Leo, The Lion
Leo, the Lion, is the fifth sign of the zodiac, which runs from July 23d to August 21st every year.
Western astrology is based on the Sign of the Zodiac under which a person was born. The term "zodiac" is used in Astronomy to mean the ring of constellations that lines the ecliptic, which is the apparent path of the Sun across the sky over the course of the year.
The Western astrological year is divided in to 12 roughly equal parts, and the names given to these 12 parts are the "Signs of the Zodiac". The animal or object shaped patterns of stars in the part of the zodiac that the sun passes through during that part of the year is used as the name for the sign of the zodiac.
Western astrology associates a set of characteristics and character traits, of both a positive and a negative nature, with typical people born under each sign of the zodiac. These characteristics and character traits may not fully apply to everyone born under the sign.
Leo Characteristics
Leo is a masculine, or positive, sign, so Leo people tend to be spontaneous and self-expressive.
Leo is a Fire sign, so Leo people tend to be lively and aggressive.
Leo is one of the Fixed signs, which are the signs of stability, earthiness, and immovability. Leo people tend to have these characteristics.
Leo Character Traits
According to Astrology Insight, people born under Leo tend to have these character traits:
- Positive traits: generous, warm hearted, creative, enthusiastic, broad minded, expansive, faithful, and loving
- Negative traits: pompous, patronizing, bossy, interfering, dogmatic, and intolerant
Influence of Chinese Zodiac Signs on Leo
Read about how the characteristics and character traits of people under Leo are influenced by the Animals of Chinese Zodiac they were born under.
Leo Birthstone
Western astrology associates a birthstone with each sign of the zodiac. They are designed to support the strengths of the zodiac sign, and to compensate for its weaknesses.
Onyx is the birthstone for people born under the Leo zodiac sign. Onyx is a black or white variety of chalcedony, which is cryptocrystalline quartz, usually with alternating bands. Onyx are associated with relaxation, comfort, being connected to Mother Gaia, and strength after illness or at difficult times.
Leo Planetary Ruler
The Ruler of each sign of the zodiac has a special potency in that sign, and has a more powerful influence over that sign when it is in the sign's part of the zodiac. The planetary ruler of Leo is the Sun.
Leo Color
Orange is the main color for people born under Leo. For more information, see Colors for the Signs of the Zodiac.
Leo Compatibility
Western astrology holds that the character traits for each sign of the zodiac determine if two people are compatible. People who trust in Western astrology often consider the compatibility of their zodiac signs before committing to a romantic relationship or to a business relationship.
Leo people are most compatible with the other Fire Signs: Aries and Sagittarius. They are also compatible with the Air Signs: Gemini, Libra, and Aquarius.
Horoscope for 2012 for Leo
2012 should be a good year for Leo people, with career and financial progression a strong possibility. They will need to spend time thinking about and working on their relationships if they are to grow stronger this year. For a full horoscope for 2012, see Horoscope for the Leo Sign of the Zodiac.
The Signs of the Zodiac
The 12 signs of the zodiac are Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, and Pisces.
Sources:
Mark Tibbits - A professional writer and educator who writes about Astrology, South Asia/China, the UK, the British Royal Family, and Religion.
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