Leo: About this Zodiac Sign

(LEE-oh), ​The 5th sign of the Zodiac (June 23 - August 22)

Those lucky enough to be born under the zodiac sign of Leo possess a natural talent for leadership. Just about everything about their personality makes them natural-born leaders. Leo-born individuals have an irresistible confidence and a very strong desire to succeed. The Leo is the “king of the jungle” for a reason. Someone born under the zodiac sign of Leo tend to command attention and respect with the way that they carry and present themselves. Leo is a Fire sign of the zodiac. Their connection with the element of fire makes them warm hearted individuals that love living life. Ruled by the Sun, Leos are confident and possess a very strong capacity for determination. Once they have put their mind to accomplishing something, the Leo is able to resolve and overcome any obstacle in their way. Those born under the star-sign of Leo are great problem solvers. Those who are of the Lion, and zodiac sign Leo, are fearless. The Leo-born are always up for a challenge, and are rarely defeated. They enjoy stability, and will work hard to achieve and maintain their goals. They don’t shy away from hard work but will work smarter, rather than harder, as often as possible. They are smart, determined, goal-oriented, and pleasant to be around.

Leo Men and Women

Leo Women:

As is typical with fire signs, the Leo woman will not hesitate to tell you what’s on her mind. She is very open with her thoughts and feelings. Since they aren’t bad natured, they are able to be blunt in creative ways as to avoid being rude or cruel to others. Well-spoken and determined women are born under the star-sign of Leo. If a Leo woman is attracted to you, she won’t hesitate to let you know. A woman born under the star-sign Leo is a woman who knows what she wants and will stop at nothing to get it. Women born under the zodiac sign Leo are very independent. They are low-maintenance when in a relationship, because they are perfectly capable of maintaining themselves. This doesn’t make them cold-hearted. The fire-blooded Leo woman is far from cold. A woman of the zodiac sign Leo is an adventurous lover. The Lioness is not shy, and won’t require you to make the first move. She’ll let you know what she wants. A Leo woman’s light is going to shine as bright as the sun. The most important thing to remember when starting any relationship with a woman of the zodiac sign Leo is to not get burned up by their fire and light. It takes another bold and bright personality to keep up with a woman of the star sign Leo. Make sure you know what you’re getting into, and you can handle the heat.

Leo Men:

Leo men are definitely representations of the bold and brave Lion. They are confident and self-assured, but not overly cocky. They can back up their confidence with their intelligence and determination. They are often very successful men, as they easily resolve any issues that they come across in life. They have a miraculous level of determination and won't let anything stop them from achieving their dreams. They stay calm and cool under pressure, and aren’t as quick to anger as you’d think. You won’t likely catch a Leo man involved in a bar fight. However, if a man of the Leo zodiac feels the need to defend himself or his loved ones he won’t hesitate to do so. They are very loyal and dignified in their conduct. The men born to the zodiac sign of Leo seem to have energy for days. They are known for their great stamina. Making them great athletes and amazing lovers. The Leo man can be enticed by a confident woman. Sweet and shy isn’t going to do it for them. It takes a strong woman that knows how to make an impression in order to catch a man of the star sign Leo’s attention.

The Bottom Line

Anyone that is born under the zodiac star-sign of Leo, the lion, is a force to be reckoned with. They are goal oriented and determined. They put a lot of time and energy into achieving their goals. They will often lead toward creative or expressive lines of work, but they will take them as seriously as anything else. The enjoy entertaining others and letting their bright light from the Sun shine on everyone around them. They don’t often have trouble making money, but they also don’t have any problems spending it. They prefer to be self employed or have a career with a certain level of freedom. The lion doesn’t enjoy being caged. So a person born to the zodiac sign Leo isn’t going to enjoy feeling stifled in any way. Fiercely independent and unstoppable, the Leo is a star sign worth respecting.

Zodiac Signs Most Compatible with Leo:

• Aquarius  
• Gemini 
• Sagittarius 

Are you, or someone you know, a Leo? Comment below if you have star sign compatibility questions!