Leo Zodiac Sign: Personality Traits in Life & in Love
Courageous, flamboyant, passionate, Leo is the brave heart of the Zodiac.
The Sun is at its strongest in this fixed fire sign, making Leo season ideal for launching creative projects and hosting fun filled social events.
It’s an awesome time to go on vacation or start a new, passionate romance.
The energetic peak of the Leo season is traditionally Aug 8, known as the Lion’s Gate.
This is when the Sun in Leo and the fixed star Sirius align and move closer to Earth.
This powerful cosmic portal opens every year between July 28 and Aug 12, but 08/08 is believed to be the main activation day.
The power of the Sun infuses Leo people with confidence, exuberance and passionate fire.
Leos love to bask in the spotlight.
They genuinely feel they are the kings and queens of the cosmic jungle.
Leo people can’t stand the ordinary, the boring and the dull.
They crave creativity, exuberance, and glamour.
Even if the outer environment doesn’t supply all the excitement they need, they create their own.
As a Leo, you certainly know how to celebrate your brilliance and uniqueness even if the world doesn’t celebrate you.
This precious gift of unwavering self-confidence is granted by the Sun, the centre of our Universe.
There are, of course, exceptions to the rule.
A Leo can sometime feel like a timid kitten.
It usually happens when the Sun is severely damaged in a Birth Chart (usually harsh aspects with Saturn, Pluto and Mars. The Sun can also be eclipsed by the Nodes of the Moon. These influences are the strongest during the first half of life, till about the age of 35-40).
The lesson here is to work on strengthening your Sun and do your best, no matter how hard it may be, to develop unique skills and abilities so you can confidently shine and be seen.
Leo Zodiac Sign Facts
- Sun in Leo: July 22 – August 23
- Leo symbol: the Lion
- Leo ruling planet: the Sun
- Leo element: Fire
- Leo modality: Fixed
- Leo polarity: Aquarius
- Leo ruling house: 5th house of fun, romance, children, hobbies, drama and speculative business
- Part of the body ruled by Leo: the heart
- Leo key traits: flamboyant, courageous, generous, creative, egoistic and self-centered
Before we dive in, it’s vital to consider Ascendant, Moon and Sun signs to get a full picture.
It is not just the Sun sign that matters!
Your Sun sign (related to the day you were born) might be an important component of your identity, but it’s only a small fraction of the whole story. Very often, Ascendant (or Rising sign) is the most accurate representation of you as an individual, as it rules the first house of the self and therefore has the biggest impact on the personal horoscope.
The Moon sign represents emotional and psychological imprint and is worth checking out as well, especially if the primary focus is on matters of the heart.
Also, if you have any 3-4 planets (not necessarily personal planets, e.g. Jupiter, Saturn, Pluto, etc) in a particular sign (it’s called ‘stellium’) this sign will have a major impact on your Birth Chart as well.
Top 3 Leo Personality Traits:
1. Passionate Lover & Loyal Friend
One of the most profound features of those with prominent Leo placements is their loyalty and generosity. Leos are extremely generous with their resources.
They love to spend their time, money and attention on those they love and adore. It applies to both romantic connections and close friendships.
As a Leo, you have a big heart you wear on your sleeve. You will bravely defend your nearest and dearest should they require your support and protection.
However if not reciprocated, Leos can get deeply hurt.
Their generosity is absolutely genuine but they love to be appreciated and admired in return.
2. The ultimate Glamour Puss & Drama Queen
Leo people are natural divas and have no problem with embracing their royal status.
They love to be the stars of the show.
Leos love lavish dinners, high-end parties, and glamorous attire.
They are really creative at everything that they do.
‘Go big or go home’ – is Leo’s motto!
3. Self-cantered Attention Seeker
Leos are truly blessed with the precious gift of unwavering self-confidence, thanks to the rulership of the Sun.
Although it’s a useful trait in the modern world full of competition, sometimes they can just over do it.
It’s vital to be mindful of this trait to ensure that healthy self-confidence is not turning into over-confidence, that can cause a lot more harm than good.
Even though Leos value close friendships and are super generous with their loved ones, sometimes they can get threatened by their success.
Leo people can get overwhelmed and become jealous when they start fearing their star status is going to be eclipsed.
It’s important to remember the centre stage of life is big enough for everyone.
We are all uniquely different and have the capacity to shine and achieve amazing results.
Leo in Love
Leos love to be in love! They are the most passionate sign of the Zodiac after all.
Leo people are extremely generous with their lovers, not just with money but with everything: their time, energy and attention.
You can consider yourself lucky if a Leo is in love with you.
You won’t have to worry about lack of chemistry or communication.
They will make sure you are 100% certain they are interested in pursuing you.
The best date scenario for a Leo is a dinner at an exclusive hotel or restaurant.
It doesn’t have to be the most expensive place, but it certainly has to have class, glamour and ambiance.
Leos love to show off their partners.
Make sure you dress to impress when you go on a date with a Leo!
They will certainly appreciate the effort.
Famous People with the Sun in Leo
Ben Affleck
Neil Armstrong
Jennifer Lopez
Napoleon Bonaparte
Sandra Bullock
Fidel Castro
Bill Clinton
Madonna
Mick Jagger
Carl Jung
Sean Penn
J. K. Rowling
Yves Saint Laurent
Andy Warhol
Orville Wright
Melanie Griffith
Mata Hari
Alfred Hitchcock
Dustin Hoffman
Whitney Houston
Use this free Birth Chart calculator to create your Natal Chart in case you haven’t had a chance to get it yet.
N.B.: Remember that it’s ideal to have your EXACT time of birth on hand. Use 12 p.m. noon if you have no way to get this information. The best option, of course, is to get a personal reading with a professional astrologer who can provide birth-time rectification. Birth time and birthplace are crucial pieces of information for your Natal Chart, as they determine the unique position of the houses and planets that can help you understand transits and their impact on your personal journey.
