Any career that allows Leo to take charge is a good bet since they’re notoriously rebellious and don’t take orders well.
Interior Designer: Leo interior designers are a dime a dozen in Hollywood and for good reason. They know how to put a space together and they go where the most money is.
Entertainer: This is a no brainer, really. Hello, all the Madonnas and J-Los of the world! The one caveat with this career path is that not everyone goes out to Hollywood and hits it big. That, and fame and what it brings, can become addicting. Since a Leo never knows when to stop, even when the public has lost interest, they’ll still try to reclaim what once was.
Fashion Designer: A fashion designer is the best of both of these worlds. What Leo would turn down getting to clothe the rich and famous whilst receiving awards and constant compliments for their creations?
If they feel you’ve grown complacent, they will try to shake things up. The problem is that once Leo steps on that scale of indifference, their attraction for you drops steadily.
And while Leo can be fantastically, awe-inspiringly loyal, once they start growing tired of you, they see that loyalty as being entirely optional. And because, inevitably, it’s going to be your fault for not keeping up with their needs—and bam, Splitsville.
And then, they will breadcrumb you: sending you random texts just to make sure you don’t forget them, asking how you are because, naturally, they expect you to be broken up and beyond yourself over the breakup.
They’ll know that another chance is what you want and they’ll even feed your hope that this might be where things are leading. Eventually, this will all taper off and their messages will be fewer and farther between. Truth is: Once they have another, they’ll be gone again. It’s best to tell them thanks, but no thanks.
During the breakup… To put it plainly, Leo doesn’t deal with a breakup—they fight it. They may put up a small fight in the form of a little extra effort. They may attempt to make you jealous so you realize what a catch they are. And if they’re really desperate, they may bring in reinforcements in the form of friends and family that still adore you. If all else fails, they’ll find a way to dump you instead.
After the breakup… Their insecurities will run rampant. They’ll feel like they weren’t good enough for you—which then spills into the idea that they must not be good enough for anyone. A Leo will go from fierce lion to delicate and easily breakable kitten.
Long-term… The good news is that Leo has too much pride and won’t stay here for long; soon they’ll find someone else to distract them.
Leo breakup secret… While a Leo will be completely heartbroken over a lost relationship, their ex will never know this. With pride that can fill an entire room, Leos always put on their best face—in person and on social media.
Leo’s confidence makes them feel as though they could crack any nut, but the truth is: Leo is an acquired taste.
Gemini: Leo’s know-it-all personality will easily be seen through by bookworm and lifelong learner, Gemini. In Gemini’s mind, their more legitimate intelligence is reason enough to challenge many of Leo’s half-brained theories. This will rub Leo the wrong way.
Taurus: If there’s one sign that could bore even the liveliest Leo, it’s a Taurean. Let’s face it, Taurus’ idea of a romantic night is frozen dinners in front of the TV, followed by some slap and tickle (the one area where they might get along), before falling dead asleep.
Virgo: Another sign that would drive Leo to drink? A practical, by-the-book, Virgo. Virgo’s lack of passion and practicality would torment Leo while Leo’s need for creating drama everywhere they go would embarrass socially conscious Virgo. They will do well in the bedroom since Virgos are the secret perverts of the zodiac and could make even the mighty Lion blush. But beyond that, it’s not advisable.
Aries: Leo and Aries are a match made in fire-laden heaven. Leo is giving and Aries will gladly take and be inspired to return serve. There will be no shortage of rule-breaking good times, and let’s not forget the hot and wild sex—since both of these signs have zero inhibitions when it comes to their sexual appetites.
Cancer: Cancers are also a great match for Leo. This watery sign will be good for tempering Leo’s flames while Leo’s strength and optimism will help draw the Crab out of its shell. However, this match may struggle is in the bedroom. Cancer can get a little too emotional when Leo wants it rough and tough.
Scorpio: Scorpios are another sign that Leo can get along famously with. Scorpio understands Leo’s passion while Leo will totally get Scorpio’s depth. Together, they can wax poetic on a bunch of topics they think they know everything about and will be mentally stimulated for hours.
Aquarius: Another sign that is good for Leo is Aquarius. Each is good at keeping things light-hearted, though Aquarians likely are far too emotionally detached for Leo to feel secure in the relationship. Each of these signs has large sexual appetites and tend to see sex as being better the freakier that it can get.
Stubborn, prideful, arrogant, and jealous as an ex-wife, where does one begin when taking a good look at Leo’s weaknesses?
Stubborn: Leo fancies themselves the smartest, wittiest, and most well-rounded individual in any room they enter.
Needs Adoration: Speaking of an audience, Leo demands a pride. It doesn’t have to be a large one. They would much rather have five really devoted (and by devoted, I mean lavishing Leo with unending praise and compliments every third word) followers than eight crappy ones.
Sometimes Angry: And speaking of wrath, one should be very cautious when it comes to confronting a Leo.
Vengeful: And come back at you, they will. Chances are, it’s not necessarily going to be direct.
Gossip Monster: Just be mindful that while Leo may forgive you to your face, they’re a queen of gossip and lies fall from their lips like water.
Leo is ruled by the sun and just as all the planets revolve around the sun, so too does Leo expect everyone to revolve around them.
The sun is the giver of life and makes Leo feel like a breath of fresh air—especially for those who are in need of a little levity. The sun also grants us creativity, which Leo has in spades.
We can also thank the sun for Leo’s larger-than-life ego. This heat-bringing energy makes Leo the flame that lights up an entire room. This is not a sign that goes by unknown, just as sometimes even the thickest clouds can’t quite hide the luminosity of the sun.
When we think of the sun, we naturally see it as this incredible force—one so hot that even the best technology in the world can’t get close to it. Leos also possess this quality. They own any situation they’re in.
Leo is ruled by both five and one. Leo rules the fifth house and the number five gives Leo access to boundless energy that’s sometimes difficult to wrangle in and direct accordingly. Those ruled by five are also quite capable of bending and moving with the natural ebbs and flows of life—without it totally disrupting their sense of stability. Leo is no more at home than they are within their fantastic selves; wherever they are in the world, they are home.
Leo’s ruling element, the sun, makes this sign also associated with the number one. “One” types are the beginning of it all. They are the self-starters which is why so many Leos choose a profession where they call the shots. Leo likes to be in charge and that suits everyone very well as this number prefers the independent route. You’ll be hard pressed to find a Leo who will ask for help (especially with money), unless they’ve been pushed up against the wall.
Leo is ruled by the element of fire. Like fire, this sign can be both mesmerizing to look at and potentially dangerous. The element of fire also gives Leo that quicksilver tongue that creatively snaps back at those who step out of line.
It’s no doubt why Strength—the eighth card of the Major Arcana—is associated with fierce, optimistic Leo. Even before you take into account the look of the tarot card (which often depicts a lion), you can relate Strength’s sense of confidence and ambition with this proud, fixed fire sign.
When you look at the card, traditionally Strength shows a woman dressed in a white robe—decorated with flowered garlands that wrap around her waist and head. The white robe symbolizes purity and the flowers represent femininity and creativity. She highlights Leo’s grace, artistry, and majesty. Above her, is an infinity symbol—representing Leo’s unlimited potential.
Leo is a fixed sign, which matches perfectly with Strength’s unyielding willpower. This tarot card shows the same determination as Leo with optimism just as high.
Ultimately, Strength aims to show us our personal power. Like Leo, a zodiac sign who thrives on the high value they place on themselves, Strength asks us to believe in ourselves—or simply, to show ourselves off to the world.