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Gifts associated with the astrological sign of Leo revolve around athletic and social pursuits, food and drink, and creative activities.

Leo is associated with athletic and sociable pursuits, luxury and beauty items, high quality food, and creative endeavors.

Many Leos have artistic and culinary talents, so gifts that support an artistic hobby or are related to cooking and baking are often good choices. As Leos tend to have athletic aptitude, gear or lessons for a favourite sport or other physical activity may also be appreciated. In addition, many Leos have green thumbs, and those with their own gardens may be happy to receive gardening supplies and seeds.

Leo Hobbies

Pastimes associated with the sign of Leo include:

Arts and crafts
Attending parties, concerts, and gallery events
Cooking
Driving
Eating at restaurants
Gardening/caring for indoor plants
Hosting dinner parties
Organizing social events
Playing video games (usually with others rather than alone)
Self-beautification
Shopping
Socializing in pubs
Travel
Watching movies
Watching or playing sports, including extreme sports
Working out

Leos have a decadent streak, and so will usually appreciate anything gourmet, high-end, and generally expensive.

Leo Gifts

Based on Leo-associated hobbies, gifts for Leo include:

A night out on the town with all expenses paid
Alcoholic beverages
Arts and crafts supplies
Athletic gear
Bath stuff
Beauty products
Cars
Cookware/bakeware
DVDs
Expensive, stylish clothing
Flowers
Food (home-made treats, cooking ingredients, or gourmet store-bought delicacies)
Gift certificates for spas, salons, upscale stores, and restaurants
Jewelry
Luxury travel packages
Perfumes and colognes
Plants/gardening tools
Tickets to movies, concerts, sporting events, gallery openings, and social events
Video games

Leo Colours, Patterns, and Designs

Leo colours are warm shades of strong colours such as gold, red, bright blue, and royal purple. Leo usually prefers solid blocks of colour to complicated patterns or designs.

Leo Gemstones

Gemstones associated with the sign of the lion are amber, carnelian, ruby (July), and peridot (August).

Leo Trees, Plants, Flowers, and Foods

If purchasing plants, seeds, or food, there are certain trees, herbs, and edibles associated with Leo and its ruling planet, the sun. Leo trees include holly (July 8-August 4), hazel (August 5-September 1), birch, and trees bearing citrus fruit.

Leo herbs include rosemary, bay, saffron, and chamomile. Plants and flowers include mistletoe, marigold, peony, poppy, and sunflower. Foods associated with Leo are citrus fruits such as lemons and oranges, sunflower seeds, walnuts, almonds, and hazelnuts.

The Atypical Leo

Not all Leos will conform to the typical Leo profile. A Leo whose rising sign is in Aquarius, for example, will be very different from one who has Virgo rising. A Leo with Aquarius rising will likely be less interested in luxury items and more drawn to technology, whereas with Virgo rising, interests usually focus on healthy cooking and practical crafts.