The Leo Horoscope

Our delineation of the Leo horoscope follows a very logical method, based on ancient basic and archetypal principles. It's NOT about stereotypes.

Every zodiac sign is the result of the so-called Quadruplicities or Modes (Cardinal, Fixed and Mutable signs) and Triplicities (related to the four elements: Fire, Air, Water and Earth).

The Leo horoscope is based on the Fixed Fire energies:

The Fixed principle is about stability, holding tight and clinging. It implies concentrated, stabilizing and controlling energy.

Fixed is unchanging, undisturbed and settled. Fixed represents the "getters", "havers" and "preservers."
The Fire principle is about enthousiasm, spirit and a lively disposition. Its direction is upward and outward (the combustive state).

It's hot and fast. It wants to give in an expansive way.

Blending fixed fire into something tangible or material, you get the keywords of "charcoal."

The main characteristics of the Sun (representing your self-expressing life force) in the fixed fire sign Leo are:

does not accept subordinate work readily (seeks prominence)
does not like routine work
has flair and likes style
has pleasure to play with others and the desire to be noticed (physically), admired and appreciated. Makes itself noticeable.
self-expressive and quite fond of (some) ceremony and/or drama
constant energy potential
acute self-awareness
very talkative (Leo is the 3rd sign counting from the 3rd!)
female Leo is attracted to 'a man of importance' (a higher-up, celebrity, VIP, boss -- someone she can look up to)

Depending on your birth date, the Leo horoscope divides into the following three decanates:

July 24-31

August 1-10

August 11-23