Leo: everything you need to know about the hottest sign of the zodiac

In the height of summer, when the heat and brilliance emanating from the sun reach their peak, the season of Leo begins, the fifth of the zodiac signs. This time period is more precisely between July 23 and August 22, immediately after Cancer (June 22-July 22) and before Virgo (August 23-September 22). It is a fire sign, just like Aries and Sagittarius. Strong, willing and proud, he does not stop in front of nothing or anyone to achieve his goals, often material, and, when the going gets tough, he certainly does not hold back. However, the sense of justice and a heart of gold are not enough to shelter him from the disappointments of life ... after all, reality is a jungle for him too! In short, if astrology intrigues you and Leo is your sign, you just have to read this article and find out how it can affect your personality and your relationships!

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The zodiacal profile

Element: fire
Complementary and opposite zodiac sign: Aquarius
Gender: male
Metal: gold
Planet: Sun
Color: gold, orange
Parts of the body: heart and eyes
Perfume: amber, incense
Age: youth, full of strength
Its period: July-August
Symbolic expression of the sign: "I love"

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The personality

Symbol of vital power and solar sovereignty, Leo is a fiery and fiery sign, so nothing is worthy of interest if not admirable enough. For those born between July 23 and August 22, there are no half measures. Grandiosity is the only measure they know and with which they express any sentiment. As demanding with others as with himself, he perceives life as a perpetual competition in which failure is absolutely not contemplated. Never envious or submissive, he always shows himself to all. height in all circumstances.

Respectful of the laws and rigor, Leo loves harmony and hates meanness and hypocrisy. Passionate and enthusiastic, his presence cheers those around him, but can also be annoying and excessively exuberant in someone's eyes.
At work, he proves to be a charismatic and confident leader.
His generosity is unlimited towards all those who do not oppose his convictions, sometimes showing traits of a despot.
In love, everything revolves around passion. Leo's aspirations are very high, so his ideals are not always easy to fulfill. The ideal partner must have class, artistic skills and noble feelings.

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Love and sex

In the zodiac, Leo is a sign of fire, so it goes without saying that in love, but above all between the sheets, he reveals himself to be passionate and ardent. Given their ambitious and enterprising personality, those born under this zodiac sign are real hunters, constantly looking for a prey with which to see their need to be loved, but above all revered, satisfied. After all, what is love for Leo if not a slew of admirers willing to do anything to win his big and vain heart? However, when she truly falls in love, she will be able to offer generous attention. He will also be able to lend absolute fidelity, even if, like the other more fiery signs, he is known for his excessive jealousy.

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As for the affinity, there are several zodiac signs with which the Leo could easily establish a love relationship or friendship. Excellent understanding with the other fire signs, primarily Aries, with whom he could establish a solid friendship, based on the communion of values ​​and mutual solidarity. Passion skyrockets with Scorpios, with whom they share a libido and a desire for experimentation, especially in bed. True love can materialize with Libra, Virgo and Cancer, with whom they could reach the right balance and smooth out the more egocentric side of themselves. The combination with Gemini and Capricorn, signs that travel on diametrically opposite dimensions to yours, is bad.

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The profession

What is the ideal job for a person born under this sign? Before answering this question, it is necessary to make a premise: where there are positions to climb, there is a Lion who is always ready to reach the top. Managers, entrepreneurs, politicians, event organizers, those born between 23 July and 22 August are united by an immense thirst for success and the need to succeed at all costs. This inclination makes them motivated and particularly predisposed to carry out prestigious professions, in which to unleash all their competence and safety. Since we are talking about protagonists on stage and not, it is not surprising that they can also establish themselves as theatrical or television actors. After all, who more than them loves to shine in the spotlight?

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Health

The Leo is strong and vigorous and has an iron health, except for some physical ailment due to assiduous physical activity. Over the years, however, he could suffer from cervical and ulcers or other gastro-intestinal problems due to stress and a sense of competitiveness. by which it is constantly accompanied.

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The Leo woman

The Leo woman is gritty, energetic and deeply charming. She has a visceral need to be appreciated and loved and is always striving for the lead role. Although, at times, she can be overly self-centered, she is a loyal, generous person who can always be counted on.

This prototype woman loves power and action. She has numerous talents that she can demonstrate in the most diverse fields. Teaching, research or medicine, law or economics ... but also dance, writing, music and painting. Given their multiple interests and their different vocations, those born under this sign of fire may find it difficult to choose which path to follow, but once they have found and embarked on it, they will put all their efforts into it. A "Lioness ", In fact, she leaves her mark in everything she does, both at work and in life. In short, either you love her or you hate her. Because of her sparkling character and temperament, she could be the object of numerous envy and jealousy, but to sometimes she is too busy with herself and her own enthusiasm to realize she has "enemies".

A Leo woman's way of loving is all-encompassing and generous, provided, however, that she is truly in love. Equipped with a seductive nature, she will break many hearts. She herself can suffer on a sentimental level and being deeply proud she forgives but does not forget, therefore, in the face of a wrong or a betrayal suffered, it will hardly grant a second chance.

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The Leo man

The Leo man has charm and style to spare. This gives him confidence and vanity. No wonder that Apollo, the one who embodies the ideal of classical beauty, is often associated with this sign. Usually, in fact, him. men born under this sign love to take care of themselves and their body, treating it like a temple.

As we have reiterated several times in this article, Leo is self-confident, sometimes too much! This is a man born for success. Nothing bores him more than mediocrity, and he has a tendency to always put himself at the center. A bit like Napoleon, born on August 15! Business, politics, economics, luxury, advertising… these are the areas in which it can easily excel.

From a sentimental point of view, he turns out to be affectionate and a little narcissistic. At times, it may seem unable to love and excessively selfish and superficial, giving greater importance to the physical appearance of a potential partner than to his character. He tends to get bored easily and, in these cases, he could even end up cheating.

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The symbolic image of the Lion

Leo, king of animals, is a zodiac sign that defends its territory, its family and especially its children! Courageous and indomitable, he knows how to sacrifice himself for those he cares about and for whom he is responsible.

Numerous mythical figures are associated with this sign, a symbol of power, nobility, but also tyranny. Apollo, Krishna, Buddha, Christ ... all united by the symbol of the Lion.

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The stars born under the sign of Leo

Mick Jagger, Jennifer Lopez, Madonna, Jacqueline Kennedy, Elena Santarelli, Stanley Kubrick, Napoleone Bonaparte, Andy Warhol, Coco Chanel, Robert De Niro, Dustin Hoffman and many others that you can discover by browsing the album below!

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The astrocouncil

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