Leo (astrology)
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| Zodiac Symbol: | Lion |
| Birth Dates (Tropical): | July 23 - August 22 |
| Birth Dates (Sidereal): | August 17 - September 16 |
| Birth Dates (Solar): | August 10 - September 15 |
| Constellation: | Leo |
| Zodiac Element: | Fire |
| Zodiac Quality: | Fixed |
| Body Part: | Heart and Spine |
| Domicile: | Sun |
| Detriment: | Mars |
| Exaltation: | Pluto |
| Fall: | None |
| Birthstone: | Ruby / Peridot |
| Colours: | Gold, Orange, Red |
| Numbers: | Two and Seven |
| Day: | Sunday |
| Gemstones: | Ruby |
| Metal: | Gold |
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] Leos, like lions, are thought to be strong leaders. They are thought to generally have a regal quality to them, and possess a noble manner that is hard to miss.
The glyph for Leo represents the mane of the lion.[2]
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[edit] Personality and Traits
Leo is the fifth sign of the Zodiac and is 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,[2] however they are prone to laziness and can often take "the easy way out."[3]
They are known to be exuberant, extroverted, generous with a natural dramatic flair and very creative.[4]They are typically very self-assured, and love taking center-stage in whatever arena they are in.[1]
Fiery determination and the desire to be important often rule their life.[2] They usually pursue their goals doggedly and use their charisma to sway others to their cause. Open and honest, tend towards the philosophical and tend to hold great idealisms about how things should be.[1]
Under a Fixed sign, Leos are usualy determined, stubborn, loyal and traditional. They are often resistant to imposed changes, and tend to hold onto people and situations for a long time.[3][2]
Leos, like the Lion they are named after, are thought to be born leaders, with charisma, enthusiasm and determination.[5] They do well under pressure and are good at defusing crisis situations.[1]
They are often lovers of the finer things in life. They are associated with gold, jewelry, fashion, luxury items and adornment.[1] Because of their creative nature, they tend to not stick with the boring and mundane, and look for excitement in life.[4]
The downside to a Leo is usually their pride.[6] Due to this, they are sometimes prone to being conceited, jealous, snobbish, boastful, overbearing with a disdain for those under them.[1]
Due to their positive nature, they are typically very gullible and tend to believe the best will happen. When it doesn't, they are prone to depression, may react nastily to affronts and could be deeply hurt by malice and hostility.[5]
[edit] Love and Relationships
Typical Leos truly enjoy the game of romance. Their avoidance of the mundane may prone the Lion to a "wandering eye"[4] and their love of beauty can drive their movements from one lover to another.[5] They are typically very sexual creatures and highly attracted to the partners of their choosing.[1] However, some Leos are only loyal to themselves[4] or only to the extent that the relationship benefits them[1]
[edit] Careers
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.[1]
Leos also 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, counselors, psychiatrists, or cardiologists.[1]
Arts and crafts, theatre groups, philanthropic societies and religious organizations often attract their interest and participation.[3]
[edit] Mythology
In mythology Leo is often associated with the Greek myth of the Nemean Lion which was killed by Heracles during one of his twelve labours, 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.[1]
[edit] Health and Anatomy
Physiologically, 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.[1]
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.[3]
[edit] Miscellaneous information
In terms of geography, Leo is linked with Peru, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Romania, and Italy.[1] Leo is a Masculine sign, their Season is Summer, and their key phrase is "I will".
[edit] References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m Spelwerx Astrology - Leo http://www.spelwerx.com/leo.html
- ^ a b c d e Cafe Astrology - http://www.cafeastrology.com/zodiacleo.html
- ^ a b c d Astrologycom - Leo http://www.astrologycom.com/leo.html
- ^ a b c d About.com - Leo http://astrology.about.com/od/thesunsigns/p/LeoSun.htm
- ^ a b c Elore - Leo http://www.elore.com/Astrology/Study/leo.htm
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[edit] External links
- Astrology of Leo, the Lion A Cpmplete guide to characteristics of man, woman, child, boss, employee of the sun sign Leo. Written in both Bangla and English
- Leo the Lion
- Complete Information on Leo
- Leo Profile
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| Elements | Water · Earth · Fire · Air |
| Qualities | Cardinal · Fixed · Mutable |
| Signs | Aries · Taurus · Gemini · Cancer · Leo · Virgo · Libra · Scorpio · Sagittarius · Capricorn · Aquarius · Pisces |
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