Leo Traits

All About Leo

Leos love the spotlight. Leos love attention. Leos are born to be drama kings and queens. These are the typical assertions made about the Leo personality. However, just like you, we recognize that Leos (and the rest of the zodiac signs) have multi-dimensional personalities. Let’s expose that multi-dimensional aspect by taking a closer look at some of those Leo traits.

Lovable Leo Traits

First, the upside to the Leo personality.

Shine On

There’s a good reason why Leo’s love and crave the spotlight. It’s because their ruler, the sun, is the center of “our” universe. Think about it. All of the planets, from closest planet Mercury to debatable Pluto, revolve around the sun. From this perspective, it’s easy to see why a typical Leo trait is to crave the warmth of the limelight. It’s literally second-nature to you! Others may see it has hogging the limelight, but you know you deserve nothing less!

Creativity

One of the lesser known Leo traits is the drive they feel to create, whether it’s acting in a play, writing a novel, or something else. This is in large part due to the sun’s domain over creativity.

Loyalty

Few, save for perhaps Cancer and Scorpio, are as loyal as a Leo, and this is one of the most admirable Leo traits. Think of Leo’s symbol, the lion. The lion, king of the jungle, rules his pride, but he also defends it. Leos bring this same sense of duty and loyalty to their friends and family.

Not So Lovable Traits

There are, however, some undesirable Keo traits that are associated with this sun sign.

Arrogance

It’s not one of the prettier Leo traits, but fairly or unfairly, it’s one that’s often associated with the lion. Remember the analogy of the sun being the center of our universe? Well, Leos can sometimes take that a bit too far and a bit to literally for their own universe of family and friends. Leos are so big-hearted, however, that many within their inner circle tend to overlook this less desirable quality.

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Leos like the best of everything. The best cars, the best wines and the best restaurants; this is the Leo personality. That being said, they can sometimes get a little carried away with this concept of “the best” and forget that it’s not things that make up a personality, but character. If you find this happening to you, stop and remember that it’s one’s own true character that makes one great.

More Attention Please

It’s that spotlight thing again, Leo, and often, it comes with a shadow side. While it’s true that you love being the center of attention, once you see that you’re beginning to ignore your friends' and families’ problems in favor of your own personal dramas, try to pull back a little. One of your best qualities is your generous nature; blend that side with your listening abilities, and you’ll be sitting pretty!

Leo in Love

We can’t discuss Leo traits without talking about Leo’s love affair with love, for when a Leo is in love, that’s when their best qualities really shine.

When a Leo loves you, you’ll be showered with expensive gifts, jetted off to the hottest nightspots, and revel in the romance of champagne and flowers. If your idea of romance is the stuff of romantic movies, a Leo can make that dream come true. Here are some tips to help keep your Leo happy:

• Praise often and frequently: Tell him he looks great or that she smells fantastic, and watch them preen with pleasure.
• Live life out loud: Be game to try a new restaurant and keep your overnight bag packed for quick jaunts to the countryside; anything’s possible with a Leo!
• Take care not to wound their pride: For all their braggadocio, Leo’s wound very easily. We’re not saying not to tell them when they step out of line, just do it delicately.

Famous Leos

Here’s a quick list of some famous Leos for inspiration:

• Pilot Amelia Earhart, born July 24, 1897
• Musician Mick Jagger, born July 26, 1943
• First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy, born July 28, 1929
• Senator Barack Obama, born August 4, 1961
• Director Alfred Hitchcock, born August 13, 1899.