The Lion has a penchant for romance, so a nice tear-jerker should keep you occupied. Your reading has to have a sense of balance, so John Grisham should enjoy as much importance as Emily Bronte.

Chocolates:

You would probably first grab a fistful if chocolates on offer. You love chocolates, and make it very evident.

Movies:

Great dramatic films and blockbuster romances are your pride. You only want to watch the big stars in action, and would throw your nose up in the air at debutants. A film like Titanic would best describe your canvas. If the film were a blockbuster, you would be the first one to have watched it.

Music:

The Lion listens only to the biggest and best of all the musical genres. You worship at the altar of The Beatles. A fair share of your respect is also reserved for stars such as Michael Jackson. No flash in the pan acts for you!

Restaurants:

You would dine like royalty does, so nothing less than a five-star restaurant for you. Three-course meals in the best restaurants in the world are right up your alley.

Sports:

A born leader with stamina and a yen for competition, you will lead the pack in every event. Challenging games like river rafting are up your street.

Television:

You need action and drama. Any action flick, and you are game for it. Blood and gore has never deterred you. As you watch each of the episodes, you wish you would rather be fighting the goons.

Pets:

Your Leo pet will expect oodles of love and attention. Thank the stars he is not human, otherwise he will demand a new bauble everyday. The Leo pet will run the show, but with such incredible charm that you never know what passed you by. These pets are spoiled rotten, and no other way works for them. Sometimes this can make them a little lazy and aloof.

You had better be prepared to spend a substantial amount of your time with this pet. They will expect to be groomed, worshipped and pampered. If you do achieve this, you can be assured of the pet's undying love.

The Leo pet has the incredible knack of being the centre of attention, and will be popular with other pets in the neighbourhood. They will be a big part of the family, too. They might even take over if you're not careful! The Leo pet needs a lot of attention, but would not flinch when it comes to acts of courage. Your pet would pull you out of any sticky situation. And if it attains star status in the bargain, nothing like it!

Finally, be sure your Leo pet gets enough exercise -- these pups need to watch their big, loyal and loving heart.

Gifts:

Leos love being in the limelight, and in the middle of an idea. Give them a gift that adds value to their creativity. Leos love style, so your gift better be flashy. Fine jewellery goes down well with the Lion, so take your time choosing a trinket. Leos love to gamble, so a lottery ticket would also be a good gift. Remember, the Lion is the king of the zodiac, so some royal treatment would take you a long way.

Great gifts:

Lottery tickets, a Swiss Army knife or watch, oil paints, champagne, fine clothing, a classic leather briefcase, season tickets to the opera or theater, a piece of tasteful art, wine-tasting classes, a gift certificate for a gourmet restaurant, fancy cuff-links, a nice bottle of wine.