Leo: King of the Jungle

The lion, king of the jungle, sits at the top of the food chain. Just as Leo’s ruling planet, the Sun, is king in astrology. They sit up high on their throne with everyone’s eyes on them. They have to be strong, but not too strong-willed. Individual, but not a maverick. An authority, but not a bully. Like a king, Leo’s take on the “role-model” responsibility for the people in their life. It’s not the love of recognition that drives them or a deep-rooted need to stand out that makes them who they are. To them, its their job to rule, love and protect those close to them.

Also like a king, Leo’s must be better than most and hold themselves to a higher standard. They know everything about them is on display for others to see, so they are also conscious of there demeanor. Leo’s are expressive, demonstrative, and when it comes to personality they sizzle. Showcasing their charismatic and inviting personalities, Leo’s give off so much energy that people gravitate towards them. People sense the fire burning inside and want to be near it. Just like the Sun, a source of light and heat, Leo’s have the natural ability to enliven, excite and to draw people out of themselves. They live and breathe life into just about everything they do.

Leo rules the heart, and makes them one of the most dependable friends of the zodiac. Leo’s are giving and generous, so naturally it breaks their heart to see those less fortunate. So they need to be careful of their generosity as it could backfire. In the heat of the moment, Leo would give the shirt off their back to a friend in need. Expecting immediate appreciation for their generosity, which is not realistic. Their need for constant acknowledgement will also wind up hurting them. Nevertheless, Leo’s live large and think big. For Leo, anything is possible and they refuse to believe in defeat.

Taurus loves the rewards of challenge.. they plan to win!

Taurus, a Earth sign, ruled by Venus and commonly symbolized as the Bull, value harmony in their personal lives. In relationships, they strive to keep their partner happy. They also tend to be very sensual, so that’s always a plus in any relationship. However, Bulls can be a be slightly possessive, due to their tendency to latch on a bit tight. Nonetheless, in the end they are romantic and devoted to the core, which are valuable qualities to have in any partner. I call them lifers since they truly are in it for the long-haul.

Taurus will insist that they have something to share. So keep in mind the Bull is very big on getting a return on their investments, no matter what or how much they’ve invested. They don’t take the term “blood, sweat, and tears” lightly. They truly understand the value of hard work and will expect your appreciation & dividends for it.

Bulls are also considered touchmeisters. If it looks, smells, sounds or feels good, you can count on them to be there. Bulls definitely appreciate the finer things and are more than happy to share, just as long as the company is of equal quality. Some may say that the Bulls are self-indulgent beasts, but for all the hard labor, its only right to the Bull to lavish themselves and reap the rewards.

So are all those rumors about Taurus being “stubborn” true? Yes, but consider the way people talk about those who don’t keep their word or wishy-washy, scattered-brained, or distracted. Stubborn isn’t so bad right? Its not even that Taurus are stubborn. Its their steady, dogged persistence that winds up making them appear stubborn. Taurus are focused, grounded and stable. So if there is any important task to be done, seek a dependable Bull for the job!