HEAR THAT GENEROUS LEO ROAR
Leo signs (born anytime between July 23 and Aug. 22) are characterized as passionate, dramatic, creative, self-confident and dominant to the point of being extremely difficult to resist. As the “king of the jungle,” the Leo zodiac sign prides itself in being known as a warm-natured creature born with a knack to command its pride to victory and achieve anything they commit to. Armed with elegance and a flair for the debonair, the males and females born under this sign exude a majestic confidence that many often mistake as being egoistic. The stereotypes can be a little limiting but it’s always important to be aware of them. Below is a list of signs that you are—or the person you’re dealing with is—a stereotypical Leo.
They love being the center of attention.
Leos do not merely enter a room—they command it. They are absolutely comfortable being the center of attention and the life of the party. People born under this sign are the type to crack jokes, laugh boisterously, and be a little dramatic—in a totally entertaining way. Leo’s outgoing nature tends to attract people in an almost-magnetic way. Charisma comes naturally to a Leo and some people might become jealous of the effortless confidence he/she exudes, but that should never hinder them from making the entrance they want to make. A Leo was born for the spotlight, so that person should bask away! Because of the Leo’s love of attention and having an audience, they have to be careful not to appear too needy.
A good balance between charming the audience and demanding their attention must always be in check.
They’re natural-born leaders.
The lions are the kings of the jungle for a reason—just as Leos are almost always the rulers of their domains. Leo signs are diligent, ambitious and driven—the kind of teammates people always love to flock to and work with because they always make it a point to finish the work they are given. They work really well in groups but that doesn’t mean they need other people; they just enjoy having them around. Leo signs are absolutely independent and capable of doing pretty much anything with minimal help. Because of the confident charisma (mentioned above) Leo signs have, people tend to already sense a Leo’s dominant personality and usually make way to let them lead—and for good reason because Leos are efficient, delegate tasks well, responsible and handle pressure with grace.
It is important for Leos to keep themselves in check and be careful that the leadership-tendency doesn’t get into their heads and make them seem too overbearing.
They care a lot about their image—and they also care a lot.
Leos are constantly accused of being narcissistic, but people need to understand that image is important to a Leo. Public image is something that they value because they want to be respected. Rarely will a Leo go out looking anything less than their best. They enjoy the finer things in life, which is why they also have a penchant for luxury. They like nice things and would like to be surrounded by as many nice things as possible. Perhaps it has something to do with pride, but also definitely has something to do with wanting to feel good about themselves—which isn’t wrong at all. Leos are also actually tender-hearted creatures that care a lot about things. They hide their emotional pain and somehow turn it in a way that portrays strength. One of the best ways to get in the favor of a Leo is to constantly compliment and admire them because they like being recognized for their efforts.
It is advisable for Leos to be wary that their self-assuredness and self-confidence doesn’t become self-absorption.
They are passionate— almost to the point of being stubborn.
Leos are fire signs and their passion burns with a unique sort of intensity. They work very hard to follow their hearts and do so with conviction. They can be quite impressionable and may fall in love easily because of their romantic nature. In the same sense, they love with a fierceness that leaves their partners feeling absolutely enthralled.
In terms of interests, most Leos have a tendency to be sporty and active. In fact, many other signs have difficulty keeping up with someone as driven and sociable as the Leo—who is rarely exhausted and has plenty of energy to work hard and play hard.
They are generous with everything.
Leos are gifted (or cursed) with limitless generosity, that they give to the people they love as much as they can. Leo signs love the way giving and making someone else smile feels. They believe the philosophy that giving is also a gift to the giver and will eagerly give help and assistance to their friends when they see one of them in need. Some Leos even give to the point of it almost hurting, but they also appreciate being recognized for it—other Leos work it to their advantage.
In general, Leos have to be very self-aware to make sure that they do not unconsciously neglect the needs of others in their quest of selfgrowth and recognition.