Sun in Leo: An Exaltation of Sunshine
The Sun is exalted in the sign of Leo, and Leo is at home in the planet/luminary of its rulership. This partnership makes for a very strong and apparent personality. Those with their sun in Leo are often very obviously ruled by the Sun, regardless of the rest of their chart. When a sign is āexaltedā it often results in a natural streak of luck or ease for the native. Of course the sun is not the only luminary or planet in our chart, so it is possible for a Leo Sun to have a planet in detriment or fall in their chart too. Despite any other placements, Leo Suns often have an easy time at expressing themselves and are drawn to create and seek out love and light wherever they go.
Leo Suns tend to be dramatic and showy, but this manifests in different ways for each Leo. Not every Leo Sun is going to be on stage at a theater, a celebrity, or even a boisterous, colorful character. Some Leos find their drama in writing while being rather shy and unassuming in life (they take on a ābigā personality in their writing), through music, or another creative outlet. Leos tend to be very loving and soft-hearted, though if theyāve been hurt before they may guard their heart very closely and put on a front. Leos are prideful and can take offense to something seemingly small. Feeling under-appreciated is the biggest affront to a Leo. They love to give and donāt expect much back except for gratitude.
Many Leos love children and animals. Leos are protectors and childlike in their disposition at the same time. They protect innocence and light, and see animals and children as the natural holders of those virtues. Even if Leos donāt have children in life, they are horrified and completely saddened by cruelty. They make good volunteers or charity workers. They are not always the best employees because they hate being bossed around and if they do not receive consistent praise or promotion they may quit in a huff.
In esoteric astrology, Leo marks the fifth step on our soulās journey. Here we are able to develop love for ourselves and specifically create with the task of love as our ultimate goal.
Leos who have a lot of fire signs (other Leo, Sagittarius or Aries) in the rest of their chart will be extremely focused on creative pursuits. They are likely passionate individuals with a marked temper and an air of grandeur that surrounds them. They could have a number of mood swings and suffer from frustration and impatience. They are master manifesters and are naturally lucky. If they can learn to cool their tempers and work in the realm of the practical for a while, they will see tremendous results and miracles happen around them. They may have trouble dealing with a boring day-to-day existence and always want more excitement and wonder.
Leos with earth signs in their chart (Taurus, Virgo and Capricorn) will be more humble. They will be even more in tune with animals than their fellow Leos, and are the natural pet whisperers of our world. They will be more practical as well and will have an easy time of holding down a job, saving up and giving reality to their dreams. They usually have stable relationships too, but expect a lot from those around them. They need a certain amount of reassurance and compliments to feel good, and if the people around them suffer from a bad mood that has nothing to do with the Leo, the Leo might take it personally.
Leos with a lot of air signs in their chart (Gemini, Libra, Aquarius) will be social and charming creatures. They will have a number of creative endeavors going on at any given time. They are jacks of all trades, and usually quite stylish. These Leos may have a number of amorous partners throughout their life, always searching for the one who makes them feel the best about themselves. Air Leos feel at home at parties and other social functions. They may have trouble spending time alone, as they gather their inspiration from others.
Water sign Leos (with Cancer, Scorpio or Pisces in their charts) are sensitive souls and often love children. They may have an active dream world or could be psychic. They are the most temperamental of the Leos and may suffer from feelings of inadequacy or low self esteem. They enjoy shaping their physical appearance and could play with it, considering their hair or style to be an art form. They may be prone to sadness and can be very affected by the world. They sometimes feel as though they are too special, or too unique to fit in. They may feel like aliens. āI am better than all thisā they may think, and will deviate between this attitude and then feeling as though they are worthless.
The sun sign represents our egoic self. Leos have very strong egos, because the Sun is at home in its sign of Leo. This means that Leos have much to overcome in terms of enlightenment. They must let go of what they are trying to prove to others and learn to come into their own. While praise and attention feels wonderful, the Leo must learn to give these things to herself on a deeper level before she can truly begin to feel fulfilled. Leos, as children, have an easier time with this but often grow into their sun sign and seek validation through othersā reactions to them, usually around puberty or the ages of 10-14.
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