Leo is one of the most generous signs of the zodiac, and when it comes to relationships you couldn't be more giving. You love to shower your partner with affection and presents, wanting only your loved one's happiness in return. Unfortunately, not everyone is the same, which can be highly frustrating. You give your time and energy to friends, family and loved ones without question - so why do other people let you down so much?

Unfortunately, Leo is so emotionally open and giving that others find it easy to take advantage. While it's not in your nature to count favours, it's always wise to lay a few ground rules, especially where the giving always comes from your direction.

Leo is attracted to...

You are a princess who likes your prince to shower you with gifts and surprises. Your man must be both friend and lover - happy to discuss your innermost thoughts as well as your plans to re-arrange the furniture.

You value loyalty and would never tolerate a cheat or a liar. You have your own ideas and opinions and would never let a man dominate you. Your one weakness is flattery - a few compliments from a blue-eyed boy can make you go from lioness to purring pussy cat.

Leo gets on best with...

Aquarius rules the relationship aspect of your chart, which explains why you get on well with this cool, detached sign. While the warmth of Leo seems at odds with the coolness of Aquarius, their contrasting natures can achieve a subtle harmony and balance together. The same is true for Aquarius and the air sign, Libra.

Leo often forms close bonds with fellow fire signs, Aries and Sagittarius. While they understand where each other is coming from, they can sometimes share too many of the same faults for things to work out in the long term.

Just as water puts out fire, emotionally sensitive Cancer and Pisces can put too much of a dampener on Leo's fun loving ways. Leo with the earth signs is more unusual, though when it does work out, the relationship can be extremely powerful.

Leo as a lover

One of the most demanding of all the signs, what a Leo lover wants, they get! Show-off lovers, they often push aside convention in order to satisfy their appetite. Leo men can be selfish; they may focus on receiving rather than giving. That said, all Leo's love to see how much fun their partners are having - their egos can't get enough of it.

Best sex mates: Aries, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius.

Erogenous zone: The back.