Leo traits: The best and worst characteristics if you have a Leo star sign
LEO is Latin for lion, and is the fifth sign of the zodiac.
According to the traditional Western zodiac, Leo season is the period between July 23 and August 22.
Leo is a fire sign, along with Aries and Sagittarius.
Leo star sign traits and personality
Warm-hearted Leos are always up for a good time.
Passionate, generous and cheerful, they are people you want to surround yourself with.
They’re ruled by the sun which is the centre of the galaxy and similarly, they consider themselves the centre of attention and indispensable.
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They consider themselves “king or queen of the jungle” because they are strong leaders and extremely dominant.
But can sometimes make them come across as arrogant. That said, they will always ensure they are surrounded by plenty of friends.
What is the Leo zodiac symbol?
Leo is represented by a lion and is associated with the mythological Nemean lion, who was killed by Hercules in Greek and Roman mythology.
Ancient Egyptians worshipped the Leo constellation as it was present during the flooding of the Nile River, which was followed with prosperous harvests.
What are the best careers for a Leo?
Leo’s will want a career in something they are passionate about and can sometimes find themselves drawn to leadership roles.
List of 12 star signs
The traditional dates used by Mystic Meg for each sign are below.
- Capricorn: December 22 – January 20
- Aquarius: January 21 – February 18
- Pisces: February 19 – March 20
- Aries: March 21 – April 20
- Taurus: April 21 – May 21
- Gemini: May 22 – June 21
- Cancer: June 22 – July 22
- Leo: July 23 – August 23
- Virgo: August 24 – September 22
- Libra: September 23 – October 23
- Scorpio: October 24 – November 22
- Sagittarius: November 23 – December 21
Great jobs for Leos include:
- Actor
- Teacher
- Designer
- Politician
- Travel Writer
- Celebrity Agent
- PR Executive
What are the best and worst matches for a Leo?
Best love matches:
- Sagittarius – this sign tends to have an upbeat and positive life outlook that compliments the personality of a Leo.
- Aries – there may be some jealousy between these signs, but their loyal natures will resolve things and they’re both willing to have a good fight but come to a resolution quickly.
And the worst?
- Scorpio – Leos love to be the centre of attention, while the Scorpio would rather spend time in their own company and have total control.
- Taurus – both these signs have a lazy streak, which can make relationships somewhat difficult with neither really making much of an effort.
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Leo celebrities:
Meghan Markle, Barack Obama, Kylie Jenner, Whitney Houston, Viola Davis, Joe Jonas, Mila Kunis, Jason Momoa, Chris Hemsworth, Jennifer Lawrence, Madonna, Amy Adams, Robert De Niro and Daniel Radcliffe.