Brave, bold, generous, and maybe a little obsessed with their manes. Leos are the fifth sign in the zodiac between Cancer and Virgo. Located directly across the zodiac charts from Aquarius, think of it like the opposite sides of the same coin. Leo season officially begins on July 23 lasting through August 23. Whether you love or hate the Leo traits, this charismatic zodiac sign enjoys being adored and hates being ignored. Ruled by the sun, being the center of the universe simply feels natural for Leo. Here’s a deeper look into what makes a Leo tick.
What are Leos Best Traits?
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Known for being warm and generous, a Leo loves to give. Leos feel good about themselves when they do good things for others. Their giving nature means they love giving gifts, spending money, or even spending time and energy on other people. Leos also love receiving gifts and often enjoy buying gifts for themselves as well.
Leos are natural born leaders and performers. The take charge attitude of one is a natural reflection of their confidence and desire to be appreciated. Many Leos are drawn to professions where they can frequently take the spotlight like running business, acting, writing, and a multitude of creative endeavors.
They are protective! This zodiac sign will stand up fiercely for loved ones and underdogs alike. A Leo takes pride in having your back. They will gladly go to bat for others that need their protection, and even sometimes when they don’t. They don’t respect a bully and won’t tolerate cruelty.
Leos enjoy flirting and are good at it. They typically wants to be adored and feels at their finest when they are receiving admiration from others. This zodiac sign wants to shower you with affection and wants to be showered with your affection in return.
A Leo is loyal. With the ability to love as ferociously as they can protect, they have a loyal heart and nature. Once one cares for you, they are a devoted friend and companion to you for as long as your friendship lasts. Just remember never to take advantage of that loyalty.
What About the Darker Side of this Zodiac Sign?
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A Leo can be somewhat opinionated, and they aren’t shy about sharing those opinions. It might be as mild as the best ice cream flavor to as bold as letting you know what they think about your new haircut. A Leo will unabashedly tell you what they think. They love to tell it like it is without holding back.
Leo’s can be on the dramatic side. They often have a flair for telling stories in a dramatized way. They may not like having drama in their personal life but do tend to enjoy hearing about it when other people do. Spill the tea for them, they want to know it all. The more dramatic, the better.
This zodiac sign can be stubborn. Once their heart and mind are set on something, their tenacity and grit will drive them to keep pushing forward until they have reached their goals. A Leo can be an unstoppable force when they are driven to accomplish a task.
A Leo’s confidence can make them appear arrogant. Sometimes Leos can seem a bit full of themselves. With a strong desire to be the heart of the action, Leos can come across as a little self-centered. Their love of praise and acknowledgement can sometimes drive a Leo to steal the spotlight, even when they don’t mean to.
Cross a Leo and they will cut you off and never look back. If you don’t reciprocate a Leos love, affection, and loyalty they will easily forget you exist. A Leo will not tolerate disrespect or disloyalty. They expect to receive as much love and compassion as they give and not doing so can feel like an insult to this sensitive zodiac sign.
What Are Leos’ Weaknesses?
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A Leo trusts easily. Because this zodiac sign has such a giving nature, they assume others are also trustworthy, often to their own detriment.
They are sensitive but will go out of their way not to show their vulnerable side to others. Leos tend to keep their softer side hidden.
They want to be pampered and enjoy luxury. This might at times come out as overspending or even being a little lazy (because they earned it for being so amazing.)
They are happy to prove you wrong if you think they can’t do something, and they can have a bit of a petty side while showing you how wrong you are.
A Leo loves hard. Once you have earned the affection of one, they can love to a fault, putting others before themselves. If you take advantage of that, you will be left in the cold by your Leo.
Who Are Some Famous Leos?
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A couple big names in the Leo Zodiac Kingdom:
Ben Barnes: August 20
Jennifer Lawrence: August 15
Madonna: August 16
J-Lo: July 24
Barack Obama: August 4
Coco Chanel: August 19
Wilt Chamberlain: August 21
Tom Brady: August 3
Kylie Jenner: August 10
Lucille Ball: August 6
and
Roberto Clemente: August 18
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