People with Leo rising have a noticeable presence. They have a special energy and magnetism that attracts others. They may be loud and care a lot about their appearance (especially their hair!), or they may have a royal demeanor that commands respect from others.

People with Leo Ascendant have a strong sense of self and body. They pay close attention to others and how they present themselves. They also care about their personal “backdrop”–the people they associate with and the places they visit, and how they affect their image. Sometimes, Leo rising natives feel like they are performing, even when they are alone at home!

They tend to act impulsively, throw fits, and indulge themselves. However, they also have a lot of perseverance, ambition, and their optimism prevents them from getting into too much trouble. They like to supervise and monitor what happens in their circle, which can sometimes make them bossy. If they don’t overdo it, though, it can just mean that they care about the well-being of their loved ones. Many people with Leo rising are leaders, either by profession or personality.

People with this rising sign tend to overestimate things and themselves, often due to their natural enthusiasm and optimism for new ventures. They can be very persuasive and effective promoters. They are expressive and dramatic, but sometimes they lose sight of reality in their fictional worlds. They crave admiration from others. They have a robust physical constitution and care about their appearance and manners. They usually opt for youthful and stylish clothes and hairstyles. They have a strong and authoritative presence.

People with Leo rising have a childlike spirit, regardless of their actual age. They are warm and fun-loving, generous and lively. Their personality may vary depending on the position of the Sun in their chart, which is the ruler of their Ascendant. For instance, a person with Leo rising and Sun in Virgo may be less expressive than a person with Leo rising and Sun in Aries. But in any case, Leo rising people are confident and optimistic. They have a knack for presenting themselves well, a taste for quality, and a charming style that is hard to ignore. They like to make things happen and attract attention.

Famous people with Leo Ascendants include George Bush Jr., Robert Downey Jr., Justin Timberlake, Muhammad Ali, Celine Dion, Donald Trump, Elton John, and Marilyn Monroe.