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Leo
• The Lion
• July 23
to August 22
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Traditional Leo
Traits:
Generous and warmhearted;
Creative and enthusiastic;
Broad-minded and expansive;
Faithful and loving
Darker Side Traits:
Pompous and patronizing;
Bossy and interfering;
Dogmatic and intolerant
Leo! About Your
Sign...
The Leo type is the most
dominant, spontaneously
creative and extrovert of
all the zodiacal characters.
In grandeur of manner, splendor
of bearing and magnanimity
of personality, they are
the monarch's among humans
as the lion is king of beasts.
They are ambitious, courageous,
dominant, strong willed,
positive, independent, self-confident
there is no such a word
as doubt in their vocabularies,
and they are self-controlled.
Born leaders, either in
support of, or in revolt
against, the status quo.
They are at their most effective
when in a position of command,
their personal magnetism
and innate courtesy of mind
bringing out the best of
loyalty from subordinates.
They are uncomplicated,
knowing exactly what they
want and using all their
energies, creativeness and
resolution to get it, as
well as being certain that
they will get whatever they
are after. Their followers
know where they are with
Leonians. Leonians think
and act bigger than others
would normally dare; the
ambitiousness of their schemes
and idealism sometimes daunt
their followers, their practical
hardheadedness and ability
to go straight to the heart
of any problem reassures
those who depend on them.
If Leonians meet with setbacks
they thrive on the adversity.
On the whole they are powers
for good, for they are strongly
idealistic, humane, and
beneficent. They have powerful
intelligence and are of
a broad philosophical, sometimes
religious, turn of mind.
Those who are devout may
become very obstinate in
upholding traditional beliefs
and will cling tenaciously,
but with complete sincerity,
to practices and doctrines
which liberal thinkers regard
as absurdly out-of-date.
These will be found as the
'lions' of industries, and
in the forefront of the
cutting edge of technologies.
Their faults can be as large
in scale as their virtues,
and an excessively negative
Leonian can be one of the
most unpleasant human beings
imaginable, displaying extreme
arrogance, autocratic pride,
haughtiness, and excessive
hastiness of temper. If
jealously suspicious of
rivals, they will not hesitate
to use cunning, lies and
trickery to discredit them.
Self-centeredness, greed
for flattery, boastfulness,
and bombast, pomposity,
snobbish superiority, and
overbearing, and intolerant
disdain of underlings; to
whom they will nevertheless
delegate the carrying out
of minor details in their
grandiose schemes, and from
whom they are not above
borrowing immoderately if
an occasion necessitates
it. Any of these can be
characteristic of Leo. Add
to them a passion for luxury,
a lust for power, unlimited
sexual lust, and emotional
indulgence, and a character
emerges that no one would
want to know either in public
life or private. But their
pride may go before a fall,
as uncontrolled impetuosity
is likely to bring them
low. Fortunately it is rare
that a Leo is so undisciplined
as to give way thoroughly
to this list of vices, and
their tendencies to them
are usually balanced by
an innate wisdom. Those
who are afflicted with them
also have the intelligence
it takes to consciously
and actively overcome them.
In professional life they
do well at any vocation
at which there is room at
the top. As politicians
they are content with nothing
less than a powerful position
in government. In business
they may be the chairman
of their company's board,
or at least directors or
managers. They are excellent
organizers and overseers,
often laying the groundwork
for new projects. If from
the artisan ranks of society
they will aspire to become
the boss, partly because
they are ambitious by nature,
partly because they dislike
manual labor, preferring
to take charge of others
doing it. If artistic, Leos
can become stars of stage
or screen (their bent is
serious rather than light
drama), maestros as musicians
where they will gravitate
toward the grand instruments
or activities, such as the
organ or conducting of orchestras
and as painters; anything
grand in conception and
scale appeals to them. Leo
women make exceptionally
good welfare workers.
In his or her relations
with others the Leo type
is open, sincere, genuine
and trusting. Outgoing,
spontaneously warm hearted
and plain spoken, though
never lacking in kindliness,
Leos are more disillusioned
than the average if let
down by those they trust.
They are not good judges
of character and are inclined
to favoritism and an exaggerated
faith in their followers
which too often ends in
disappointment. They have
a strong sex drive and are
so attracted to the opposite
sex that they find it hard
to be constant; they can
be so intensely sexual as
to become dissolute. They
may have numerous love affairs
for their love of pleasure
and beauty is liable to
drive them from one attractive
partner to another. They
are very much inclined to
deceive. Their marriages
may fail for the same reason,
yet they are sincere and
generous to their lovers
while love lasts, and will
remain attached to their
homes so long as it is run
for their benefit. They
demand service but are incapable
of giving it.
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Possible
Health Concerns:
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Physiologically, Leo governs
the upper back, forearms,
wrist, spine and heart.
Its natives are 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.
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Problems
that may arise for
Leo:
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As with all sun signs, we
all have unique traits to
our personalities. When
these traits are suppressed,
or unrealized, problems
will arise. However, with
astrology we can examine
the problem and assess the
proper solution based on
the sun sign characteristics.
As a Leo you may see things
below that really strike
home. Try the solution,
you most likely will be
amazed at the results. If
you find yourself on the
receiving end of the negatives
below, it is because you
are failing to express the
positive.
Problem: Getting all
upset and angry with others
when things do not go the
way you fully expected them
too. This kind of reaction
to a problem is what causes
a lot of marital discord
and unhappiness.
Solution: You should
never base all of your expectations
on what you should get,
but rather base them on
what you can give to, or
do, for those who are in
your sphere of influence.
You will find you have a
more peaceful and happy
home if you do this.
Problem: You are
sometimes your own worst
enemy, especially so when
you are striving for attention
in such obvious ways that
you turn off the very people
you sought to impress.
Solution: The first
place to start is to stop
trying to gain attention;
give people the chance to
notice the real you. Decide
what it is that impresses
you and you will then know
what to do to impress others.
Problem: Egotism,
to the extent that you may
be the Leo who thinks no
one is quite as good at
things as you are and the
people around you are made
to feel small through your
habit of comparison.
Solution: What the
higher minded Leo has is
a sense of self worth and
of greatness, this is corrupted
when you let the ego get
out of hand so you should
learn to walk tall by looking
up to those that are 'taller'
than you are.
Problem: Losses in
income from unwisely speculating
which leads to financial
ruin, as well as possible
personal losses of family
and friends due to a lack
of concern for their financial
welfare.
Solution:
You should always investigate
all investments well before
they are made, then talk
it over with your spouse
as to how hard the budget
can be hit, before you spend
the first dime.
| Interesting
facts about Leo: |
The
male lions are not particularly
good hunters, the main
work is done by the females
when the male drives the
prey in the direction
where they are hiding,
although the males insist
on eating their share
before the females. Hunting
occurs at night or cooler
times of day, the hotter
hours are spent resting
in the shade. Only males
grow a mane, which can
take up to 5 years to
fully develop.
The
color of choice for Leo
is GOLD
Your starstone is the rich
red RUBY
Known as a stone
of nobility. It can improve
success in controversies
and disputes, encouraging
gentleness and discouraging
violence. Excellent shielding
stone to protect you from
bodily harm. Encourages
one to follow bliss.
July 23, 1865 - Max Heindel
- Occultist
July 23, 1834 - James Gibbons
- Ecclesiatic
July 24, 1895 - Robert Graves
- Writer
July 24, 1897 - Amelia Earhart
- Pilot
July 24, 1900 - Zelda Fitzgerald
- Jazz Age Figure
July 24, 1902 - Alexandre
Dumas - Writer
July 25, 1853 - David Belasco
- Producer
July 25, 1887 - Florence
Entwhistle - Photographer
July 26, 1856 - George B.
Shaw - Writer
July 26, 1875 - Karl G.
Jung - Psychiatrist
July 26, 1885 - Andre Maurois
- Writer
July 26, 1894 - Aldous Huxley
- Writer
July 26, 1903 - Estes Kefauver
- Politician
July 26, 1943 - Mick Jagger
- Musician
July 26, 1956 - Dorothy
Hamill - Sports Figure
July 26, 1940 - Mary Jo
Kopechne - Fatality
July 27, 1723 - Joshua Reynolds
- Artist
July 27, 1906 - Leo Durocher
- Sports Figure
July 27, 1948 - Peggie Fleming
- Skater
July 28, 1635 - Robert Hooke
- Scientist
July 28, 1878 - Guy Ballard
- Religious Leader
July 28, 1929 - Jacqueline
Kennedy - First Lady
July 28, 1948 - Sally Struthers
- Actress
July 28, 1949 - Vida Blue
- Baseball Star
July 29, 1905 - Clara Bow
- Actress
July 29, 1905 - Dag Hammarskjold
- Statesman
July 29, 1907 - Mevin Belli
- Attorney
July 29, 1924 - Robert Horton
- Actor
July 29, 1934 - Stanton
Friedman - Physicist
July 29, 1938 - Benito Mussolini
- Dictator
July 29, 1949 - Marilyn
Quayle - V.P. Wife
July 29, 1928 - Peter Jennings
- Newscaster
July 30, 1818 - Emily Bronte
- Writer
July 30, 1863 - Henry Ford
- Industrialist
July 30, 1930 - Joan Negas
- Astrologer
July 30, 1947 - A. Schwarzennegger
- Actor
July 30, 1956 - Anita Hill
- Celebrity
July 30, 1956 - Delta Burke
- Actress
July 31, 1931 - Milton Freeman
- Economist
July 31, 1946 - Wesley Snipes
- Actor
August 1, 1779 - Frances
Scott Key - Attorney/Songwriter
August 1, 1819 - Herman
Melville - Writer
August 1, 1866 - Claude
Bragden - Architect
August 1, 1933 - Dom Deluise
- Actor
August 1, 1936 - Yves St.
Laurent - Designer
August 1, 1942 - Jerry Garcia
- Musician
August 2, 1832 - Henry S.
Olcott - Theosophist
August 2, 1905 - Myrna Loy
- Actress
August 2, 1921 - Ira Progoff
- Psychologist
August 2, 1924 - Carroll
O'Connor - Actor
August 2, 1932 - Peter O'Toole
- Actor
August 2, 1943 - Kathy Lennon
- Singer
August 2, 1960 - Linda Fratianne
- Skater
August 3, 1805 - William
Hamilton - Scientist
August 3, 1900 - Ernie Pile
- Journalist
August 3, 1905 - Dolores
del Rio - Actress
August 3, 1940 - Martin
Sheen - Actor
August 3, 1951 - Jay North
- Child Actor
August 4, 1792 - Percy B.
Shelly - Poet
August 4, 1891 - Ely Culbertson
- Bridge Champion
August 4, 1900 - Queen Mother
Elizabeth - Royalty
August 5, 1850 - G. Demaupassant
- Writer
August 5, 1806 - John Huston
- Director
August 5, 1926 - Sydney
Omarr - Astrologer
August 5, 1927 - Andy Warhol
- Artist
August 5, 1930 - Neil Armstrong
- Astronaut
August 5, 1945 - Loni Anderson
- Actress
August 6, 1809 - Alfred
Tennyson - Poet
August 6, 1881 - Sir Ian
Fleming - Writer
August 6, 1911 - Lucille
Ball - Actress
August 7, 1860 - Alan Leo
- Astrologer
August 7, 1876 - Mata Hari
- Secret Agent
August 7, 1942 - Garrison
Keillor - Entertainer
August 8, 1937 - Dustin
Hofman - Actor
August 8, 1940 - Keith Carradine
- Actor
August 9, 1963 - Whitney
Huston - Singer
August 10, 1874 - Herbert
Hoover - U.S. President
August 10. 1904 - Norma
Shearer - Actress
August 10, 1928 - Eddie
Fisher - Singer
August 10, 1959 - Rosanna
Arquette - Actress
August 11, 1933 - Jerry
Falwell - Religious Leader
August 11, 1921 - Alex Haley
- Writer
August 11, 1925 - Arleen
Dahl - Actress
August 11, 1925 - Mike Douglas
- T.V. Personality
August 11, 1925 - Karl Rowan
- Journalist
August 11, 1926 - Claus
Von Bulow - Celebrity
August 11, 1953 - Hulk Hogan
- Wrestler
August 12, 1831 - Helena
Blavatski - Occultist
August 12, 1881 - Cecil
B. De Mille - Producer
August 12, 1913 - Jane Wyatt
- Actress
August 12, 1939 - George
Hamilton - Actor
August 12, 1926 - John Derek
- Actor
August 13, 1860 - Annie
Oakley - Sharpshooter
August 13, 1899 - Alfred
Hitchcock - Director
August 13, 1927 - Fidel
Castro - Political Leader
August 13, 1930 - Don Ho
- Entertainer
August 13, 1938 - Steve
Brown - Pilot
August 14, 1944 - Robyn
Smith - Jockey
August 14, 1946 - Susan
Saint James - Actress
August 14, 1969 - Magic
Johnson - Sports Figure
August 15, 1769 - Napoleon
- Emperor
August 15, 1872 - Sri Aurobindo
- Religious Leader
August 15, 1879 - Ethel
Barrymore - Actress
August 15, 1885 - Edna Ferber
- Writer
Auguat 15, 1892 - Louis
de Broglie - Physicist
August 15, 1913 - Menachem
Begin - Prime Minister
August 15, 1950 - Princess
Anne - Royalty
August 15, 1923 - Rose Marie
Guy - Comedienne
August 15, 1944 - Linda
Ellerbee - Newscaster
August 16, 1888 - T.E. Lawrence
- Adventurer
August 16, 1928 - Ann Blyth
- Actress
August 16, 1930 - Frank
Gifford - Sports Figure
August 16, 1946 - Leslie
Ann Warren - Actress
August 16, 1953 - Kathie
Lee Gifford - TV Personality
August 16, 1960 - Timothy
Hutton - Actor
August 17, 1786 - Davey
Crockett - Frontiersman
August 17, 1876 - George
Llewellyn - Astrologer
August 17, 1943 - Robert
De Niro - Actor
August 18, 1834 - Marshall
Fields - Entrepreneur
August 18, 1917 - Casper
Weinberger - Politician
August 18, 1922 - Shelley
Winters - Actress
August 18, 1927 - Rosalyn
Carter - First Lady
August 18, 1933 - Roman
Polanski - Director
August 18, 1936 - Robert
Redford - Actor
August 18, 1952 - Elayne
Boosler - Comedienne
August 18, 1952 - Patrick
Swayze - Actor
August 18, 1969 - Christian
Slater - Actor
August 19, 1743 - Mme. Du
Barry - Courtesan
August 19, 1870 - Bernard
Baruch - Entrepreneur
August 19, 1882 - Cocoa
Chanel - Designer
August 19, 1902 - Ogden
Nash - Poet
August 19, 1924 - Phylis
Schlafly - Celebrity
August 19, 1931 - Willy
Shoemaker - Jockey
August 19, 1940 - Jill Saint
John - Actress
August 19, 1946 - Bill Clinton
- President, USA
August 19, 1948 - Tipper
Gore - V.P. Wife
August 20, 1930 - Mario
Bernardi - Conductor
August 20, 1946 - Conning
Chung - Newscaster
August 21, 1906 - Count
Basie - Musician
August 22, 1904 - Deng Xiaoping
- Political Figure
August 21, 1936 - Wilt Chamberlain
- Sports Figure
August 21, 1938 - Kenny
Rodgers - Singer
August 21, 1950 - Arthur
Bremer - Criminal
August 21, 1962 - Mathew
Broderick - Actor |
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