Leo July 23 - Aug. 22

Leo, the lion, is fixed energy, rules the 5th house, and is the king or queen of romance. It’s key phrase is “I Will”, and they do. No need to tell this leader what to do, but very often they will be the ones telling you what/where/when and how to do what needs to be done and when/where/how to do it.

Leo is ruled by the Sun. It is expansive and fiery, creative and active energy. It is masculine energy, yet childlike and generous in spirit.

In all of our charts, the Sun is the main expression of the individual. It shows our qualities of leadership and success. The Sun rules our health, vital principles, authority, rank, title, sense of identity, and capacity for experience. As the Moon rules the feminine principle and governs our relationships with all other females, the Sun governs the masculine principle and our relationships with all other males, starting with the father.

Some of the more positive characteristics of Leo energy can be described as idealistic, proud, ambitious, dignified, self-assured, optimistic, romantic, and dramatic. When Leo is backsliding into negative behaviors, one might witness their vanity, their boastfulness and pretentiousness, an autocratic and overbearing demeanor. They could be provoked into childishness if they are underappreciated.

Leos give of themselves with a good and generous heart, but you had better tell them thank you. It really is for your own good to show gratitude anyway, and especially to a Leo who knows exactly how to indulge your appetites.

Leos natural house is the 5th house, which shows children, love affairs, romance, amusements, holidays, games, hobbies and avocation. It includes our emotional attitudes and the love we give. The 5th house shows enterprise, sports, originality and all the creative outlets like dance, theater, literary or artistic abilities. The 5th house also shows publication, politics, social affairs, and the education of children.

Being that Leo is fixed energy, it is also known for it’s stubborn opinions, and the strength of it’s likes and dislikes which have very little flexibility.


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