Leos work and play hard—how to have the best time off…
No second best for you, especially when it comes to vacations. You give your all to your job—until it’s time to relax! What could be better than a week at a luxury resort that offers gourmet dining, fun activities, and soothing spa treatments? France, Italy, Zanzibar, Madrid, Los Angeles, and Rome are associated with your sign, but any sunny climate will do. You could rent a large villa and take the whole family. Luxuriate in style with a hot stone massage, vitamin C facial, rosemary-mint body scrub, and volcanic mud wrap. Just think of all those people ready to coddle and pamper you!
This fact about Leos will shock you!
When the Lion roars, the ground trembles, and lesser beings flee. Everyone knows in no uncertain terms that Leos are brave and unconquerable. And sometimes it’s a lot of hooey. Bravado can hide inner sensitivity, and many people may not know that about you. You swagger confidently into any challenge, but an unkind remark can send you scurrying to nurse your wounded pride.
You need reassurance like fire needs oxygen. Secretly, you wonder if you’re really as good as you say you are. Your ego is more fragile than you’d like to admit. Try to put setbacks into perspective and move on!
What are your must-haves and have-nots in love?
Enthusiastic, energetic, and busy, busy, busy, your tendency in most situations is to jump in with all four paws and see what happens. But that may not always work when you’re looking for love. More timid types may run and hide in the face of all that assertiveness!
Take some time to figure out what and who you’re looking for. What are the most important qualities you seek in a mate? Be honest—no one else needs to see the list! Writing down your goals gives you a much better chance of success because it clarifies your desires and helps you commit to them. So, focus that Leonine desire before you go on the prowl!
How to seek out your significant other…
It’s a jungle out there in the dating world, but romantic Leos still want to find their ideal mate. Try thinking less like a lion! Sometimes (or, in your high-adrenaline life, always) first impressions are all you have to go on. In the wild, lionesses go for lions with full, dark manes (indicating more testosterone). The dark-maned guys make more babies and carry on the family line.
But in humans, looks can be deceiving! Males of every species bluff to attract the ladies—admit it! Whether it’s exaggerating income or a full head of hair, forget love at first sight and take the time to get to know that attractive stranger. You may indeed be a match—or it could just be your inner big cat talking!
A date with a Leo should involve the following…
Whether you’re the inviter or the invitee, a date with Leo will be a memorable occasion, with no expense spared! The restaurant will be chosen with care for its cuisine, service, and ambience. Linen tablecloths, candlelight, and impeccable presentation? Of course! Whether filet mignon or sushi, the food will be the best that money can buy. For dessert, something theatrical and artistic like the modernist cuisine creations “plated” directly on the table with honey, chocolate, and berries. Tickets to opening night at the theater or a new art gallery show will round out the perfect Leo evening!
Where Leos should go to find the best dating prospects…
Leo is the sign of pleasure and fun, so look to leisure activities to find like-minded souls. Sporting events, art fairs, zoos, or wildlife parks are good bets. If you have a hobby, find an interest group in your area. You like to travel, so perhaps a cruise just for singles would suit style. At least you’d have a captive audience for your larger-than-life personality!
The big cat is entertaining and generous, and there are plenty of people who would love to be in your company. You want the right someone you can respect and trust. Take your time!
Secrets to ensuring you’re with the right person, and vice versa…
Frank, forceful Leo will move heaven and earth for a partner and defend kith and kin through thick and thin. This fixed sign has firm beliefs, so don’t try to change them. Arguing just won’t work! But if you refuse to knuckle under or put up with any nonsense, you can tame your big cat into a domesticated one.
Shower Leo with (sincere) praise and admiration, make your mate understand that he or she is the center of your world and that you’ll always be loyal, and the Lion will commit to you forever—and mean it.
How Leos can bring out their romantic side…
Leo can be one of the most supportive partners around. If the Lion is smitten, he or she will enthusiastically heap applause, accolades, appreciation, and approval on a partner. Leo will lift your spirits when you’re down, fill you with self-confidence when you waver, and brighten your day when clouds gather. You’ll be told how utterly fantastic you are, and you’ll believe it.
But here’s the catch. To make Leo purr with contentment you need to reciprocate the adulation. Stroke the big cat’s ego or the love will disappear like a black panther slipping into the jungle at night.
This natural energy booster does so much for Leos!
Like Leo needs any more stimulation! Short of taking performance-enhancing drugs, there is something you can drink that can boost workout or competition performance (a bit) and ease muscle pain. Caffeine causes muscles to release calcium, which increases the force of muscle contractions. Caffeine also dulls signals from pain receptors in the brain, an effect that can last up to five hours.
But don’t go overboard. Too much caffeine can make you feel jittery and anxious. There’s a placebo effect, too. Study participants who thought they’d taken caffeine still boosted their performance! Maybe all you need to do is think about that double espresso to crush your workout!
The latest beauty trend was made for Leos…
Be good to your skin and it will be good to you! Silky smooth natural oils are the latest thing for babying your skin. They moisturize better because they’re absorbed more quickly than lotions. They also nourish the skin with vitamins and antioxidants.
Leo loves the Sun—maybe too much? To repair damaged skin, use blackberry seed oil. It has high levels of vitamin C, as well as vitamin E and lutein. And while you’re at it, eat some blackberries! They contain lots of rutin, a potentially lifesaving antioxidant. According to a study by Harvard Medical School, rutin may block an enzyme linked to the formation of blood clots, lowering the risk of heart attack or stroke.