Our rising sign indicates our physical expression. And it also relates to the appearance or impression we give to others (for appearances…), especially when we are not feeling relaxed. Sometimes it has to do with our physical traits.

For Sun Leo and Leo risings, their physical traits often have to do with their ‘hair’ being mane-like (big or out there in some way — can’t NOT notice their hair). In regards to physical expression, Leo risings are physically demonstrative, playful, charming, and seem larger-than-life. Their masculine energy is not contained at all. Their strength of character is palatable and they LIVE LARGE!

In your photos, the Lioness’ strength, jutting confidence, and playfulness is there but Pluto (Scorpio) and other ‘water elements’ (feminine) are very much present too. Maybe some earth as well. That’s because that while you put yourself out there, it’s like you pull yourself back in too. Extroverted, introverted. Feminine, masculine. Strong, docile.

You have a dark, mysterious, maybe even ‘sweetly dangerous’ look. Obviously you are beautiful. But what is making you beautiful and stand-out? Is it Leo or is it something else? There’s something a little intimidating about your look, dark, yet Leo risings are pretty sunny.

The Sun is your inner expression and what you share with people closest to you. If you are a Leo rising, perhaps you opened up and were comfortable with whoever took the pictures of you to give off the ‘water or earth effect’.

If we take into account your Sun and Moon, we’ll have a fuller picture of the vibe you’re giving off. What’s your Sun & Moon signs and which houses do they reside?

Also, any strong Libra, Taurus signs, or Venus aspects? I find you have a ‘gentle’, even ‘classic’ facial beauty on the dark, Vogue, sophisticated side. Trying to figure out what it is, astrologically… 😀

Update: Thank you for the additional information as it clarifies some things for me. Having Pluto squaring your ASC definitely alters your appearance. That’s what I was picking up — the dark, deep, and powerful Pluto mixed in with the Lioness. 🙂 Pluto will not let the Sun (natural ruler of Leo) outshine him. Pluto and the Sun (Leo) are both dominant and fixed and will not take second place to the other. It’s like a battle going on. This is both a challenge and opportunity. Having Scorpio on a Leo ASC can be like having a Sun Conjunct [or Square] Pluto.

I would say that Sun Libra is strong due to it being the Sun and in harmony in the 3rd house (Gemini, natural ruler). This also changes your appearance, giving you a ‘refined’ edge and you may been seen as someone who always has something to say (or sing) about something (generally pleasant) especially when faced with uncomfortable moments. 😀

To me, Venus Square Pluto can be like having Venus Scorpio, even if your Venus is Leo. So there’s a strong mix again between Scorpio and Leo in your make-up. Quite the war that can go on but that adds to your electric personality. 😛

A Cancer Moon being in the 12th adds to the feeling of mystery and softness, extroverted / introverted, and masculine / feminine. You’re luxurious, like expensive perfume!! But I also receive you as a complex individual that wants to harmonize incongruous elements in your personality. Astrology is a great tool to help you harmonize your life, feelings, thoughts, etc. as well as helping with self-acceptance.

Neptune is the higher vibration of Venus and I feel that your Venus is strong. I also feel having Moon Cancer in the 12th is quite a challenging placement but it’s also there to protect you. I could go into this more but it’s beyond the scope of the question and too personal.

I hope this helps you and I commend you on learning more about yourself. 😀
P.s. Any strong earth in your chart by any chance? If yes, what and where?