Leo

If you are lucky enough to acquire the keys to the kingdom from your Leo friend, you are a very special person in their eyes.  This is because Leo is quite discerning about who they allow into their royal embrace. This sign sees everybody as a potential extension of their sphere of influence and thus will take great care of you while you are in their kingdom. This Lion is noble, proud, generous, and bighearted. From birth, Leo enjoys being the center of attention. A happy, self-confident child, Leo grows into a proud, generous, and warmhearted adult. Actually, at any age, Leo rarely lacks friends and followers. It is true - everyone is eager to bask in the Lion’s glow from underneath Pride Rock. Let's be real here: this is what Leos most expect and enjoy—attaining the admiration and respect of others. Natives of this sign tend to hold their heads just a little higher than everyone else, understanding that the energy they possess from birth is significant, and that they have a sense of highened influence.

Regal and refined, Leo is not above a healthy bit of narcissism but its creativity and generosity usually shine through. This is the one sign where a little bit of self-expression and self-reverence actually works, and is part of Leo's overall energy package. Of course, if you do wound the pride of Leo, be prepared to be excommunicated to live amongst the rest of us hyenas. Fortunately this doesn't happen too often as most Leos are on the forgiving side.

Many Leos find their calling early. Some take their rightful place in front of an audience, while others just seek comfort and respect among their buddies. No matter how Leo chooses to use its energy, it is rarely wasted, as many Leo people excel at a wide variety of careers. Paradoxically, the more well-known or accomplished a Leo gets, the less they seem to want to talk about themselves. Leo is not actually an overly communicative sign, and yet others tend to derive great benefit by associating with this proud lion. That’s because the energy of Leo burns so bright, it can encourage the energy of those closest to it to shine as well. Leo’s is not a nurturing energy, yet sometimes it finds itself more on the giving than the receiving end. Most Leos are happy to accept this role, seeing it as a part of their general responsibility to the world at large.

Beneath the Lion’s proud demeanor lies a shockingly sensitive soul—one that simply wants to be admired and appreciated. This sign has a habit of providing for others that make it feel special. So go ahead; pet the Lion's mane and stroke its ego. You'll be rewarded for your service; I promise!