THE LEO AND WHAT THEY WANT FROM RELATIONSHIPS

Leo is symbolized by the Lion, the King of the Jungle, and represented by the Sun. The Leo personality is meant to shine and few can match the brightness of their radiance. But what are they like inside? What are their deepest fears? What turns them on and will bring out their famous loyalty?

More than anything else, Leo needs to feel special and unique. In a relationship they need that admiration from their partner. This need of Leo’s doesn’t come from arrogance or selfishness; it’s because they are focused on the Self with a capital “S” and how to be the best person they can be. For this reason they are usually generous and kind, with a really big and loving heart. But they need this generosity reflected back to them in the form of love and admiration.Because of Leo’s gigantic heart and generosity, Leo is given to grand gestures of love and affection. Most Leo types will not be afraid to express their feelings, but if those feelings and gestures aren’t acknowledged with great appreciation and thanks they will hesitate before offering up their loving gestures a second time. More than any other sign (even Libra!) Leo makes an effort to get along with just about everyone. They tend to be "people" persons and enjoy interacting with different kinds of people. They are most comfortable around other fire and wind signs and types that tend to be open. They are least compatible with earth and water signs who can be more restrictive and work too hard to bring Leo down to earth, or whose sensitivity can crumble under Leo’s stubborn magnificence.

The fastest way to a Leo’s heart is to help them to feel good about themselves. The more appreciated Leo feels, the more love they feel. Like the sun, they need to shine on an adoring public. They don’t take kindly to criticism, even if it’s constructive, and a lack of recognition of their many talents could cause them to look elsewhere for gratification. Leo’s need for admiration can extend into the bedroom. Most Leo's are showman, and will generally give an excellent sexual performance as well. It’s important to Leo to be seen as proficient in any talent, and appreciation for their sexual skills is an important part of the bargain. You know those staged pictures of adoring couples gazing tenderly into each others eyes, holding each other with enviable affection? It’s usually the manufacturer’s photo that comes tucked into a picture frame, the one you remove and replace with your real picture. Well, Leo wants that “Kodak moment” kind of love. They want conventional romance with all the trimmings. When they're in love, Leo wants to celebrate the relationship. They're more likely to remember your anniversary than you are and usually likes to shower you with all the Hallmark trappings. Yeah Cheesy and sentimental is the Leo way but somehow, it goes along with their overzealous personality. Like two lions forming a pride, the Leo easily forms a unit with the other half. Leo loves if they command the spotlight together; in fact, they’ll gladly court the paparazzi with you on their arm and is glad to share the world with their devoted other half. Of course, if that other half should outshine them or make them look foolish, it’s usually curtains on this royal production. Most Leo's have to get burned pretty badly not to touch the hot stove again figuratively speaking. Ultimately, the Leo just wants an easygoing, fun relationship with a best friend. Like a lion lazing in the sun, they also want the relationship to be a safe, comfortable space where they can kick back and let their hair down. They put so much energy out in the world, they just need a restorative sanctuary to recharge their batteries. The resting lion needs to be at peace, not nagged at about every little detail.

The confidence and sunshine exuded by the Leo lover makes it easy to forget how vulnerable they really are. Criticizing Leo's or undermining their confidence in any way will result in an emotional shutdown or worse, a flare-up of Leo’s famous anger that can be challenging to break through. Direct communication works best with Leo, but it is important not to undermine their pride. Leo is not good with subtlety, so there’s no use dropping hints or playing emotional games. But direct communication can also threaten Leo’s comfort level if it begins to feel the least bit like criticism. If you want to be heard by your Leo, it’s best to begin with a compliment to warm up the Leo heart, then speak directly--and from your heart. Leo lives very much in the present and is least like to dwell on the past . They are also one of the astrological types that is the least interested in spirituality. Life is much more about experience and self-expression, and one’s spiritual life needs to reflect that. If your Leo IS spiritually driven, it will likely be important that the two of you participate together. Everything in the life of a Leo is designed to reflect the inner Self, and that is true of their spiritual world as well. Love Leo with an open heart. Encourage and support them when they are down and admire them for their special talents, and Leo will remain devoted to you throughout eternity. They are loyal to a fault, and very capable of a deep commitment as long as they feel valued and cherished. Accomplish this, and your life with Leo will be filled with more love than you can imagine.