Leo

Ah, the king of the jungle, in this the human, city jungle! Leo prowls his/her turf with the certainty of a born leader. Since Leo’s sign falls in the middle of the zodiacal calendar and, in North America at least, the hottest time of the year, it is obvious that Leo is ruled by the sun. Sitting at the center of any social, romantic or work-related situation the sun-as-center-of-the-universe is certainly true in this lion’s case. Aside from being at the center of everything Leo’s lovers stretch across a vast divide since the point of the Leo strength is to bring happiness to all members of the zodiac’s path.

If you have every dated a Leo, or if you have even ever simply bedded down with one, you will know a few things for certain: 1) They are the life of the party, 2) they will buy a round of drinks and then regale you with colorful stories, and finally if haven’t already noticed, they are hunting you. They will take aim and take you down, which means that they are highly driven and sufficiently motivated, and if you get in their cross hairs there is little chance of escape. But the great thing is that you don’t mind, because they allow you to bask in the glow of their aura, which bespeaks of a greatness that even the most uninitiated of us can’t ignore.

Your Leo lover is frank, and the what-you-see-is-what-you-get edict is usually in place. This means that they expect to be followed, and that when it comes to relationships they like to be in the driver seat. In much the same way as in a social situation, in a relationship a Leo will fight for dominance and then if he/she can’t establish their desired power dynamic (power being very important to the Leo) they will simply bow out, rather than let themselves exist in what they feel is a lesser relationship.

Clearly this can cause some discontent in any situation, and certainly is one of the biggest drawbacks to dating a Leo, since no one wants to feel as if they are working for their boyfriend/girlfriend, and usually the beginning of a completely untenable situation.

This desire for control also means that unforeseen change can be something that sticks in your lion’s jaw and can make him/her very irritable. Make sure to cushion any bad news or difficult let downs, with a gentle forthrightness and then let the Leo slink away to lick his/her wounds in private. Do not under any circumstances make a Leo’s hurt or failure public since it will be an unforgivable offence in their eyes.

You Leo will always abide by the maxim “to thine own self be true!” The will usually take responsibility for their own actions and expect you to do the same. This can mean that even if you didn’t mean to do it, don’t say it.

***If you are dating a Leo, or interested in one, it is valuable to note that despite all the posturing and chest puffing, that when I Leo loves you, it is true. Leo’s can be very good-natured and if they take a liking to you they will put everything they have into it. It is at this point that they are most vulnerable and can be taken advantage of. So do use their love against them or you may find yourself on the sticky side of some very uncomfortable flypaper.

One of the largest romantic drawbacks of the obsession with position and power is that it often means that Leo’s are relegated to casual sexual relationships. They tend to be unwilling to settle down since the sun that burns so deeply in them, allows them to feel the great warmth of “spreading the love” so to speak. They can become wrapped up in the performance and find it hard to settle down. Relationships also require a “give and take” type relationship, which relies on a relinquishing of power, so that harmony can be achieved. This can go against the very core nature of the Leo’s personality.

Let Leo’s age and this tendency will become less and less prevalent, as they realize that getting what they want inevitably requires compromise. And seriously let’s be honest, we all love the sun, but if you have ever been to the desert you know how, without the protection of shade, sun can be a real scorcher.

Best Relationship Matches

Aquarius They are your zodiacal opposite, but they can be your truest companion and there are surprisingly few conflicts that arise from their opposing natures. You prize your humanity, believe in the same ideals, and admire creative pursuits in different and complementary ways.

Aries and Sagittarius Your fire-sign relatives, are also natural companions, but on a more casual level.

Worst Relationship Matches

Gemini They’re mostly mind-oriented, you are all heart.

Capricorn You’ll overpower them, and they’re not likely to forgive your mistakes.

Pisces You’ll hurt them before you even realize it, and they’ll harbor a long resentment.

Fire can do good, like cooking food to eat and keeping us warm or it can do great harm, like burning a house down. Fire is a combustible, unpredictable element, a chemical reaction that can go off easily and quickly go from a small flame to a raging fire. Fire astrology signs can ignite easily too, they are very temperamental however if managed properly, they can be very beneficial. In fact, fire signs must be managed and under control in order to be of benefit. Fire signs can be emotionally volatile yet they are very passionate. Fire can change it’s course at an instant, those born under fire astrology signs are very dynamic and like the fire spreading, are the first to set out into the unknown and take initiative with adventurous enthusiasm. Fire is not a physical thing, it is quite mystical and fire astrology sign people apprehend the world through their intuition, they trust their gut instinct (or they should anyway) because it rarely ever leads them wrong. Fire people have a strong sense of self just like fire which has no regard over anything in it’s path, fire people are quite self centered but they are moving so fast that they never get stuck on themselves, the fire needs to spread and explore. Fire people are impulsive and just like fire spreading, often leap before they look. 

Romance

Leo loves the drama of an epic romance. They want it to be just like in the movies or in an 18th Century novel set in an English mansion. Look for romantic gestures.  Candlelit dinners, walks on the beach and dancing to soft music are the classic tools of seduction for a Leo in love. A Leo lives for romance and takes pride in knowing how to treat a lady/man right. They’re kind of old fashioned when it comes to letting you know that you’re the one for them. Leo man will have 1800-flowers working overtime bringing the flowers to your door and don’t be surprised that one night, at around 2am, you can hear him outside your window.  Leo woman will be completely warm-hearted and sincere.  However, she makes her feelings everything, but secret.  You’ll know that a Leo likes you, it’s not hard to realize it.

Actions speak louder than words

Leo man is chivalrous. Leo men tend to be very traditional when it comes to their ideas regarding dating. If a Leo man likes you, expect him to open the car door when he picks you up and pull out your chair at the restaurant.  Once Leo man or female is committed you’ll get the outpouring of adoration and the general floaty feeling that you’re completely loved. Once they’ve fallen in love you’ll know it for sure. They’ll want to be around you all the time to bask in your beauty and general awesomeness. Leo in love will want to spend every waking moment with you, every sleeping moment too.  Expect constant companionship.   

Jealousy, eh?

Another sign that they’ve decided you’re the one is that you might start to see their jealousy levels go through the roof.  They want to have you all to themselves and don’t understand why you would want to spend time with anyone else, because they don’t want to spend time with anyone else with you around. Watch how they act when the two of you are around other men/women. Leos are extremely possessive and get jealous easily. If a Leo likes you, they won’t be happy to see another man/woman checking you out. Even a seemingly innocent flirtation is enough to upset a Leo.  They think that you should show your love and commitment to the relationship in the same way that they do and expects you to want and need them and only them. 

Generous 

Examine their gifts. Leos are known for their generosity, so you can expect lots of gifts in the early stages of a relationship.  A Leo loves to show their partner that he can provide the finer things in life.  Jewelry, expensive perfumes and lacy lingerie are the classic birthday or anniversary gift choices for Leo man.  Leo will treat you like a King or Queen and they’re unlikely to even glance at another man/woman. Leo will make you feel completely adored and they’ll invest so much into you that it could be a romance that ends like in the movies. One of those with the happy endings.

Leo is the fixed fire sign. Think contained flames. Like a campfire that needs constant attention to keep alive and burning Leo needs feeding. There is a deep love for life and all of its possibilities including its luxuries and that love transfers over beautifully into how a Leo expresses their feelings. Love with a Leo is like a magnificent encounter with the sun. They are warm and supportive when their heart is given and their affections grow stronger the more they feel that their partners care about them and adore them in return. Leo’s are dramatically romantic and not afraid to show it. They enjoy pulling their loved ones out into their world and they radiate when they feel their partners compliment some quality about themselves. Love becomes a thing of luxury and the partner receives the abundance of their Leo’s attention, lust and emotions. Because Leo’s judge themselves on what they have around them (hence their love of luxury) they can be too appearance conscious at times and too critical of a mates qualities, appearance or talents. Because they truly need constant input to maintain their vitality they can sometimes become self-serving occasionally to a point that it becomes egotistical.

You’ll find that love with a Leo is like no other love and when they decide to give you their heart they also give you every inch of their soul. In this lies the Leo vulnerability - when their trust is broken they crumble. Take away the loved one and you’ve taken away their own identity in many ways. When Leos feel let down (and it usually takes a great deal) they either fall into an abyss of pain and depression or they become cold and without feeling. The lion….in protective mode.