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What happens when you mix the most fabulous fire sign with the prettiest air sign? Is it true love for life or is it just a bunch of hot air blowing in the wind?
Leo and Libra seem like a perfect match on paper, they're both in love with love, like being in the public eye, they tend to be beautiful people, and they have an artistic flair-they could even become one another's muse.
But being hot and artsy isn't always enough to keep a relationship afloat, so let's dive into the compatibility of these two signs to see if a Leo Libra relationship really has what it takes to stay together.
Leo and Libra Compatibility
Compatibility astrology is actually called synastry, and it's a lot more complex than simply looking at the compatibility of just two signs. In a synastry reading you compare and contrast the full birth charts of two people to see all the ways in which your planets interact.
But in this article we'll be looking at the archetypes of these two signs to see if they're a home run or if they need relationship counseling. We know that people are a lot more than just they're sun signs, but if you and your friend or partner have a Libra or Leo sun, moon, or rising sign then this article will help you understand the characteristics and balance of those signs a lot more!
When looking into the dynamics of a relationship there are 7 important factors of a healthy relationship: teamwork, communication, romance, sex, arguments, conflict resolution, and values. So we'll be looking into how both Leo and Libra approach those topics and how they handle them together in partnership.
Is Leo and Libra compatibility a winning match or a spark that quickly fizzles out? Let's see!
Communication
Compatibility Rating: 3/10
Leo is a fire sign, and their symbol is the lion, so they tend to speak a bit more off the cuff then other signs, but that isn't to say that Libra doesn't have the gift of gab. Libra communication comes easy because Libra is an air sign, and no one can talk like an air sign.
Still, the sheer ability to say a lot of words doesn't necessarily equal good communication in a relationship.
Leo, in medical astrology, rules over the heart so that's exactly where they speak from. Leos are going to tell you how they feel exactly when they feel it, which is not going to be the case for their Libra partner. Libras usually just want to keep the peace, so they have a bad habit of not always sticking up for themselves or sharing how they truly feel. Plus, Libra's indecisive nature will probably keep them in the back seat of most decision making in their relationships.
KEY TAKEAWAY
- If Libra can learn to voice their needs, wants, desires and feelings then this is a good match, otherwise they are likely to get steamrolled by the big personality of their Leo partner in a friendship or romantic relationship.
Teamwork
Compatibility Rating: 9/10
Leo is used to being in the spotlight and their bright, yet commanding, personality gives them great managerial skills. Leo is great at being in charge and leading the troops; Libra is a cardinal sign which means that they are great leaders as well, but they don't feel a deep need to be in charge at all times! Libras love working with others as opposed to doing things alone, because Libras do feel more comfortable in relationships.
When it comes to something like planning a party, Libra and Leo will surely have a lot of fun ironing out the details and bringing it to fruition. Something more complicated like moving to a new house will probably go smoothly as well, with the Leo partner playing more of a leadership role and the Libra partner happy to not have to do the heavy lifting.
KEY TAKEAWAY
- Libra and Leo truly have a perfect balance when it comes to sharing the workload, and that's going to set them up with a solid foundation of friendship for life.
Romance
Compatibility Rating: 10/10
Let's be honest, both Leo and Libra are total saps for love. There are plenty of other zodiac signs that also love love, but these two have a very similar style of love.
I always say that Leo's top love language is all 5, they could never choose just one! The thing about Leo compatibility when it comes to love is that they want all of it, but it's because they want to give just as much (if not more) in return. Leo love is big! They have huge hearts and so much love to give! And while their love is very much real, they are performers, so they want to show it off for the world to see.
Libra compatibility, when it comes to romance, is so important because Libra is the type to start planning their wedding in the 4th grade, so to have a partner with that kind of commitment to romance is a fairytale dream come true. Libra is ruled by the planet Venus, so love really does rule everything around them. Libra love is really about all the bells and whistles, they want the roses, the candy, the love notes, the cuddles, a billboard proclaiming your love-and Leo is more than down for all of that!
KEY TAKEAWAY
- A perfect (romance) match!
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Sex
Compatibility Rating: 8/10
Since Leo is a fire sign you can expect nothing but passionate energy in every aspect of their life, their sex life included. Sex is not something that should be performed with any less gusto than any of their life's tasks, in fact it should be given more! So when it comes to sex, Leo compatibility really comes down to that primal spark of passion between two people, but a Leo lover also has a very playful and joyful approach to love making as well.
Libra is likely to have a pretty high sex drive, being powered by the planet Venus. For Libra compatibility, it's about more than just the very act itself; going out to meet your hunny for after work drinks can feel like playful foreplay. So no steps can be skipped in an evening of romancing because a Libra lover doesn't want to be rushed into the bedroom. Luckily, Leos tend to live by the adage that "all the world's a stage," so they have no problem dressing up and parading their love in public.
Leo's confidence is going to be very sexy to Libra, just as Libra's charm is going to entice Leo. There is a special sexy connection between fire signs and air signs. It's just like in nature when you're starting a campfire, you need to fan the flame to get the fire to burn bright.
KEY TAKEAWAY
- Libra fans Leo's flame creating a passionate love match.
Arguments
Compatibility Rating: 3/10
The issues that can come up with their communication styles can certainly boil up into an argument, but this is not likely to happen early on in their relationship. Not all, but many Libras have the tendency to avoid arguments at all costs-even if it means getting their boundaries crossed. Maintaining an air of peace, harmony, and balance is usually more important to them than "winning" an argument, so they just go along with whatever their friends and partners want and need instead.
And since Leos are good at being front and center, being seen, being heard, and getting what they want, they'll just assume that their Libra partner is totally on board with them 100% of the time (because why wouldn't they be?).
In a long term relationship-whether platonic or romantic-this is going to reach a boiling point eventually with Libra unleashing all the words they've left unsaid, and leaving both parties hurting. To avoid this, Leo needs to work to be more cognizant of how their partner feels, and Libra needs to respect and speak up for themselves more.
KEY TAKEAWAY
- Both parties need to continue to find their perfect communication style with one another.
Conflict Resolution
Compatibility Rating: 7/10
Both Leo and Libra have big hearts and a lot of love to give, but Leo the lion has a lot of pride which can get in the way of a proper apology from time to time. Of course, for the right person it should never be hard to admit your mistakes and say those three magic words. And luckily Libra is a very forgiving sign, they don't hold onto grudges very long, they just don't like to hold onto that energy.
When it comes to conflict resolution, Libra compatibility comes down to fairness and justice. That's because the Libra symbol is the scale, so when it comes to settling a dispute around those issues Libra is unlikely to budge. This zodiac sign is often thought to be a pushover, but they can't stand when the scales are unbalanced. Leo isn't an unfair sign, being ruled by the sun they can often see things pretty clearly, so they should always be able to work things out.
KEY TAKEAWAY
- When it comes to the petty arguments, these two will move past it quickly! When it comes to the bigger issues they could have a hard time, but it's all about respect, compromise and getting over their pride.
Values
Compatibility Rating: 9/10
Leo, because they are ruled by the sun, values living life to the fullest, loving their people, making art, and doing everything from the heart. Libra, because they are a Venus ruled sign, values beauty, fairness, love, and living a peaceful life.
Relationships-whether platonic or romantic-aren't about finding people who like all the same niche things as you, it's about finding people who share the same values as you. There's a special kind of safety created in a relationship where you share the same values, and that's where love can grow roots that last a lifetime.
This is definitely true for Leo and Libra. They have plenty of differences but there are unifying values they share that will unite them in union with one another, which is why so many Leo and Libras are good friends and amazing lovers!
KEY TAKEAWAY
- Leo and Libra value a fulfilled, beautiful life, making them a great match in values.
Final Thoughts
Using my very scientific rating system, Leo and Libra compatibility got a 49/70, which is a 70% score. In some areas Leo and Libra make for an amazing match (sex and romance) and in other areas they need to be more cognizant of the work they have to do in order to be a healthy zodiac couple (communication and arguments). Every relationship requires a bit of work, some areas of a relationship flow easily and others require a bit of a tune up-that's normal-but ultimately Leo and Libra is a great match!
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