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Read our privacy notice . The lion of the zodiac has a complicated, multi-faceted reputation. Kings and queens of the jungle, Leos are ruled by the sun and sit within the fifth house of the zodiac, which is associated with all things passionate, romantic, artistic, expressive and ostentatious.
Otherwise referred to as the house of pleasure, it’s no wonder that the lions and lionesses among us are often known for the pursuit of all things luxurious and beautiful. Contrary to popular belief, our bold and radiant Leo friends aren’t necessarily natural-born leaders. Though they enjoy being in the spotlight and certainly possess enviable traits including self-confidence, affability, generosity and an all-around warm and authoritative demeanour, some Leos find themselves desperate to be led, rather than do all the leading.
This is often the nature of royalty, after all. This doesn’t mean that Leos aren’t ambitious creatures, nor that they won’t blaze a trail. However, the adage which dictates the flame that burns twice burns half as long can be applied to the fifth zodiac on a varying, W-shaped curve.
There will be times following the height of Leo’s sociability and performativity during w.