shine withstellar incandescence. Leos' magnetism makes them highly memorable people whoexude power and personableness. Personality is the Leo strong point. When so desiring, the Leo charm cantame serpents and turn the world at large into an adoring enclave. At theirbest they give off a scintillating sort of radiance. They are positive andenthusiastic, spirited, dynamic and larger than life. Leos expect the best from themselves and everyone around them. It is thisattitude that helps them achieve their dreams. This is the sign that is determined to do things its own way, at all costs,with no patience for the opinions of others. When this works, the Leo energy andwillfulness can create miracles. When it backfires, it's probably morecomfortable hanging out in a towering inferno. Although Leos are overachiever with highly successful track records, theytend to underestimate their accomplishments. The anxiety deep within themconcerning performance never allows them to rest and gives them problemsdelegating authority. They embrace perfectionistic standards and feel contemptfor mediocrity.Virgo (August 23-September 23) It is mercury that rules this sign. But it is not the subtle and airyMercury of gemini. Intelligence is more matter-of-fact: less gifted but deeper.The Virgo is rightly considered calculating, prudent and attached to minordetails to the point of fixation. For the Virgo, reason overcomes the heart;precision seems to be more important than intuition, of which he is wary. Inlove, Virgo is not very demonstrative, or at least, unable to decide, a latemarriage will be his lot. Commonly known as the sign of the nitpicking perfectionist, Virgos oftenconsider themselves to be discriminators graced with divine sanction. Seeingflaws like Librans see beautiful faces, Virgos are often controlled by theirvisions. In time, their visions go into what makes up a life. The single most important challenge in...
