Venus in Leo

With Venus in the sign of Leo, you radiate warmth and if you're not confident in love matters, you'll fake it 'til you make it. You've got a regal bearing and can be generous, affectionate and playful. Your persona is delightfully dramatic, and this can lend an air of excitement to your relationships.Fixed FireWhen dating, you like to be given the royal treatment, and taken to special places. You need to feel proud of the person you're out with, as well as respect who they are. You like giving the impression that you've got many admirers, and often you do. You need a certain amount of attention, but it's got to be genuine. You'll thrive in relationships that have an epic feel, like you're stars in a romantic dramedy. You are expressive in the bedroom, as long as there's a feeling of Big Love between you, and you feel special.You're drawn to colorful people, and find it hard to be with those that you find dull and lifeless. You are a generous friend who likes to be the cheerleader, encouraging everyone to follow their dreams. You go out of your way to make connections for friends, if you know it'll get them ahead in some way. You're the one planning over-the-top birthday and holiday parties, and you especially like being around kids.Your nature is well-suited to being a performer, but you could also shine as a dramatist or filmmaker behind the scenes. You're gifted at creating memorable spectacles, and might even turn this into a career. You like to be visible, and an active part of the human parade, so steer clear of isolated cubicles. The world of fashion might be the right stage for your talents, with the bonus of being able to strike poses, as well.You're proud, a bit of a strutting peacock, with a tendency to toot your own horn. Confidence is an aphrodesiac, and you've got it in abundance. You're also genuinely fun to be with, able to be fully in the moment. You like to give spontaneously and have a naturally high-minded demeanor.You're drawn to striking individuals, those that stand out for good reasons. You want to be treated like royalty, and never taken for granted -- ever. You'll appreciate little thoughtful gestures, and grand ones on anniversaries and birthdays.Gwyneth Paltrow, Coco Chanel, Salma Hayek, Madonna, Marcello Mastroianni, Tom Cruise, Greta Garbo, Alfred Hitchcock, Nicole Kidman, Leonard Bernstein, Jeremy Irons