The stars say...

Tips for Dating a Leo:

1) Because they enjoy attention so much, they can be shameless flirts. But the Leo is loyal and knows how not to cross the line between flirtation and temptation.

2) They require a partner who is optimistic and loves adventure and excitement. Life is never dull with a Leo by your side.

3) Don't appear distracted or take phone calls during a date, Leo needs to be the center of your universe.

4) You can't flatter a Leo too much but words aren't enough to turn them on. Leos like to be stroked. As long as you are respectful, they respond very well to touch.

5) Take them somewhere where they can be admired, they are naturally drawn to crowded places and enjoy hitting the hot spots.

6) Leos are attracted to all that glitters so be groomed but not so flashy that you'll distract other from appreciating the Leo's charms.

7) Leos like to be outdoors but don't always want to work too hard. A short hike with a great view or a quick game of beach volleyball can provide outdoor activity without too much effort.

8) Let the Leo win the argument. The Leo can be bossy and domineering and will sulk bitterly when proven wrong.

9) Leos like drama. They are natural hams. They appreciate grandiose performances and are equally at home seeing the opera or going to a stadium rock show.

10) Despite their large egos, Leos are generous and kind to others. They are ruled by the Sun and have natural warmth that makes them pleasant to be around.

11) They are accustomed to having their way and won't be easily swayed. Their refusal to cede the field of battle can often get them in trouble.

12) Leos are famous for their bright disposition, their regal manner and pride. They take great care in their appearance and love to be admired.

13) They attract a lot of attention. Leos are dynamic while they are the life of the party; they also want to make sure everyone else is having a good time.

14) They are often accused of being pleasure-seeking egoists but they are capable of being deeply compassionate. They will encourage creativity and joy in their mates.

15) Feelings of being ignored, neglected, or "not special" are Leo's particular sensitivities.


It's funny to me how perfectly TRUE some of this astrology stuff is. Numbers 2,4,7,8, 11 and 15 are especially true for me!

Now, let's analyze Leo's and Cancer's compatibility.

Both of you take life very personally, probably more personally than you realize. Your feelings and your pride are easily wounded by criticism or lack of appreciation from the people you care about. There can be an unusually warm loving bond between you, though your temperaments are quite different. Leo is very proud and wants recognition, appreciation, respect, and love from a partner. Cancer wants to be needed and desires sympathy, tenderness, and emotional support from a partner. Leo craves affirmation and love but may be hard to know really well, as they have difficulty accepting and expressing needs, sadness, or weakness, doubts or insecurities.(so true!)

Cancer is a much softer, more private, sensitive shy person than Leo is, much less of a showman, and Leo's histrionics are too much for Cancer at times. Leo is usually sunny, sociable, good humoured, while Cancer is often moody and needs to withdraw sometimes. You may be a complementary pair because Cancer is supportive, and Leo appreciates Cancer's supportiveness and sympathy. You are both very protective, loyal, and warm toward one another. If you find yourselves attracted to one another and it appears at the outset that you have similar needs, attitudes, and common interests, then you can trust that this is so. Neither one will be "changing your tune" later on.

You can be very open and mellow towards each other. Quite often you build up an emotional intensity that can be quite explosive. Your style of loving is all or nothing. Total devotion is important to both of you. Sensual body massage and tickling may be favourite pastimes.

A complete transformation of your attitudes about love and relationships will occur through this fateful, profound connection. Expect intense feelings of attraction which can amount to obsession, a deep irresistible fascination which may be felt simultaneously with a pulling away, and a sense that the whole thing is unavoidable even if excruciatingly painful at times. (Oh my. How true.)

Certainly this is not a bond to be taken lightly. You will learn an incredible amount about what you are capable of, through your interaction. You are playing with fire here. Whether it is a purifying fire, or an eternal flame, or whether it will all end in ashes, is up to the two of you and how conscious you are willing to become.

Part of the purpose of your relationship is to simply enjoy your lives together and to have fun. Together you will expand your social circle, and broaden your contacts with the world in many ways. As a couple, you may do more traveling for pleasure than you would ever do as individuals.

Play, humour, laughter, and exuberant good spirits permeate your relationship. You take more risks, spend more money on fun and adventure, and generally have a good time together. It is easy, comfortable, and relaxing to be with one another; you cheer one another up. Being together makes you both feel good, and this will have positive effects on your health and overall success in life, the more you are together.

Oh wow. Interesting, especially that last paragraph! :)

~Molly