Hate being a Leo. Advise/tips? Anyone else?

This topic was created in the Leo forum by AddisonP on Tuesday, October 26, 2021 and has 24 replies.

Understanding Leo Traits and Personal Growth Tips

Leo traits like confidence and leadership can sometimes appear egotistical or self-centered. Recognizing these traits allows you to focus on balancing confidence with humility and consideration. Developing self-awareness and practicing empathy can help you manage negative tendencies and align your personality with your true values.

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@AddisonP
4 Years

Hi all, does anyone other Leo feel this way?

It started when I started following some Leo astrology pages on Instagram and I was shocked by the Leo pages for a few reasons.

1. How egotistical, just plain vein and self centred the going theme was. Even the “positive” attributes of Leo still seemed pretty bad. Being a leader (aka being bossy) etc

2. How everyone seemed to agree and reflect what was being said!

3. The traits I recognised in myself.

This was a real eye opener for me because I always considered myself a considerate person, even my job reflects that. It may sound silly but it really got to me! And I don’t take pride in the star sign anymore, I see it as a flaw in character. I started recognising a few of these traits and I don’t like it, and now when I meet with other Leo’s, I recognise these traits in them. Just feeling down about it! Does everyone see me as an egotistical assprinkle*? How can I look out for these and not be this person with these negative traits? It sounds dramatic but, am I doomed into not being a truly ‘good’ person because of it? Thank you.

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@Nightcap-
8 Years1,000+ Posts

As long as you don't take your positive traits too far and use them for your own selfish gain. With a Leo, it's how they act when they don't get their way. Do they become more childish, self absorbed, and egotistical? With some Leos, things are fine and sunshine-y as long as you're going along with their view.

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@AddisonP
4 Years

Posted by dontgiveup

Every sign has its "negative traits" as well as good.

Leo is big hearted, giving, loving, and sensitive.

I am one as well

I dont let it bug me because I know I am who I am at heart regardless

Whats the rest of your chart

Thank you 😊 think I needed to hear this. What do you mean the rest of chart?

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@saggurl88
13 Years25,000+ Posts

Every sign has bad traits. Don't let it affect you. You don't have to care about what others think. Friends and loved ones will accept you for you.

Random people with opinions who don't like the traits of a particular sign should just stay away from them.

Their bad opinions aren't your problem.

Compatibility is what matters.

Those who matter, don't mind!

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@AddisonP
4 Years

Posted by dontgiveup

Posted by AddisonP

Posted by dontgiveup

Every sign has its "negative traits" as well as good.

Leo is big hearted, giving, loving, and sensitive.

I am one as well

I dont let it bug me because I know I am who I am at heart regardless

Whats the rest of your chart

Thank you 😊 think I needed to hear this. What do you mean the rest of chart?

What’s your birth date, year time and place?

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Oh! Thank you! It’s 21/08/95 at 8:06pm in Melbourne

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@virgoOPPP
7 Years10,000+ Posts

i miss having lunch with my leo friend.

he'd endlessly talk about himself, often whine and he'd take forever to eat. it's interesting to realize that you kinda develop traits of each other when you grow up together.

now i'm just bored on dates whenever a guy just wolfs down his meal. i don't find it disgusting like most but i prefer how people actually savored their meal and how it can stretch on for hours. probably the only family activity i like unless my libra uncle or gemini aunt's in attendance.

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@AddisonP
4 Years

Posted by dontgiveup

Posted by AddisonP

Posted by dontgiveup

Posted by AddisonP

Posted by dontgiveup

Every sign has its "negative traits" as well as good.

Leo is big hearted, giving, loving, and sensitive.

I am one as well

I dont let it bug me because I know I am who I am at heart regardless

Whats the rest of your chart

Thank you 😊 think I needed to hear this. What do you mean the rest of chart?

What’s your birth date, year time and place?

Oh! Thank you! It’s 21/08/95 at 8:06pm in Melbourne

You have

Leo sun

Cancer Moon

Virgo Mercury

Leo Venus

Libra Mars

You are more than just a leo 🙂

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You are so sweet for doing that for me! Thank you so much

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@Lostthoughts
6 Years1,000+ Posts

Posted by AddisonP

Hi all, does anyone other Leo feel this way?

It started when I started following some Leo astrology pages on Instagram and I was shocked by the Leo pages for a few reasons.

1. How egotistical, just plain vein and self centred the going theme was. Even the “positive” attributes of Leo still seemed pretty bad. Being a leader (aka being bossy) etc

2. How everyone seemed to agree and reflect what was being said!

3. The traits I recognised in myself.

This was a real eye opener for me because I always considered myself a considerate person, even my job reflects that. It may sound silly but it really got to me! And I don’t take pride in the star sign anymore, I see it as a flaw in character. I started recognising a few of these traits and I don’t like it, and now when I meet with other Leo’s, I recognise these traits in them. Just feeling down about it! Does everyone see me as an egotistical assprinkle*? How can I look out for these and not be this person with these negative traits? It sounds dramatic but, am I doomed into not being a truly ‘good’ person because of it? Thank you.

Think of the zodiac signs as a collection of personalities traits. There is a spectrum of expression. On top of that positive and negative scaling.

The proper usage of astrology is the concept that you are not a "leo" sun, you just have dispositions to those behavioral traits. Use astrology for introspection not to define yourself.

Those people might share the same qualities you do but that doesn't mean they are you or you are them.

Your on the right track.

“By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is the bitterest.”

-Confucius

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@Jumpin_Jupiter
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Posted by Jumpin_Jupiter

So what sign would you rather be, a robotic Gemini?

Look at it this way. At least leos don't get hated on.

At least geminis don't get hated on!

-sincerely,

The sign everyone hates

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Are you referencing your sign gets hated on or Leo? Cus if its the former I don't know of any capricorns that gets hated on. Maybe cheated on. But not cheated on by me cus I have nothing but the utmost loyalty to cheat on this cap lady I'm with now.

I don't know maybe its just me people hate on. I honestly never know people showing any love to Geminis. Can't possibly think of a time when any gems gets loved on.

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@Jumpin_Jupiter
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Posted by RollergirlOrc

Posted by Jumpin_Jupiter

So what sign would you rather be, a robotic Gemini?

Look at it this way. At least leos don't get hated on.

At least geminis don't get hated on!

-sincerely,

The sign everyone hates

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Oh ok I get it now. I had to study that last line for a long time to catch on.

Ok I'm out. I haven't had my caffeine yet and my head is kinda in the clouds right now.

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@aquarius09
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Just because Leo and its traits are not compatible with SOME signs doesn’t mean they are incompatible with everyone. There are signs that love Leos vivacious and upbeat personality.

Friendship wise I have the most Leo friends. Love my Leo gfs. 🥰They are a riot!! So much fun to hang out with.

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@MyStarsShine
9 Years25,000+ Posts

Posted by aquarius09

Just because Leo and its traits are not compatible with SOME signs doesn’t mean they are incompatible with everyone. There are signs that love Leos vivacious and upbeat personality.

Friendship wise I have the most Leo friends. Love my Leo gfs. 🥰They are a riot!! So much fun to hang out with.

Did you get rid of the double Leo bloke? 🥴

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@aquarius09
15 Years10,000+ Posts

Posted by MyStarsShine

Posted by aquarius09

Just because Leo and its traits are not compatible with SOME signs doesn’t mean they are incompatible with everyone. There are signs that love Leos vivacious and upbeat personality.

Friendship wise I have the most Leo friends. Love my Leo gfs. 🥰They are a riot!! So much fun to hang out with.

Did you get rid of the double Leo bloke? 🥴

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I sure did. I don’t live in dysfunction.

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@MyStarsShine
9 Years25,000+ Posts

Posted by aquarius09

Posted by MyStarsShine

Posted by aquarius09

Just because Leo and its traits are not compatible with SOME signs doesn’t mean they are incompatible with everyone. There are signs that love Leos vivacious and upbeat personality.

Friendship wise I have the most Leo friends. Love my Leo gfs. 🥰They are a riot!! So much fun to hang out with.

Did you get rid of the double Leo bloke? 🥴

I sure did. I don’t live in dysfunction.

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Good woman 👍

Proud of you!