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August Birthday Meaning
17th August
Zodiac message

BORN ON THE 17th OF AUGUST

August 17th is the day of explosive power. Individuals born on August 17th are strong and explosive individuals.

They too have high intensity of those born the previous day, with which have much in common. Unlike them, they are concerned with leading the show. Their call to lead has the well established support of some earthly things that temper their dynamic energy. Many born on August 17th, men and women, are dominant and authoritarian in their hearts and do not allow being persuaded when they are challenged to violate any rule, as parents, teachers, military or even friends. Indeed, those born on this day often get into trouble when their authoritarian nature becomes too rough for others and they cannot bear it anymore.

Paradoxically, August 17th natives may display a very quiet temperament, even solitary and a strong desire to protect their personal life. Except for their work or social involvement, they would prefer to be left alone. Although they are quite extroverted, from time to time they may be considered just "partiers". Those born on this day are endowed with a certain sophistication and charm. They also can be frustrating when they keep the audience at bay.

One of the biggest challenges for natives August 17th is to control their argumentative side, along with a tendency to be alternately offensive and defensive. If they are allowed free reign, this can create them difficulties. Not only will their enemies, but even their friends and family be estranged. Those who love and understand the natives August 17th will try to deal with this energy and are always ready to forgive words and explosive actions. However, at some point reach a moment in which those born today can stretch the rope too much.

From a psychological viewpoint, many of those born on August 17th exhibit such behavior because of hidden insecurity and suppressed inferiority complexes. Typically, they experience serious problems with one parent (often the same sex) they either hate or love. In addition, they may not have tried too hard to really know themselves. Thus, when they will heat mishaps they can become frustrated instead of learning from experience. Perhaps a psychological consulting can help those born today to better understand themselves.

Due to their nature and their deep sophisticated problems, these versatile people have a lot to offer in various fields, if they manage to master their energies. Although August 17th natives rarely act with evil intentions, they may be driven by hidden forces that cannot be controlled. Various forms of mental disciplines can help them deal with these "stormy" energies. For example, they must learn to monitor early warning signs and calm winds occurring before the storm starts.

Tips

  • Moderate your intensity when it is appropriate.
  • Set aside some time to examine your motivations.
  • Try to know yourself better.
  • Observe your daily life and learn to recognize early warning signs of destructive temper.
  • Try to take things easier.

Numerology: Ruled by Saturn

You are known to be ruled by day number seventeenth, if you are born on the 17th of the month. There are many great personalities, authors, as well as artists born on August 17th: Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Jr, Robert De Niro, Sean Penn, Jiang Zemin, etc.

Your ruling planet is Saturn. You have to guard against obstacles, accidents, bad luck and criminal tendencies. Saturn is the god of justice. It is always shown with a balance in one hand and a knife in other. Saturn weighs your past and punishes you as per your deeds. If Saturn is your ruling planet, never forget the term "what you sow, so shall you reap."

If you are born on 17th, your day number is eight. You may suffer at the start of your life, but this will change. You have to take extra care against mishaps and accidents in your life. You can face lots of obstacles from childhood. You must follow the path of hard work in order to gain success. You must show courage to meet the challenge of failures, disappointments and accidents. You must guard against risks. Do not take responsibilities more than you can take on, as it may increase your chances of failure.

You can look for a successful career in the field of law and justice. You may also be successful in a career related to law enforcing agencies. You show power to understand scriptures. You are normally compassionate, lovable and merciful. You are always ready to help and sacrifice for the poor and needy. You are a staunch believer in God, love an ascetic life, and like serving poor and the sick. You are a very good religious preacher. When you are hurt by somebody, you can go to any extent for revenge. You may even take recourse of cheating, blackmail, fraud or even murder. But beware, try to control this behavior, or you may ruin your life.

You have to be extra careful when you reach the following ages: 17, 26, 35, and 44. Your lucky numbers are 1, 4 and 9. Your lucky days are 1st, 10th, 19th, and the 28th. You must start important actions, business, or major deals on these days to ensure better luck. In terms of your numerology, your unlucky days are 8th, 17th, and the 26th of any month, as they will cause losses, ill will, sufferings, accidents and even illness. The lucky gems are blue sapphire, and the most powerful lucky gem is the star sapphire. Another favorable gem is blue aquamarine stone.

Being born in August - what this means

The first part of August is ruled by the Sun (1st-22nd). People born in August are ruled by the powerful Sun and the noble sign of Leo. Children of the Sun are naturally gifted and hence attracted to fields that require special talents, such as arts, medicine, management, research, public life. These fields allow the August people to shine and excel. Being the children of the Sun, they are born to give life and promote everything they touch or come into contact with, and therefore they have a lot to offer to the world. There is only one drawback: children of the Sun must control their ego and their authoritarian nature. Either way, the power of the Sun gives them the chance to easily become famous and powerful.

Being a child of the Sun it means that you are charismatic, attractive, so others gravitate around you. You are energetic, and everything around you catches life. A child of the Sun is honest, positive, kind, loving, caring, and has a great, positive impact on all the people in his life. A child of the Sun is classified as "The Life Giver".

Women born in August are usually very beautiful, attractive and intelligent, mainly because of their solar energy. They are however excellent mothers, but having the main Leo characteristic of desiring power and fame, they will be overbearing with their children.

People born in August are highly motivated, especially by your wish to succeed no matter what. They are dominant, powerful, born leaders, willing to always be in charge, organize and lead the others. With this power at hand, they could have the tendency to dominate, so they should learn to channel the strong solar energy, and respect and understand other people. Those born in August tend to be bossy and overbearing, and other people might try to teach them humility and put them in their place. In general, any kind of excessive pride and strong emotionality will stand in the way of their success. This is the main weakness of the Leo. In the same time, they are courageous and daring, and will handle very well any difficulties in life, plus they are noble enough to respect others. They are endowed with great spiritual values as well as nobility of purpose.

Since the Sun is the ruler of life, people born in August encounter a big fear of death. They however can deal with this issue because they are endowed with robust and healthy bodies, as well as balanced and strong minds. August people are animal lovers, and prefer especially horses. While their weakness lies in their back, knees and joint in general, being prone to accidents, they should be careful with running.

August is the month of Leo and Virgo. If you are born in the first half of the month, you are governed by Leo, hence by the Sun.

Leo is confident in his own forces, proud, but also generous. He knows to follow his interests, he likes to attract attention, and can be condescending. The Leo native is aware of his own values and is always concerned to have his merits recognized accordingly and to stand out. The Leo is in big need of respect. He is ambitious and creative, and knows how to make an effective entrance. The Leo wants to be the “first violin”. He organizes his success and looks for social prestige. He is honest and magnanimous.

Sometimes the Leo native may seem arrogant. Egocentrism and self-admiration may cost him the sympathy of others. He loves theatrical appearances, and in the family he tends to take the role of the master. Strong feelings can lead him to speculation and adventure. The Leo can be selfish. The Leo’s most sensitive organ is the heart. He is sensitive to stress, which can cause cardiac abnormalities. The Leo is prone to diseases of the blood, bone marrow and joints. Failures may impair his health.

August is classified as a summer month, which has six letters. To be born in August, the eighth month from the numerology perspective it means that your gemstone is the olivine. Your flowers are the gladiolus and the poppies. Your main qualities are beauty, strong character, loving, and interested in marriage and having a family.

Summary of your characteristics

Strengths

  • Understanding.
  • Strong.
  • Normal.

Weaknesses

  • Stormy.
  • Antagonistic.
  • Distant.