Personal ruling planets: Mercury, Sun
Lucky colours: Copper, gold
Lucky gem: Ruby
Lucky days: Sunday, Monday, Thursday
Lucky numbers: 1, 10, 19, 28, 37, 46, 55, 64, 73, 82

You are bold, daring and courageous and like to go where people don't generally venture. You have a strong sense of adventure and curiosity especially in the unknown aspects of nature and life.

Your thinking is very different from the general public and that is why you are so inventive and extraordinary. Success is indicated for you in foreign lands or with foreign products.

Say yes to: A positive self-image, lasting love, decency

Don't give in to: Pretentiousness, cynicism, indifference

Children & Family
August 28 people may have been the favorite child of the family, giving them a certain cachet that was resented by siblings. Nonetheless, these folks usually forge strong ties with relatives. Although they make good parents, they have a tendency to push.

Health
People born on this date are intriguing combinations of the careful and the carefree. They're watchful about what they eat yet are unlikely to follow a strict diet. They are concerned about their appearance, which means a workout plan that keeps them feeling healthy.

Career & Finances
August 28 men and women enjoy being in the professional spotlight. They have a talent for managing people and bringing out the best in them. They're often financially secure at an early age. This gives them the potential to take time off from their profession to indulge their love of a hobby.

Dreams & Goals
The people born on this date have a lot of ambition and work tirelessly toward a goal. Their greatest talent is their ability to know what they really want. They understand the need to make sacrifices. Where personal goals are concerned, they are never satisfied with "getting by." They want to improve in every aspect of life.

You share your birthday with: Deepak Tijori, Shania Twain, Daniel Stern, Johann von Goethe, Charles Boyer, James Wong Howe, Donald O'Connor, Ben Gazzara, David Soul, Shania Twain, Jason Priestley and LeAnn Rimes.