Personal ruling planets: Neptune, Saturn
Lucky colours: Deep blue, black
Lucky gem: Blue sapphire
Lucky days: Wednesday, Friday, Saturday
Lucky numbers: 8, 17, 26, 35, 44, 53, 62, 71

You have a pessimistic view of life and therefore must constantly work towards thinking positive and feeding you mind with happy thoughts. Do not be cynical towards life and learn to be more balanced in your attitudes. You will immediately notice a discernible change for the better.

You are very good with money, highly enterprising and prudent in all your dealings. You are quite ambitious and driven by a strong sense of purpose. So, basically you have all the qualities needed to make it big in life.

Your single-minded enthusiasm to achieve your objective may result in overwork. Strike a balance between your professional and personal goals. People may not be able to see the real YOU behind the tough exterior that you have built.

Say yes to: Security, providence, gentility

Don't give in to: Fear, compromise, an unforgiving nature

Children & Family
People born on this date may never fit in to their family and typically experience ambivalence toward family members. As parents, they are aware of a difference in temperament between themselves and their offspring. Not wanting to impose themselves, they may prefer a more casual approach toward childrearing.

Health
March 8 men and women have a stubborn, extremist streak that often causes them to follow an unusual diet or health regimen. They're particularly devoted to fasting. They are not particularly devoted to exercise and prefer to be involved in useful physical tasks.

Career & Finances
Because of the dichotomy in their nature, March 8 people may reach adulthood undecided about their path and may choose a lengthy academic career. Financial security is important to them, which is generally a reaction to wanting the best for their loved ones.

Dreams & Goals
March 8 men and women may have a hard time admitting that they feel a need to reconcile the two sides of their nature. Once they select a lifestyle, they generally stick with it, allowing that side of their personality to "win out" over the other.

You share your birthday with: Cyd Charisse, Lynn Redgrave, Micky Dolenz, Aidan Quinn, James van der Beek, Dave Moffatt and Andrea Parker.