Personal ruling planets: Mercury, Saturn
Lucky colours: Deep blue, black
Lucky gems: Blue sapphire, lapis lazuli, amethyst
Lucky days: Wednesday, Friday, Saturday
Lucky numbers: 8, 17, 26, 35, 44, 53, 62, 71

The planetary influences have an upside and a downside. You possess amazing levels of concentration combined with an indomitable will which will help you to achieve glorious things in your life, especially in your career. The only thing that you must not do is delay in making up your mind or in executing your plans. Trust your instincts and respond to situations. More often than not, your responses will be correct. You should choose a career that requires structure and clear practical systems.

Don't get wedded to your job or work. Remember to take a break and have fun.

Say yes to: Solidarity, passion, impossible odds

Don't give in to: Transitory relationships, worry, prejudice

Children & Family
August 26 people have a strong connection to family, even though the relationship with their parents may have been troubled. Using what they learned is their ticket to being a good parent. August 26 people should learn to be more trusting of their instincts.

Health
Like many Virgo natives, they are fanatics about their health. They usually strike a balance between conventional wisdom and a New Age approach. Exercise is key to good health.

Career & Finances
August 26 men and women have many talents, though they may need encouragement. They excel as teachers and professors, and in medical or scientific research, banking, or journalism. August 26 people are conservative in the way they handle their finances.

Dreams & Goals
August 26 men and women aren't as concerned with success as they are with getting things done well. They aren't competitive and prefer to take the middle road. They are careful planners who take one step at a time toward making a dream come true.

You share your birthday with: Mother Teresa, Shirley Manson, Christopher Isherwood, Macauley Culkin, Thalia and Noah Bastian.