Leo
Astrological sign of Leo
The twelve Zodiac signs are an astrological version of
birthstones in addition to the twelve months according
to the Gregorian calendar.
Dates: July
23 - August 23
First Sign of the
Zodiac: The sign of the Lion
Birthstone of Leo: Peridot
Alternate Birthstones
of Leo: Onyx,
Diamond, Carnelian, Sardonyx and Ruby
Ruling Planet of Leo: The Sun
Ruling Element of
Leo: Fire
Birthstone and Zodiac
Signs
The signs of the Zodiac, including Leo, are used
to cast horoscopes from astrological calculations which
are used as a guide to personality, relationships and
business affairs. The Zodiac sign of Leo represents the
placement in the sky where the sun was during the time
of birth and, in the case of Leo, influences people who
were born between the dates of July 23 - August 23. The
Zodiac sign of Leo is ruled by Sun, one of the planets
in the Solar system. The planet Sun rules over the
gemstone, or birthstone Peridot. The Peridot has its own
unique properties relating to color, crystalline
structure, character and abilities. The Peridot
gemstone, or birthstone assigned to Leo is believed to
influence both positive and negative personality traits
and characteristics of those born under the astrological
sign of Leo.
Leo Characteristics
& Personality
Leo (the sign of the Lion) is the fifth sign of
the Zodiac, influencing people born between July 23 -
August 23. The Fire signs of Aries, Leo and Sagittarius
are associated with action, passion, and energy.
Combined with other elements, fire feels that earth will
smother it, water will drown it, but air will fan and
enliven it. Those born under the sign of Leo possess
positive characteristics and personality traits and are
often described as:
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Honest
-
Generous
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Self-motivated
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Warm-hearted
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Enthusiastic
Negative traits - apt
in some circumstances to be:
Conceited
Rigid
Intolerant
Bully
Arrogant
The Leo Birthstone
- the Peridot
The birthstone for Leo is the Peridot. The Zodiac
sign of Leo also responds to Onyx, Diamond, Carnelian,
Sardonyx and Ruby. The tradition of giving gifts of
jewelry containing these stones dates back thousands of
years. The gemstone, or birthstone Peridot is believed
to conduct the energies of the planet Sun with which it
is sympathetic and that wearing jewelry containing the
gemstone will focus the energies of the planet and sign
through the gem.
Properties of the
Peridot -
the Leo Birthstone
The properties with which the Peridot, the
birthstone of the Zodiac sign of Leo, is associated are
as follows:
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Love,
truth, faithfulness and loyalty
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Fame, dignity, and protection
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The Peridot is also used to
enhance prosperity, growth, and openness.
Healing Properties of
the
Peridot
The healing properties of the Leo birthstone
are reputed to be effective for health problems relating
to:
- Lungs, lymph
- Breast and sinuses
Gemstone
Peridot
Myths & Legends about
Peridot
August Birthstone:
Peridot
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