Have a Leo coworker who’s getting your engine started on the job? Let me help you get this guy looking in your direction so that you can take this relationship out of the cubicles!
So, you’re crushing on a Leo coworker with whom you’d like to escalate the relationship. It’s hard to know what moves are going to be most accepted by the person you’re talking to, but fear not! Astrology can help you out.
I have spent more than a decade as a relationship astrologer, and one of the most common situations women bring to me is the slow-burn coworker crush on a Leo man. There is a reason it happens so often. In our reader survey, 14% of women dating a Leo said they met him at work, which is one of the highest workplace-meet rates of any sign.
Leo men tend to land in visible, leading roles that put them in front of others, and his Sun-ruled charisma makes him impossible to ignore once you see him in his element. The five steps below are the ones I have watched work for the women who actually made the jump from coworker to girlfriend without making a mess of either side.
Want the full inside guide to a Leo man’s mind, including the patterns that make him commit fully, my Leo Man Secrets guide walks you through it from first chemistry to forever.
How To Use Sun-Ruled Flattery To Pull Your Leo Coworker In Without Crossing Lines
The Leo man is nothing if not prideful. He is a man who knows his worth and who would like very much for others to know it too!
This is a man who needs words that gas him up much of the time. He thrives on knowing that he is appreciated by others and he will go above and beyond for those that prove that they admire him.
Throwing some compliments his way around the water cooler or making sure to stop by his workspace to comment on how good he smells or the quality of his work output lately would be a prime way to attune his radar to you.
His pride and vanity can be an annoyance once you get closer to him. However, this is not to say that you can’t use this fact about him to your advantage while you’re sending feelers out to see if he’s into you.
Leos love exhibition and public displays. They’re the most dramatic sign of the Zodiac, so naturally they love when everyone is watching. It’s a good idea to publicly compliment his work at the next staff meeting or to make sure that you’re complimenting him within earshot of his other coworkers.
The flattery that works on a Leo coworker is not the obvious kind. He is around enough surface-level praise at work that compliments about his job title or his expensive watch barely register. What does land is specific, observed appreciation about something he is privately proud of. Notice the way he handled a difficult client meeting.
Mention the strong line in the email he sent. Compliment a creative choice he made in a presentation. Those land because they show him you have been paying real attention. The Sun thrives on being genuinely seen, not on being applauded by people who clap for everyone. Get the specificity right, and his attention turns toward you in a way that feels intentional and quiet, exactly the energy you need at work.
Why Letting A Leo Coworker Lead Is The Single Biggest Move That Turns Office Friends Into Lovers
A Leo man fancies himself a regal ruler. His animal symbol is that of the lion and this guy loves to metaphorically stand on a tall rock and laud over his empire.
So, if there is a project at work you are collaborating on then draw back at times to let him flex his leadership skills… and to really make him feel good compliment him on how well he leads the group.
If you’re partnered up with him at work then make sure you steer the conversation towards past times that he has been able to assert control and lead those around him. A Leo will have no shortage of these stories.
If it seems like he is heading in the direction of asking you out then just step back and let him do it. This is going to be a big boom to his ego to know that he took the initiative and that it turned out in his favor.
The reason this works at the office is that a Leo man is wired to lead, and the woman who lets him initiate the social moves outside of work is the woman who pulls him toward her without lifting a finger. Be warm and engaged in the office. Then let him be the one to suggest grabbing coffee, walking out together, swapping numbers for a non-work reason, asking you out properly.
The Sun-ruled man wants to feel that he chose you, not that he was managed into a choice. The women who try to take charge of the transition usually end up with a polite Leo coworker who keeps things friendly. The women who give him room to lead end up with a Leo who has already decided he is going to date them.
The Sneaky Way To Flirt With A Leo Coworker That Even HR Cannot Object To
These guys are not going to be hard to flirt with. A Leo man is really one of the easiest guys in the Zodiac to seduce, as long as you make him feel wanted and needed and praised.
They readily assume that they are being flirted with on a good day, so when you try your hand at flirting with him at work, he is going to catch on that this is what’s going on.
I suggest sweet comments at first. Talk about how good he is at his position, how nice his meal was that he brought in for the staff, or how intelligently he comes off. This is going to leave him open for more overtly flirtatious behavior.
You can begin asking him about his girlfriend (when he will hopefully say he has none!), his style of dress, the way he does his hair (since Leos very often have a magnificent mane attached to them), and so on.
After all of this verging-on-flirting behavior you can start adding in phrases that indicate how good he makes you feel when you work with him, how you think he is handsome, or how you wish you both hung out outside of work.
The sneakiest, safest, and most effective workplace flirtation with a Leo man is the kind that happens through eye contact, attention, and small private moments rather than anything overt. In our research, 67% of women dating a Leo said he holds consistent, direct eye contact, the highest rate of any sign. Match that.
Hold his gaze a second longer than the conversation needs. Smile when he walks into the room. Be the one whose face he sees light up when his name is mentioned. None of that crosses any HR line. All of it builds the private undercurrent that he picks up on instantly. Leo men are very good at reading energy in a room, and the energy you direct at him will register, even if no one else notices a thing.
What A Leo Man Notices About The Coworker He Wants To Date Outside The Office
Leos famously have a childish streak to them. The fifth house is associated with Leos and the fifth house rules parties, children, casual sex (don’t get any ideas about doing this at work, girl), and creativity. Knowing these things, it gives you something to work with.
He likes to keep things lighthearted (unless he’s in a bad mood when everyone in the tri-state area should be informed about his bad day if it were up to him). So, joke around with him and lightly tease him. He can take a little teasing if he is a more developed and self-assured Leo, and if it’s clear you don’t mean it, he loves it!
He wants to play games and flex his creativity. So, ask him what colors you should paint your bedroom, what art should go where, or talk to him about his favorite movies. Leos love the theater and arts so they are naturally drawn to movies and tv shows with actors.
He loves kids, so if you have any then talk about them because he might just be the guy who is into this part of your life!
What he notices, beyond your warmth and your humor, is whether you have a full life that is bigger than your job. The Sun does not orbit emptiness. He is drawn to a woman whose Friday night plans clearly do not depend on him, whose social media tells the story of a real life with real people, whose mood at work is not a function of how he treated her that day.
When a Leo coworker decides he wants to date you outside the office, it is usually because he has caught a glimpse of the woman you are when work is over, and he wants in. Show him that woman. Talk about your weekend in passing. Mention the friends you saw, the place you went, the project you are excited about. He files all of it.
The Truth About Why You Have To Tell A Leo Man You Like Him (He Will Not Always Read Your Mind)
Leos love big and beautiful displays. If they get the feeling you are barely holding back your feelings for him because of work, this is going to drive him nuts.
Romance is a concept that Leos can wrap their heads around. They love displays of affection, they love love, and they are easily swept up in the drama of it all. So, this is one sign where you don’t have to hide how you’re feeling about them.
He will likely play right into your efforts to snag his attention. Give him a wink when you pass him at work, have your hand linger a little too long when you’re taking papers from his hand, or remember things he said a long time ago and bring them up later so he knows that his words meant something to you.
Now, keep in mind your workplace policies when considering this. Obviously, it would put a hitch in the plans if you were fired for inappropriate conduct, so make sure your emotions are shown in a reasonable way!
Read next: 5 Shocking Things a Leo Man Wants
The truth that surprises a lot of women about Leo men, even the very intuitive ones, is that he often genuinely does not know whether you are interested unless you make it clear. He is used to being approached. He is used to flirtation being part of his daily landscape. Your subtle signals can blur into the background noise. So once the connection has built, do not be afraid to be slightly more obvious than you would normally be.
Tell him you enjoyed your conversation. Suggest a non-work reason to text. Compliment him on something specific in front of him, not just behind his back. The Sun responds to clarity. The woman who is warm AND clear is the woman who shifts him from coworker to interested suitor faster than any technique.
What Most Women Get Wrong About Trying To Date A Leo Coworker
After working with thousands of women through office romances with Leo men, here are the three most common mistakes I see, and the reframes that actually work. Avoid these and you raise your odds dramatically.
The first is gossiping about the crush with other coworkers. Leo men are very tuned into their reputation, and word travels in offices. The minute he hears that you have been talking about him with three other people, the door starts closing. Keep the crush private until something real has begun. The second is overt public flirtation in shared spaces.
Anything that puts him on the spot in front of colleagues or makes him feel watched will register as a threat to his pride and his standing. Save the warmth for one-on-one moments. The third is comparing him to other men in the office, especially other crushes you have had at this job. Leo men hate being measured against rivals, especially men they see every day. The lion does not share a sky, and he will read any comparison, even joking, as a small wound.
The reframe that works is to keep the connection steady, private, and unique to him. Treat him like the only Leo in your sky, because in his head, that is exactly the position he wants to occupy.
How A Leo Coworker Shows He Wants More Than Friendship
The signals that a Leo coworker is moving from friendly to interested are usually clearer than women expect, once you know what to watch for. The first is positioning. He starts ending up near you in meetings, in the kitchen, at the team event, more often than chance can explain. The second is sustained eye contact across a room, especially when something funny or interesting happens, where you become the person he wants to share the moment with by sight alone.
The third is bringing you small things. Coffee on his way back from a run. A spare snack. A book he thought you would like. These are tiny acts of generosity, and a Leo man is the most generous sign in the zodiac when he likes you. The fourth is asking for your input on personal, non-work topics.
The Leo man who is interested wants to know your opinion on his vacation plans, his apartment hunt, his weekend ideas. He is bringing you into his world piece by piece. The fifth and biggest signal is the shift toward private contact outside of work hours. A late-night text, a casual weekend message, a question that has nothing to do with the office. Once that shift starts, he has decided.
If you want the exact texts that keep his Sun-ruled attention pulled toward you between work and home, my Leo Text Magic is built on the way Leo men actually read and respond to messages, not generic flirting advice. You can also see the clearest signs a Leo man is falling in love with you if you want confirmation of what you might already be sensing.
Frequently Asked Questions About Dating A Leo Coworker
Are Leo men attracted to coworkers?
Leo men are absolutely attracted to coworkers, and the workplace is one of the most natural places for him to meet women he ends up dating. In our reader survey, 14% of women dating a Leo said they met him at work, which is one of the highest rates of any sign. The reason is structural. Leo men tend to gravitate toward visible, leadership-style roles that put them in front of others, and the office is one of the few places where his Sun-ruled charisma plays out daily.
What he is attracted to in a coworker specifically is the woman who is good at her job, comfortable in her professional skin, and clearly has a life beyond it. He is not looking for someone he has to manage emotionally at work. He is looking for someone who matches his energy professionally and brings warmth into the parts of the office he shares with her.
The catch is that he wants the connection to feel chosen, not stumbled into. Make it easy for him to choose you, and the workplace dynamic will shift in your favor surprisingly fast.
How do you know if a Leo coworker likes you?
You know a Leo coworker likes you when his behavior toward you starts to look noticeably different from his behavior toward other colleagues. He finds reasons to be near you. He holds eye contact across rooms. He brings you small things. He starts texting you outside of work hours about non-work topics. He defends you, even subtly, in meetings. He gets a little protective when other coworkers tease you.
The bigger tell is that he wants to know about your life. A Leo coworker who is interested asks specific, curious questions about your weekend, your friends, your family, your plans. He is not making small talk. He is gathering information about who you are outside the office, because that is the version of you he is starting to want.
And the clearest signal of all is the shift to private channels. Once he starts texting you in the evening or on weekends about anything that is not strictly work, he has crossed a line in his own head. He is no longer treating you as a colleague. He is treating you as someone he wants to know better.
Should you date a Leo at work?
Whether you should date a Leo coworker depends on a few real-world factors that have nothing to do with astrology, and a few that do. The practical questions come first. What is your company’s policy on workplace relationships? What are your career goals at this job? Are the two of you in the same chain of command? Those answers should set your boundaries before any astrology comes into play.
Once those are clear, the astrological case for a Leo coworker is genuinely strong. Leo men are loyal, generous, and serious about love when they decide to be. They tend to date with intention rather than for fun, especially as they get older. If both of you can navigate the workplace dynamic with discretion, the relationship itself is unlikely to be the problem.
The most important rule is to keep things private until they are real. A Leo man will not appreciate having his romantic life become office gossip before he has even decided what it is. Protect the connection, and you will protect both your relationship and your professional standing.
How do you flirt with a Leo man at work?
You flirt with a Leo man at work through eye contact, smiles, attention, and small private moments rather than anything overt or public. The most powerful tool is sustained eye contact when he speaks. The Sun responds to being seen, and a woman who looks at him with full presence rather than a glance becomes memorable to him very quickly.
The second tool is a specific compliment delivered in a one-on-one moment, ideally about something he actually did rather than how he looks. Tell him the way he handled the meeting impressed you. Tell him the email he sent was sharp. Tell him the project he is leading is the most interesting thing in the office. Specific praise lands like nothing else for a Leo.
The third tool is making him laugh. Leo men love a woman with a sense of humor, especially the kind that includes light teasing. Just keep it warm, never cutting, and never in front of an audience. The lion is happy to be teased privately by the woman he is starting to like, but his pride cannot take it in public.
Final Thoughts
Remember, a Leo man is going to want to keep things light and bright. They will likely be receptive to your advances, so after you’ve tested the waters and he’s given you the green light with his positive reactions then don’t be afraid to up the ante a little bit!
He’s not a hard man to seduce as long as you keep in mind that he likes to lead, he likes flattery, and he just wants to have a good time. Feed a Leo’s ego and watch that cat purr.
Did you know that yummy actor Chris Hemsworth is a Leo? Look at his gorgeous wife, Elsa Pataky. She seems to be bright and radiant. No wonder he chose her!
Have you made a co-worker into your partner? How did it go? I’d love to hear from you in the anonymous comments section!
And if you’re curious to know what the future holds for you and your Leo crush, then check out my free compatibility quiz here!
I Would Love To Hear About Your Leo Coworker!
Where are you in the slow burn with him? Are you still in the daily eye-contact phase, wondering whether the connection is real? Have you already crossed into late-night texting and trying to figure out where it goes from here? Have you been on the other side of an office romance with a Leo man and want to share what worked? Tell me below in the comments. I read every single one, and there is something especially powerful about women in this exact situation hearing from each other.
Sending you so much love,
Your sister and relationship astrologer,
Anna Kovach
