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love.your level—you’ll still make him your king. A littleworship goes a long way. In fact, you may secretlyprefer it that way. Watch out though, lioness, because your royal treasures can be drained by playing Sugar Mama. Dig deeper if you find yourselfcaught up in this cycle. It may feel ultra-modern tohave a kept mate in your life, but lurking below thesurface are your own control issues. When you pay,you have the say—but you can also lose your mojo.How about being with someone who can pull hisown weight AND participate in a fair and equal dynamic? It IS possible, so hold out for another superstar instead of settling.Loyalty is huge for a Leo, and you stick by yourpartner no matter what. Your secret weapon? Yourheart. The warmth, generosity and love you offerare equally addictive to your mates. You are a wonderful parent, a beloved friend and a pillar in yourcommunity. Ruled by the Sun, you are your partner’s life source, and s/he may simply want to baskin your rays, content to be a lesser constellation.Learn the true worth of what you offer, Leo, andyou will never have to settle for the crumbs you’vecalled a relationship again. Although your ego mayjockey for control of your romantic choices, set yoursights on a loving, mutual, RESPECTFUL relationship that’s based on equality and true support. Youmay learn that a little less glamour is a worthwhiletradeoff for the healthy relationship you truly crave.

love.MEET YOUR MATCHHow do you gel with the other 12 zodiac signs?OUR MINIATURE DACHSHUNDRATES YOUR COMPATIBILITYAstroTwins mascot and furry matchmakerWendell sticks his snout into your business toplay Cupid for a day. Trust him; he’s a dachshund!A cosmic challengePretty divineTakes work to harmonizeThe stars are alignedYou AriesThe Good. You’re two wildly independent fire signswith a flair for drama. Everything feels supersizedwhen the two of you are together, and you’ll turn headswith your combined starpower. Since you’re both passionate people, romance is hot and takes off fast! You’lldream up big ideas and encourage each other to makethem happen. Provided you aren’t competing for thesame role, you’ll be each other’s number one fans.The Bad. Too much fire can burn if you’re notcareful. You both want to be the center of attention and a competitive vibe can crop up between you. Aries’ strong will may wound Leo’ssensitive soul, especially if the Ram dishes uptoo much tough love. Leo loves long and winding poetic conversations that can try Aries’ shortpatience. You both need adoration, but may notgive it as eagerly as you receive it. This couldleave you feeling neglected and unfulfilled.13 ASTROSTYLE.COM

You TaurusThe Good. Both signs adore romance, beauty andluxury, and your relationship may feel like a fairy talecome true. This whirlwind affair brings out your passionate natures and together you’ll surely live it up.Your powerful energy blends into a magnetic attraction and the affection and chemistry will be off thecharts. You’re both generous with gifts and will spoileach other endlessly.The Bad. Who’s the boss? Answering that couldturn into a battle of the wills. Steady Tauruscould be a little too “normal” for fiery Leo. Leo’sconstant drama could upset the mellow Taurusflow. All that “eat, drink, and make merry” energy can hit you hard in the wallet, not to mentionthe gullet. As bank balances drop and weightgoes up, you may struggle to bring healthystructures into your union.You GeminiThe Good. This is an energetic, adventurous matchup that often begins as a friendship. You’re both fullof enthusiasm for parties, cultural events, and allthings social. You’ll quickly fill your schedules withplay dates, parties and openings—your relationshipcould feel like an extended field trip. Passionate Leobrings out Gemini’s warmth, while Gemini talks emoLeo down from those dramatic spells. Leo’s favoritesubject is Leo; Gemini loves to ask people questionsabout themselves, a true win-win.The Bad. Affectionate Leo needs nonstop attention, validation, and affirmation from a partner.Independent, hyperactive Gemini may be tooscattered to constantly adore the lion. Geminiprefers quick, witty 141 character convos, whileLeo wants to spin poetic yarns for hours on end.You could both burn out trying to keep up witheach other’s exhaustive schedules. There’s a tendency to overemphasize the visual and superficial here. Make an effort to go deeper with yourconnection—it’s not just about looking goodtogether!You CancerThe Good. Dive into the emotion ocean. No twosigns have bigger hearts than you. Together, you’llenjoy the good life—rich food, great music and family time. You’re both sentimental and romantic, evenif you express it differently. Outgoing Leo pulls shyCancer out of that crabshell, while Cancer remindsLeo how much fun can be had behind closed doors.The Bad. Personality clash! When the Lionroars, the Crab will scurry back into that shell.Cancer’s need for security could cramp Leo’swild style. Expressive, PDA-loving Leo couldoverwhelm reserved Cancer who is highly private when it comes to love. Cancer may growtired of being Leo’s fan club president. That’swhen the passive aggressive games begin, whichCancer will win, hands down.14 ASTROSTYLE.COM

You LeoThe Good. You’re the king and queen of the jungle, aroyal couple who commands the spotlight. You’ll spoileach other with extravagant gifts, and stir up envywherever you go. There’s passion aplenty, too, especially if the two of you ever perform on stage together.Both of you love drama, dressing up, and painting thetown crimson. Life feels like a permanent red-carpetevent when the two of you are together.The Bad. Who’s worshipping who here? It’stough for two superstars to share the stage orthe spotlight, and the competitive vibes couldget ugly. Overdramatizing your emotions is theLeo way, but who’s going to be the cool headedone? The fantasy element is strong here. Reality?Notsomuch. Financial struggles can be a hallmark of the Leo-Leo match up, since you areboth prone to burn it faster than you earn it.You VirgoThe Good. Leo is the sign of the star, and Virgo isthe sign of the helper. If you team up, Virgo happilyruns the show behind the scenes while Leo puts on agrand performance. Leo loves to talk about NumeroUno while Virgo is happy to play therapist, analyzingand problem-solving for the lion. Loyal, outgoing Leohelps Virgo overcome social anxieties while patientVirgo keeps home and finances humming like a welloiled machine.The Bad. In your own ways, you can both bedrama queens. Leo needs extravagant displaysof love and affection—preferably while an envious audience watches on. Neurotic Virgo canharp on an offensive comment, unexpectedsniffle, or bad service experience for days. Leo’sfanciful imagination gets way too “woo woo” forlogic-oriented Virgo. By the same token, Virgo’sinsistence on rules and pragmatism is a buzzkillto Leo’s creativity.You LibraThe Good. You’re a glamorous pair with a shared loveof haute culture and luxury. You’ll spare no expense onhigh fashion shopping trips, tasting tours of the bestrestaurants, and five star vacations. There’s a naturalaffinity between you two. No need to explain your occasional needs to blow off plans and be spontaneous.Socially, you’ll collect friends like stamps, and attracta merry band of followers wherever you go together.The Bad. Easy, breezy Libra may not be passionate enough for fireball Leo. Libra abhors conflictwhile expressive Leo loves a dramatic fight (notto mention a sexy makeup session). High-energy Leo’s demands could exhaust gentle Libra.Libra’s mood swings depress sunny Leo. Whenthe going gets tough, you may both get going in opposite directions.15 ASTROSTYLE.COM

You ScorpioThe Good. You’re the ultimate power couple withLeo bringing the warm inviting energy and Scorpiothe cool mystique. Leo is the on-stage talent, Scorpiothe behind-the-scenes producer, and you can createmagic together. Both of you live for your achievements—the trophy shelf could get crowded betweenthe two of you. Loyalty is a quality you both holddear, and you’ll waste no time proving your dedication to each other.The Bad. Showy Leo wants open expressions oflove; Scorpio wants to keep it on the downlow.Leo is prone to TMI bursts, blurting out privateinformation that chills Scorpio’s secretive heart.Scorpio prefers to observe people from a shadowy corner; Leo wants to be followed aroundby a reality TV camera crew. Leo finds Scorpio’sCSI games tiresome and the clash between yourpublic and private personas could be the dealbreaker.You SagittariusThe Good. You’re both creative, outgoing fire signswho love to dream up giant projects, parties, andbusiness ventures. Life is supersized when you combine forces, with Leo bringing the heart, and Sagittarius bringing the soul. Limits? What are those? Youshare boundless energy and a belief that anything’spossible. You inspire and admire each other, which isfuel in the tank for both of you.The Bad. Leo has a flair for drama, and mayembellish stories for the sake of entertainment.Sagittarius is the sign of the truth-seeker andwon’t take kindly to the lion’s fabrications. Leo isfar more emotional than tough-loving Sag whocan hurt the lion’s tender feelings with those arrows of truth. Impatient Sag gets exhausted byLeo’s long descriptions while Leo finds Sagittarius’ bawdy humor to be distasteful.You CapricornThe Good. Next stop: the corner office. You’ve bothgot first-class tastes and you’re willing to work hardfor your money. You share a competitive streak aswell as a wild one, and if you pair up on the sameteam no one can beat you. Public image is importantto both of you, and with your shared sense of style,you’ll totally turn heads when you’re out together.Emotional Leo warms up cool Cap; Capricorn stabilizes energetic Leo. Leo likes to be babied, Cap likes toplay parent: this works for both of you.The Bad. Capricorn is steady and reserved,while Leo is fast-paced and outgoing. Capricorndoesn’t like to show emotions, at least not infront of others—and woe betide the person whoembarrasses the zodiac’s goat in public. Leowon’t hesitate to make a scene if your feelingsare hurt—no matter who is watching. Leo’s wildstreak comes out in public while Caps emergesbehind closed doors. It may be hard to get onthe same page. Ever.16 ASTROSTYLE.COM

You AquariusThe Good. Showtime! With your shared humor, thisrelationship is one giant laugh-fest. You both do killerimpersonations of people, and you play well off ofeach other too. Together, you’re the life of any party,bringing the entertainment on every level. You’re alsogreat at working on a shared project with clearly defined roles. Leo brings the creativity, Aquarius mapsout the project plan. Affectionate Leo warms coolAquarius, while Aquarius helps Leo to lighten up thedramatic emotions.The Bad. Popular Aquarius wants to be BFFswith the world, which can make Leo feel lessthan-special. When Aquarius ignores Leo at theparty, or Leo makes a scene to get Aquarius’ attention, the fighting begins. Leo wants to lavish affection on Aquarius, which can make theWater Bearer feel overwhelmed and pressured.Aquarius’ crude jokes and aloof social style offend etiquette-oriented Leo. The game playingcan distract you both from your higher purposes in life.You PiscesThe Good. Life is a giant fairy tale when you twodreamers unite. Leo loves to be adored; the center of apartner’s universe. Pisces needs a powerful person toworship, and who better to lavish that upon than theking or queen of the jungle? Your combined creativetalents will send you both soaring up the charts. Thisrelationship is a fantastic voyage that helps you bothescape your everyday lives.The Bad. Fantasy and escapism are strong here,but what happens when the bills come in? Youtwo may be ill-equipped to pick up the tab foryour shared adventures, and that’s when thefun comes to an end. Bold Leo hides nothing,while subtle Pisces can’t help but be secretive.Leo’s aggressive style may overwhelm sensitivePisces. You can both be emotionally needy attimes, and oh the guilt trips you’ll send eachother on.Photograph by Ranny Kang17 ASTROSTYLE.COM

DATE PLANNERlove.WHAT TO DO ON A DATETake a horse-and-buggyride through the city.Buy tickets to a fun andthought-provoking musical. Think: flashy costumes,fast-paced plot, lots of greatsinging, lots of laughsYou’re a larger than life lover who wants each date to be an epic affair.Dinner and a movie will never suffice—not unless they are followedup with hours of dancing and a break-of-dawn dessert at a 24-hour diner.Your lust for life is unmatched by most and it’s going to take a serious Energizer bunny to keep stride with you. Playful, passionate and fun, yourideal courtship feels like a huge celebration of life. Done right, there willbe plenty of PDA. You’re obsessed with the idea of being half of a powercouple, and you want the world to know clearly that you’re with the prizecatch in the room.Leo rules the arts, particularly theater. Two tickets to a show are the perfect way to start out a date. Catch a Broadway musical or circus performance. See a sold-out arena show or score plum seats at the openingnight of a hotly anticipated movie. Revel in the afterglow at a swankylounge or club, preferably in the VIP section. You’re the zodiac’s royalty,after all, and your companion should understand that you are worthy ofthe pricey bottle service that comes along with dating a queen.Attend a lecture. Discussafterwards over a rich,supersweet dessertAmusement parks andstate fairs give thrillseeking Leos a rush.Head to a Renaissancefair and try all the activities like making candlesand churning butter.Get a couples’ massage together.Go to a huge club anddance the night awayThe dress code is as important as the date itself since you love to adorn yourself. You love a costume party asmuch as an elegant affair. Any chance to seduce your sweetie with your naughty and wildly sexy attire will do.A thrillseeker, you might even go skydiving or motorcycle racing with your honey. A trip to the amusementpark can be a blast for more lowbrow days. Hopefully your date loves the wild roller coasters as much as youdo!18 ASTROSTYLE.COM

love.BREAKUP RECOVERYHow your sign can move on when the honeymoon is over.The Breakup BreakdownLeo rules the zodiac’s fifth house of romance. You’rein love with being in love—breakups are rarelyan option for you. You’ll stand by your mate anddo anything to keep the relationship together. Often, you’ll tolerate serious breakup-worthy behavior—cheating, abuse, lies—just to avoid an ending.(Leo Halle Berry has publicly dealt with all of these.)But sometimes, rewarding bad behavior by stickingaround only makes it worse.Leo also rules drama, so your love life can be filledwith it! You may break up and get back together amillion times with the same person. Your exhaustedfriends who comforted you for hours are left withtheir heads spinning. They owe you—you werethere for them—but payback is a mother! So beforeyou drain your friends, try these techniques, too.Cory Verellen, LandCameras.comBREAKUP BOOKSHELF: A FEW OF OUR GO-TO GUIDESMars & Venus Starting Over by John GrayRadical Forgiveness by Colin TippingMaking Sense of Men by Alison Armstrong and Roxana VillaWhy Wait? Create Your Soulmate Now! by Frank PolancicAre You the One for Me? Knowing Who’s Right and Avoiding Who’s Wrong by Barbara DeAngelisCalling In The One: Seven Weeks to Attract the Love of Your Life by Katherine Thomas19 ASTROSTYLE.COM

love.Heart Healing Tips for LeoDon’t hire a publicist just yet.Dramatic Leos are quick to broadcast their news,especially when it comes to breakups. But is it for real?Since you’re so forgiving, you often patch things up withyour mate long before the ink dries on the press release.Before you start a frenzy, learn the fine art of discretion.Keep your drama on the downlow unless you’re sureit’s a done deal. Although you love attention, too much“center of the universe” behavior can alienate yoursupporters, and give you a rep for crying wolf.Photograph by Ranny KangMove on.but not so fast.Serial monagamist Leos never have a shortage of admirers. Before your tears have dried, you’re ready to start afuture with someone new. Example: Leo Jennifer Lopezmet Ben Affleck while married to her backup dancer CrisJudd. Then, the Bennifer nuptials were barely cancelledwhen she took up with Marc Anthony. That marriagebarely ended before backup dancer number two, CasperSmart, was by her side. Perhaps it worked for J.Lo, butthe average Leo is cruising for a bruising if you headoff on a new adventure without unpacking the baggagefrom your last.Get creative.Leo rules self-expression and your sign is often talentedin the arts. Find a creative outlet for your pain—dance,write music, paint, whatever. If you must have drama(and we already know you must), at least make it productive! Nothing keeps a Leo down long, especiallywhen you express your passions. That very energy canattract romance into your life. When you’re grooving onyour own projects, you don’t feel as needy, and that canbe oh-so becoming!20 ASTROSTYLE.COM

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love.WEDDING PLANNERWith your fine tastes, guests will be talking about “the royal wedding” for years.Tracy Toler, TracyToler.comTHE SETTING.This is no ordinary party, Leo. It’s a royal banquet,a feast fit for kings. Why not have your wedding atan actual castle, or a posh banquet hall that feelslike one? Get as lavish as you can, and make yourguests feel spoiled, pampered and special. Rollout a red carpet at your reception site so everyonefeels like a VIP. You can even use a red aisle runnerfor your ceremony for that “walk of fame” vibe, orscatter rich crimson rose petals everywhere. Thinkcolor! Leo is a fire sign, so wherever possible,incorporate flames—a candle-lighting ceremony,sparklers in the cake, a wood-burning fireplace,votives on every table. No need to break the bankto pull off your big vision, Leo. With your creative,crafty nature, you’ll know just how to combineluxurious touc

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