Leo traits: The best and worst characteristics if you have a Leo star sign

LEO is Latin for lion and is the fifth sign of the zodiac.

According to the traditional Western zodiac, Leo season is the period between July 23 and August 22.

Leo is a fire sign, along with Aries and Sagittarius.

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Leo star sign traits and personality

Warm-hearted Leos are always up for a good time.

Passionate, generous and cheerful, they are people you want to surround yourself with.

They're ruled by the sun which is the centre of the galaxy and similarly, they consider themselves the centre of attention and indispensable.

They consider themselves "king or queen of the jungle" because they are strong leaders and extremely dominant.

But can sometimes make them come across as arrogant. That said, they will always ensure they are surrounded by plenty of friends.

Leos are charming, warm, protective, funny, welcoming and great company.

They are naturally regal and like to take the lead in a relationship or group dynamic.

However, they can be jealous, controlling and possessive at their worst.

What is the Leo zodiac symbol?

Leo is represented by a lion and is associated with the mythological Nemean lion, who was killed by Hercules in Greek and Roman mythology.

Ancient Egyptians worshipped the Leo constellation as it was present during the flooding of the Nile River, which was followed by prosperous harvests.

What does Leo like getting up to?

Glamour - Leos like nothing more than to look good and take special pride in their hair. They are willing to spend a fortune on their style and will take their time to look perfect.

Showbiz - They are fantastic performers and entertainers and can't help but love the limelight. They have natural confidence, want to please the crowd and enjoy the attention. The world is full of famous Leos who perform and entertain on stage.

Getting compliments - They seek out praise wherever they can and it is a requirement of everything they do.

Mingling - They are incredibly social and like to have as many friends as possible. They are always on their phones to keep relationships going whether it be someone they have known for years or someone they have just met at a bar.

Ruling their group - Leos are usually the leaders of their group and love to take the lead on any plans that are coming up. They know the best places to hang out and all the key spots in town. They are experts at keeping everyone together and healing rifts between others in their group.

What are the best careers for a Leo?

Leo’s will want a career in something they are passionate about and can sometimes find themselves drawn to leadership roles.

Great jobs for Leos include:

• Actor
• Teacher
• Designer
• Politician
• Travel Writer
• Celebrity Agent
• PR Executive

What are the best and worst matches for a Leo?

Best love matches:

• Sagittarius - this sign tends to have an upbeat and positive life outlook that compliments the personality of a Leo.
• Aries - there may be some jealousy between these signs, but their loyal natures will resolve things and they're both willing to have a good fight but come to a resolution quickly.

And the worst?

• Scorpio - Leos love to be the centre of attention, while the Scorpio would rather spend time in their own company and have total control.
• Taurus - both these signs have a lazy streak, which can make relationships somewhat difficult with neither really making much of an effort.

Leo turn ons

Leos love a compliment and any positive attention they can get in the way of flattery, applause and praise. You love to be loved.

You have a soft spot for the underdog and you like to be asked for help in tricky situations.

You have strong morals and enjoy standing up for those who can't do for themselves and it gives you a strong feeling of achievement.

Jealousy but in a good way. Knowing that someone wants what you have makes you feel satisfied but in a good and non-dangerous way.

Anything to make a Leo feel good about themselves.

Leo turn offs

Being mean - You are generous, always pay your way and are respectful of everyone you meet.

You'll buy a round at the pub but you'll also notice who doesn't and note it for the future.

You are likely to freeze these people out as they don't hold the same values you do.

Don't play with my hair! - You love your hair. Anyone who touches it and puts it out of place is in your bad books for good. There is no coming back.

Dishevelment - You understand everyone has a different fashion sense but you expect people to take pride in their appearance.

You care what people think of you and feel they should do the same through how they choose to look.

Leo celebrities

Leo celebrities include Meghan Markle, Barack Obama, Kylie Jenner, Whitney Houston, Viola Davis, Joe Jonas, Mila Kunis, Jason Momoa, Chris Hemsworth, Jennifer Lawrence, Madonna, Amy Adams, Robert De Niro and Daniel Radcliffe.