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.
