos symbolize the goodness in mankind. They are planners (but not plotters like Scorpio), they are the champions of the underdog (passionate, not foolhardy like Aries) and they are do-gooders (in a royal, high-handed kinda way, not in service like Pisces). They want everyone to be rich and happy and content, so does it matter if they wish the same for themselves in 'little more' quantities. You could say they are communists, for they want good things for all, but what would be there to achieve, if people did not have role models to look up to. Leos consider themselves as that and wish that they get a little more riches, a little more happiness and of course a little more credit than others, to inspire them to do better of course. Not too bad when you put it like that, no?

The person that coined the term sarcasm was most surely exposed to a Leo, for they are the original masters of this true art. There's no one better that can make you feel inconsequential, puny and even non-existent. If you get on the wrong side of a Leo, that's how you will be leaving. Your scars will stay and burn a lot longer than any battle wounds that you'd get on the battle-field. Arrogance is also something that you cannot detach from a Leo. Arrogance comes naturally to them, just like it does to the spoiled heirs of blue-blooded families. You could say that these monarchs of the zodiac sometimes take their astrological roles a little too far and then are just a plain pain in the ***. In other cases though, they are just the kind of rulers one would want leading their household, their nation or even the world. For they are magnanimous, attentive and sensitive to others problems and unorthodox and creative enough to come up with the most unlikely solutions that benefit all. It is just a pity that they alternate between the two personalities, one just as horrid as the other sweet.

Characteristics of the Lion
Our Leo lions are unfortunately just like the lions we find in the jungles, lazy, lazy and lazy. The only job of a male lion in the wild is to mate and protect his ever-growing family. All the hunting, child rearing, community building, etc. is done by the females, why, they are even expected to wait in attendance to his every beck and call. Somewhat like that, if you are in love with a lion, married to one or even related to one, I cannot help you with the constant nagging feeling in the back of your mind... the feeling that asks you - are you his personal hand-maiden. Another downside with the Leo males is that while they are all for female emancipation and all that, they would rather see it outside their house than inside it. If you are married to one, you might have a problem with him regarding your work. If you manage to rebel the regime of the evil king, you will still have to juggle with his massive ego regarding your income and his, your money and his, etc. etc. Leo males are very jealous and so you will also have to cope with a million intrusive questions that you cannot even dodge. Yet, what's sauce for the goose is not sauce for the gander and I advice you to not ask him the same questions and expect an answer. Even if you get one, be careful not to trust it blindly for many a Leos are known to lie, not to hide something, but to avoid unnecessary complications (in their own words).

Leo males though comes with some extremely distinct advantages. For one, you will never be starved of romance and love. Nothing will ever be monotonous, repetitive and non-spontaneous, if you get my drift. You will also never be starved of adventures and excitement. You will never miss out on a single happening party and you will never be stopped from going to your spa, gym or beauty salon, why, you'll even have a permanent driver. If there are any leaking taps and faucets or any malfunctioning machinery in the house, there will still never be a reason to call a mechanic. You'll have a homemade one that obviously also comes for free. Last but not the least, you can spend as much as you like (for most likely, he'll be spending more anyway). Now how many people do you know will give you that, tell me. Just between you and me, he'll love the babies too and be a good daddy.

Characteristics of the Lioness
Leo ladies are tough cookies, for they fit in perfectly with the song, "I'm a bi***, I'm a lover, I'm a child, I'm a mother, I'm a sinner, I'm a saint...." This 'all in one' package deal is independent, live wire, ambitious and eccentric. She'll be a regal 'you can see but you can't touch' till you get to know her. Once you are in her inner circle of friends, she'll tolerate much more from you, than she will, from anyone else. Anyone who has ever tried a cheesy pick up line on a Leo lady will know how it feels when you're getting scorched with the sun's harmful UV radiations with no shelter in sight. She'll look stunning and will even give you 'the come hither looks' and I do feel for you, because how could you have known that she's a Leo lady? Well, you should have, and since you didn't, you deserve the punishment. Most Leo ladies love fashion and will have some bit of it unique to them, even if it is on a meager spending. All Leo ladies will have beautiful homes and beautiful kitchens (though they'd prefer never to be using them). They usually excel at everything they undertake, be it sports, academics or careers. With maybe just the exception of Aries women (for there's tough competition between the two), these women are capable of beating men, hands down in their chosen fields. If you thought you'd mastered the art of romance and seduction, here's a lady who can teach you a thing or two (maybe not Libra and Scorpio for they are in a different league altogether).

With Leo ladies it is all about class. If you are wooing one, be prepared to uplift yourself to her level. If you have married one, know that you are in for some high maintenance. You are in for the ride of your life if you are game for adventure, spontaneity and luxury. If you are not, you will see her wilt like a flower in harsh sunlight. There's nothing worse than a wilting Leo for all she is really, is starved for love. She is extremely sentimental (even if some hide it well) and if you give her that, she'll make you proud. There won't be a single boss, colleague or friend who will be immune to her charms and there's no one alive that she won't dazzle. Leo ladies make wonderful girlfriends but may not make the best wives if you are expecting chores like housekeeping and cooking done. The only way your expectations can match, is if you give her a lot more leeway than you'd give anyone else and never starve her for love, she'll do anything for you then. That's the only trick with her (of course you can't let her know you're using it).

Leos alternate between 'prickly and touchy' and 'sweet and charming'. With Leos though, one cannot be sure that the bark (in this case roar) will be worse than the bite for a Leo that is hurt or vindictive and can stoop to any levels. Most Leos though, have a strong (sometimes irritatingly heightened) sense of ethics and morals and stop themselves from crossing an invisible line. After all, all royalty must be careful of public image, for they are the role models for society, no? Even if you disagree, please don't tell them so, for a happy and loved Leo is truly very warm-hearted.