5. LEO

Fifth Sign of Zodiac.

Fixed Sign of the Fire Triplicity.

Passive Sign of the Maternal Trinity.

I

This stately, forceful, large-bodied person wears a magnanimous smile, but is dignified, masterful and proud. He dearly loves display, and expects adulation.

II — PRECESSION OF THE EQUINOXES

Leo showered the earth with cosmic rays from 11,098 to 8941 B.C. This was the fire age, during which time they worshipped the Sun. Baptism was by fire, and sac­rifices were made on an altar, burnt by fire. Human sacrifices were often made. The next Leo Age will occur in 14,786 to 16,943 A.D.

Ill — NATURE, CHARACTER and PERSONALITY

Leo, although masterful, even pompous, is proud, stately, self-confident, even egotistical; he is also com­posed, serious, sincere, magnanimous and honorable.

He is affectionate and faithful, although there is some danger of passion and sensuality.

He loves authority, power, and adulation.

The above traits are varied by placement of his Moon.

WITH THE MOON IN ARIES . . . combative and at times violent. Jealous of his rank, as chief, etc.

MOON IN TAURUS . . . excessive feelings; obstinate vanity. Loves to gamble and speculate.

GEMINI . . . adaptable and subtle, but will not listen to reason. Has manual dexterity.

CANCER . . . lazy, loves luxury, has ultra-sensitive feel­ings and a personal pride, which is often hurt.

LEO . . . independent, seeks admiration. Desires to fill a position of importance. Too self-centered.

VIRGO . . . discontented, feels misunderstood. Works best as a subordinate.

LIBRA . . . affable, courteous, successful; is strong for the arts.

SCORPIO . . . determined; often sensual; has no regard for others; may be cruel.

SAGITTARIUS . . . optimistic, happy, extravagant, but not successful. Is ready to help everyone else.

CAPRICORN ... a political disposition. Always looks for favors. Will help others, but will expect profit in return.

AQUARIUS . . . sociable and adaptable; excels in asso­ciation; is faithful and sincere, but tends to engage in enterprises which are too vast.

PISCES . . . accuses; is an informer; has a tendency to duplicity. Will try to avoid all responsibility.

IV — PHYSICAL

Erect and dignified, this large-boned one is above the average in height, with a strong trunk and full body. He has a lion's voice, loud, cheerful and melodious. Has a sunny smile, even though the corners of his mouth turn downward. His lower lip protrudes.

His skin is light, with a rosy tint; his eyes are large, and wide open; his nostrils are large; his ears are large, with long lobes, which are grown fast to his head; his head is round and flat behind; his hair is golden, wavy, curly, and tends to total baldness; his fingernails are large and round; he walks energetically, and radiates health.

V — OCCUPATION

Leo enjoys occupations in which he will be the pivot. He loves to direct, to govern, and to organize the work of others. He prefers to be his own boss.

Children love a Leo teacher, but the job is not inde­pendent enough for him. He loves showmanship, so fits very well in a circus.

Leo will do well in the following occupations . . .

actor                salesman
artist                 publisher
educator           speculator
foreman            movie director
banker              one in authority
gambler            money lender
jeweler             horse trainer
jockey              pawnshop dealer
judge                stock broker
promoter          theatrical manager
showman          athletic trainer or coach
minister

VI — LEO ON THE HOUSES

ASCENDANT ... he wants to be recognized and ad­mired. Has a refreshingly joyous outlook on life, a strong vitality, is independent, enthusiastic, and well-liked; a mimic.

SECOND HOUSE . . . desires to have money and pos­sessions. He loves them, and guards and preserves them with loving care.

THIRD . . . very popular, ambitious, fearless, enterpris­ing ; is very convincing when he talks; has a fine vocabu­lary; is very kind towards his relatives.

FOURTH . . . home is his castle, and there he reigns supreme in magnificence; he is a favorite at home; he loves to entertain regally.

If Jupiter is there . . . has a wealthy father.

Uranus there . . . his father drives him from home.

Neptune . . . his father worries him.

FIFTH . . . has great dramatic power and display; has few children but is happy with them; has many loves, but only one that is real; is rather selfish in love matters.

If the Moon is there ... it is difficult to find someone with the same ideas and ideals.

Sun there . . . ambitious in love.

Mercury . . . calculating, so he. wants to profit from love.

Mars . . . passionate, and it is returned.

Jupiter . . . love leads to marriage.

Saturn . . . ardent, but reserved.

Uranus . . . constant disputes and reconciliations.

Neptune . . . uncertain about his feelings.

SIXTH ... is not really happy unless working for him­self ; is faithful in service; makes a good doctor or nurse; has great love of small animals, gardens, flowers and books.

SEVENTH . . . marriage is usually for love, but there is an everlasting struggle as to who will dominate; is hono­rable and dignified.

If the Moon is there . . . will agree, but will live apart.

Sun there . . . his social position is elevated by mar­riage.

Mercury . . . his neighbors' opinions worry him.

Venus ... is jealous, but not mean.

Mars . . . will be happy, if married to someone the same age and vigor.

Jupiter . . . marries into riches and influence.

Saturn . . . marriage will be a comradeship.

Uranus ... a divorce is likely, due to petty difficulties.

Neptune . . . personal pride may break up his mar­riage.

EIGHTH . . . usually a long life; very highly sexed; of­ten famous at death. Subject to chronic backaches, pal­pitation of the heart, angina pectoris, and locomotor ataxia.

NINTH ... a fine college professor; a born philosopher, who is idealistic, but built on the ideas of a benevolent despot; has a great love of truth.

TENTH ... is very dramatic. Will expand every ounce of strength and enthusiasm to gain position and recogni­tion; is well-liked in his profession, and his leadership is easily accepted.

ELEVENTH . . . loves altruism and humanitarian ef­fort; he cultivates friends of higher rank, is happy with them, and then he tends to put them to work.

TWELFTH ... is perfectly happy working alone at a task he loves; but he has sorrows through love, children, or speculation.

VII — HOW LEO MATES WITH OTHER SIGNS

WITH ARIES ... not easy. (See Chapter I, page 13).

TAURUS ... a strong attraction. (See Chapter II, page 21).

GEMINI ... a good combination. (See Chapter III, page 30).

CANCER. . . not comfortable. (See Chapter IV, page 37)

LEO . . . not the best. Two kings cannot occupy the same throne; although, if life is to be lived in public or in social activity, it might be possible.

VIRGO . . . very difficult. The only thing they have in common is a highly developed sense of justice. Leo has grand ideas, and must hold the spotlight; Virgo is too matter-of-fact to admire Leo constantly; Leo sees the world as a stage where he loves to strut; Virgo sees it as a workshop in which to serve; Leo hates to be wrong, while Virgo insists on criticising.

LIBRA . . . good. Leo is taken in by Libra's gracious ways and artless flattery; and Libra is impressed by Leo's romantic ideas and grand manner. What Leo lacks in tolerance is compensated for by Libra's diplomacy. Both are realistic and shrewd.

SCORPIO ... no good! Both generate too much steam and get into each other's hair too often. Both are proud and independent; Leo will feel hurt at the drop of a hat, and bossy possessive Scorpio will not have much use for Leo's idealistic outlook and self-dramatism.

SAGITTARIUS . . . very difficult, but they understand each other. Leo regards the center of the stage as his own, but Sagittarius likes to take the floor too once in a

while; while Leo, easily hurt, will be shaken by Sagitta­rius' thoughtless bluntness. Sagittarius forgets it easily, but Leo nurses the hurt, and sulks for weeks.

CAPRICORN . . . possible, but not easy. Capricorn is too sober and matter-of-fact for Leo's need for romance and dramatics. But if Leo gives real performance and gets recognition from the world, Capricorn will be an ardent supporter and administrator.

AQUARIUS . . . attract each other, but difficult. Both are proud and not easy to live with; Leo needs much attention, but Aquarius does not hand out compliments. Both are idealistic and truth-seeking, but while Leo's ideas center about himself, Aquarius' interest is fixed on the whole world.

PISCES ... too difficult. Possibly only if Pisces is femi­nine. She would be proud of Leo's leonine ways and loyalty. Leo would be satisfied with a Pisces devoted to him. This would bring out the best in him, and sup­ply him with an appreciative audience at home.

So Leo mates best with Taurus, Gemini, Libra, and Capricorn.

VIII — PLANETS IN LEO

MOON . . . independent, very popular, a leader.

Afflicted . . . hard to convince against his will. Child ... do not be dictatorial with him. Women in his life . . . modest, excellent.

MERCURY ... "a man of the people", frank, blunt, out­spoken.

Afflicted . . . fickle, conceited, sensual.

VENUS . .. "such a good fellow", tender-hearted, loving.

Afflicted . . . lacks passion.

SUN . .. lunging, ahead of time, sunny, majestic, prudish. The banker who says, "I will."

MARS . . . has a sunny smile; is strong and forceful in argument.

Afflicted ... much disappointment and sorrow in love.

JUPITER ... a leader, physically, morally, and spiritual­ly; is never content to follow.

Afflicted . . . cruel, sensuous, too fond of pleasure.

SATURN . .. diplomatic, tactful, critical; has a cold out-outlook on life.

Afflicted . . . cruel, quick-tempered, jealous.

URANUS ... an original, inventive genius; very deter­mined.

Afflicted . . . rebellious, unrestrained ; (woman) diffi­culty in child-birth.

NEPTUNE ... an unusual teacher, moral, spiritually-minded.

Afflicted . . . supersensual, cowardly, fickle.

PLUTO ... tolerant, spiritual; will challenge everything.

IX — SATELLITIUM IN LEO

One who beams on you. Is magnetic, generous, big-hearted, magnificent and artistic. Is daring, dramatic, sometimes tyrannical. Often unintentionally annoying, especially to Virgo. Loves splendor, luxury, the drama, speculation, amusements, and the stage.

He constructs, builds up, and organizes. The bigger the task, the happier he is, for he hates the petty and the small, and has a calm disregard for details.

This produces astrologers, mediums, kings, rulers and actors.

X — THE LEO CUSPIAN

Born July 23 to 31

When fixed fire and cardinal water combine, a com­plex personality results. Thus, an impulsive go-getter, and an excitable hot-head, would rather lead than be dri­ven. His will-power is strong.

Luck is always with him, but he lacks patience. He is often untidy and slovenly personally, but he insists on order for those about him.

His pride runs deep, and he has a great conviction of superiority. Yet he is loyal, big-hearted and loves people.

XI — CONCLUSION

Leo is a kind father, who loves to help those in trou­ble.

He loves to play, and loves risk and venture. He does things with his whole heart and soul.

Success comes to him early in life ! he if often more fortunate than he deserves.

He has great organizing ability, but prefers to have others do the work.

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