omg finally someone said it!! my best friend is a leo and she is the most generous, warm person I know. like she literally hypes everyone around her up constantly

I think people confuse confidence with arrogance and that's not fair

Looking at Leo's fixed fire nature, there's actually a really interesting dynamic happening here.

Leo is ruled by the Sun, which literally sits at the center of our solar system - so there's a natural pull toward being seen and recognized. That's not arrogance, that's the solar archetype expressing itself. The issue is when that energy is misread by others who aren't as outwardly expressive.

What often reads as "arrogance" is usually Leo's natural self-assurance. Fixed signs in general hold their energy strongly - but fixed fire (Leo) does it loudly, while fixed earth (Taurus) or fixed water (Scorpio) do it quietly. Loud = arrogant in a lot of people's minds, which isn't fair.

Also worth noting: a Leo with challenging Saturn placements or a more introverted rising sign can actually really struggle with the "you must perform" expectation that comes with this reputation.