All about the sign of Leo |

Just as the Sun is the center of the system, the Sign of Leo feels like the center of the world. And that obviously has its good side and its challenges. According to astrologer Alexey Dodsworth, Leo makes things happen and actively places himself in reality.

However, in some cases, the Leo sign can have a dramatic and aggressive personality, the type that takes everything personally.

In its highest manifestation, Leo becomes the center of attention, making those in its presence feel very special. And, in this way, these people will only want to pay attention to the representative of the Sign of Leo.

Likewise, with its magnetism and extroversion, it is a sign that understands entertainment like few others. Leos are known to love the stage and care only for themselves.

“But it is worth questioning whether the sign of Leo loves the stage or occupies it naturally, not because they position themselves there, but because the generous Leo soul makes them the center of attention”, reflects astrologer Marcia Fervienza.

This article is like an introduction to the sign of Leo so that you can, above all, learn about the meanings, the start and end date of the sign, about the stones of Leo, the symbol, the personality and in love.

What is the date of the sign of Leo?

In 2023, July 22, at 10:50 pm, is the day that the sign of Leo begins. As you have seen, every year, the date of Leo shines more and more. Therefore, it is important to check here in ‘s free Astral Map how the sign appears in your life.

What does the Leo symbol mean?

The king of the jungle, the Lion, is obviously the symbol of the sign. According to astrologer Marcia Fervienza, this animal is strong, courageous and leader. Anyway, these are important characteristics of Leo people.

The astrological symbol (as you can see on the side) “is alluding to the lion’s mane, to refer to its imposing size”, explains Marcia.

If you are curious to know more about the origin of the symbols of the signs, see more here.

Leo Zodiac Stone

Generosity and nobility are key words of the Leo sign. Just as creativity is also a mark of Leo people. According to therapist Simone Kobayashi, in everyday life, the stones of the Sign of Leo can be:

clear quartz: because it helps to elevate to be ahead, show off and show off. In this way, Leo can use it to be and make a difference in the world.

Quartz with sulfur: it helps to clear ego excesses and, at the same time, in situations of exaggerated emotional changes when the person is criticized.

Characteristics of the Sign of Leo

The following characteristics are part of the Leo profile:

Purely governed by the heart, the sign of Leo brings together characteristics such as operating on an all-or-nothing basis, especially in love. This sign sometimes throws itself headlong and shows affection in an effusive and apotheotic way. In addition, kindness and idealism are also important characteristics of the Leo sign.

The motto of this sign is I CREATE. And, in the same way, Leo creates himself. The need for authenticity, excessive pride, difficulty in apologizing and, in addition, a certain willingness to dramatize their feelings are also characteristics of the Leo sign. As well as omnipotence.

Sometimes, Leo can show aggressive behavior. Sometimes, this can be the result of repressed anger at not having their sovereignty recognized, explains astrologer Maria Eugenia de Castro.

Leo Zodiac Personality

Protecting those you love, having a generous soul and ensuring the admiration of other people are part of the Leo personality. As well as:

Leo educates for independence, ethics and authenticity. The Leo personality radiates light and shine in all directions. People of this sign usually hate pettiness. In general, this sign is not comfortable depending on someone – especially financially.

Aware of his worth, Leo will hardly pursue a professional activity that falls short of his talents and, likewise, that does not duly reward him for his worth.

Natural leaders, the personality of the Leo sign is also linked to being “THE” authority in what to choose for you as a career. The good side of having Leo in charge, after all, when the person explores the sign well, is having someone with a lot of generosity of fun in the lead.

To know which sign suits Leo, above all, you need to understand that the sign needs its ego to be fed and that it likes to receive attention and admiration.

With a strong creative streak, Leo can use the arts to express their feelings in a grand way, to get the applause and recognition they need. In short, to conquer a Leo, you need to know that power games involve affirming his self-esteem.

If you want to know how to conquer a Leo or a Leo woman, know that the person of this sign will probably put his love on the top of the pedestal of his universe. And so you will expect the same.

To conquer the sign, know that your ego and pride can be hurt if your loved one flirts or shows interest in someone else.

In sex, the sign of Leo seeks pleasure in the first place! Therefore, it is a passionate and intense sign that usually likes to take the initiative and loves to demonstrate confidence in its sexual abilities.

But one must be careful not to use the Sun in Leo to completely define the person. After all, it is necessary to understand how the other planets and aspects in the Chart act on the personality of the Leo person.

You can even see if Leo is a match for a specific sign. However, this seems rather superficial. In astrology, there is the Amorous Synastry (you can see it here), an analysis of two Maps to see how well they match. It also brings up which challenges, which opportunities and how each person expresses feelings.

Therefore, there is no way to say which sign suits Leo because each person has a whole, complex Map and only theirs. So this Chart is different from all other people who have the Sun in the same sign.

Ascendant in Leo

Who is born with Ascendant in Leo they tend to have a very creative personality and radiate a natural authority that can sometimes be intimidating to others. As a first impression, for example, it may appear overconfident.

In addition, people with Leo Rising also:

they don’t usually go unnoticed when they arrive at a place. their generosity makes them easily the center of attention. can be very expressive about their feelings. sometimes they can be overly dramatic. they have warm, optimistic energy and full of vitality.

The characteristics you have in the Rising sign are, in general, the first impression you give to people. That is, it is your social mask.

And, more, if you are a Leo and have an Ascendant in another sign, know the meaning:

Planets in Leo

Planets in Leo bring psychological meanings linked to the sign to the personality. Understand a little more about what it’s like to have Planets in Leo on the Map and what it can indicate:

Sun in Leo: Indicates that vanity and good humor are outstanding characteristics in your personality. More about the Sun in the Astral Chart here.

moon in Lion: Your connection to your creativity can be quite strong, and your self-confidence tends to be quite marked. Understand about the Moon in the Astral Map here.

mercury in Lion: You can be very easy to speak in public and hold people’s attention. In addition, good humor and theatrics are common marks as well. Learn about Mercury in the Birth Chart here.

Venus in Lion: loves intensely and may enjoy showing affection with grand gestures. In short, you donate to relationships. Learn more about Venus in the Map here.

mars in Lion: very strong positioning that, in general, is a mark of great leaders. However, it can have domineering and authoritarian behavior.

Jupiter in Lion: Extravagant behavior is common in those with this placement on the Map. However, you can act selfishly. Read more about Jupiter in the Birth Chart here.

saturn in Lion: tends to do a lot of self-criticism and have problems, for example, with self-confidence and believing in their qualities. Much more about Saturn in the Birth Chart here.

Uranus in Lion: those with this placement on the Map may, for example, like to live in electrifying situations and not like to lose their independence.

neptune in Lion: tends to give so much importance to the affective life to the point of suffering excessively with disappointments in love. Read here about Neptune in the Astral Chart.

pluto in Lion: the person can live live passions in a very intense way. Find out more about Pluto in the Astral Map here.

Everyone has Leo in their birth chart

Leo is present in everyone’s life. All you have to do is look at the mandala of your Astral Map (as in the image on the side) and look for the symbol of the Leo sign.

Although it seems that the sign is both at the very end of the 10th house and in the 11th house, what really matters is the house that starts from Leo. Note that it is the 11th house which, in this example, starts from Leo.

In this case, it is said that Leo is on the cusp of the 11th house. With this information, you will be able to understand more deeply your relationship with the personality and the presence of the Sign of Leo in your life. That’s because the meanings of the astrological houses represent different parts of each person’s life.

In short, to find out where you have each of the signs in your Astral Chart, see these guides:

Much more about Leo

Now that you’ve done this introductory immersion on Leo, you can see tips to make the best of the sign in your life.

Florals for each sign: Lantana Camara is indicated for Leo to work on the vision of the collective and teamwork. Essential oils for each sign: Lemon and Orange are some of the oils recommended by therapist Solange Lima for Leo because they enhance the joy and lightness typical of the sign. The dark side of Leo usually appears when the sign confuses systematic organization and shouts the famous “nobody bosses me”. Thus, it does not accept any kind of order, explains astrologer Ana Andreiolo. Meditation for Leo: therapist Raquel Ribeiro recorded a special meditation for Leo people, which can be done for 21 days so that you can activate your personal power.

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