LEO: July 23 to August 22

THE INNER YOU

You have larger-than-life emotions--whether you're experiencing joy, despair, excitement or love, it might as well be playing on a giant movie screen! You feel that you have an important role to play in life and you're going to find it. You need to be involved in the world; in fact, you tend to think of any plan or project that you're a part of as an extension of who you are. You believe in taking action--your immediate reaction to any problem is to do something about it rather than sit around pondering it. But you're extremely sensitive; it's very important to you to get others' approval. What makes you special, though, is that in spite of all your inner qualms, you jut your chin and walk head-on into any challenge. You have a deep-seated need to prove your worth--not to others, but to yourself. You'll tackle any job just so you can say, "I wasn't afraid to try!"

HOW OTHERS SEE YOU

You have a regal quality, a way of standing out in a crowd. The unique combination of the excitement you project, your sense of style, your way of speaking and your laugh is what draws people to you. They're attracted, too, to your energy, enthusiasm and your take charge attitude; they assume you'll take a leadership position. But some think you hog the spotlight and question your sincerity, while others think you're a bit of a show-off who merely talks a big game.

YOUR BEST TRAITS

Your open-hearted generosity is hard to match. You give unstintingly of your time, energy and advice to your friends. There's nothing underhanded or dishonest about you. Your sunny disposition makes it hard for others to turn you down. Add this to your brains, talent, charm and a wonderful sense of humor--and what's not to like?

YOUR WORST TRAITS

Your constant need for attention is hard to satisfy. You can be very self-absorbed and you tend to assume that others are there merely to serve and assist you. If you don't get your way, you can be haughty and autocratic. And you have bad spending habits that you need to guard against--they could get you in trouble!

THE ROMANTIC YOU

Love is surely the central force in your life. Even if you're just having a flirtation, you infuse it with fun, excitement and drama. You give your heart without reservation, no one is more affectionate than you. You lavish praise on your woman/man, buy her/him perfect little gifts, build up her/his ego and put her/him on a pedestal. In return you demand her/his absolute fidelity and total involvement with you. You won't put up with even the slightest hint of neglect! But because you find it easy to dominate others, you need a strong woman/man as your partner. Not until you find equal strength, passion and commitment from her/him do you feel that your relationship is complete.


FRIENDSHIP BEST MATCHES

Gemini--Your personalities fit well together--you make each other laugh. And Gemini doesn't mind your taking the lead.

Libra--You both love socializing and going to fun places. You share secrets, and Libra has a way of calming your volatile emotions.

LOVE

BEST MATCHES:

Aries--You two superstars get along famously.

Sagittarius--You're both freedom loving and enchant each other.

NEXT BEST:

Gemini--You like the same things--socializing, fun, new people.

Libra--You each have flair and a unique style.

WORST MATCH:

Aquarius--Aquarius is too independent to be Leo's worshipful subject.

NEXT WORST:

Taurus--When you lock horns, neither of you will give an inch.

Scorpio--Scorpio's too moody and tempermental for regal Leo.

SAME SIGN:

Leo--When a king and a queen get together, heads turn. But your egos may clash.


THE PHRASE YOU LIVE BY--I will

SPECIAL DAY--Sunday

LUCKY NUMBERS--8 and 9

BEST COLOURS--Gold and orange, the colors of the sun.

DANGER--Your ego provokes hostile reactions from others. You're also likely to be the target of gossip.

LUCKY JEWEL--Ruby. This stone guards against injury and brings you peace of mind.



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