Hey, welcome back to my series about character development based on zodiac signs! If you’re new to the series, let me explain that I don’t necessarily believe in astrology (and I don’t necessarily not believe in it), and the personality type for your sign may not fit you. This is just a wayĀ to think about creatingĀ characters. Let’s take a look at the classic characteristics of a Leo!
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Here are some positive traits of a Leo:
fun
honorable
confident
charismatic
gregarious
kind
And here are some not-so-positive traits:
vain
egotistical
dominating
overdramatic
pompous
obstinate
As a friend…
Like a ray of sunshine, a Leo has a way of making everyone around herĀ feel better. Her warm heart and her appetite for life make her a wonderful friend. She mayĀ expect herĀ friends toĀ act like a fan club, however, and in a group of friends, she wants to be the most powerful one.
As a lover…
A CharismaticĀ Leo isĀ easy to love, and hisĀ innate sense of honor makes him a trustworthy lover. He’s not shy about declaring his feelings, and he craves attention, compliments, and loving words in return. Depending on his partner, hisĀ need to take charge may or may not be welcome in the bedroom. InĀ other situations, it will probably cause occasional aggravation.
As a parent…
A Leo instills confidence in his children, and his indulgent sense of humor makes him beloved. He makes his children feelĀ like princes and princesses,Ā but he expects to rule the house like a king.
As a villain…
A Leo villain may beĀ out to prove to everyone how great she really is, and get the admiration she deserves. HerĀ sense of honor may have been perverted, and she may believe that if she’s in power or is the center of attention, that will be best for everyone.
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Here are some pop culture examples of fun, honorable, and maybe just a little vain Leos.
Thor, from the Marvel movies (my favorite Avenger, by the way.)
Derek Morgan, Criminal Minds.
Chris Traeger from Parks and Rec.
(Bonus: Chris Traeger being overdramatic, in Leo fashion.)
Arthur from the BBC’s Merlin.
I could not think of any examples of female characters with this personality type, and I am really irritated about that, so if you have any suggestions, pleaseĀ let me know in the comments!Ā Happy writing!
ETA: One of my readers in the comments section suggested Samantha from Sex and the City. Spot on, Robert. Thank you!
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I think of Kenzi in Lost Girl as a Leo. When she’s in a room, she’s the center of attention, and she matches all of the above traits. š
I had never heard of this! But I googled it and it looks like a lot of fun.
I love this post! I’m a huge astrology person. Virgo, here!
Oh nice! Virgo is up next, and I think Virgos make great characters. Thanks for reading!
A section for Taurus would be nice, when you can get around to it, Ms. Donovan…..:):)
It’s right over here! š https://www.bryndonovan.com/2015/07/28/zodiac-traits-write-a-taurus-character/
Samantha Jones in Sex and the City — Such a Leo!
Okay, I’ve only seen a couple of episodes, but I think you are TOTALLY RIGHT! Thank you!!
Hi! Have you wrote an article about writing an aquarius character? I couldn’t find it
I haven’t yet, but I will get there before the end of the year! I still have Capricorn, Aquarius, and Pisces left to go. I am a such a typical Aquarius, myself, so that one will be easy! š There’s a button on the righthand side of this page to follow the blog so you won’t miss it (but maybe you’re already following!)
Nice post!!!! Love it !!! Have wrote cancer yet?
What’s wrong with the pics for leo characters?? Can’t see them
And I think that Penelope Garcia from criminal minds is totally a cancer
Hi Sahara! Huh, not sure what’s going on with the pics… they show up on my computer but only Chris from Parks and Rec is showing up for mobile š When I get time I will fiddle with it!
On phone you can’t see them
Except for Chris traeger
Troy Bolton from high school musical is also a leo 100% please put him in the gallery
And gabiella Montez is defently a cancer please put her in the gallery
Iām pretty sure Arianne Martell from the a song of ice and fire series is a Leo.