At first glance, it would seem that most of your strengths are right up front. Having inherited the powerful qualities of self-confidence, fiery devotion and a good measure of personal magnetism, you usually do well in life's competitive arenas. These are days of testing, however, as the whole world experiences rapid change and upheaval. And under increased stress, your truly secret strengths emerge.

For Leo, the ability to inspire love in those around you is a powerful asset In executive positions, you inspire subordinates to take pride in their work, and they'll all go that extra mile or put in that extra hour to get the job done right largely because they're hoping for a word of recognition or praise from you. Leo is one of the "teacher" signs. The trick of creating a joyful atmosphere of learning and growing will be an important contribution in the days ahead. Use this inspirational aspect of your personality with co-workers, and consider setting an example for everyone by extending your own education.

A secure strength, which you may only discover in tough times, is the power to adapt. As a fixed sign, you have your OWN strong opinions and your own way of doing things. But yours is the sign of the actor, and if the role demands it, you have remarkable abilities to improvise a new approach and adapt to new conditions in your job and possessions sector. You remember that you have reserves of untapped innovative talent.

Leo is usually a strong and highly individual personality who doesn't mind standing out in the crowd - in fact, you often insist upon it. Henry Ford, Chanel and Andy Warhol ... they are each brilliant inventors in their own way, and they singularized their accomplishments in the very Leonine manner of making sure their own name was indistinguishable from the product itself. Personal style is one of Leo's not so-secret strengths.

There is simply no one else like you. Big-heartedness is one of your secret strengths, Leo, so prove that you have what it takes by going more than half way. If you practice listening in order to get the most out of relationships, they will pave the way for future gains - and your partnership capabilities will provide a new secret strength!

If your adversary is a Leo, you've already observed some of their weaknesses, since they're right out there for all the world to see. Leo's fallibility, usually due to vanity and a need for adulation, is rather childish. But you'll be making a big mistake if you underestimate the intelligence and resourcefulness of this sign. When directly threatened, Leo takes the moral high ground. Every Leo is an incumbent ruler, and you are the upstart pretender to the throne that is their birthright. They draw themselves up to their full, dignified height and a gleam of medieval glory shoots from their eyes. You'll learn quickly what is meant by a "battle royal." That fatuous indolence disappears in an instant, and you are faced with the immutable courage of the righteous - is there any more difficult kind of courage to vanquish? As if that weren't enough, behind them is an army of inspired supporters, for Leo knows how to fire the imaginations of others and enlist them in Leo's cause.

Fight them subtly, instead. If you are truly ruthless, play upon their weaknesses - flatter them into foolishness - or take advantage of their inability to avoid bragging even if it means giving away their own secrets. Leos can be "suckered" into defeat, but be warned: If you have even a modicum of conscience, Leo will turn the tables on you by being so generous, vulnerable and without guile that in spite of yourself, you'll be touched, then moved, then finally defeated by the maddening power of this sign to win your heart.