Everything about a Leo is grand, flashy, showy, and dramatic, including their dark side. When Leos are good, they're very, very good, but when they're bad, they're horrid. A Leo who goes to the dark side can be one of the most unpleasant human beings imaginable. These are some of the negative traits of a Leo.
The Negative Traits of a Leo
Immature Leos believe the world revolves around only them, and when they don't get respect, attention, praise, applause, and adulation from others, their self-esteem suffers, their darker side emerges, and they morph into a person no one wants to be around either in public or private. Not all Leos are dark, but when they are, these are some of their more challenging traits.
Arrogant, Pompous, and Patronizing
A dark Leo can act as if they're better than everyone else. They can be scornfully arrogant, disdainfully pompous, and speak or behave towards others in a way that seems friendly but also lets others know they're superior.
Bossy and Controlling
A Leo can demand respect and expect those around them to behave subserviently. They can interfere with what others are doing, bark orders, bully, and expect obedience with no questions asked. When they can't control those around them, they become frustrated and throw fiery temper tantrums.
Self-Centered and Selfish
A Leo can be materialistic, think only about their wants and needs, and be totally unconcerned about others. They may even go so far as lying or manipulating others to get what they desire.
Dogmatic and Prideful
A Leo can hold onto a wrong idea or belief out of stubborn pride. When their personalities reflect negative Leo traits, they have little ability for self-reflection and will never admit that someone else could be right or that they've made a mistake.
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Jealous and Competitive
Leos want to be the best, the brightest, and most beautiful, and when someone outshines them in any way, they can become jealous and competitive. A jealous and competitive Leo won't hesitate to use cunning, lies, and trickery to discredit anyone they see as a rival.
Egomaniacal, Angry, and Revenge Seeking
An immature Leo has a super fragile ego, takes everything personally, and can become hurt and angry at the smallest sign of disrespect. When this happens, they lose their regal composure, become dramatically ferocious, and metaphorically go for the kill. They won't waste time pondering on whether they should seek revenge; they'll only ponder what sort of revenge to take.
Leo's Negative Traits Show Up in Immature Leos
An immature Leo is like an over-exuberant child who throws temper tantrums, demands attention at any cost, and believes that they are the only thing in the universe that matters. Fortunately, it's rare for a Leo to be so immature and undisciplined that they express all these darker traits.
Mature Leos Can Overcome Their Negative Characteristics
A mature Leo has the intelligence it takes to consciously and actively overcome their darker side and become the confident, generous, fun, and all-around beautiful, shining person they were born to be.
Everyone Has a Dark Side — Even Leo
For every positive trait a person has, there's a darker side to it that can emerge during difficult times, especially if the person is immature. So, while some Leos can display these challenging traits, with maturity and self-reflection, they can overcome them and, instead, share their more positive characteristics.
