Leo Astrology

Leo is denoted by Lion and is governed by Sun. This fixed fire sign is called 'Simha' in Hindi. The creative and romantic Lion rules the Zodiac's house of pleasure. The playful Lion loves fun and is a supremely social animal. Romance is also a princely quality for the Lion.

Zodiac Symbol: Lion
Ruling Planet: Sun
Ruling House: Five
Zodiac Element: Fire
Zodiac Quality: Fixed
Lucky Color: Gold, Orange, Red and White
Lucky Number: 1, 4, 10, 13, 19, 22
Lucky Stone(s): Sardonynx, Diamond, Amber, Ruby
Lucky Talisman: Heart and Ladybird in Gold

Leo Astrology

Leo sun sign people are marked by certain good qualities making them creative, generous, warmhearted, enthusiastic, loving, broad-minded, and faithful. Leo astrology says that they are the true Kings of the zodiac. They love flattery and attention and are delighted with compliments. But, when their integrity is challenged, people with Leo sun sign can fly into towering rages.

Leons have powerful intelligence and are of a broad philosophical, sometimes religious bent of mind. They may even become very obstinate in upholding traditional beliefs and will hang doggedly, but with complete sincerity, to practices and doctrines which liberal thinkers regard as absurdly out-of-date. But nothing is modest about Leos and they are very proud and self confident.

Leo sun sign people have magnanimous personality and considered as the human being's monarch as lion is the King of the beasts. If Leo zodiac sun sign person has decided to do something then it is very hard and even impossible to stop him or her. Leo astrology further depicts that Leos know what they want from life and put all their energies to get that without wasting a bit of it on other activities. Leos are very ambitious, self-confident, self-controlled, positive and with very strong will. They have many dependents as they can touch the cords of the heart with ease and can reach to the core of the problem.

On the other side if Leo is bad that nobody can be worse than him or her. Arrogance, pride, hot temperament are the characters of such people. Sometime over beating, snobbish, greed for flattery type of nature of the Leo also works against them. Impatience, boastful nature, arrogant and violent behavior are the negative traits of the Leo sun sign.

Health of Leo Zodiac Sun Sign

The Leo usually puts up a brave fight to overcome without calling upon others for help. On giving up, Leo person is usually very sick though he recovers rapidly from illness. Internally, heart, aorta, vena cava, dorsal region of the spine, liver metabolism and the spinal cord are ruled by Leo and externally it governs back and forearm. Whereas structurally Leo rules the twelve dorsal vertebrae.

So diseases related to heart are common to see in Leo sun sign. The hot temper of Leo affects the brain which in turn the heart leading to heart attack, rheumatic heart disease associated with jaundice and even eye problems.

Leo Astrology for Career

Leos tend to be at managerial level since they are ambitious by nature and also because they dislike manual labor. They can good as politicians, and chairman or director in business. They are excellent organizers often laying the groundwork for new projects. Leo women are excellent welfare workers.

Ideal Partner and Leo Compatibility

Leo astrology predicts that Leos sun signs people are very loyal in their relationship but they can give up anything, even you, if they are more concerned towards their profession. Marriage of such Leons will end up in disaster. On the other hand in some relationships the sincere and loyal Leo will help to make the relationship go too far. Leo love to have a partner who can give him or her the space, freedom and certainly dominance.

Leo zodiac sun sign people requires a lover who can keep up with them and certainly one who can match wits. Leo has very high expectations. A partner who can understand and indulge the Lion's need to be the center of attention will be a keeper for this sign. The ideal Leo soul mate understands the pleasure principle and will work hard to keep their mate satisfied. They gel best with Aquarians.

Leo Compatibility with Different Zodiac Signs

Leo compatibility with Aries is great as Aries is a commander and Leo is the leader. Both these zodiacs have many things in common like their dislikes and likes, way to look at life and enjoy it. But these two zodiac signs are very egotistical so they will have to compromise on this side of the life.

Leo compatibility with Taurus is average as Leo seek attention and Taurus love to live life in solitude. But both are very energetic and dynamic people so can make a good match.

Leo and Gemini can have a very strong relationship because the charming Gemini can attract the Leo very easily. The immense knowledge of Gemini may sometimes hurt the ego of Leo but overall they love to stay in each other's company.

Leo and Cancer can make a good pair with long lasting relationship as they have opposite nature. Leons as far as Leo astrology are born to lead and Cancers are the great followers. But they will have to compromise a lot in their relationship.

Leo and Leo compatibility if there then it is very strong but if it is not there then they will hate each other like anything. Their self pride and wish to dominate each other can hurt the feelings. But if they understand each other's view point then nothing better than that.

Leo and Virgo compatibility may suffer because of Virgo's criticizing nature and Leo's self-pride nature.

Leo and Libra are very compatible signs and make an ideal couple. They have opposite individual character so can withstand any harsh and adverse condition in life. 

Leo and Scorpio compatibility is very less as Leo live is self-pride whereas Scorpio are jealous and very possessive in nature. They can have acrimonious and bitter relationship.

Relationship between Leo and Sagittarius is very warm, romantic and true soul mate match type. They live life to the fullest. Both have good mutual understanding, great physical chemistry and passion to live life with zeal.

Leo- Capricorn compatibility is not that good as they do not have much in common to share and admire. Capricorn love savings but Leos are spendthrift. Capricorn live life quietly but Leo want it to be extra large.

Leo and Aquarius are both very egoistic so for a long lasting relationship they will have to work on their egos. Leo and Aquarius have an average compatibility.

Leo compatibility with Pisces is good as Leo is a leader even while running the family and Pisces loves to be ruled and enjoy life while sitting at back seat. There is no quarrel in this relationship.

Lucky Stones for Leo

Leos born in August

• Traditional Birth Stone - Carnelion
• Modern Birth Stones - Star Onyx, Peridot, Sardonyx

Leos born in July

• Traditional Birth Stone - Onyx
• Modern Birth Stones - Ruby or Star Ruby

Famous Leo Men Personalities

Napoleon Bonaparte, Neil Armstrong, Roger Federer, Louis Armstrong, Sunil Shetty, David Dhawan, Saif Ali Khan, Sanjay Dutt, J.R.D.Tata, V.V. Giri     

Famous Leo Women Personalities

Jennifer Lopez, Kim Cattrall, Madonna, Halle Berry, Hilary Swank, Melanie Griffith, J K Rowling, Raakhee, Manisha Koirala, Suman Ranganathan, Kajol, Vijayalakshmi Pandit