Have you ever wondered what it is that makes Leos such… well… Leos?
Those of us that are born under this sign can sometimes be labelled as shallow or vain but the truth is there is a lot more to the Leo personality that isn’t always apparent until you really get to know them.
So to give you some insight into what it really means to be born under the Leo sign today we’ll be revealing 21 ‘core’ traits and characteristics that are commonly found in the Leo personality.
1. Leo has a big heart and a lot of love to give the world.
Leos have a compassionate heart and they tend to be extremely kind and generous creatures.
They are always willing to help out a loved one in need and they will go to great lengths to make sure that those they care about most are happy.
2. But Leo will unleash FURY if you try to take advantage of their kindness.
Sometimes Leo can be too kind for their own good and they may find that less savory characters try to take advantage their generosity.
If they catch you abusing their good-will they will not hesitate to unleash the fury of their inner lion to scare you off trying your bullshit with them ever again.
3. When Leo goes for something they REALLY go for it.
The traits and characteristics of drive and determination are strong in the Leo and when they decide that they want to do something… well they don’t half ass it.
They can’t resist a challenge and are often extremely attracted to the seemingly unobtainable wanting to push themselves to the limit to achieve the impossible.
For a Leo it’s go hard or go home.
4. Loyalty is Leo’s middle name.
If there’s one thing that you can say about Leo with certainty it’s that they are some of the most loyal people that you will ever meet.
Once you have earned their trust you will have an ally in Leo for life.
5. Leo is a protector and their presence makes people feel safe.
Like a Lion with their cubs the Leo is fiercely protective of those that they care most about it.
When the shit hits the fan Leo tends to be the one that you can count on to bail you out.
6. Leo is a natural born leader who excels when they’re running the show.
Some people may find Leo to be a little on the bossy side but there’s no denying that they make for exceptional leaders who are more than capable of leading their team to a glorious victory.
Taking charge just comes naturally to Leo and they often find themselves falling into leadership positions without even trying.
7. Leo is straight up with you and will always give you the facts.
Leos aren’t the types to play confusing mind games with you and they don’t like to be sneaky or go behind people’s backs.
They tend to be extremely direct and straight forward with people and with Leo you can be sure to always know where you stand.
Those closest to Leo often turn to them when they want their ‘no bullshit’ opinion about something.
8. Leo is a social creature who loves to connect with others.
Leos are naturally social creatures who crave human interaction and love nothing more than to bond with good friends.
They’re always sparking up the most interesting of conversations and when they are on their A-game they’re often the life of the party.
9. But Leo also needs alone time to unwind and collect their thoughts.
Sometimes Leo will just disappear for a while to get away from all the chaos and collect their thoughts.
They never disappear for too long though… just long enough to recharge their batteries.
10. Leo LOVES a bit of attention and affection.
There are few things that Leo likes more than a healthy dose of attention and affection… especially when it’s from the right person.
They love to feel wanted and can’t stand to feel ignored.
11. You can always count on Leo to come through for you.
If you’re looking for a friend that will stick by their word no matter what… then look no further than the Leo.
They possess strong traits of reliability and dependability and when they make a promise you can be sure that they will keep it.
12. Leo is an optimist who is able to see the silver lining to life.
Leo doesn’t like to sit around moaning and groaning constantly finding problems in life.
They are optimists who are always able to find the positive side to any situation and they prefer to revel in the good than dwell over the bad.
13. Leo can be ridiculously charming at times.
There’s no denying that Leo can be smooth as hell and when they want to impress they can turn on the charm at a moments notice.
Don’t underestimate a Leo’s ability to be extremely persuasive either… they can convince people to do just able anything!
14. Leo doesn’t have time to hang onto grudges and negative energy.
Leos tend to be forgiving by nature and they’re not the types to keep grudges past their used by date.
They see not point in hanging onto toxic and hateful emotions and would prefer to simply forgive and move on.
15. Leo is confident on the outside but sensitive on the inside.
Leo often comes across and cool-headed and confident in their demeanour but what many don’t realize is they can be quite sensitive on the inside.
Sometimes they can be hurting but hide it so well it that nobody is any the wiser.
16. Leo is playful and fun to be around.
There’s rarely a dull moment to be had when Leo is around and their outgoing and unpredictable characteristics make them a blast to hang out.
Their playful nature is extremely infectious and constantly making their friends smile and laugh.
17. Leo is a thrill seeker who will try just about anything once.
Leos have a real thirst for life and they’re constantly chasing that next big thrill or adventure.
They hate dull routines and get bored doing the same thing every day so they’re always looking for new ways to mix things up!
18. Leos have swagger and an effortlessly cool demeanour.
The Leo is able to light up a room and capture the attention of everyone in it with their effortlessly cool and suave demeanour.
Their natural charisma tends to turn heads and attract attention almost everywhere they go.
19. Leo often communicates their thoughts and emotions through humor.
Sometimes Leo just finds it easier to express themselves through humor and they can be quite good at doing so too.
They know how to make an extremely convincing point by using humor to demonstrate how completely absurd something really is.
They’re also masters at using their funny side to diffuse an awkward or heated situation.
20. Leo can be crazy competitive.
Leos were born to win and when presented with a challenge or opponent their competitive instincts kick in BIG time.
Never underestimate a Leos competitive side or they’ll make you eat your words.
21. Leo is spontaneous and unpredictable in love.
When it comes to love Leo likes to always keep things exciting and unpredictable.
They are passionate lovers who will always keep you on your toes wondering excitedly just what it is that they’re going to do next.