They are strongly attracted to the opposite sex. It is easy for pleasure-loving Leos to become addicted to rich restaurant food and in time they find themselves gaining weight, especially around the girth. Internally, Leo rules the heart, spinal cord, liver metabolism, spleen, pulmonary arteries and aorta, superior and inferior vena cava. Externally, the Lion governs the back and forearm, while structurally, the twelve dorsal vertebrae. The diseases of Leo predominately involve the heart, most seriously occlusion of cardiac arteries by bloodclot or occlusion bringing on a heart attack.
Nervous tension can affect the heart with palpitations and the like.
Leo, though fond of children, is traditionally a barren sign. Shades of Leo Leo rules the colours gold, royal blue and red. Leo people also respond well to the royal rays of purple, which cool the hot temperament. Leo Birthstone Leo rules metallic gold, the royal metal. Remember only to wear these stones if you want to bring their influence into your life.