Language Of Birthdays: August 16 - Leo

The Day Of High Voltage

Those born on August 16 are full-bodied sensualists who know how to get their way. Yet in everything they do, there is a sense of refinement, of style, of highly magnetic attractiveness which endears them to most people who come in contact with them.

Even if they appear fresh-faced and wholesome, those born on this day invariably have either a notable interest in and/or drive toward various forms of sensuous as well as sexual expression. The commanding aspects of this personality are marked as well, and because of this, August 16 people can have great difficulty tolerating opposing points of view. Indeed they will seek to triumph over and in certain extreme cases destroy those whom they see as adversaries or enemies. The drive in them to accumulate power within their sphere of influence is particularly pronounced.

When August 16 people get out there they get really way out. Being outrageous is something that comes naturally to them, and their unusual behaviour demands an audience, since for them suffering in silence can be unbearable. Those born on this day wish to put themselves on display, sometimes before a whole crowd of people with whom they can share what they are experiencing.

August 16 people are often hypersensitive, electrically nervous types. Although they can be hurt by the unkindness of others, they have a very hard core which can withstand virtually any kind of attack, mental or physical. They can also be quite destructive to others when they set their mind to it, and in some cases revenge can gain a powerful hold on their motivations. Seductive and magnetic, those born on this day can also wield terrible power by extending and later withdrawing their affections. If August 16 people go far enough down a negative path, they will inevitably wind up turning their destructive powers on themselves as well. Their search for ever-increasing thrills can distort or take their personality to extremes.

A great danger for August 16 people is that they will lose the capacity to enjoy simple pleasures and anything that even smacks of conventionality. In this respect they may find themselves more and more out of touch with their family and friends. Despite their anti- authoritarian, sometimes antisocial behaviour, most August 16 people usually find a social niche in which their talents come to serve a real need in society or the circle in which they move. Yet although interested in leading they are rarely interested in ruling. As leaders they can be adored, even worshiped. As rulers they would hardly be the best choice to be responsible for groups of people. Seduction and sedition are more their specialty than domination or control.

Strengths:

Seductive

Electric

Goal-oriented

Weaknesses:

Destructive

Rebellious

Excessive

Advice

Those born on August 16 are prone to all forms of obsessive behavior. Consequently they must beware of addictions to food and drink, sex and love relationships or thrill-seeking. Their psychological stability can be undermined by their extreme sensitivity and high-voltage energy. It is terribly difficult for those born on this day to keep to a well-rounded, wholesome lifestyle or routine. But if they can make some healthy habits a pan of their daily regimen, for example, natural foods or enjoyable exercise, it would be a step in the right direction. Age may help those born on this day make healthier choices; however, long life for its own sake is not high on their list of priorities.

Learn to transform your voltage when necessary to run conventional human appliances

Try not to burn them out, for their sake

Be a bit kinder to your enemies—you may need them too