Leo

Leo

Leo Zodiac Sign

Leo, the Lion, is the fifth sign of the Zodiac and represents those born July 22 to August 22. 

Leo in Mythology

Leo had to do with the labors of Heracles. On his first task, he was sent to kill the Nemean Lion. This lion was savage and fearless as he couldn't be harmed by weapons. After attempting to kill the lion with arrows, which just bounced right off, Heracles wrestled the lion and strangled it to death. He didn't go away unharmed, though; the lion managed to bite off one of Heracles' fingers. After the lion was dead, Heracles skinned it with it's own claws and made some wonderful armor from the pelt and jaw.

The constellation of Leo

The constellation Leo is said to honor the bravery of battle between the Nemean Lion and Heracles.

The brightest stars in Leo form an asterism called “the sickle” that represents the head and mane of the animal. Other notable stars include Regulus, also known as alpha Leonis, which is one of four first magnitude stars in this constellation.

Leo in Astrology

Leo Ruling Planet and Sign

The ruling planet of Leo is the Sun, which explains why Leos tend to be optimistic and confident. Leo is also a Fire sign, which means that Leos are passionate, creative, and energetic.

Leo Personality and Character traits

Leo individuals are known for their strong personalities and their ability to take charge. Leo people are natural leaders, and they often have a lot of charisma and confidence. They can be very generous and loyal friends, but they also have a tendency to be bossy and demanding. Leo people are usually very creative, and they often enjoy being in the spotlight. They can be very passionate about their interests, and they often have a strong sense of self-esteem. Overall, Leo individuals are driven and ambitious, and they are a force to be reckoned with.

See Also: Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius

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