Personal ruling planets: Mars, 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

You mantra for success is hard work and hard work and hard work. Combine it with strong determination and focus and you will achieve your goal. You depend only on yourself and are a strict disciplinarian. You handle all problems that come your way with self restrain and struggle through difficult times.

There are times when you are plagued with self-doubt and feel that there will be opposition when you try to lead the way. But you are able to overcome these problems due to your indomitable spirit.

Say yes to: Evaluation, principle, acceptance

Don't give in to: Subjectivity, resentments, false friends

Children & Family
There often comes a time in the lives of November 17 men and women when they feel they must separate from family to achieve autonomy. This has nothing to do with problems within the family circle. They may be unsure of their abilities as parents, yet they are affectionate and caring.

Health
Although people born on this date are not health fanatics, they understand that if they fail to handle their lives in a certain way, they'll lack the vigor and energy they need. Music has a healing effect on these people, who may use it to induce meditative states.

Career & Finances
November 17 natives gravitate to careers that let them indulge their contemplative side. They have a practical attitude toward money. They usually manage the family budget and can be critical of a mate who spends on items they believe to be frivolous.

Dreams & Goals
People born on this date seek to strike a balance between the serious and comical sides of their nature. November 17 men and women aren't hung up on labels of success. They have their own idea about what constitutes achievement.

You share your birthday with: Pratibha Sinha, Francis Israel Regardie, Rock Hudson, Danny DeVito, Isaac Hanson, Martin Scorsese and Dolph Lundgren.