Gift Ideas for a Leo: 12 Presents, Reviewed by Leo the Lion
Looking for gift ideas for a Leo? Buying for a Leo (23 July – 22 August) is a joy, because a Leo appreciates a present properly. They gasp. They hold it up. They thank you in a voice designed to reach the back row.
Leo is ruled by the Sun, which tells you most of what you need to know. Everything revolves around it, and it’s quite comfortable with that. Leos are warm, generous, loyal and very good at being looked at.
We asked Leo the Lion, the Leo Astrominal, to review twelve gift ideas. Leo asked if there’d be an audience. We said no. Leo said that was a shame, but would do it anyway, as a favour.
1. A portrait of them
Painted, drawn, or a caricature. Large is fine. Larger is better.
Leo says: “It captures my good side beautifully. Both of them.”
2. A karaoke microphone
For the Leo who’s already performing, just without the volume.
Leo says: “One song. Maybe two. Seven at the outside. It depends on the crowd. The crowd will want seven.”
3. Front-row theatre tickets
Not the circle. Not the stalls. The front row, where the stars can see them.
Leo says: “It’s good to sit near the stage. In case they need someone to step in.”
4. Something with their name on it
A monogrammed towel, an engraved pen, a personalised anything.
Leo says: “It’s important things are labelled. Otherwise how would people know they’re mine?”
5. A spa day
A Leo works hard at being magnificent. Let them rest.
Leo says: “The mane doesn’t maintain itself. Well, it does. But it’s nice to be helped.”
6. Statement sunglasses
Big, bold, and slightly too fabulous for a normal Tuesday.
Leo says: “For the sun. Not to hide. A lion doesn’t hide. A lion protects the public from being dazzled.”
7. Something golden
Yellow and gold are Leo colours. A gold watch, a sunny scarf, a golden mug.
Leo says: “Gold matches my personality. Warm, glowing, and slightly hard to look at directly.”
8. A cake with their face on it
Yes, they can buy these. Yes, a Leo will love it.
Leo says: “I’ll cut it from the tail end. Nobody’s slicing my face. Not on my birthday.”
9. A light-up mirror
Good lighting is a Leo essential.
Leo says: “I don’t look in mirrors much. Mirrors look at me. There’s a difference.”
10. A party, with them in the middle
The surprise isn’t essential. The guests are.
Leo says: “I love a surprise party. Especially when I’ve been told the date, the time and the dress code in advance.”
11. A trophy
For anything: best cook, best dancer, best at being themselves.
Leo says: “I’ve cleared a space on the shelf. I clear a space every year. Just in case.”
12. An Astrominals Leo birthday card
Whatever you choose, put it with a card that’s worthy of them. The Astrominals zodiac birthday cards feature Leo as a Vegas headliner on comeback night, framed by a border of true-to-sign Leo traits.
Leo says: “Now that’s a card. I’d like a second one, for the other side of the mantelpiece.”
Leo’s three rules for buying a Leo a present
- Go big. “Nobody ever said ‘that present was far too impressive’.”
- Make a moment of it. “Hand it over in front of people. Small applause is acceptable. Large applause is preferred.”
- Mean it. “Under all the glitter, a Leo just wants to know you think they’re wonderful. And you do. Don’t you?”
So, which present would Leo choose?
Leo says: “The portrait. Hung above the party. Where the trophy can see it.”
Not sure which Astrominal you’re buying for? Take the quiz, or meet Leo the Lion and the rest of Team Fire.
Astrological and zoological. Illogically logical.