Leo 2014

LEO CELEBRITIES

FAMOUS MALE:

ROBERT DE NIRO

As the fifth sign of the zodiac, Leo rules entertainment and the dramatic arts, which is why this sign is often found in the birth charts of great actors. It comes as no surprise, then, that brilliant actor Robert De Niro is born under the sign of Leo.

Robert has carved a niche for himself as one of the most unique and intense actors of his profession. He was trained at the Stella Adler Conservatory and first rose to fame with the film Bang the Drum Slowly (1973). But one of his best performances, which won him an Academy Award in 1974, was in The Godfather Part II. He has also received Academy Award nominations for his roles in The Taxi Driver (1976), The Deer Hunter (1978) and Cape Fear (1991).

Being in the company of a very powerful Leo is difficult, and I have heard that working with Robert can be a rather daunting experience. He is considered a master in his field and now even directs his own films. There is no doubt that Leos live and play hard. As Robert once said, ‘You’ll have time to rest when you’re dead’.

FAMOUS FEMALE:

MARTHA STEWART

Born on the 3rd of August 1941, Martha Stewart spent her youth working in a variety of fields, including modelling, catering and stockbroking. With hard work and determination, however, she quickly became a successful businesswoman, author and television personality. She was even named one of People Magazine’s 50 Most Beautiful People in 1996.

Some people believe that Leo-born individuals are egotistical without cause, but they fail to see that many are just workaholics who strive to do their best. Like most cats and lions, which are nocturnal animals, Martha sleeps only four hours a night before waking up and getting straight to work. This is the sort of intensity that is common to many Leos.

But there is also another side to Martha. In 2004 she was convicted on four felony charges, including conspiracy to obstruct justice, making false statements, committing perjury and providing false statements. She was jailed for five months. This shows the obsessive side of Leo. When the Sun sign operates on the wrong side of the law, its natives will do anything to achieve their ends.

Notwithstanding all of these ups and downs, Martha made a successful comeback and was inducted into the 2011 New Jersey Hall of Fame for her services and contributions to enterprise.

LEO

AT LARGE

PEOPLE ARE JUST AS HAPPY AS THEY

MAKE UP THEIR MINDS TO BE.

Abraham Lincoln

LEO MAN

LEO MAN: SNAPSHOT

Brawny

Mesmeric

Indomitable

Faithful

You are ruled by the Sun, a masculine planet, which signifies authority, verve and intensity. You’re hugely charismatic and captivating, and love getting adulation. You are also a big-hearted individual who showers loved ones with encouragement and wealth, but because of your Lion-like character, you demand an equal measure of responsiveness. Socially, you enjoy an eclectic mix of temperaments and have a fondness for elegant environments. On the whole, you’re a secure individual who is in control of your emotions.

Leo-born individuals are well-proportioned and usually athletic in build. However, it would be wise to make physical exercise and diet a regular part of your daily regime. You exhibit a good measure of sex appeal, but you can be quite abashed about it. Being ruled by the Sun, you seek exhilaration in all your pursuits, including relationships. You can be unusually passionate about children, sports and entertaining exploits.

You are pure and childlike in your affection for others, but your dark side reveals itself in opinionated stances and arrogance. You’re also enormously compassionate and tender. As one of the most regal signs of the zodiac, you possess natural valour, confidence and an optimistic frame of mind, and you refuse to stoop. Come hell or high water, you hold your head high, which many perceive as pompousness rather than courage.

Your personality is governed by strong zodiac elements, which makes you very exacting, and you make demands of others who may not have an inkling of your thought processes. You have a knack for pushing people beyond their comfort zone and helping them realise their own potential. Of course, you are thinking about their best interests, but few will be receptive to such intensity.

You may exhibit a streak of impulsiveness, but you can blame this on your imaginative mind and keen desire to share your light-bulb moments with the world. Your self-confidence is high, especially when compared to other signs of the zodiac. This may spark silent resentment when you find that others are obstinately closed to your perceptive insights.

You should practise patience and tolerance, Leo, as your exacting and aggressive demands can backfire on you. As the saying goes, ‘you can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make it drink’. Let it go; others may not be as thirsty as you.

There could be occasions when your staunch philosophical beliefs get in the way of forging healthy relationships with others. Such obstinacy can mean the end of relationship. Try to find a delicate balance between discernment and effervescence.

NURTURING LEO

In marriage, you express your love by nurturing your spouse and offspring. You’re generous with joy, encouragement, support and pleasure, which your loved ones benefit from. You also want to see your partner and family live without any strain, and you work relentlessly towards that end.

When it comes to children, you’re strict as well as compassionate. However, employ care when dealing with your offspring. Some would rather be led gently than prodded fiercely. Your sense of protection is never governed by ego; it is there to enable them to succeed in life through hard work and tenacity.

You’re the epitome of courage, conviction, optimism and selfconfidence, and you are a role model for those around you. Your personality is a mixed bag of enthusiasm, competitiveness and aggression, and you see nothing more clearly than the route to realising your goals. Though you’re perceived as rigid and obstinate, you are just persistent and uncompromising when it comes to executing your plans.

LEO WOMAN

LEO WOMAN:

SNAPSHOT

Gracious

Even-handed

Truthful

Imaginative

Glitzy

Leo women are ambassadors of elegance, poise and friendliness, and they have enormously refined tastes. They clearly exhibit the prowess of the Lioness, their ruling totem. Like many felines, you prefer the solitary confines of your world. Although you can be a trailblazer in solitude, it would be a waste of your brilliance and protective instincts, which make you a multifaceted and fascinating woman.

You have the ability to forge a sensational connection with children because you are a child at heart. This youthfulness allows you to remain young even as you grow older. You thoroughly enjoy companionship and revel in the company of both men and women. Blessed with inner charm you are an expert when it comes to quirky rejoinders and witty repartee, and you indulge in conversations as long as they don’t bore you.

SEXY AND POWERFUL

Leo women exhibit a remarkable degree of sex appeal and draw men quite naturally. But men can be intimidated by your lioness-like authority and resilience. When it comes to choosing a partner, find someone who can match the inherent powers of your character.

Your candour can catch people off guard. It throws them into confusion and they will struggle to find a plausible comeback to your straightforward and, at times, blunt demands or responses. No other zodiac sign epitomises the adage ‘what you see is what you get’ better than you, Leo.

Just as the Sun is the focus of the solar system, you too aspire to be in control wherever you go, whether it’s the school canteen or the board of a big company. Regardless of the circumstances or scale, you refuse to be relegated to a lesser position. You are determined to achieve remarkable highs in life. This desire is not fame-driven. Instead, you are fuelled by your desire to contribute to the world at large.

When it comes to fashion, you love to buy clothes and accessories that reflect your flamboyant and striking personality. You like to experiment with different looks and stand out from the crowd. Your true joy comes from securing a bargain, and you unabashedly haggle to get a price that puts a smile on your face. You ride high on your self-esteem, and even when an invitation calls for casual attire, you show up impeccably clothed and groomed. It is not in your nature to don an unkempt look, even during sleep!

As an individual, you are gracious, hospitable and overflowing with warmth. You find your comfort zone wherever you go, and it’s usually elegant and slightly luxurious. Like a lioness, you love to be admired and you like to find the perfect setting that enhances the way you look.

Leo, you handpick your friends according to certain standards and ideals, and anything less is unacceptable. To you, nothing assumes greater significance than integrity and loyalty, and you may find yourself enormously wounded by betrayal, especially since your intuition is usually spot-on.

Even if your formative years may be marred by struggle or misfortune, your grit and astuteness will allow you to carve out a promising future for yourself and your family. People who exhibit similar strength and ambition earn your respect, and you are attracted to those who are as powerful as you.

LEO CHILD

From an early age, Leo children are blessed with keen intuitiveness and self-confidence. They are fiercely independent and resist the idea of being helped. As a parent, you may liken your little wonder to a small lion cub that needs keen intervention and management.

The Leo child thrives best in an independent, open-air environment where they can cultivate their skills and capacities. They retreat into solitude if they are forcefully prodded, but they respond favourably to gentle and careful directives. If you expect your young Leo to engage in menial tasks, a mighty surprise awaits you. Unskilled, boring tasks demean their intelligence and confidence, and they are quick to wander off to attempt something far more exciting.

In terms of personality, Leo kids are a bundle of warm, loving joy. They are cheerful, energetic, cheeky and somewhat boisterous, and they totally steal your heart. Their innate effervescence compels you to overlook the blemishes in their character.

The Leo child basks in the limelight at school, and they often take a lead role. Puberty can be a bit of a challenge as their emotions become turbulent and dramatic and they want the freedom to grow on their own terms. Leo girls are happiest in the sun, and they will be naturally drawn to sports or active outdoor hobbies.

Your Leo child craves love, affection and attention, and by showering them with it, you will foster a bond that will last a lifetime. At the same time, be judicious as the young lion needs his or her own undisturbed space.

Since they are enormously energetic, Leos desire their own retreat or ‘cave’ to revive their lost adrenaline. They race through life at a pace that would leave most people gasping for breath, and they refuse to slow down, regardless of the circumstance. They are leaders who are born to succeed in life.

CHASTISE GENTLY

Leo children react well to constructive rather than discouraging criticism. They detest a public display of disapproval, especially in front of their peers. Be sensitive when you chastise them, or you may end up scarring them for life.

Ruled by the Sun, Leo children are most active in the warmth and open-air. They love to play, frolic and share their antics and dramatic mannerisms. Their colossal self-confidence may prevent them from attempting things that are slightly out of their league, but with some gentle persuasion you can steer them in the right direction.

Young Leos are competitive and they will be naturally drawn to sports such as football, basketball and swimming—all outdoor, high-energy sports. They may even choose to pursue this skill at a professional level later in life. This would not only guarantee personal fulfilment, but also the opportunity to rake in a considerable amount of money.

LEO LOVER

“ OPEN YOUR EYES, LOOK WITHIN. ARE YOU SATISFIED WITH THE LIFE YOU’RE LIVING? ”

BOB MARLEY

Leo loves to indulge and has a penchant for love affairs, pleasure and entertainment. As the fifth zone of the Zodiac, it is the indisputable sign of romance and inventiveness, and a fervent and enthusiastic social life is intrinsic to their personality.

Because your personality is welcoming, optimistic and affable, you are someone who attracts love without even trying. You can bond effortlessly and are comfortable in the company of the opposite sex. Whether you are male or female, the thrill of conquest is an instinctive urge in the Lion. However, finding your ideal soul mate may be a difficult task. Your ambitiousness comes into play, which makes you excruciatingly hard to please, and you believe that you deserve a lot more than what you usually get.

You never make a commitment in haste. You’re easy-going and open to life and the diversity that it has to offer. Because you regard sex as a form of creative expression, sexuality becomes a vital part of your ideology, particularly if you’re a Leo male.

Being lion-like at heart, you tend to dominate social circles. While your peers may accept this as part of your personality, strangers may find it controlling, especially when love is at stake. This may not be the most ideal situation, so employ wisdom and care.

In my observations, Leos experience a multitude of friendships and affairs before settling down with their chosen partner. This is why contentment may elude you until midlife. Another factor is the influence of Saturn and Uranus ruling the marriage sector of your zodiac. While Saturn is an older planet, Uranus is deemed progressive. A combination of the two can often create friction and delays, which may impact on your love life.

When you finally connect with your soul mate, you do so with considerable commitment. Since Leo is a fixed sign of the zodiac, you’re blessed with the fortitude to remain dedicated at all times. You love and care intensely and, true to your totem, you are also territorial towards your loved ones. Make sure you don’t let possessiveness stifle your marriage or long-term relationships as this can rupture the trust and devotion you share.

Patience is a Virtue

You can be uncompromising and set high standards for your significant other, oblivious to the fact that they may not be as intense or as demanding as you. Let go of your demands and practise patience instead.

You’re a harsh judge in relationships, and you tend to label your partner as either an asset or a liability. Your lover is not a commodity, but at the same time they must socially and professionally enhance your status in the eyes of others. If you’re with someone who doesn’t make you feel proud, you are likely to find someone more appropriate.

When you finally unite with someone on a soul level, you remain unfazed and optimistic about plunging into the sacred vows of matrimony. Marriage is a lifetime commitment and you will give it your best shot. Love will complete you in ways you can’t even imagine, Leo.

LEO FRIEND

Because of your self-important disposition, you are often perceived as self-centred. Of course, there is no denying that you love to bask in attention and boast or exaggerate to keep your audience engaged. You find yourself at peace in the spotlight. After all, a lion would never huddle in a remote corner, would it?

Once people get past this superficial façade, they will find an enormously faithful and generous friend, even though you have zero tolerance for betrayal and dishonesty. Deceit is the shortest route to ending a friendship with Leo. At the same time, friends of Leo-born individuals may regret not having invested in a pair of ear plugs, as Leos like to go on about their feats and accomplishments.

When your friendship is finally on firm ground, your sincerity and affection is incomparable and you are devoted to fostering the friendship for life. People always look forward to your company due to your easy-going disposition, and you can be relied on to contribute to an event. At the same time, there may be people with low self-confidence who may not be as receptive to your cheerful and demonstrative ways.

Your big-heartedness, affection and friendliness come with a huge price tag, as you expect your friends to express an equivalent degree of gratitude. Unless your trust is taken for granted, you are a devoted friend who will stick by your peers through thick and thin.

DON’T UPSTAGE LEO

You may feel the sting of being upstaged, even by something as innocuous as a better joke or a more entertaining story. Even though you are likely to grin and bear it, you detest living in someone else’s shadow.

Leos can sometimes be gamblers in relationships, even though they rely on their refined intuition to make the right choices. Even if you are flawed in your judgment, you smile at the lesson learnt and walk proudly forward. It is unlikely that you will repeat the mistake. You’re a fast learner!

Due to their competitive and nurturing streak, Leo males and females can be aggressively possessive of their prospective mate. When you think of a lion protecting its pride, you can understand why. If someone shows even a minuscule interest in what is yours, you roar out loud!

LEO ENEMY

Generally speaking, Leo, you are a good-natured, warm and generous person, but when someone upsets you, they better watch out! Small-minded or mean-spirited people are likely to anger you, but the real storm hits when someone breaks your trust or steals something from you, such as ideas or possessions.

Just as a lion stalks its prey, so too will Leo-born individuals. Your prey may not hear you coming, but they will feel your bite and be deafened by your roar before you end the relationship forever.

At times you may feel isolated and burnt out in relationships. This is because others can’t match your level of dedication. At the same time, if you light a lantern for someone, you invariably illuminate your own path, so the more you help others, the more you stand to gain.

Leo, you regard your views and opinions as far more important than the general consensus, and if someone attempts to slander or demean your vision, they better brace themselves for the consequences. You respond to constructive criticism, not public humiliation.

You have an amazing knack for defending yourself, and you can debase your opponent with a piercing comeback. You make your resentment obvious, and those who displease you know exactly how you feel.