Leo (astrology)

Leo
Aries • Taurus • Gemini • Cancer • Leo • Virgo • Libra
Scorpio • Sagittarius • Capricorn • Aquarius • Pisces
Zodiac Symbol Lion
Duration (Tropical, Western) 22 July – 22 August (2012, UTC)
Constellation Leo
Zodiac Element Fire
Zodiac Quality Fixed
Sign ruler Sun
Detriment Saturn
Exaltation No planet
Fall No planet
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Leo (♌) is the fifth astrological sign of the Zodiac, originating from the constellation of Leo. In astrology, Leo is considered to be a "masculine", positive (extrovert) sign. It is also considered a fire sign and is one of four fixed signs[1] ruled by the Sun.

Individuals born when the Sun is in this sign are considered Leo individuals. Under the tropical zodiac, Leo is occupied by the Sun from July 22 to August 22. Under the sidereal zodiac, it is currently there roughly from August 10 to September 15.

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Characterization

The people under this sign are considered by most modern astrologers as natural leaders. They are also considered as outgoing, proud, warm-hearted, loyal, and from their wish to excel in all they do. Leo personalities are known to love those they are close with and they wish to protect and defend all those that need it. They are people that enjoy flattery and attention from others but when not loved or when they are not reciprocated they become depressed, self-pitying and self-destructive.

Individuals in this sign need love and recognition from others to boost their ego and they demand it like something for granted. People born under this sign are also invariably materialistic, they set a great value to material boons and strive to financial success. They are known to have plenty of worshippers but also many hidden enemies and they are normally recognized by their self-absorbed personality and their big ego.

Definitions and Associations
Glyph meaning: (♌) Often represents the lions tail, or head and Mane. The two valves of the heart.
Quality Positive: outwardly expressive, extrovert.[2]
Mode (quadruplicity)[3] Fixed: the element in its least changeable form - associated with stability or stubbornness.[4]:15,
Element (triplicity)[3] Fire: energy, warmth, vision, intuition.[4]
Traditional definitions Bestial - the signs symbolised by four-footed animals (also called quadrupedian 'four-footed'). These can lack in social graces and sometimes indicate coarseness and a poor appreciation for 'niceties' and polite manners. They can also be a little inarticulate, caring more about making their point, than the elegance of the style in which it is made.[5]

Compatibilities

The natives of Leo are generally considered to be compatible with the natives of other fire signs, Aries and Sagittarius, and to a lesser extent with the natives of the air signs, Gemini, Libra and Aquarius. However, compatibility based on sun-sign alone is considered to be only a very general guideline. The branch of astrology dealing with interpersonal relationships is called Synastry. In this, astrologers analyse the horoscopes of both parties being considered with particular reference to the positions of the Sun and Moon, and Venus and Mars.[6]

General astrological compatibility of Leo with other signs
Sign Highest compatibility High compatibility Low compatibility
Leo Aries, Sagittarius, Aquarius Gemini, Libra Cancer, Capricorn, Pisces, Virgo, Taurus, Scorpio

Mythology

Main article: Leo (constellation)#History and mythology

References

  1. ^ Jeff Mayo, Teach Yourself Astrology, pp 38-41, Hodder
  2. ^ Sasha Fenton, Astrology for Living, p.12. Readers Digest, 1999. ISBN 9780762102303.
  3. ^ a b There are three signs for each element which are related to each other across the Zodiac by the shape of the triangle; therefore these are traditionally known as 'triplicities'. Marcus Manilius, (c.10 AD.) Astronomica 2.270-295. Translated by G.P. Goold. Harvard University Press, 1977. ISBN 0674995163.
  4. ^ a b Joanna watters, Astrology for today. London: Carroll & Brown, 2003. ISBN 1903258693.
  5. ^ Deborah Houlding, ‘Aries the Ram'. The Mountain Astrologer, issue #144, April 2009. ISSN 1079-1345.
  6. ^ Linda Goodman, Linda Goodman's Love Signs: A New Approach to the Human Heart. Harper Paperbacks; 1st edition (1991) ISBN 0060968966 p.8 "Even between two individuals whose Sun and Moon Signs harmonize, there are always some planets in their mutual nativities which clash causing periodic friction and tension."
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