What's Your Sign? An Astrological Los Angeles Experience: Leo

There are, of course, infinite ways to explore the wonderful cosmos that is Los Angeles. From food tours to architectural journeys to those legendary “Maps of the (Movie and TV) Stars,” people have been charting their courses through our sprawling jewel of a town following the most varied interests, landmarks and stories. You could also, to paraphrase the great bohemian and jazzman Chet Baker, “get lost,” letting your feet (or your wheels, more likely) take you where they may, finding secret paths like an old-timey flâneur or flâneuse sauntering about in search of the unknown.

But you could actually split the difference between predetermined tours and rambling meanderings, and this is where Astrology (yes, Astrology) comes in handy. Whether you believe “our fate is written in the stars” or you just like to add a little pop-wisdom structure (and small talk fodder) to your decision making, check out our series of Los Angeles activities to please every sign of the Zodiac.

You can choose your own sign, take a date or a friend to the place most suitable to theirs, or get really ambitious and sample each experience on this star-struck baker’s dozen every month when the sign changes. Here at the Mystical Division of Discover Los Angeles (not an actual Division), we prophesy a stellar time will be had regardless!

Going out and about with a Leo (July 23 - August 22) is almost always an entertaining experience - they are enthusiastic attention magnets who most enjoy a performance when they can make themselves a big part of it. Karaoke was pretty much invented for Leos, so we suggest taking yourself or your Leo to Koreatown’s Cafe Brass Monkey (3440 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles 90010). Hidden behind a bank, Brass Monkey is one of the remaining public karaoke places left after several closures over the last few years (RIP Smog Cutter, sigh…). And make no mistake: you don’t want to take your Leo to a private room karaoke joint. Give them an audience, even at a loud karaoke bar, and a splendid time will be had by everyone.

With a Leo, you really can’t go wrong in the LA nightlife, as this is the Land of Leos, and opportunities to show off are everywhere. You can also try the salsa night at La Descarga (1159 N Western Ave, Los Angeles 90029), with a patron-filled dancefloor between the Latin acts that should provide your Leo with yet another chance to do his or her endlessly endearing “Look at meeeeeeeee” act.

Bonus Astrological Location for All Signs: If you want to learn more (or pretty much anything) about astrological or any other mystical matter, the library of the Philosophical Research Society/University of Philosophical Research (3910 Los Feliz Blvd, Los Angeles 90027) in Los Feliz is open on Fridays and contains one of the most important collections of esoteric books in the world. Collected by Los Angeles scholar and mystic Manly P. Hall in the mid-20th century, the library contains many interesting and unusual volumes that will reveal everything you ever wanted to know about astrology (but maybe didn’t know where to ask).