
Happy Birthday Leo !
Leo is the fifth sign of the zodiac and is ruled by the Sun. these are noble and generous people, although they often possess oversized egos. They are over-confident, blunt, and outspoken. These characteristics often cause them to lose friends. Leos are courageous and loyal. They like to be in charge.
Leos are strongly attracted to the opposite sex.
Woe be unto anyone who hurts a Leo's child!
Leos tend to be: romantic, idealistic, ambitious, egotistical, tempermental, loyal, enthusiastic, generous, optimistic, domineering, affectionate.
Some Leo interests are: sports and games, achievement, fun, being in the spotlight, children (especially theirs).
We have had several U.S. Presidents, among them Herbert Hoover and Benjamin Harrison, born under of Leo.
Leos are entertainers (sometimes clowns) of the zodiac. They are also the "ones in charge."
- Qualities: Fixed-Fire
- Key Phrase: I Will !
- Key Word: Power
- Virtue: Magnanimous or Noble
- Defect: Ostentatious or show-offs
- Rulership: Natural ruler of the 5th house
- Ruling Planet: Sun
When Leo is on any house cusp, or when any planet is in Leo, the affairs of that house or planet will be affected by Leo influences such as: enjoyment, kinglike rulership, romance, flamboyancy, pomp, optimism, faith, tempermental reactions, events concerning children.
For now, remember the Key Word, POWER, and the ruling planet, SUN, to begin to understand the Sun sign LEO.
This excerpt from the book "Astrology for Beginners" By William W. Hewitt reprinted with permission from Llewellyn Publications.
William W. Hewitt has been practicing astrology professionally, as an avocation, since early 1974. He is a member of the American Federation of Astrologers and specializes in natal charts and interpretation.