July21- August 21

The sun enters the zodiacal sign of Leo on approx. July 21st

Each year, and remains therein until about August 21st. But the

Full influence of this sign does not begin to exert itself until about July

27th, being mingled until then with the gradually decreasing force

of the preceding sign, Cancer.

Therefore, people born on the cusp-being between July 21-27 -

Are also partially ruled by Cancer, and should study the

Influence of the sign as well.

Leo is a positive and fiery sign, ruled by the

Ardent, masculine and strongly magnetic sun.

It is symbolised by the 'Lion', and the typical person

Born under this sign has much of the 'Leonine' in

His/her nature, including great courage, loyalty,

Energy, dignity, and a decided gift for leadership.

Even their personal appearance is often leonine,

For the purest and most representative types are

Distinguished by tall, vigorous frame, broad back

And shoulders, well developed muscles, an erect

Carriage, a shock of yellow, gold or tawny hair

And a general appearance of pride and fearlessness.

Affection, sympathy and warmth of heart characterise

People born under this sign. Their love embraces the

Whole of humanity, and their loyalty is such that they will

Defend their friends even to their own detriment, and will

Never desert one whose cause they have championed,

Unless disgusted by his/her treachery or deceit.

Their nature is essentially so simple and noble

That the least suggestion of guile or double-dealing

Is more hateful to them than anything, and is the

Only thing that can alienate their affection. They are

Utter strangers to fear, both physical and moral, and

When roused, are terrific fighters, but at the same time

They will submit to a great deal of provocation before

Showing signs of anger. Then, no matter to what pitch

Of fury they may wrought, they always fight fairly

And according to the rules, and are invariably generous

To a vanquished enemy.

Natives of Leo are direct and open in speech and the expression

Of opinions, but they are frequently tactless- for to them

Diplomacy savours of guile, which they detest. They are

Also inclined to be stern, severe and "heavy" in manner,

Even to those they love deeply, and are very quick tempered

When there is any suggestion of their honour or dignity

Being impugned.

Their convictions usually become settled early in life, and are

Rarely changed or modified later; they are expressed dogmatically,

Even defiantly. The extreme Leo types are often narrow minded and

Bigoted.

Their ambition is great and their strength of will considerable,

So that it is not surprising that they are usually surmount all

Difficulties that lie between them and their goal. In obtaining

Their desires. They frequently appear ruthless; this seldom

Is the result of wanton cruelty, but springs from the belief that

The few must be sacrificed for the ultimate good of the majority.

Leo people are born to play the part of leaders, and they have

The gift of inspiring rare devotion in those who believe in

Them. Striking instances of this type are the emporor

Napoleon, Benito Mussolini, Cavour, and Simon Bolivar,

All of whom were born under this sign.

In money matters Leo folk are usually favoured with fortune,

And they may rise to the position of financial magnates;

If they do, it will not be through trickery, but as a result

Of their own energy and natural gifts. They will wish

To share their wealth with others, and will subscribe freely

To charities, but at the same time will surround themselves

With all their luxury and the refinement that money can

Themselves with all the luxury and refinement that money

Can command; in the lower types, this will manifest as vulgar

Ostentation. Indeed, a love of display characterises all Leo

Subjects, and they have a marked predilection for all that

Flashes and glitters, especially gold, brass and bright metal

Objects, strong sunshine and brilliant colours.

Professions and Occupations

Leo produces rulers, soldiers, statesmen, church dignitaries,

And governors, leaders and managers of every kind. Financiers,

"captains of industry", bankers, jewellers, and goldsmiths are also

born under its rays. On the artistic side, Leonine love of colour,

action and display may produce talent for the stage, literature

and painting; famous Leo subjects so gifted being

*Mary Anderson, the actress. *Shelley.* Southey. *Sir Walter Scott.

*De Quincy. * George Bernard Shaw. *Alexandre Dumas. *Fenelon

*John Dryden. * Izaak Walton. *Jean Baptiste Corot, the painter.

The Leo type is not happy when in a subordinate position, and cannot

Bear to be ruled or given orders; but they make an able, though

Exacting, employer or manager.

Marriage and friendship

Being extremely affectionate themselves, Leo folk are ruled by

Affection, and they make the finest marriage partners, parents

And friends- kind, loyal, and considerate. They can generally be ruled

Through their feelings and they may be deceived or even led into doing

The wrong by playing on their sentiments. In love and marriage they make

 Many errors and suffer deeply from them; they are prone to mistake

Pity and sympathy for love, and may realise their error too late, but their

Natural generosity and forbearance often save their married life from

Shipwreck.

Those born under Leo have the closest ties of affection with people

Whose birthdays occur between March 21st and April 21st and

Between November 21st and December 21st.

health

The vitality of Leo folk is boundless; they have the ability to

Absorb the vivifying power of the sun to the fullest extent,

And sunlight, couple with fresh air, is their finest tonic and

Restorative. But they should be careful not to indulge overmuch

In violent exercise, for there is a danger of the heart being strained

Or weakened. The heart, spine, back and eyes are part of

The body most prone to disease or injury. Heart troubles,

Palpitations, angina, spinal disease, lumbago, meningitis,

And disorders of the eyes are among the commonest

Complaints of the Leo type; but they hate to give way

To sickness and will put up and heroic fight before being

Prostrated. It is fatal for Leo people to be idle, since they

Then become morose and gloomy; and when in good health

They should be constantly occupied with some interesting employment.

To attract good vibrations

Those born in the Leo period should wear all shades of gold,

Yellow and orange, while light green and white are also

Suitable. Gold, and all bright, glittering objects, such as

Polished brass or copper ornaments, will be found lucky

And should be kept about the house.