Traits Action orientation Generous and warmhearted Creative and enthusiastic Broad-minded and expansive Faithful and loving In medical astrology, Leo rules the heart and the lower back.
Leo is the natural ruler of the Zodiac. The lion has a larger-than-life personality. Warmth and exuberance are Leonine keynotes. The Sun lights up life for openhearted Leo — and everyone around them. This proud sign wants to be noticed and it is difficult to ignore a dramatic Leo, especially when bedecked with the gold jewelry and yellow crystals of its solar ruler. The Cat’s (or Tiger’s) Eye birthstone can help Leo find positive expression for an abundant fund of energy. Leo responds to all the yellow crystals, but Citrine, like Leo, is particularly brilliant and energizing. It aids Leo in harnessing creative energy. Ruby resonates with the generosity and enthusiasm of Leo and brings out inherent leadership qualities.
The Moon of Ripening (Jul 23 - Aug 22) This period is one of warmth and openness. This is the time to open up and bask in the warmth of the declining sun before the labors of the harvest ahead. The influence is one of reflection.
Leo is a fire element — active, self-assertive, creative, energetic, and impatient. They impart spirit and energy.
Fire signs are passionate and loving, confident and innovative. Fire shapes inspiration. This is the impetuous element of spirit and creative life. The spontaneous fire element is active and outgoing. It is innovative and initiatory. Fire signs get things moving. They act immediately with verve and confidence. A passionate element, this is the world of inspiration and creativity.
The Fire signs are Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius.
A Fixed sign — Leo is enthusiastic, powerful, expansive, creative, generous and extravagant. They are dogmatic and fixed in their opinions. They roar for a good cause and are inwardly possessive of spirituality and deep love.
Crystal affinities include, but are not limited to: Amber, Boji Stone, Carnelian, Chrysocolla, Citrine, Clear Quartz, Danburite, Diamond, Fire Agate, Fire Opal, Garnet, Golden Beryl, Jasper (all colors), Kunzite, Larimar, Muscovite, Onyx, Peridot, Petrified Wood, Pietersite, Pyrolusite, Quartz, Rhodochrosite, Sardonyx, Sunstone, Tiger’s Eye, Tiger Iron, Topaz (Imperial), Tourmaline (green and pink), Turquoise
Gold and orange stones are particularly effective for Leo.
