Leo (astrology)

This article or section may contain inappropriate or misinterpreted citationsthat do not verifythe text.
Please help improve this articleby checking for inaccuracies. (August 2007) (help, talk, get involved!)

Leo the lion Leo Zodiac Symbol LionBirth Dates (Tropical) July 23- August 22Birth Dates (Sidereal) August 16- September 15 Constellation Leo Zodiac Element FireZodiac Quality Fixed Domicile Sun Detriment Uranus(modern)/Saturn Exaltation Neptune/Pluto(modern/disputed) FallNone This box: view • talk • edit

Leo is the fifth astrological sign of the Zodiac, originating from the constellation of Leo. It's found in the eastern sky. In western astrology, this sign is no longer aligned with the constellation as a result of the precession of the equinoxes. In astrology, Leo is considered to be a "masculine", positive (extrovert) sign. It is also considered a fire sign and is one of four fixed signs.[1] Leo is ruled by the Sun.

Individuals born when the Sun was in this sign are considered Leo individuals. Under the tropical zodiac, the Sun is in Leo roughly from July 23 to August 22.[2] Under the sidereal zodiac, it is currently there roughly from August 17 to September 16.

1 Mythology
2 Associated traits
3 Compatibilities
4 Correspondences
5 References
6 External links

Mythology

In mythology Leo is associated with the Greco-Roman god Apollo and sometimes also the gods Helios/Sol, Ra, and Huitzilopochtli and the goddess Sunna.[3]

The astrological symbol or glyph for Leo represents the head and mane of the lion.[4]

Associated traits

This section needs additional citationsfor verification.
Please help improve this articleby adding reliable references. Unsourced material may be challengedand removed. (May 2008)

Astrologers broadly agree that the following are the characteristics of leo: [5]

Characteristics considered positive

A person born under the sign of Leo is very:

Creative [6] • Proud • Risk-taking
Fun-loving • Dramatic • Dignified • Theatrical
Passionate • Affectionate • Ardent • Loyal
Loves attention • Very strong • Independent
Noble • Leader • Sunny • Bright
Magnetic • Kingly • Powerful • Enthusiastic [6]
Protective •Adoring •Playful • Inventive
Generous [6] • Supportive • Warm • Broad-minded
Expansive • Faithful • Warmhearted [6] • Loving

Characteristics considered negative

But is also prone to be:

Bossy [6] • Patronizing [6] • Egotistical
Pompous [6] • Dogmatic [6] • Pushy
Over self-conscious • Over-aggressive • Possessive
Materialistic • Over-dramatic • Argumentative
Interfering [6] • Jealous • Self-serving
Voracious • Arrogant • Intolerant [6]

Astrology Background History of astrology History of astronomy Astrology and astronomyTraditions Babylonian astrology Arab and Persian astrology Chinese astrology Hellenistic astrology Indian astrology Sidereal astrology Western astrology More...Branches of
horoscopic astrology Natal astrology Electional astrology Horary astrology Mundane astrology More...Categories Astrologers Astrological texts Astrological writers Astrology PortalThis box: view • talk • edit

Attributes Ideal Careers Politics or governmental work [7]• Business [7]• Lawyer • Photographer • Entertainer [7]• Music and Art [7]• Fashion Designer Likes Spotlight • speculative ventures [7]• luxurious living [7]• drama [7]• adornment • fashion • pageantry • grandeur • kids [7]Dislikes Doing things safely [7]• small minded people [7]• penny-pinching [7]• being compared to others, loneliness.

Physical traits

This section relies largely or entirely upon a single source.
Please help improve this articleby introducing appropriate citationsof additional sources.

Many astrologers believe that each sign of the zodiac has its own identifying physical traits. Some think of Leos as being usually tall, with thin waists, trim athletic legs, strong physical features, well-defined appendages (hands, feet, etc.)They are said to be tending to keep their head held high and look down their noses at others, and have a mane of thick hair. [8]

Compatibilities

Leo is widely thought to be compatible with: Aries [9] ; Sagittarius [9].

There are many variables that determine compatibility in astrology, such as birth dates, birth months, birth years, position of a sign within the Sun, the Moon, Stars, etc. The signs listed as compatible with Leo do not reflect an individual profile or individual reading as interpreted within astrology, but rather reflect a general guideline and reference to compatibility as dictated by variables such as Qualities and Elements within the Zodiac. [9]

Correspondences

The following items are traditionally associated with Leo: [10]

Associations Birthstones Ruby(July), Peridot(August) Gemstones Ruby [7]• SunstoneFlowers Sunflower [7]• Marigold [7]Colors Gold [7]• Orange [11]Metals Gold [7][11]Body Parts Heart [7]• Back [7]• Spine [7]Countries France [7]• Italy [7]• Peru [7]• Romania [7]

The Indian equivalent of Leo is Simha/Singha.[citation needed]
The Chinese equivalent is thought to be the charming, inventive Monkey, whose lunar month is 8 August - 7 September.[12]
The corresponding month in the Babylonian calendar is Abu.[citation needed]

References

^ Jeff Mayo, Teach Yourself Astrology, pp 38-41, Hodder and Stoughton, London, 1979
^ Astrology.com.
^ Spelwerx Astrology - Leo http://www.spelwerx.com/leo.html
^ Cafe Astrology - http://www.cafeastrology.com/zodiacleo.html
^ Robert Pelletier & Leonard Cataldo Be Your Own Astrologer pp 24 - 33, Pan Books Ltd, London 1984; Maritha Pottenger, Astro Essentials, pp 31 - 36, ACS Publications San Diego, 1991 ; Jeff Mayo, Ibid, pp 41-55, 1979
^ a b c d e f g h i j according to Astrology-online.com
^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w elore.com
^ The Diagram Group, The Little Giant Encyclopedia of The Zodiac, pp 159, Sterling Publishing Company, New York, 1997
^ a b c The Diagram Group, The Little Giant Encyclopedia of The Zodiac, p 171, Sterling Publishing Company, New York, 1997
^ Derek and Julia Parker, The New Complete Astrologer, pp194-5, Crescent Books , New York, 1990
^ a b Crystal-cure.com
^ Theodora Lau, The Handbook of Chinese Horoscopes, pxxvii, Souvenir Press, London, 2005