'Leo' is an
astrological sign, which is associated with the constellation
Leo. Under the
tropical zodiac, Leo is occupied by the Sun from
July 23 to
August 22, and under the
sidereal zodiac, it is currently from
August 17 to
September 16. The opposite sign to Leo is
Aquarius.
[1] The glyph for Leo represents the mane of the lion.
[2] The corresponding month in the
Babylonian calendar is ''Abu''.
Mythology
In
mythology Leo is often associated with the
Greek myth of the
Nemean Lion which was killed by
Hercules during one of his
twelve labors, and subsequently put into the sky, as well as the
mythological figure of
Penelope, from the Greek myth of the
Trojan War. Leo is also associated with the Greco-Roman
god Apollo and sometimes also the
gods Helios/
Sol,
Ra, and
Huitzilopochtli and the
goddess Sunna.
Characteristics
Leo is the fifth sign of the Zodiac and is popularly associated with the keywords magnanimous, generous, hospitable, caring, warm, authoritative, active and open.
[2]
Leos are typically pictured as very dignified and regal. They are hard-working, ambitious and enthusiastic,
however they are prone to laziness and can often take "the easy way out."
[4]
They are known to be exuberant, extroverted, generous with a natural dramatic flair and very creative.
[5]They are typically very self-assured, and love taking center-stage in whatever arena they are in.
Fiery determination and the desire to be important often rule their lives.
They usually pursue their goals doggedly and use their charisma to sway others to their cause. Open and honest, Leos tend towards the philosophical and tend to hold great idealisms about how things should be.
Under a
Fixed sign, Leos are usually determined, stubborn, loyal and traditional. They are often resistant to imposed changes, and tend to hold onto people and situations for a long time.
Leos, like the Lion they are named after, are thought to be born leaders, with charisma, enthusiasm and determination.
[6] They do well under pressure and are good at defusing crisis situations.
They are often lovers of the finer things in life. They are associated with gold, jewelry, fashion, luxury items and adornment.
Because of their creative nature, they tend to not stick with the boring and mundane, and look for excitement in life.
The downside to a Leo is usually their pride.
Due to this, they are sometimes prone to being conceited, jealous, self-centered, snobbish, boastful, overbearing with a disdain for those under them.
Due to their positive nature, they can be gullible and tend to believe the best will happen. When it doesn't, they are prone to depression, may react badly to affronts and could be deeply hurt by malice and hostility. If faced with negative situations Leos are also known to react with extreme confidence, which can get them into even more trouble.
In astrology Leo is ruled by
the Sun. The Indian equivalent of Leo is 'Simha', the Chinese equivalent is the
Monkey
Relationships
In love the Leo person has powerful and sincere feelings, is wholehearted and generous and endeavours to bring sunshine into the loved one's life. Typical Leos truly enjoy the game of romance. Their avoidance of the mundane may prone the Lion to a "wandering eye"
and their love of beauty can drive their movements from one lover to another.
They are typically very sexual creatures and highly attracted to the partners of their choosing.
[7] However, some Leos are only loyal to themselves
or only to the extent that the relationship benefits them
Occupations
Leos tend to have a fondness for competition, dance, gambling, risky endeavors, parks, recreational activities, nature, the outdoors, and work with animals. Leo's ruler, the Sun, is the giver of life, and some born under this sign gravitate toward the healing and helping professions as physicians, dental hygienists, counselors, psychiatrists, cardiologists, politicians and in public relations.
Arts and crafts, theatre groups, philanthropic societies and religious organizations often attract their interest and participation.
Actors born under the sign of the lion are seen as polished performers who love the limelight. Leos often enjoy working with children, and many become teachers whose students serve as their captive audience. There is often a talent for investing, finance, and money management that can lead to success in banking, the stock market, or big business.
Body and health
In
medical astrology , and in terms of
anatomy Leo governs the upper back, forearms, wrist, spine and heart. Its natives are usually thought to be subject to a number of ailments: pain in the back and lungs, spinal complaints, diseases of the heart and blood, sickness in ribs and sides, convulsions, pleasantries, violent burning fevers including, in former days, when they were prevalent, plague, pestilence, jaundice, and some afflictions of the eyes.
Leo rules the back and heart, so people with Leo active in their charts are associated with over-exertion, general problems with stress in the back and ailments of the heart. They are usually believed to have a strong constitution and may usually be seen to overcome their problems, many of which may be of their own making, due to overindulgence.
Miscellaneous
The following items are traditionally associated with Leo:
★ Birthstone =
Peridot,
Ruby
★ Flower =
Gladiolus
★ Colours =
Gold,
Orange,
Red
★ Gemstones =
Peridot
★ Metal =
Gold
References
1. Spelwerx Astrology - Leo http://www.spelwerx.com/leo.html
2. Cafe Astrology - http://www.cafeastrology.com/zodiacleo.html
3. Cafe Astrology - http://www.cafeastrology.com/zodiacleo.html
4. Astrologycom - Leo http://www.astrologycom.com/leo.html
5. About.com - Leo http://astrology.about.com/od/thesunsigns/p/LeoSun.htm
6. Elore - Leo http://www.elore.com/Astrology/Study/leo.htm
7.
As friends, they are often incredibly loyal, giving their all and expecting it all back.[Astrology.com.au - Leo http://www.astrology.com.au/12signs/leo.asp]
Sources
Mayo, Jeff , ''Teach Yourself Astrology'', pp 41-55, Hodder and Stoughton, London, 1979
Parker, Derek and Julia, ''The New Compleat Astrologer'', pp106-129, Crescent Books, New York, 1984
Pottenger, Maritha ''Astro Essentials'', pp 31 - 36, ACS Publications San Diego, 1991
External links
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Complete Information on Leo
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Leo Profile
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Leo StarSign - Get your Daily horoscopes,
weekly horoscopes, monthly horoscopes and yearly horoscope and readings from Kamalkapoor.com.
See also
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