Leo Personality: Everything You've Always Dreamed Of Knowing

Last updated by Susan Taylor

If you are a native of this sign, you'll understand that it's your need to be loved, respected and admired that drives forward. Your personality traits include being generous, warm, authoritative, yet sometimes uncompromising. Indeed, a Leo personality loves being the center of attention, but can also be very self-conscious at times, especially when they are in love. It's time for this sign to step into the spotlight once again, because Susan Taylor reveals the astrology insights you need on this charismatic character. After all, when your ruling planet is the sun, it's tough to be discreet!

Leo Personality: Everything You've Always Dreamed Of Knowing
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Facts to know about the Leo personality traits

We've picked out 15 fun facts about Leo which are guaranteed to blow you away!

  • Leo dates: July 23 - August 22
  • Season: Summer
  • Strengths: Kind, organized
  • Celebrities: Kylie Jenner and Joe Jonas
  • Faults: Pride, authoritarian attitude
  • Gems: Topaz, diamond
  • Zodiac element: Fire
  • Colors: Yellow, orange
  • Metal: Gold
  • Corresponding body parts: Heart, eyes, arteries

♌ What does Leo symbolize? ♌

The Lion’s mane, spine and two halves of the heart represent Leo. The use of a Lion expresses the bold leadership, courageous attitude and adventurous qualities of this sun sign. In the zodiac, Leo symbolizes power and royalty, as well as generosity, pride, glory, nobility and vanity and arrogance. It is the sign of love, of the heart, of creation, whether it be our works or our children. There is always an idea of luxury, pleasure and ambition associated with this sign. 

Lion

The Sun is your dominant planet and this radiant star offers you all its brightness, meaning it's impossible to miss you! Your appearance is always neat, and you omit an indescribable aura that attracts people. Your warm, generous personality is rather dominant and authoritarian.

>> Read about the zodiac signs here <<

The dates and personality of Leo: July 23 - August 22

The Leo personality is one you cannot miss because these natives are always in the thick of things and have an indescribable aura that people follow. They overflow with self-confidence and know how to get their way in order to be successful. They adore having their loved ones share in their joy and always play up for an audience. Likewise, they are above all generous and a very loyal zodiac sign.

This sign places a lot of importance on their own needs, and often puts themselves before others. They love being surrounded by friends who appreciate their generosity and loyalty. Natives of this sign are known as the life and soul of the party and bring warmth everywhere they go.  They love attention and having people's eyes on them. This zodiac is one of the 3 Fire signs and is therefore a natural-born commander! These folks see life as a performance, which is why they always give everything their best shot.

These folks are true party animals! They are charming and self-assured, and always know how to bring a crowd together. Although, despite their bubbly characters, difficulties can arise when these natives become obsessed with their own accomplishments. They can be arrogant, inflexible and even lazy.

What are the main qualities of the Leo personality? - These natives are loyal and ambitious

You are definitely impressive! As folks who overflow with energy and who are always well surrounded, you only aspire to one thing, and that is to make your life extraordinary. Of course, your need to constantly be noticed can sometimes overshadow those around you, but you compensate with levels of loyalty and faithfulness that are only equaled by your generosity. You hate mediocrity, so nothing pleases you more than spoiling your loved ones, even if it means paying a heavy price. You are brilliant and passionate, indeed you are driven by a fierce ambition that feeds both your professional life and your personal projects.

Your organizational skills are really only at their peak when you're putting on grand and lavish events for yourself and others. Plus, your friends had better follow your lead because your drive is boundless. It's simple, if you don't remain active, if you don't go out, boredom gets the better of you. It's the same thing at work, where you can't stand half measures. You are always willing to take on more responsibilities and set up big projects. You know that prestige cannot be obtained without getting your hands dirty, and nothing is more beautiful in your eyes than the recognition of those around you.

What are Leo's personality flaws? - These folks are proud and authoritarian

As one of the proudest zodiac signs, these folks want to be in the limelight at all costs, even if it means crushing all those around them. They cannot bear to be relegated to the background, and the thought of living in the shadows makes them anxious. They are often authoritarian and sometimes even despotic, and their outbursts cannot be erased with gifts...

You are often bossy and need to learn that your outbursts cannot be erased with gifts. No, you can't buy forgiveness that easily... Your pride often prevents you from challenging yourself, but if you do, you may find that your drive and enthusiasm make you an excellent leader. Although, there's no need to boss everyone around with a superior, paternalistic tone. You're wearing yourself out by constantly trying to impress other people. You ought to pay less attention to the superficial aspects of life and instead make more room for the person you really are at heart.

What does it mean to have Leo as your rising sign?

Having Leo rising in your birth chart makes you lively, instinctive, feline and observant. For some natives, it will give you more ambition, envy and desire. It's a symbol of creativity and will make you more astute but also more inspired. You will therefore be able to express your feelings and thoughts easier than most. For others, it will multiply your desire for children.

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Leo compatibility: Who is their perfect partner?

Leo people are most compatible with Aries, Sagittarius and Libra. With Sagittarius, they make a good love match because they share the same vision and life goal, they really are on the same wavelength. With Libra, their classy personalities and similar hobbies make them the perfect match. 

Their best matches are: 

Flirting

The person of their dreams has to have a good aura, a sparkling personality and be able to shine by your side. These natives want to live with a distinguished and elegant person whom they can shower with gifts. 

What type of person are they incompatible with?

"I never have any luck", "it's too hard", "things never go my way". As soon as a Leo personality hears these kinds of negative sentences, they instantly run away! Nothing turns them off more than people who complain all the time. Negativity is contagious, and these natives don't want to lose their optimism or dim their shine. This type of person is very toxic to this personality. Listening to them complain all day long can make them brood and angry...

We reveal more personality traits in our unmissable video:

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Susan Taylor’s insights: The final word on Leo

Born with an oversized ego, the Leo sign likes to take center stage. Pride, arrogance, and self-love add to Leo’s colorful character. Their need to monopolize attention is vital, and their perfection must appear for all to see. If you want more insights into this sign, connect with one of our advisors.

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* Literature Source: The Only Astrology Book You'll Ever Need, Author; Joanna Martine Woolfolk, Published in 2012 and available here: Amazon - The Only Astrology Book You'll Ever Need

Article presented by Susan Taylor

Editor in Chief and Astrologist for MyAstroMag - I’ve always been completely fascinated by the world of Astrology and horoscopes. Writing for you and forecasting my exclusive predictions are my main passions.

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