Leo is ruled by the Sun, and the Sun is the only celestial body that doesn't orbit. Things orbit it. That's the secret of Leo: you came in to be a center, not because you're selfish but because you genuinely warm everyone in your gravity. Your generosity is not performative — it's structural.
The shadow of Leo is needing the warmth back at the same volume you give it. When that doesn't happen, the Lion can become wounded and withdraw into pride. The mature Leo has learned to give from overflow rather than expectation.
You'll recognize yourself in Leo if your laugh fills rooms, if you instinctively turn small moments into celebrations, and if you've been called "too much" by people who didn't deserve you anyway.