We all have our preconceived notions about certain zodiac signs. I mean, I write articles based on some of these notions. Some of the conceptions are so deeply ingrained in us that we end up treating people a certain way.
I have had people physically and deliberately walk away from me when they learn that I’m an Aries. (We are nice, I swear!) Are these beliefs warranted? There must be a kernel of truth to them, right? Well, let’s discuss it.
Today, we are going to talk about stereotypes most commonly attributed to Leos. Are they prideful? Or are they just looking for their pride?
Leo, the Sovereign of the Zodiac
Picture a Leo in your mind. You’re probably picturing a regal character making a grand entrance at a party. It doesn’t matter if it is a small get-together or a black-tie affair. They will walk in as if they are at the Met Gala. Their outfit would have been picked out weeks in advance and they would have spent hours perfecting their expertly coiffed mane… I mean, hair-do.
They take up all the space in the room. They laugh the loudest, flirt the hardest, and always have a good story to tell. You can’t help but bask in the glow that radiates from them.
But they cannot be left alone. They always need someone there to hang on their every word. They need someone else’s attention. They are a fire sign, so I want you to picture them as the flames in a cozy fireplace. They warm and comfort you, but if you leave them unattended, they will burn your house down.
(This is just a metaphor, I am in no way saying that Leos are arsonists.)
So what conclusions can we draw from this? Are Leos needy, bombastic drama queens? Well… yes and no.
Leo at Work
Fire signs often excel in leadership positions or as independent contractors. But not all fire signs can be the boss. It’s statistically impossible. And when Leos are not in charge, they can feel like they are in a cage at the circus. They can get easily agitated and restless when they “pace the cage.”
For Leos to feel fulfilled at work, they need to feel like they are part of the team. They need to feel like they can trust and talk openly to their co-workers. Work friends are very important to a Leo’s wellbeing. If a Leo feels isolated, or feels like they don’t have a pride, their work performance suffers.
Leo in Love
How can you not fall in love with a Leo? They are charming, generous… and I’m going to be honest, I have never met an unattractive Leo. They are fun and free-spirited partners who are always up for an adventure. They are also so much fun to flirt with… but therein lies the problem.
Leos may love you with their whole heart, but they are still going to flirt with everyone around them. That doesn’t mean they’re not loyal. On the contrary, they are fiercely faithful. But they have flirtatious personalities. They don’t mean to flirt, it just happens naturally. My advice is to not dull their shine. If you try to smother their natural pride and charisma, they will resent you. Remember, they may flirt with everyone at the party, but you are the one they chose to go home with.
Leo and Friendship
It can be hard being friends with attention-seekers. You may feel like you can’t get a word in. You may feel like you are constantly in their shadow. And Leos will never shrink themselves around others. But here’s the thing — Leos are lions and lions need their pride. I have mentioned the word “pride” a lot in this article, but I don’t mean “dignity” or “honor”. I mean they need their friends. Their chosen family. Their Pride.
Leos may not shrink themselves, but they will build their friends up so that everyone can shine. Sure, they may be a little dramatic, but life isn’t fun without a little drama.
So yes. Leos are needy, bombastic drama queens. But they are also affectionate charmers, who at the end of the day, wish to lay out in the sun surrounded by the people whom they love the most. I, for one, am grateful for all the Leos in life.
