Power thought - Today my happiness will inspire me to give.

Sun signs - Virgo/Leo
Ruling planets - Mercury the communicator/ Sun the individual
Symbols - The Virgin/ The Lion
Birth date ruler - Mercury the communicator
Tarot Card - The Hierophant (guidance)
Favorable Numbers - 4,5
Lucky days - Sunday and Wednesday, especially when these days fall on 4 and 5 of the month.
Lucky colors - Gold, blue, green
Birthstone - Sapphire

Your greatest challenge is ... avoiding preoccupation with your own interests.

The way forward is ... to understand that there's nothing wrong with self involvement as long as you aren't insensitive to the feelings of others.

You're drawn to people born on October 23 to November 21

You are both hard working and determined individuals with inquiring minds who can bring out the best in each other.

Luck Maker - Small things and great love

Research has shown that life satisfaction improves significantly with the level of altruistic activity. Look for ways to do random acts of kindness every day and see how this makes you feel happier and brings luck.

Your birthday is of the (sparkling accuracy)

People born on August 23 have a tremendous store of energy, and when it is directed to something that holds their interest, their intensity and commitment sparkle, they pay as much attention to the process as the product, whether they are preparing an assignment, arranging flowers or deciding what to wear. The accurate eye, incredible focus and attention to detail that define them are invaluable to colleagues, friends and family alike, and everyone counts on them to keep everything organized and running smoothly.

The intensity of their commitment to accuracy can make them lose sight of the bigger picture from time to time. It is important for them, however, never to lose sight of their progressive and ambitious goals because they have the resourcefulness, tenacity, technical abilities and if they trust themselves more, the creativity to see their visions realized.

Another danger for these people is that they can become so wrapped up in their interests and their work that any kind of interruption or setback can lead to outbursts of anger; others may therefore perceive them as aggressive, neglectful or in extreme cases selfish. This is unfair, as August 23 people are kind and always willing to help those in need. It's just that they have a strong tendency to immerse themselves in the solitary pursuit of intellectual concerns, and although this gives them incredible potential for professional success, they run the risk of unintentionally upsetting or neglecting others.

After the age of thirty there is less emphasis on practicality, efficiency, problem solving, and order in the lives of people born on this day, and opportunities will arise to focus more on relationships, and explore the possibility of creative and artistic outlets. It is important for them to take advantage of these opportunities and not to be confused by the apparent emotional complexities they create in their lives, because, paradoxically, it is the complexities that hold the key to their fulfillment and happiness.

On the dark side ... obsessive, selfish, detached

At your best ... intense, accurate, stylish

Love (Ultimate faith)

People born on August 23 will often be relied upon by their friends and family to keep everything organized and, as long as they are rewarded with gratitude, they are very happy to be place in this role. They have a tendency to put their professional life before their personal life, making them sometimes restless and indecisive about relationships. Their ideal partner is someone who is intelligent and compassionate and has absolute faith in them.

Career (Born craft workers)

These people are multi talented but should avoid careers that are monotonous in any way. They may be drawn to teaching, sales, writing, publishing, engineering, science, art, the entertainment world, banking, information technology, real estate, or working with other people's money. Whatever career they choose, they are likely to be a perfectionist.

Destiny (To act as agents of improvement)

The life path of people born on this day is to learn to find a balance between their own needs and those of others. Once they have learned to be more sensitive to the feelings of others, their destiny is to act as highly skilled agents of improvement.

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Some people born on this day include:

Nicole Bobek - skater
Kobe Bryant - basketball player
Barbara Eden - actress
Gene Kelly - dancer/choreographer
Shelley Long - actress
Patricia McBride - dancer
Vera Miles - actress
River Phoenix - actor
Henry Pringle - journalist
Mark Russell - pianist/political satirist
Rick Springfield - singer/actor

On this day (August 23rd):

In ancient Greece, the Day of the Nemesea was celebrated on this date. The festival honored the goddess Nemesis, who defended relics and the memory of the dead from insult and injury. In old Rome, this was the day of the Vertumnalia in honor of Vertumnus, the god of changing seasons and the transformation of flowers into fruits.

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Detached...Lex....NOOOOOOOOOO! LOL

So Lex does this decribe you? I see you in some of it but am curious as to do you yourself see the Lex in it? Let us know. Waiting patiently!

Yeah, I think it's pretty accurate overall!

Smiless really does a great job with this stuff!

I just wanted to stop by and say Lex is certainly a one of a kind. And completely fascinating to boot.

and a brilliant writer also.

Thank you!

The sad fact is that only the smart ones really "get" me at all....!

I'm not all that smart. But very intuitive. Even smiless says so.

Well, you know it and I know it....