I Am A Leo

      It's no secret dating is hard, there is too much pressure. Especially the older you get and everyone your age is getting married. It's scary stuff. I think it's even scarier when you have several dating experiences that always end the same way. You start questioning yourself. Was it my fault? Am I too (insert adjective)? Should I change?

      These are some questions that have been floating around in my head recently. If you know me you know I have a strong personality and can be set in my ways. I know what I want, if I actually want anything, and I'm not afraid to tell you. My honesty is abrupt and most of the time mistaken for rudeness. I'm easy going and other's decisions don't always affect me. My indifference is taken for playing hard to get, leading to hurt feelings and end of relationships. Ultimately, I've decided that I can only date an asshole or someone with an equally strong personality. 

       In recent years I've become interested in the Zodiac world. I like to see characteristics of my sign and see if they truly apply to me. I'm a leo and I fully believe that this does play into my personality and my dating problem. Last week I ran my natal chart and it came back with TONS of information about my particular sign. 

I'm going to put a few points below that struck a chord in me. 

• Although on the surface, Leo's appear rather confident, they can actually be some of the most humble souls around. 
• You don't always see that you are your own worst enemy. You may long to be important in the eyes of the world,yet you harbor fear of success.
• You are more attached to the game than the player, and this is something to work on if you are looking to find true fulfillment. 
• You thrive on change and variety. You make a fun companion and an interesting friend. You listen. 
• She doesn't take like too seriously in the sense that she believes in having a bit of fun. 
• Might sometimes come across too strongly or offend sensitive people. 
• She likes to speak and to write, and does with charm and artistry. 
• Their love is shown by criticizing. Trying to help. 
• She is devoted, does not show emotion: she does not let herself go, either through fear of ridicule or through fear of not being loved in return as much as she loves. 
• Your personal sense of style and manner are things that others find fascinating. 
• Independent in love. She tires quickly and is scared of losing her liberty. 
• She quite naturally accepts the idea that her partner might need some personal space and freedom.
• Cannot help being noticed, they radiate a special energy. 

    I only put these for two reasons: my faith in the zodiac has grown because it was spot on in my description and because I can now blame my love trouble on the fact that I'm a leo. 

    Now, this doesn't fix my love problems and I'm still asking myself all those questions. But, I don't think I'll change. I like how independent I am, even if it does cost me several future relationships. This lead me to think about the difference between change and growing up. Will I grow more in the future? Sure. Will that growth lead to change? Yes. Will I change simply to attempt to fix my lack of love? No way. To each his own, and one day there will be a him that my strong leo personality fits with. 

Stay Sassy, A. 

    If you want to figure out your natal chart, which I recommend, click here for the link.