Personality and Personal Growth:
​Leo Personality

The Leo is born between July 23rd and August 22nd. Knowing more about the Leo personality allows those with this sign to make a personal development plan that is going to be effective. Start with thinking about the goals that you have been thinking about and then explore the different traits and quirks that are associated with this personality. This ensures that the goals on your personal development plan will be ones that will most benefit you.
 
Leo Strengths and Weaknesses
 
Knowing the Leo's strengths and weaknesses is the first step in getting to know more about the personality associated with this sign. The following are considered to be common Leo strengths:
 

• Confident
• Generous
• Encouraging
• Ambitious
• Loyal

 
Of course, you also want to know about the weaknesses associated with the Leo and these include:
 

• Pretentious
• Melodramatic
• Vain
• Domineering
• Stubborn

 
Leo and Friendship
 
When it comes to friendship, the Leo is someone who naturally attracts other due to their warm spirit and their zest for life. They are able to encourage others and help people to lift their spirits when they are experiencing a difficult time. People are attracted to them due to their enthusiasm and this is also what makes the Leo a highly social person. They tend to be realistic and balanced, resulting in most people finding the Leo someone pleasant to be around. They never think about the past and they are not self-absorbed, but there are times when then can be self-centered.
 
Leo and Independence
 
The Leo person is pretty independent, but they also need to admire someone or need something to control to be happiest. They are happier when they have a following or an audience, but they can be completely successful on their own. So, while those of this sign tend to be independent, they prefer it when they do not have to take on the world alone.
 
Leo and Business
 
In terms of business, the Leo finds it easy to deal with a variety of business-related pursuits. They tend to be successful as long as they are in control and in demand. This can sometimes lead to workplace complex if those of this sign do not get to be in a superior position. However, they do tend to be effective leaders. Since they are natural social butterflies, they tend to excel when it comes to group work instead of working solo. They do well as leaders because they know how to assign tasks and give orders without other people feeling inferior.
 
Leo and Temperament
 
Leos do not like regular, dull routines and they love the extraordinary and new. If life is boring, the Leo tends to create their own excitement and drama. This can sometimes lead to issues with the Leo starting a situation that never needed to happen. They are able to quickly bounce back from unfortunate events and times of unhappiness. They stick strongly to their opinions and do not like when someone tries to force their opinions on them. However, at the same time, they do accept and understand the opinions of other people.
 
Leo Deep Inside
 
Deep inside, the Leo is a very sensitive person, but they are very good about hiding their emotions and their feelings. Their egos demand adoration and respect and they love to receive flattery and praise. This can cause the person with this sign to become self-centered, but they are often able to keep this under control because they have very warm and compassionate hearts. This helps them to maintain balance.
 
The Leo is too proud to ask for appreciation, but they do need it or else their ego will become hurt and damaged. However, due to them keeping their feelings and emotions quiet, they will suffer this bruise to their ego in silence. The ultimate secret that is true for the Leo person is that they have a need for people to need them.
 
You now have a better idea about the Leo personality and you can take this information and use it to your advantage when creating a personal development plan. Make sure that you are using your strengths and weaknesses to create your goals. In fact, you can get started with your goals by simply checking out your weaknesses and deciding which one you want to work on first. Then, use this information to ensure that you make the right plans to meet your goals.
 
References:
 
http://nuclear.ucdavis.edu/~rpicha/personal/astrology/

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