Relationships Talk

Leo

Birthday: July 23-August 22

Type: Fixed fire sign

Key words: Loyal, brave, creative, dramatic, charismatic

Love Anthem: “I Like It” – Cardi B, Bad Bunny & J Balvin

Famous Leo men: Barack Obama, Shawn Mendes, Chris Hemsworth, Jason Momoa, Dylan Sprouse, Cole Sprouse, Andy Samberg

Best matches:

Leos love being coddled and having their egos stroked, so flirtatious, romantic Libra is a great match! Kingly Leo is attracted to someone who’s just as vibrant and unique as they are, so Aries is a wonderful match, too. They’re both bold and brash, and their fire sign compatibility is out of this world!

Leo is the most dazzling, expressive sign in the Zodiac—it’s no surprise he’s ruled by the Sun, the biggest, brightest, object in the sky and the center of the solar system. This fixed fire sign is a constant source of warmth and affection for you, like a benevolent king is loyal to his subjects. He demands to be treated like royalty, but reciprocates right back. The better he feels, the better everyone else feels. Keep him happy, and you’ll feel as extravagant and luxurious as he does!

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This frisky, playful guy is downright cat-like. He lives life on his own terms, and confidently so, following no one’s rules or timeline but his own. Your Leo lover is very assured in his convictions, and you can tell by his demeanor that he knows he’s the shit–absolutely no one can tell him otherwise. Sure, this can come off as cocky, but done right, it’s also kind of hot. He has so much vitality coursing through him and an inferno of ideas that he has to express, it’s rare for him not to be an artist or athlete of some sort. Even on his very worst days, his vibe is warm and vibrant.

This lion is ruled by his heart, first and foremost. He goes for what he wants, as soon as he wants it, because he is convinced he can conquer any challenge. He doesn’t try to grab everyone’s attention 24/7 but he always does anyway. He takes care of his appearance, is a master at the art of conversation, and has a wild sense of humor—what’s not to love? Although he likes the steady affection from all his thirsty followers, he’s a fixed sign, which means he takes commitment very seriously. Despite showboating himself sometimes, he genuinely has a lot to offer and wants someone like him—loyal and undeniably original. He can sniff out dishonesty from a mile away, and nothing turns him off more than phoniness from others.

Men born under the Leo constellation are hopeless romantics, through and through. He’s the guy that wants to be a part of an Instagram couple, and he loves PDA. He’ll wine and dine you, buy you flowers, and take cute pics together, never shy to show off how great you are together. Natural performer that he is, everything becomes a show in your relationship. Even when you’re spending one-on-one time with him, the way he holds your hand and looks in your eyes before kissing you could win an Oscar!

Which is why if you want to date someone low-key, a Leo is probs not for you. He has one hell of a fragile ego and needs constant doting and affection to make things work. Again, you’ll be rewarded with epically romantic gestures on his end, but if you never care for that kind of stuff anyway, it might not be worth the effort of dealing with his moods and need for validation.

Like the Sun, everything revolves around him, and you have to stay in his orbit too! Getting him to see things from your perspective is work, and it can feel like it’s his way or the highway, with his being a fixed, stubborn sign and all. Call him out for his flaws, and you’ll be met with defensiveness and excuses as to why he didn’t do anything wrong. There’s also a part of him that is a shit-stirrer and lives for the drama, so if that sounds like a nightmare to you, approach this relationship carefully.

But if you’re smitten with a Leo, play along with his games, even if you roll your eyes while doing so, and let him feel like a royal. When you’re together, he knows that you know he’s not actually center of the universe, but is too proud to ever admit it. Humoring him goes a long way, whether it’s with his need to be top priority, or by going along with his cheesy, romantic ways of acting around you. He has an inflated ego, yes, but he also has the biggest heart. He’s huge on trust and commitment and love, and if you can secure a relationship with him, he’ll shower you in more affection than you know what to do with.

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