August 4

**August 4** is the 216th day of the year (217th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar.

Those born on **August 4** are often like a guiding light for their social group, political movement, family or company.

Although they do not always have leadership skills, they are destined to occupy a central position; in fact, they make their influence felt and communicate their philosophy to all with whom they come in contact. They often play a useful symbolic role for their group, whose aspirations and ideals they embody with their attitude or lifestyle.

It is important that these restless and active individuals are able to go their own way. Too often they are stubborn and short-tempered when they meet resistance.

These characteristics, as well as the tendency to rebel against the system, will cause them to only occupy a leading role in a group for a limited time, unless rebellion and frenetic activity are also characteristics of that group. Because of their strong ideas and remarkable stubbornness, it is in their best interest to remain in a position where they are free to say and do as they please.

Those born on August 4 are quick and intelligent, and are often accustomed from childhood to avoid punishment and censorship, which will serve them well in adult life. This ability to sneak can be a constant in your life, and in a sense it keeps the light from going out.

Meghan Markle was born on the 4th of August.

The most important thing for them is to have the freedom to shine, to project their ideas and ideals to those around them. Nothing causes them as much suffering as the fact that the people closest to them ignore them.

Those born on this day often attempt to influence others through their physical appearance, and will dress in extravagant or conservative clothing depending on the impression they wish to make.

These individuals are experts at assessing their environment; nothing that happens around them escapes them and they usually react to it quickly, being determined, if not impulsive.

However, their tendency to consider themselves invulnerable can lead them into delicate or dangerous situations.

If they manage to keep their balance, their strength will be fearsome. Without this balance, however, they can do great harm, usually to themselves, but also to the cause they serve. Since so many people depend on them, they should strive to act responsibly.

As time passes, those born on August 4 learn to apply their rebelliousness in constructive endeavors.

When they get older, they tend to show more respect for their elders than they did when they were young. The most difficult lesson for them is to learn to accept old age with dignity and grace. Many of those born on this day have a deep love for nature and the outdoors, which increases as they mature.

**NUMBERS AND PLANETS**

Those born on the fourth day of the month are ruled by the number 4 and by the planet Uranus. Those ruled by the number 4 are usually conflictive and controversial, very marked characteristics in the impulsive individuals born on August 4. Like almost everyone ruled by the number 4, those born on this day are more concerned with ideals than money. Uranus determines sudden changes and unpredictable actions. The strong influence of the Sun (ruler of Leo) and its energetic effect on Uranus accentuate the vehemence of those born on August 4, who must therefore be careful with their explosive feelings.

**TAROT**

The fourth card of the Major Arcana is The Emperor, who rules over worldly and material things through his wisdom, which is the source of his power. The Emperor is stable and deep, and it is impossible to question his authority. Positive meanings of this card include willpower and energy. Among the negatives, obstinacy, despotism and brutality; that is to say, everything that those born on August 4 abhor in others.

**HEALTH**

Due to their mistrust of authority, those born on August 4 often turn a deaf ear to warnings of all kinds. Therefore, they take care of their health in their own way. Unfortunately, those born on this day show little interest in the daily measures necessary to prevent physical disorders. However, if you want to increase its effectiveness, you will have to maintain a balanced diet and sleep and exercise regularly.

**TIPS**

Don't forget your obligations. Temper your contempt for authority and be more diplomatic in dealing with your superiors. Freedom is not always the most valuable. Learn to be tolerant, to concentrate and to develop awareness.

**MEDITATION**

Accepting old age and enjoying it is one of the great arts of life

STRONG POINTS: **INGENIOUS** – **INTELLIGENT** – **SLIPPERY**

WEAK POINTS: **FORGETFUL** – **OBSTINATE** – **LITTLE DIPLOMATIC**