If you have Leo in the 1st house in your natal chart you are a Leo Ascendant with a memorable first impression. Building your own kingdom is your destiny.
Domains and keyword of Leo
Kingdom, king, queen, royals, being a leader, pride, gold, heart, love, affection, self-expression, strengths, drama, being on stage, being in the spotlight, podium, politicians, creativity, joy, having fun, restaurant, sunny places, summer vacations, joys of life, entertainment of all sorts, amusement, performance, theatre, children, being creative, inner child, having your own empire, being generous.
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The 1st house keywords
The body, head, appearance, look, identity, path of life, destiny, point of incarnation, purpose of incarnation. It shows the health, the vitality of the native. Also, it can show fame and what the native identifies with. The first house shows the first impression and the aura.
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What does it mean to have Leo in the 1st house? Leo Zodiac Sign gives the ‘flavor’, the ‘how’ to the 1st house. You can use Leo as an adjective and it shows the house as ‘how’ the associated subjects of life are happening. If a planet is there it shows ‘what’ is happening.
Regardless of which house calculation system you use, if you have Leo on the 1st house cusp, it means you are a Leo Ascendant.
Leo Ascendant or Leo on the 1st house cusp/Leo in the 1st house
Domains and Essence of Leo Zodiac Sign
To understand the essence of the Leo Zodiac Sign- which could explain everything about Leo people- think about the fundamental qualities of the royals, the kings, and queens.
Being the best at something
Whatever the king or the queen does it should be the best, it should receive all the attention, applause, and recognition. The king or the queen wears the most decorated dresses, with the most attention-grabbing accessories.
Therefore, if you have Leo Ascendant- or Sun or Moon there- you most probably want to be the best at something. When it comes to your work, you most probably want to be the best at work or to have the best business, or the best position at work, etc. And this need to be the best at something isn’t based on excellence or perfectionism, it is more ego-based. Simply, because the king or the queen needs to be the best, and you need to be proud of your work, your product, or your service you offer, that is where your confidence comes from and your joy too. Aiming to be the best at something, is actually beneficial because you might become the best and excel, and that is a win-win for everyone.
As the kings and queens are special- or at least perceived as special- you want to be special too. However, not in an Aquarius-like shocking and surprising way, but in a memorable way, because most probably you want people to either recognize you or to remember you. Similarly, if you have Leo in the 1st house you want people to recognize and remember your product, your service, your business, your work, your performance, etc.
Being on stage, being in the spotlight
When the monarch appears, all the attention goes to him or her. The monarch outshines everyone around them, and no one should steal the spotlight from them.
This can indicate the need for attention and having a center-stage position, or even to be famous. Also, this is also an indication that you are confident when all eyes are on you when you are in the spotlight, or on stage, when others are admiring you.
Being a Leo Ascendant means you were born to be on stage, or to be well-known, or to entertain masses, or to have a center-stage position of some sort, or to do public speaking- in this day and age, you might have a large follower on social media. Similarly, as in the past, the monarchs used to be in the spotlight, in the center of attention.
Entertainment or being a charismatic leader.
The ability to be confident in front of many people, to perform in front of others, and to reach large groups of people can happen by doing something that is entertaining- such as being a singer, an actor, an actress, athlete, using social media for that. Or you might be a leader of some sort, whom others can follow, look up to, listen, and trust.
You can achieve a lot and you can use these God-given abilities to either entertain or be a leader for many people, especially if you do it for the right reason and with the right consciousness.
Joys and amusement
Having fun, the joys of life, and entertainment are also associated with the sign of Leo.
On one hand, Leo rules all the places where you can have fun. Such as parties, summer vacations, bars, restaurants, theaters, concerts, amusement parks, sunny places, etc.
If you have Leo in the 1st house aka you are a Leo Ascendant you have the ability and also it might be the path of your life to entertain others, or maybe you have an entertaining personality. You can bring joy, fun times, and entertainment to people’s lives.
When it comes to having fun, you want to have fun as no one else, you want to throw the biggest party, the best parties, or concerts, baby showers, birthday bashes, or whatnot. As the royals, the monarchs used to have the biggest, most glamorous, celebrations, you want to do the same. Therefore, you can be the heart of the party.
A big, golden beating heart
Leo is associated with the heart, which is the center of the circulatory system. This has a few symbolic meanings too.
One is you want to be the “heart” the center of something, just like the organ.
Leo is known for being generous, having a big heart, expressing emotions, and showing affection.
If you are a Leo rising and you love someone that is obvious. And being loved by a Leo is like sitting next to a fireplace, it is a warm and cozy place and feels like being the king’s favorite. The king’s favorite enjoys so many privileges. From the most shiny and precious gifts to titles, lands, etc. In the past some kings gifted stars and even the Moon to their favorites. How generous one can be?! Being loved by a Leo is a really good place to be in, to have a special place in the heart of Leo.
But when a Leo withdraws love affection, care, and gifts, feels like the Sun does not shine anymore. You just can’t replace the Sun. So it is always better to stay on their good side.
Similarly, the heart has a magnetic power field, it draws people. That is the reason people like to be close to Leo people, or to follow a Leo, to vote for a Leo politician, etc.
No one should criticize the king
Pride and being sensitive to their pride, appearance, achievements, and dignity can be Leo’s weakness, so to speak.
You can admire the king, applaud, and give all your attention, but never criticize the king otherwise you get persecuted forever from the kingdom, figuratively speaking.
One of the reasons can be having a strong ego. The other reason is that his majesty, the king, or her majesty the Queen might think that they were born to be such a “role”, to be a leader of some sort, and God/Higher Power chose them to do whatever they do. And that is the reason Leo people don’t like to accept criticism from “common” people.
Again, the way a sign or planet manifests hugely depends on the consciousness of the person.
If you have Leo on the 1st house cusp- Leo Ascendant- most probably you are drawn to everything that is shiny, glamorous, made of gold, or you can show off with.
The Symbol of Leo
The symbol of Leo is the lion which symbolizes power, strength, and courage. There is no coincidence that the lion is perceived as the king of the jungle.
Leo is a fixed, fire sign. Fire sign means to be inspirational, to be a leader of some sort. The first fire sign, Aries, is a leader with courage, a leader who fights and is brave to go to war even. Nowadays, Aries-ruled people (Sun, Ascendant, Moon, or a few planets there) are the entrepreneurs, the business owners, and those who have a start-ups. Leo people feel like they were born to be leaders, and might feel entitled while Sagittarius is a leader with knowledge, the priest, and the guru.
The truth is, in this day and age one must put in the hard work to be a leader, even Leo people too. And if a Leo is willing to earn their positions, they can become great leaders.
Being a fixed sign gives longevity, and it can indicate the absence of changes for a long time. In other words, if you are a Leo and you achieve a leadership position, or something outstanding you can keep it for a long time. And you can touch many people’s lives with your work and influence many people.
Leo as an authority figure can be really demanding, and even dramatic.
Being a leader is part of the path of Leo, and Leo feels the best when he/she has no one above them, no authority figure, and no bosses above them. The reason is no one is above the monarch only God/Creator (you name it.)
The ruling planet is the Sun.
Having the Sun as the ruling planet can explain the essence of this Zodiac sign.
The Sun is the most consistent celestial body, it rises and sets at the same time, and it is the center of our solar system. If you are a Leo Ascendant, you are as consistent as the sun.
As the Sun is the center of our solar system and all the other planets orbit around it, Leo people want others to orbit around them… That is the reason Leo people might think that other people’s lives should orbit around their lives.
Again, as everything- in life and in astrology- requires proper consciousness. And there is no coincidence that Leo is associated with narcissism. It does not mean that Leo people are narcissistic, no. Actually, all the shadow sides of every Zodiac Sign can resemble narcissistic traits.
However, Leo people should remind themselves that the world wasn’t created for them only, and the world wasn’t created in a way to serve them and to rotate around them.
Having the Sun as the ruling planet indicates that Leo people can/and love to outshine others, to have all the attention and applause. As the Sun burns every planet that is too close to it.
That is the reason Leo people can be easily defeated. They feel powerless if you don’t give them enough attention, or admiration, or if you -God-forbid- outshine them. And this is the way to make a Leo person hate you forever.
However, Leo people are like the Sun. Everyone notices them, wherever they go. If a Leo person enters the room, he/she doesn’t go unnoticed. Leo people are like the incarnation of the Sun. Leo people can shine bright like the Sun and give generously as the Sun shines on everyone.
When a Leo person gives a gift, a compliment, or shows affection you remember those forever.
Also, having the Sun as the ruling planet gives Leo people a warm presence.
Other personality traits of Leo
If you have Leo on the 1st house cusp you might notice that sometimes you don’t want to “lower” yourself to others, or you feel too good for some people. It might be true, just make sure you don’t hurt anyone.
Having a strong Leo energy means, that you are always ready to help others no matter the circumstances.
You are aware of your own needs; however, it is crucial to be aware of others needs too.
Building your own kingdom is part of your destiny, however, what is a kingdom without people? And in this day and age, people are more equal than ever, mind you.
Career and occupation with Leo in the 1st house
The Ascendant sign is not a career indicator, the whole natal chart talks about the ideal occupation of the person. However, having Leo in the 1st house indicates creating your own kingdom plays a major role in your life, where you can be the leader who sets the rules.
Creating your kingdom can mean building your own personal empire like the royal, it can be a business, a home, a leadership position at work, or whatever you can perceive as your own kingdom.
The 29th degree of Leo conjuncts the fixed star, Regulus, the heart of the Lion constellation.
If you have a personal planet or Ascendant at that degree, it means you can become even a world leader.
Appearance with Leo in the 1st house
If you have Leo in the 1st house it means your look and appearance are influenced by Leo Zodiac Sign. Firstly, most probably you have outstanding hair, or better to say noticeable hair and you like to walk with a straight spine.
Just like the lion has a big body with strong bones, you also have a bigger body and strong bone structure. You are strong and you can build muscles with ease.
Leo people just like Cancer people can make memorable first impressions. As both the Sun and Moon rule one sign, the other planets rule two signs, and these two celestial bodies are always visible in the sky. By making memorable first impressions and being confident, you might be perceived as a charismatic person.
However, as all the lions in the jungle have the same look, Leo people too have repeating patterns in their look. Such as a big smile on their face with all the teeth visible, noticeable hair, a bigger body, and a respect-demanding- attitude.
The weaker body parts of Leo are the heart, spine, and circulatory system. If a Leo does not express their emotions or has no love in their lives, they can develop problems with the heart.
Leo Zodiac sign rules the cat family- lions, jaguars, tigers, cats, leopards, etc.
Leo rules the center of everything, from capital cities to city centers and sunny and fun places.
The color that is ruled by Leo is the gold color, the bright shades, glitz all the shiny and attention-grabbing colors.
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