Neptune is exalted in Leo and Uranus at detriment Polar or Opposite sign: Aquarius
Fixed Star: Regulus
Leo is the fifth sign of the zodiac, and lasts from approximately 24 July to approximately 23 August.
Leo is the sign of strength, pride, confidence and courage. Leo people posses regal dignity; they are leaders, and are usually to be found occupying positions of authority. They have good mental and emotional strength, ambition, a strong will and a good deal of persistence. They love flattery and attention, and revel in compliments. They have a natural charm, and are very generous and affectionate. Leos like the good things in life, nice clothes, furs, jewellery and luxuries of all kinds - and they will work extremely hard to obtain these things.
They are clever artistically and creatively; many succeed in the entertainment world, and flourish under the glare of the spotlights. They make good organisers, actors, dancers, entertainers, sportsmen, company directors, publicity mangers, film, TV and show-business presenters and personnel.
At their best Leos are cheerful, enthusiastic, optimistic and good-natured. They are adept at organising things - not merely events, shows, and the like - but other people's lives. They are far better at helping others to run their lives than they are organising their own.
Personal relationships and marriage are often unlucky for Leos. Strangely they are very sensitive, quite vulnerable and easily hurt. Although very seldom depressed, Leo can occasionally crumble and hit rock bottom if depression envelops him. Yet as a rule, such glooms will not last long, in fact if things are not going too well, the strength of the Leo character comes to the fore, and Leo is never more determined or persistent than when his back is to the wall. Negative Leos might be pompous, dogmatic, snobbish and patronising, but most Leos are positive and charming.
Underneath his extrovert personality lies a good and loyal heart, and a generous nature. Although they are free-spenders, Leos are rarely without money. Usually, somehow or somewhere, they manage to find their pot of gold.
In the Age of Aquarius, Leo people could take a high interest in developing new partnerships, both business or personal. As Leo is the sign in polarity with Aquarius, there could be the right blend between the signs that prevents Aquarius from rushing ahead with scientific projects before they are ready. Here, the strength of the Lion and the leadership qualities of Leo could be put to good use.
The ruling planet of Leo, with which it has a special relationship, is the Sun; it is a fixed, masculine, fire sign. Positive traits include magnanimity; organisational ability, broadness of mind, powers of leadership, creativity, generosity, a sense of drama and showmanship, an optimistic and enthusiastic outlook. Negative traits intolerance, dogmatism, snobbishness, pomposity, fixed opinions, stubbornness, vanity.
Leo in a nutshell: The creative force should find positive expression, and the lifestyle should be rich and rewarding.
