Leo natives are proud, energetic and confident...persons who adore being the center of attention. These are basically firebrands with an abundance of smoulder in their eyes and ones who appear to be surrounded by a golden aura. Those governed by Leo will be focused upon their work and make for excellent team leaders. Such individuals are likely to also be risk-takers (although usually not unless the odds are heavily stacked in their favor since they hate to lose and look bad) who desire the world and often get it. Whether it be for a large project or a noble cause, anyone persuading a Leo subject to "jump on board" will have made a shrewd move and one that is sure to attract attention. Leo subjects cannot help but find themselves in the limelight courtesy of their larger-than-life personality and a positive attitude which is infectious. There is an abundance of personality and magnetism associated with this Sign which lends the power to sway great audiences...not so much in what Leo natives will say (since their speeches often contain nothing intellectual or necessarily enlightening), but rather in the manner in which it is said, enabling them to keep in touch with their audiences and possessing the ability to arouse latent sympathy...frequently moving others to tears or laughter at will. Leo individuals are likely to be fond of grandeur and power, harboring aspirations to attain lofty positions in life. This applies particularly to Leo males. Business instincts of Leo natives will be keen and despite the fact that their judgment in important matters is frequently too hasty, they do seem to be better fitted by nature to rule rather than be ruled. The placing of responsibility upon the shoulders of these individuals will cause them to display true worth and real executive ability. Colleagues will often be quick to seek out those ruled by Leo to serve as role models since such natives possess signature qualities of leadership, coupled with truth and justice. However, it is important that Leo natives not indulge in selfishness or manipulation...or descend into a state of complacency. As much as those who fall beneath the jurisdiction of Leo like being in the spotlight, they are amenable to working within a team. Any office inhabited by a Leo native is likely to be grand in scale...a chair resembling a throne located behind the gleaming mahogany desk and a well-stocked liquor cabinet in the corner. Born to direct, command, lead, impose justice, create, express and communicate, one of the missions in the life of a Leo individual is to teach others to work for personal ambitions and personal happiness. However, these natives are far better fitted for mental labor rather than the physical. The inherent pride associated with those governed by this Sign helps those with whom they come in contact to realize that real love starts within oneself.

Leo natives tend to succeed extremely well in any career which allows them a platform from which they can pontificate. Being ruled by the Element of Fire, these individuals are very independent and resent being commanded or controlled in any manner. They possess keen business instincts despite the fact that their judgment in important matters may occasionally be somewhat hasty. In general, these are positive rather than agressive souls...ones who are constructive rather than radical. Natural philanthropists, those governed by Leo delight in working for the advancement and uplifting of humanity as a whole. Insistent upon personal freedom, these natives are always eager to lead others in thought and action. By nature, Leo subjects are exceedingly independent and will often resent being commanded. They seem to exceed extraordinarily well as chemists or physicans. Due to their empathy and high ideals, they will easily attract and retain patients, whom they have the ability to inspire with gentle ministrations. Some of the most skilled nurses in the world may be found under this Sign, including Jean H. Dunant of France, founder of The Red Cross.

As employees, Leo individuals will be most effective in promotion and sales. These are natural showpeople and will keep customers happy with their warm and sunny disposition. However, beneath the brave facade there normally lurks a secret fear that there is no true courage to be found. Nevertheless, despite this, Leo natives will persist with their extreme vanity and insufferable ego. They are invaluable in a crisis and suddenly, to the surprise of everyone, will usually show themselves to be the most steady of souls. Given the inherent fetish for authority, if those governed by this Sign cannot be the boss, then they must have a position where they can display their talents and abilities to the world in some fashion. If the role of executive or leader is denied, then Leo subjects will be happiest as teachers or salesman, for example. They seek occupations which will allow them to impart their superior knowledge to others in some manner or permit them to stand in the bright spotlight of publicity. Leo individuals will will work harder than anyone to keep a steady stream of compliments coming their way. Indeed, flattery tends to egg them on and bereft of same, they will perform to only half of their actual potential. As a boss, the Leo native expects to be at the top of the heap, frequently taking credit for the most creative strategy even if it were an employee who came up with the original idea. Nonetheless, courtesy of the Leo charm, most goals are achieved with no ill-will from others. Once those governed by this Sign receive every last ounce of credit they feel they deserve...along with some surplus respect...then they are generous in doling out praise to their employees. However, the Leo boss is also prompt to point out mistakes with little discretion. There will invariably be a trace of arrogance here, but it is usually tempered with good-natured optimism. Leo natives keep things humming and running smoothly. These are souls who were born to command and who possess an enviable talent for assigning the correct tasks to the correct people, as well as making sure that such assignments are finished on time. This individual can make for an entertaining boss, but one who is subject to fearful rages which can result in an extended period of pouting behind closed doors if any type of real or imagined insult has been perceived. However, the greatest weakness of a Leo boss is probably the tendency to be swayed by a giant dose of flattery. Leo individuals cannot bear to be ignored or underestimated. They are also not the kind to hide their light under a bushel. If tribute fails to be paid to the Leo vanity, then such natives will seek "greener pastures." Being in command is the strongest need here and Leo subjects will revel in receiving attention. If sufficiently placated, then they can be a delight to work for. As work colleagues, Leo natives will most likely demand a major share of the limelight and need to remember that there are many others who make up the organization. Thus, they cannot take all the honors. A tinge of envy is also likely to surface which needs to be tackled at the very beginning. Here, there will be a constant tussle in one-upmanship which, if not controlled, can prove to be very tough on the work colleagues of Leo subjects.

In terms of both making and spending money, Leo natives are no strangers to either process. Since they constantly strive to be centerstage, they find it vitally important to possess nice things and can be rather extravagant souls. Indeed, there is a love of beauty and riches here...and Leo subjects often seem to find themselves pampered with both. A home in the right neighborhood, driving the right luxury car, going to the right school and having children of whom they can be proud are all extremely important. Those governed by this Sign absolutely refuse to compromise with society or accept values that fall below their personal standards. Given their freewheeling style, the art of managing money does not rank high with those governed by Leo and there is a tendency to overspend. However, such individuals are generally resourceful enough to get back on track. If the need for funds should arise, then Leo natives would rather take out a bank loan than borrow money from friends. However, at the end of the day, it might well be that the secret to success for Leo individuals is to be found in their generous spirit. These natives would lend their last penny and are firm believers in the concept of "what goes around comes around." Always game for a risk, Leo natives will not shy away from the gambling den, provided they can carry home the day's winnings. Here, such a gambling streak may not necessarily be a bad thing, so long as it does not interfere with the rather fragile Leo ego. Convinced that money exists solely to provide everything which is personally deserved, those governed by Leo tend to thrive on extravagance and will certainly find ways to make sufficient funds deemed necessary to indulge their desire for fancy and expensive playthings.

Leo/Aries: A business partnership between Leo and Aries is not particularly favorable in a one-on-one situation. Since both signs are too much alike, the business would soon fall victim to a clash of personalities. Here, it is a case of far too many chiefs and nowhere near enough indians.

Leo/Taurus: A business partnership between Leo and Taurus is not particularly favorable. Being a sign ruled by inspirational fire, Leo would constantly be at war with (and also putting down) the good ideas that Taurus, governed by the mechanically-minded and practical element of earth, would propose. Here, it is of paramount importance that each learns the strengths of the other and strives to work with those strengths if the business is to succeed.

Leo/Gemini: A business partnership between Leo and Gemini is very favorable. Ruled by the element of fire, Leo would provide the inspiration, while Gemini, governed by the mental element of air, excels at marketing. Here, the major obstacle would be whether the mutable Gemini can convince the fixed Leo to take a broader view of matters.

Leo/Cancer: A business partnership between Leo and Cancer is not destined to succeed. Leo will soon grow tired of the constant complaints and negative attitude displayed by Cancer, who will doubtless then spend much time in either being angry or sulking, because he or she is has been denied the opportunity to play "fearless leader." Signs governed by the element of water (Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces) excel in the field of design, but are far too emotional to make any partnership a viable option unless such an individual can change his or her personality somewhat to that of a more positive type.

Leo/Leo: A business partnership between two individuals governed by Leo is not likely to be successful. Here, the grandiose ideas of each would be sure to clash and if one of them were to get his or her own way, then the enterprise, if it meets will failure, could easily be totally destroyed. If such were to happen, then the loss of all investment would undoubtedly be assured. In short, this is far from a compatible relationship in terms of a business venture.

Leo/Virgo: A business partnership between Leo and Virgo will be rough going to say the least. Neither will show respect for the actions and ideas of the other, and they are not likely to be "in business" for very long. They are also unlikely to become friends. The conservative Virgo tends to cramp the Leo style, while Leo would doubtless give Virgo nightmares over the business venture as a whole.

Leo/Libra: A business partnership between Leo and Libra is not favorable. Normally, the element of fire (in this instance, Leo) works well with the element of air (in this instance, Libra), but such is not the case here. Being a cardinal quality sign, Libra would not have the opportunity to get the good ideas across to Leo, who is a fixed quality sign. In addition, the mutual periods of laziness displayed by this pair would not be conducive to wealth-building...and such would be particularly true should these periods of indolence coincide. At the end of the day, any type of business decision is sure to spark a long debate or battle royal between these two signs.

Leo/Scorpio: A business partnership between Leo and Scorpio is destined to be short-lived. Indeed, this combination of fiery Leo and watery Scorpio may not last beyond the ink drying on the paper. These two would forever be at odds over one thing or the other. Here, the two personalities are far too widely varied for them to make this relationship a viable proposition.

Leo/Sagittarius: A business partnership between Leo and Sagittarius is likely to be quite successful. Sagittarius, ruled by the inspirational element of fire and bearing a mutable quality, blends excellently with Leo, also ruled by the inspirational element of fire, but bearing a fixed quality. Both these signs lean toward common sense in the business arena and will find it easy to retain mutual respect for each other's feelings and ideas. Both are also good judges of character and will be able to hire reliable employees to keep the business up and running.

Leo/Capricorn: A business partnership between Leo and Capricorn has little chance of success. Due to the widely diverse personalities of these two signs, they would find it difficult to run a business together. Perhaps the major drawback to this pairing is the differing view each possesses on finances and the spending of money.

Leo/Aquarius: A business partnership between Leo and Aquarius would be unfavorable...as any romantic relationship would also be unfavorable. These two signs are so very different in their outlook on gain and even toward each other, that they are prone to bicker and argue almost constantly. Thus, any business venture is sure to end in ruin...assuming it even got off the launching pad in the first place, which is extremely doubtful.

Leo/Pisces: A business partnership between Leo and Pisces is probably destined for failure. Pisces does have a good head for business and can make better decisions than the ordinary person courtesy of the intuition employed by natives of this sign. On the other hand, Leo is by nature impulsive and can be extravagant. This will not sit well with the Pisces partner. Both Leo and Pisces would be more successful as sole proprietors instead of going into business together. Indeed, the measure of success for each of these signs can be extremely good...but not if they are in business with each other.

The most compatible stockbroker for those ruled by Leo is to be found among natives of Libra and Virgo.
Investments likely to make money for Leo individuals include utility companies, natural gas and its by-products, drug companies, advertising,
public relations and anything involving the entertainment industry...movies, television, music production, theme parks, computer games, etc.

Suitable Occupations Include:
- Architecture - Musician - Inventor - Professional Athlete - Education - Chemist - Physician -
- Public Speaker - Minister - Entertainment - Managerial Positions - Executive Positions - Politician - Publicist -