Leos are friendly, warm-hearted and extroverted, with a talent for leadership, a tendency toward self-indulgence and a high level of generosity. Leos are usually very generous and helpful. They love to spoil friends, family and romantic partners, buying extravagant gifts or blowing their money on a good time. Most are excellent cooks, and they enjoy feeding others. Leos can't resist luxuries and the good life, even if they can't afford it. They feel that they need to have the best and that everyone they like should have the best as well.
Sensitive and Moody
Although moody, Leos tend to be optimistic most of the time. However, Leos that receive insufficient attention can grow depressed and sullen. Leos also sulk in response to minor slights, particularly blows to their pride, but they tend to recover quickly. Quick to anger and quick to forgive, most Leos wear their hearts on their sleeves. While they might exaggerate, they are not inclined to lie unless the ascendant falls in a more secretive or deceptive sign.
Strong and Athletic
Most Leos are athletic and energetic, and they love a challenge, physical or otherwise. Leos tend to be physically strong and usually have good musculature. Many look a bit like lions, with smooth cheekbones, large faces, thick wavy hair and catlike eyes. Leo tends to be an attractive sign, with the only flaw being a tendency to put on excess weight due to overindulgence. Most Leos eat and drink too much.
Creative and Attention Seeking
A combination of creativity and a need for the spotlight suits many Leos to careers that involve either performance or working with the public in some capacity. Leos have many dramatic talents, which leads some of them into the film industry or related professions. They love to be the center of attention and the idea of fame and stardom particularly appeals to this sign.
Confident and Extroverted
The confident, sunny Leo nature often ensures popularity. Leos are very sociable and love to throw and attend parties. They also love to talk, and some have a tendency to brag or be pompous. Negative Leo types can be bullying, snobbish, patronizing and conceited, dominating conversations and individuals. However, the Leo confidence, or overconfidence, more often manifests as charisma and risk taking than bullying behaviour. Leo popularity is enhanced by a tendency to share time, energy, money and affection with others. All they require in return is to receive a larger share of affection than the average person.
Vain and Assertive
Leos are very concerned with their appearances. Often the confident, capable Leo persona covers some degree of low self-esteem or worries about attractiveness and other personal traits. Despite these occasional bouts of worry, Leos are good at promoting themselves and marketing their considerable talents. They are assertive enough to get what they want out of life, and most are talented enough to achieve much of what they set their minds to. Although they can be lazy around the house, they are hardworking and driven when something interests them.
Passionate and Protective
Leos are very passionate and sensual. In love, they are romantic. They are also ferociously protective of friends, lovers and family, and most are willing to die for what they believe in. Their passion often extends to patriotism as well. Leo's passionate nature can manifest as belligerence in negative types. Some Leos are argumentative or domineering, while others pick their battles wisely. Most are good fighters, both in a verbal argument and in a physical confrontation. Because they are highly reactive and emotionally intense, Leos often react impulsively to emotionally charged situations and live to regret it.
High Need for Excitement
Leos love flashy cars and exciting people. They usually dress to get noticed, and are bold enough to make statements, verbal or otherwise. They have the guts to put themselves forward and don't mind the whole world looking at them. In fact, they prefer it. They crave a little danger, which makes them natural risk-takers, sometimes excessively so. Unless the ascendant is in an earth sign, Leos tend to be drawn to extreme sports, and in some cases, stormy romantic affairs with highly unsuitable partners.
Leadership Ability
Except for the emotional need for a mate and the intellectual need for an audience, Leos are independent and entrepreneurial, and often succeed in businesses of their own. Even when working for others, Leos often rise through the ranks to end up in positions of authority. Because Leos have such excellent natural leadership skills, people often look to them for guidance. Leos must guard against letting this going to their heads, as well as repressing their natural inclination to be bossy both at work and at home.
Altruistic and Warm-Hearted
Leo is a sign that is cut out for heroics due to the combination of bravery, altruism, protectiveness and the need to be admired that the majority of Leos possess. Leos will stop to help someone in need, and if they have money, most have a tendency toward philanthropy. Leos are usually quite soft-hearted and have a particular fondness for children and animals.
