How to Recognize Someone Born Under Leo
From the very start of the meeting he will try to take control, parading his haughtiness and preparing the ground for it with a confident, calculated, polished stride. A slender figure, even if it lacks some height; a broad face, a high and jutting forehead, a prominent chin, and a broad back. The lion’s eyes are generally brown and his gaze is unrevealing. Among the women of this sign you may notice that they walk with pride and a rare grace.
In conversation with him, he will be the one in command and will take pleasure in giving you advice, and you may find him laboring to choose words of a higher standard, the better to persuade.
General Traits of Leo
No one is unaware that the lion is the king of beasts. It follows that the man who has earned the title of Lion must be the chief of his family and clan, or at the very least king of his home and household. In fact, every sign indicates that those born under Leo possess all the qualities of leadership and authority, and that their general bearing has much of the king of the jungle in it, even if at times they look like poor pussycats. But these appearances should fool no one. Even the quietest, calmest and most docile among them remains, deep down, a lofty, proud lion, waiting for the chance to climb the throne and impose his authority as he sees fit.
A look at any Leo native, man or woman, shows him to be very much like a true lion or lioness. From his languid glances, to the thick hair that crowns his head, to his silent, gliding steps, to his majesty and stature, almost everything about him recalls that great animal. If he walks, it is unhurriedly; if he speaks, it is calmly and with gravity; and if he turns toward others, his features show signs of loftiness and dignity. His presence in any gathering draws attention whether he speaks or not, and most people feel a certain awe toward him even when he is joking and playing. The Leo man’s hair is wavy and styled in a way closer to disorder than arrangement. The lioness has eyes of indescribable sweetness, though sparks fly from them now and then.
The Leo native is good at organizing work and distributing it among others in a way that reserves for himself the handling of the essential matters rather than the marginal or pointless ones. When he gives an order, it is obeyed at once, and when he voices an opinion, he means every word. He is equally frank in criticism and in praise, and however his tone and its motives may change, his words keep the strongest effect.
The generosity of Leo natives recalls bygone ages, when kings and princes lived lives of splendor and extravagance. When they invite guests to their table, they serve food and drink in abundance and surround their guests with every form of distinction and honor. Naturally, some of them suffer financial losses, even bankruptcy, from time to time. Even so, they refuse help and accept it only under compulsion and in exceptional cases. In return, they turn no needy person away, even if they must borrow for his sake.
A love of gambling is in their blood; squandering is a hobby and a pleasure to them, and thrift is a language they do not know. They often load themselves beyond their capacity, which sometimes leads them to grumbling and complaint. Even so, they refuse to rely on others or to hand the reins of leadership to anyone. And if they receive advice, they fling it aside, certain that they are of higher standing than everyone, so they cannot admit that anyone is above them.
Wherever a Leo native is found, beautiful women are found, or at least one beautiful woman. He is either attached or about to be, in love or on the verge of it, or just out of an emotional ordeal. In any case, it is very hard to find a bachelor or widower of this sign, because the absence of passion from his world is, in his eyes, the same as nothingness. This does not prevent his love life from sometimes collapsing because of his intense pride, but he faces his problems with the courage and optimism he is known for, and often forgets, or pretends to forget, the insult and returns to his old self.
Among the elements of the Leo personality we find a love of order and arrangement at times and disorder and neglect at others, and a tendency to chatter and to learn what people are saying to one another. This person is sometimes gripped by a particular idea and can no longer free himself from it. Vitality and laziness pull at him at once, but he knows how to divide his time between seriousness and play without the two states tangling and obstructing the course of his life.
He is, without doubt, a warm, devoted friend, fully ready to come to the aid of the wronged and the needy. He always stands on the side of right, even where his enemies are concerned. His vitality is creative and his heart is pure gold, just like his nature. What bothers others a little is his boundless pride and self-esteem. His self-assurance sometimes provokes mockery, but his dignity and courage guarantee him respect and esteem; it is enough that he is the most sensitive of people to duty and the least inclined to shirk responsibility.
In short, it may be said that what most distinguishes this optimistic person with rosy dreams from others is a blazing passion, not only for people but for life itself.
The Leo Man
Not by bread alone does the Leo man live. This truth must not escape the mind of his life partner if she truly wants for him a dignified life filled with happiness and contentment. Let her know that the most important things he feeds on, psychologically and physically, are love, respect and praise. And let her always beware of his gentle appearance, because behind it is a proud spirit that must not be touched, and if it is touched, he answers with unexpected violence and defiance.
The Leo man with a woman is gallant, passionate and domineering all at once, possessed of a great store of love ready to burst forth at the first signal. If he cannot release it, he withers and gives the impression of living a genuine tragedy.
And if luck favors him and he meets his ideal companion, he turns into a living volcano, spewing lava of passion, admiration and lavishness. His means with his beloved are fiery ones: successive invitations, sumptuous gifts, and other temptations that are hard, even impossible, to resist. In return, the woman who wins such a great love must pay for it at times with her freedom and her nerves. For the Leo man is something like a jailer, though his prison is made of gold. He is jealous over his beloved of all men, meddles in her affairs great and small, and does not hesitate to show violence if doubt about her conduct and faithfulness visits him. As for the wife of this man, she must show him obedience, express her admiration for him, close her eyes to the grandiosity he so plainly displays, and meet his enthusiasm and impulsiveness with composure and reason.
One of the things the Leo man firmly refuses is his wife working outside the home. Perhaps the reason is his fear of competition. By contrast, he does not hesitate to show her off to friends, perfectly groomed and adorned, which makes him feel happy and proud. Besides this, his treatment of her is always marked by nobility, generosity and protectiveness. Their social life is full, though he lives the bachelor’s life now and then, going out with his friends to a café, a restaurant or elsewhere. His basic problem is gambling and risking money. His wife must do all she can to keep him away from bidding wars, the stock market and anything that endangers his finances. Happily, extravagance is not his only hobby, for he is a first-class mechanic who understands machines and engines and the like. The field of electricity does not defeat him, nor does carpentry and its offshoots, even building. It may go so far that he makes the furniture of the house or builds an extra room.
At parties he is considered a source of entertainment and fun. But joking costs him nothing of his dignity and standing. And since he loves beauty and appreciates it fully, he sometimes seems preoccupied with admiring fair faces rather than his wife. But this conduct is free of ill intent and gives no cause for jealousy. In any case, his radiant smile and kind heart are enough to erase his lapses with his wife and with others, and he often marries a woman of lower standing so as to remain the absolute master. And if he chooses badly and feels his wife rivaling him for the throne, he looks wretched and out of sorts. Oddly enough, the Leo man does not have many children, even though he is a tender father who looks after his sons and daughters with great care.
This person’s personality is, on the whole, puzzling, for all who deal with him find themselves facing a series of questions: “Is he truly giving, or is he a selfish man who loves only himself? Does he have the qualities of leadership, or does he only pretend to have them? Is he as sociable as he claims?” At least one thing he certainly has, which no one can deny: his competence in love and in business.
Finally, the Leo man’s complex is fear… fear of failure and of people’s mockery. If he receives the necessary encouragement, he fears nothing again. Living beside him is a pleasure if the woman can deny herself and respect him at once.
The Leo Woman
The Leo woman is often likened to a sunflower, because wherever she turns, eyes turn toward her, especially men’s eyes. Does she deserve this much attention? Yes, once we know that nature endowed her, all at once, with vitality, intelligence and sexual allure. She is the ideal woman for the man with complete confidence in himself. As for one who is the opposite, this woman is sure to give him a sense of inferiority that will spoil his life.
She is sentimental to the utmost degree, to the point of keeping a few pictures of friends from the past despite the protests of her husband, whom she cherishes and prefers to no one. She seems, most of the time, gentle, soft-voiced and mild of feature, but these appearances swiftly turn into their opposite at the mere slip of her husband. She does not deny her delicate sensitivity, and often warns others of the consequences of treating her badly, like a lioness who sharpens her claws daily while waiting for the hour in which she will pounce on her prey.
A necessary piece of advice for the man who dreams of a wife of this kind: if you bear an ordinary name that does not suggest noble lineage, or you lack true manliness, or your generosity is limited, it is better for you to keep out of her way. But if you insist on winning her, you need only shower her with praise and compliments, send her the most sumptuous gifts (quantity matters to her less than quality), and present yourself to her in a fitting manner, for she loathes neglect and considers it an insult, and she recoils from poverty to the point of feeling ill.
The Leo woman was created to be a social leader who distributes responsibilities and lays down rules and laws. But despite the warmth of her feelings and her radiant smile, she hides pride and haughtiness in her depths, rooted in her firm belief that she is the best of all without exception. Interestingly, this belief does not bring resentment or hatred upon her, thanks to her kindness, her generosity, and her care for the needy and for children in particular.
The shortest road to her heart is flattery and praise. She deserves commendation in any case for her grooming, her elegance, the arrangement of her home and many other qualities. On that note, she prefers classic and sporty clothes over others and chooses the finest and costliest fabrics. She is an excellent housewife and a great hostess who knows how to look after her guests’ comfort, and an ideal mother who praises her children’s virtues without turning a blind eye to their faults.
She is also faithful to her husband as long as he is faithful to her. But men’s attention to her never offends her; on the contrary, she takes it as proof of her femininity and charm. Even so, she remains reserved and aloof with others and hopes her husband will follow her example and not, for instance, lower the barriers between himself and his employees or between himself and his private secretary.
By nature, the Leo woman prefers a career to housework and refuses to live behind walls, even golden ones. If she does not occupy herself with work, she compensates with extravagance and a social life full of activity.
Finally, she may well try to overwhelm her husband with her strong, singular personality, so he must handle the matter with the shrewdness and manliness such a difficult task requires; but it is futile for him to try to overshadow her in turn, for she will never forgive him for it. She regards his mere acceptance as her partner and companion as a great favor, if not a concession.
The Leo Child
When the Leo child gets what he wants, he becomes truly a child of the sun, of fun and joy. When the roads are closed before him, he retreats in silence and anger, or protests with a loud roar. It is not hard to guess his desires, because everything in him points to his pursuit of a single goal: to take the place of first rank and fill the role of absolute leader. Is this a sign of conceit and grandeur? Yes, certainly! But it is a nature rooted in him and beyond his control. For this reason he does not deserve harshness or mockery from his family. What hurts the Leo child most is ill treatment, especially in front of strangers. He is then dealt a deep wound that does not heal easily. It would be good if his family refrained from rebuking and scolding him and replaced them with guidance based on love and understanding.
This child is born with a natural drive toward the top, accompanied, happily, by a sense of right and justice and an absence of spite or malice. Someone of this kind deserves to have the spirit of leadership nurtured in him, provided he is not carried away by selfishness and self-love, and gives others a chance to reach the top as well.
In any case, whether or not this trait is nurtured, the child plays the role of king from birth. You see him ruling his parents, his brothers and sisters, relatives and friends as though he truly held a throne and scepter. At times he takes up acting in order to draw attention, and at times he turns lazy and haughty, leaving others to serve and look after him. Here intervention becomes a duty, before this habit takes root and he later turns into a domineering tyrant. From that stage he must be taught to respect the feelings and rights of others, through an educational approach that is strict and loving at once.
There are two kinds of childhood among Leo natives: the first cheerful, open and generous; the second quiet and shy, not by nature but as an inevitable result of the family’s mishandling and lack of understanding. This latter kind needs special care to prevent the child from turning into an adult with suppressed feelings and negative thinking.
The Leo child loves games that depend on the element of luck, and he loves the well-known game of soldiers, keeping various collections of toy soldiers. The girl loves beautiful clothes, behaves with grace and good manners, seeks responsibility, and refuses to do lowly household chores such as cleaning the bathroom.
At school the lion child seems bolder, livelier and more impulsive than the rest. He is generous, lending his friends money and spending a great deal on himself. He is undoubtedly intelligent, but he is prone to laziness and neglect from time to time. If his teacher arms himself with patience, he can make of him one of the most successful pupils. In any case, his teachers like him for his kind heart and the warmth of his smile. From time to time he also plays the part of teacher, explaining lessons to his classmates and imposing order on them. Add to this that he loves parties, mixing with others and obeying orders delivered with gentleness and softness, but he refuses to bow to harshness and sometimes meets it with rebellion.
Finally, this child pretends to be brave but fears many things he refuses to admit. The truth is that he is the most in need of a mother’s tenderness and care, especially in the evening when his bedtime comes.
The Leo Manager
All who deal with employers born under Leo admit that they are administrators of the highest order. They are not only good at organizing work and distributing it, but can also sketch the broad outlines of any matter in so masterly a fashion that carrying it out becomes remarkably easy. For this reason they often neglect the marginal aspects of any subject, content with the essentials, leaving the rest to those below them in rank and experience. And if these others come up with good and original ideas and proposals, they hasten to adopt them and to claim they came from their own minds, without the slightest embarrassment or awkwardness.
The employer’s office is huge in every sense of the word, given the plush seats, luxurious carpets, valuable paintings, flower vases, music systems and more that it contains. The office owner’s certificates are sure to hang on the walls as well, beside pictures showing him with other successful employers and well-known figures at various parties and social events. Yet the prosperity of his business does not rest on these displays alone but primarily on his unmatched vitality. In fact, his most competent and energetic employee looks wanting when measured against him. He is not only active and enthusiastic but also generous and open-handed, giving gifts and bonuses and never hesitating to help all who work with him, morally and materially.
Naturally, these merits lead the Leo native to admire himself. He believes sincerely that he is the best of all, but he does not deny others their virtues; he praises them openly, though at the same time he points out faults with a frankness and simplicity that sometimes verge on rudeness. He is also an optimistic, bold, creative man who requires his employees to share his qualities.
This employer hates withdrawn and secretive people, as he hates the intrigues usually hatched in most offices and institutions. He is curious and pokes his nose into what does not concern him, even with good intentions and the aim of helping. One of his hobbies is handing out advice and instructions, giving lectures, and joining every discussion or conversation that takes place in front of him.
This man seems eccentric at times. He either erupts violently over the pettiest cause or shuts the door of his room and stays for hours silent and secluded. The best remedy for his quick anger and keen sensitivity is flattery and praise. This alone can wipe away his wounds and bring back his radiant smile. That is one side. On the other, his dress is elegant, his food good, his sleep untroubled, his generosity indescribable, his charm irresistible, and his self-respect the most precious thing he has. He loves the spotlight and fame, though he pretends otherwise.
It is said that the man born under Leo always strives to win admiration. And he does well, because he undoubtedly deserves admiration. He is a great human being in every sense of the word, and the only essential condition for these great energies to burst forth in him is that others treat him well.
The Leo Employee
The employee born under Leo can stand out among dozens of employees thanks to his many distinctive means. At times he throws himself into his work, and at other times he behaves in an attention-grabbing way. If neither approach works, he resorts to praising himself before his colleagues in general and his superiors in particular. In any case, it is wiser for the employer not to neglect this employee, however calm and mild-mannered he may seem.
Whatever the level of his post, the Leo man appears of great dignity and standing. For this reason he seeks titles more than he seeks raises and material rewards. Were he given the choice between a prestigious position with a small income and an obscure one paying double, he would choose the first without the slightest hesitation, certain that he is a great person who deserves esteem and veneration before any material reward.
This employee’s nature imposes on him the role of leader and chief. If circumstances prevent it, he compensates for this lack with the advice, guidance and services he offers anyone at all without payment. What makes him happiest is being needed by others, and if his life is empty of giving, he becomes miserable, convinced that he is useless or unwanted. Interestingly, the more he feels wronged and unappreciated, the more he is inclined to help people and to join in solving their problems.
The employee born under Leo is loyal to his work and holds fast to his responsibilities, persevering with diligence and steadiness in the hope of reaching the top. But once he sees that this is impossible, he loses his drive and leaves his job to someone else, sad and brokenhearted. He feels responsibility only at the stage of full maturity, whereas in adolescence and youth he appears playful, fond of women, late nights and jokes. This does not mean he is useless; he succeeds easily in sales, advertising and promotion, and can win many customers thanks to his radiant smile and kind heart.
Under a cover of boldness and daring, this person hides a feeling of anxiety stemming from his self-doubt and his fear that his courage may not be genuine. Despite that, his behavior stays marked by vanity and grandeur. Now and then he shows softness and laziness, but as soon as an important emergency strikes, he meets it with a courage and awareness no one expected of him. Thus we find that his true strength bursts forth only under the pressure of circumstances and critical events.
Among the jobs and professions he leans toward are teaching, law, medicine, writing, advertising and sales. He also inclines toward the post of lecturer or tour guide. In any case, the type of work is not the important thing in his eyes, for what matters more is giving him the chance to prove his worth. Encouraging and praising him spur him to every effort, whereas neglect and lack of appreciation rob him of much of his vitality, to the detriment of the organization he works for. The same principle applies to the Leo female employee, who is also known for her fondness for the colors orange and yellow.
It remains to be said that this employee needs a high salary in order to do his job at its best, for it is hard for someone like him to devote himself to his duties and responsibilities while worried about his finances and feeling he cannot spend as he should. Moreover, besides money, he requires independence at work and freedom from rigid rules.
Therefore every wise employer should provide this employee with all the factors we have mentioned and more, for he will surely receive many times their worth in the loyalty and devotion of this great human being.