* The Virtues and the Downside of Leo

by Rebecca Brents

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Leo's color is yellow.

The Virtues of Leo

A charismatic leader
Dramatic, flamboyant, and entertaining
Playful, romantic, willing to take risks

The "Other Side" of Leo

Self-centered and conceited
Arrogant, selfish, lacks empathy
Narcissistic, pompous, vain

Horoscopes for the Season of Leo
July 22 to August 23

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Leo Sun Sparkles -- Tiny Thoughts and Trifles -- About the Leo Sun ---> 1 -- It's not conceited if it's true ... -- Traditional Astrology -- and some unsympathetic writers -- describe Leos as conceited. It's true Leos are intensely self-aware people, and honest enough to let it show. Leos figure if you're going to try to conceal something, it should be a serious failing, a notable weakness ... something you might legitimately be ashamed of.

Making the Most of the Sun in Leo ---> The Gifts of the Sun in Leo -- The energy of the Sun in Leo is proud, dramatic and flamboyant. It encourages self-confidence ... and supports your efforts to attract attention. It brings extra focus to your creative talents, your desire for applause and approval, and your willingness to take a risk and have fun.

* The Sun -- Ruler of Leo -- Symbol of Your Essential Self ---> The Sun, without which life on Earth could not exist as we know it, is the astrological metaphor which symbolizes an individual's basic personality, the underlying canvas upon which all the other colors and elements of his character are co-mingled and combined. The Sun and its meaning are the centerpiece in the structure of Astrology.

* The Virtues and the Downside of the Sun in Leo ---> Leo's symbol is the lion. -- What the Sun in Leo brings to life -- The Sun represents your ego, your basic sense of yourself. The sign it occupies in the Zodiac at any given time will focus you and your interests on certain "generic matters" ruled by that sign. You are also likely to experience more of the interests of that sign and show off its personality traits along with your own.

When the Sun is in Leo ---> The symbol for Leo is the Lion. -- Leo energy -- When the Sun is in Leo, prepare for a month of true joy. People turn to activities and interests they really love. They use their energy to support their egos. They want to be noticed; they need to show off!! Leo energy is flamboyant, extroverted, attention-grabbing and proud. It supports impressive appearances, romantic endeavors, leisure activities, speculation, creative projects, relationships with children and lovers, and anything that gets you notice and applause.

* The Fire Signs -- Aries, Leo, Sagittarius ---> Fire Signs get things done -- The Fire Signs: Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius represent energy that is directly involved with action, leadership, personal charisma, and self-expression. These signs are self-confident, dramatic, self-promoting, exuberant, vivacious, and captivating. They get things done, motivate themselves and others, provide direction and strategy, and sometimes kick up a ruckus.

* Things To Do When The Sun Is In Leo -- Using this Sign's Energy to Your Advantage ---> When it's time to put yourself in the spotlight ... -- The Sun represents your ego, your basic sense of yourself. The sign it occupies in the Zodiac at any given time tends to focus your ego and interests on certain "generic matters" represented by the sign itself. You are also more likely to experience and express the personal characteristics represented by the sign involved.

* Things to Watch Out for with The Sun in Leo -- Avoiding the Problems and Pitfalls of This Sign's Energy ---> The Leo Ego ... handle with care -- The afflicted Sun in Leo feels disrespected and ignored. This sign needs a lot of pampering and praise to feed its formidable ego. When that doesn't happen often enough, it feels stressed, annoyed and upset -- and responds as you might expect. For a Leo ego, there is nothing worse than being overlooked and humiliated, discounted and invisible.

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