If you have a Leo descendant in your natal chart, you will likely be good at setting boundaries and a faithful friend and lover. You’re also probably a good leader.
The following discussion explains how to interpret your descendant sign. Note that this is a broad-brush explanation only and may not fully resonate with you. To get a personalized reading, you’ll need to talk to an astrologer who can look at your whole natal chart.
What Do Descendant Signs Represent?
The Descendant sign is often considered “the relationship sign”.
It is found on the opposite side on the zodiac wheel to the Ascendant sign and is at the top of the seventh house.
Whilst the Ascendant sign is about self-image and representation, the Descendant is all about what you seek in relationships with others.
It embodies the traits and characteristics that you want in a partner or friend.
The Descendant represents what qualities you admire in those around you and can show what part of yourself you wish to grow and evolve.
Many people use the Descendant sign to find out what kind of partner they need in their life to help them grow and evolve as a person and a couple.
5 Things Leo Descendant Means
1. Boundaries
As a Leo Descendant you were likely very reserved until you reached adulthood.
Leo is the sign of the heart, and as such you express yourself genuinely with warmth and comforting energy.
It is important for you to find a partner who understands and accepts that they need to nurture your warmth whilst also allowing you time to yourself.
You have boundaries and it is important for you that the people in your life respects those. You do not want a clingy partner and need to have time for yourself.
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2. Making Change
Leo Descendant’s think in a way that’svery unique to themselves.
The combination of an Aquarius Ascendant and a Leo Descendant means that you are constantly looking at systems, things and situations and thinking of ways to change them to make them better.
You want to continue evolving things around you and find innovative ways to be a changemaker.
It is important for you to find a partner who nurtures this side of you and encourages your thinking and pursuits.
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3. Faithfulness
You want security and adoration from a partner. You are someone who will not play second best to anyone.
You want to be the only person in your significant others life and do not do well with partners who have exes still in their lives.
You don’t want drama or strings and need to be the only romantic interest in your partners life.
You do not allow anyone to cheat or disrespect your boundaries and need to be shown that you are adored.
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4. Leadership
As a Leo Descendant you harness the energy of the lion.
You likely are discovering leadership qualities within yourself and enjoy being the centre of attention.
You want a partner who is a natural born leader and inspires those traits within you.
Being with someone who has confidence and drive encourages you to grow your own confidence and leadership abilities.
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5. Connection
You are a networker at heart. You enjoy knowing people from all different walks of life and have no shame in using connections to advance your career or personal life.
It is important for you to find a partner who also has a large social circle of connections.
You want to advance your lives together and enjoy combining your networks to create more opportunities.
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What Signs are Leo Descendants Attracted to?
Leo Descendant’s are drawn to fire signs. You want someone who is secure within themselves, confident and has a lot of lion energy like yourself.
You need someone who has ambitions and charisma and for that reason Leo’s are very compatible with Leo Descendants.
You are also attracted to other fire signs who instil that confidence and ambition associated with the element.
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Leo Descendant Compatibility
Most Compatible Signs
1. Leo
A Leo Descendant wants someone who is confident, outgoing and a natural born leader.
Leos are the perfect pairing for someone with a Leo Descendant. They are loyal to their loved ones and respect boundaries and independence.
They value connections and confidence and a relationship between these two signs would be a very powerful and influential one.
2. Sagittarius
Both being fire signs who value independence and loyalty a Leo Descendant and Sagittarius make the perfect pair.
They are able to respect each other’s boundaries whilst coming together to create a strong partnership.
Their energies are able to work together seamlessly and it is likely they would be a long lasting and exciting couple.
3. Aries
Aries and Leo signs often have intense and fiery relationships; however they are able to fulfill each other’s needs in unique ways that only they can.
They will enjoy adventures together and push each other to better themselves. They will fight at times but usually due to the passion they have for one another.
Once they are able to find the balance between love and impulsiveness they will have a harmonious and forever young relationship.
Least Compatible Signs
1. Capricorn
Capricorn’s have no real desire to be the centre of attention or network with influential people.
They want to stay in their comfort zone and enjoy a partner who does the same. These two signs would likely clash when it comes to their values in a relationship.
A Leo Descendant would feel uninspired and suffocated by the Capricorn’s need for calm and home time.
2. Taurus
On paper a Taurus looks like a great match for a Leo Descendant.
Both are firm in their ways, passionate, driven and know what they want in life, however in reality this will rarely work.
Tauruses are almost stubborn to a fault and rarely willing to compromise on things. They value a stable home life and don’t enjoy a partner who won’t be willing to see their side of things.
How to Attract a Leo Descendant
If you want to catch the eye of a Leo Descendant you need to be confident, warm, outgoing and a little bit wild.
Leo Descendant’s want someone who is a leader with charisma and charm.
Conclusion
Leo Descendant’s make great partners who value loyalty, leadership, connections, and confidence. They also prioritise making positive changes and want a partner who can respect their boundaries and independence. It is crucial that a Leo Descendant is given the space to do what excites them without feeling suffocated.
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