August 3
Taking “no” for an answer is not in this pussycat's playbook. Like many born under Leo, there's a lot of pride here, and a firm resolve too. When there's an unsettled issue, it's not something that can wait. You push brashly ahead and want to get things settled as soon as possible, feeling that all that negativity or disorder simply delays progress.
Those who share this birthday have a lot of power at their disposal. Use it carefully. A birth number of 2 can come to the rescue here, encouraging cooperation, better people skills, and greater patience. Actually, if you apply the people-oriented nature of 2 in conjunction with those decision-making abilities, you'd make an excellent negotiator or moderator. Politics is also a good potential career path.
As to friendship and romance, the egotistical Leo can be a little overshadowing. You want lavish adulation, and when there's not enough you get grumpy and as hard to handle as a wet cat. So long as partners understand that regular stroking is a requirement, they can tame the Lion effectively.
Gift idea: a bundle of sunflowers.
What occasion does Lammas commemorate?
Throughout much of Europe, August 1 was once a time to celebrate the earth's bounty. This was when the harvest began, and farmers would save the first sheaf of corn and bring it for blessing. Loaves of bread were also made from this crop, some of which would be sprinkled at the corner of their land to bring good luck. Thus Lammas is sometimes also known as the “loaf mass.” According to folkways, this is an excellent time to prognosticate about future partners. Alternatively, some young couples would dedicate themselves to a trial marriage for the duration of the festival to see if their relationship would work out.
