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LEO
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
The fifth sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about July 23 to August 22
Synonyms:
Leo; Leo the Lion; Lion
Classified under:
Nouns denoting spatial position
Instance hypernyms:
house; mansion; planetary house; sign; sign of the zodiac; star sign ((astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided)
Sense 2
Meaning:
A zodiacal constellation in northern hemisphere between Cancer and Virgo
Classified under:
Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made)
Instance hypernyms:
constellation (a configuration of stars as seen from the earth)
Meronyms (members of "Leo"):
Denebola (a star in Leo approximately 43 light years from Earth)
Regulus (the brightest star in Leo)
Holonyms ("Leo" is a part of...):
zodiac (a belt-shaped region in the heavens on either side to the ecliptic; divided into 12 constellations or signs for astrological purposes)
Sense 3
Meaning:
(astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Leo
Synonyms:
Leo; Lion
Classified under:
Hypernyms ("Leo" is a kind of...):
individual; mortal; person; somebody; someone; soul (a human being)
Domain category:
astrology; star divination (a pseudoscience claiming divination by the positions of the planets and sun and moon)
Context examples:
Now, as you get close to February 8, a big, positive full moon in Leo at 20 degrees is about to appear.
(AstrologyZone.com, by Susan Miller)
If you are a Leo born at the end of July, that January 24 new moon may have required quite a bit of adjustment.
(AstrologyZone.com, by Susan Miller)
If you have a natal planet in Gemini, Libra, Aquarius, Aries, Leo, or Sagittarius within five degrees of 20 degrees, then that planet will be lit up brilliantly—take note of what happens.
(AstrologyZone.com, by Susan Miller)
Early in the month, the full moon in Leo on February 8 will bring a financial matter to fullness.
(AstrologyZone.com, by Susan Miller)
You may be chosen to be the actor to appear as the star of the show or to do a masterful voiceover for a children’s movie (Leo is associated with little munchkins).
(AstrologyZone.com, by Susan Miller)
Leo also relates to beautiful design and the sophisticated use of color, so you may be completing an artistic project.
(AstrologyZone.com, by Susan Miller)
Let’s also look at the sign this February 8 full moon falls in—Leo, linked to theatre and entertainment.
(AstrologyZone.com, by Susan Miller)
Venus and Mars are considered the cosmic lovers of the planetary lineup, and when they tour signs compatible to each other (and to your Sun sign, dear Leo), love reaches new heights.
(AstrologyZone.com, by Susan Miller)
The transiting moon will be in Leo, so you will be in the mood for luxury and some pampering—choose a festive restaurant for a memorable dinner.
(AstrologyZone.com, by Susan Miller)
Now let’s look at the full moon in Leo 20 degrees due February 8-9 (depending on your time zone).
(AstrologyZone.com, by Susan Miller)
