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S ERVING S OUTH T EXAS AND S URROUNDING A REAS F OR O VER 37 Y EARS Vol.XXXIX, No. 8
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August 2021
Where You Born In The Month Of August? Pat Farrell / Contributing Writer
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The year 2021 seems to be moving rather quickly as we are now in one of the final months of Summer. August is another one of those months named after Caesar, but in this case it is named for Augustus Caesar rather than Julius Caesar. Augustus Caesar, or Octavian as he was originally named, was the adopted son of the Roman leader Julius Caesar and following the assassination of his father he became a junior partner of a political alliance known as the Second Triumvirate, which also included Mark Antony and Marcus Lepidus. As the staunchest supporters of Julius Caesar this threesome was formed to overtake and remove from power, the assassin, Marcus Brutus and his co-conspirator, Gaius Cassius, who was the leading instigator of the assassination. After they were successful in retaking power, Octavian was responsible for changing rule in Rome from being recognized as a Republic, under Triumvirate rule, to being known as an Empire controlled by an Emperor. In any case thanks to Augustus, we now have August! There has been much research into the characteristics and/or traits of August born babies, some of which indicates that many have higher birth weights, grow to be taller, and con-
sider themselves to be lucky, with a tendency to enjoy a positive, upbeat attitude. And while they may also be less likely to experience certain types of mental issues, they are also less likely to attend or graduate from college as do those born in September. Due to the time of the year that they are born, August children may also be the subjects of “redshirting,” a practice whereby those who are eligible age wise, but are deemed to be not quite ready yet, are held back a year from entering school. So, depending on which year they start school they are either the youngest or the oldest among their classmates. On the astrological calendar, babies born between August 1st and August 22nd fall under Leo while those born between August 23rd and August 31st are Virgos. If you are an August baby or know anyone born in August you may recognize many of the traits considered good or not so good that seem to define the August born. Overall, on the one side Leos are found to be honest, energetic, optimistic, and loyal but are also headstrong dominant, egoistic, and aggressive, whereas Virgos are considered practical, intelligent, reliable and are perfectionists but can also be judgmental, harsh, overcritical, and conservative. It has been said that since those born in August are being ruled by the Sun and the Moon, they can be quite different but interesting. They have unique traits that set them apart from most others and their intelligence, magnetism and stunning personality never fail to catch the attention of others. However, they are not the easiest kids to raise as they seldom listen to parental advice, strive to become independent from a young age and tend to leave home quite early. But one thing you can be sure to notice is that August folks are ‘always right’ and will readily let you know that, because they have usually collected all the necessary data beforehand so they will have their facts straight, of which they will certainly assure you! Regardless of the astrological
sign it can be amazing to see just how much energy the August people have as they never seem to be tired and work long hours to achieve their goals which can be many and varied. They do not need an external push as most are totally self-motivated with strong personalities that lead them on to accomplish the impossible and overcome roadblocks as they occur. Failures do not seem to bother them as they are willing to try and try again. Since blessed with high selfesteem, Leos are ready to blaze a trail and make a name for themselves and are not afraid to roll up their sleeves and work to get the job done. Sounds like a great candidate for leadership! On one hand, August folks may avoid face-to-face discussions that might involve revealing anything about their personal feelings, yet they thrive on social interactions and have no problem making friends. They find that it is easier to translate their feelings and thoughts via the written word which often tends to make them good writers. Friends of an August person may run into difficulties trying to pin him/her down to spending time with them as they put themselves first and will turn down a plan that does not fit in with their agenda or their idea of fun. On the other hand, they are very loyal once they care about or become close to someone and will actually be very protective of the individual and once they decide to make friends with someone they are usually friends for life! August borns are always straightforward in what they have to say as they do not see any point in lying so will always give nothing but the truth which would include responding to a request for an opinion, so it would be good that the asker be ready to accept a truthful opinion. They are tolerant and can stand a lot of nonsense until pushed too far and then watch out! As their attitude towards life is free spirited their attention span is limited so consequentially they are very selective when making friends as they set high standards for themselves and others
with whom they associate. They look for genuine people and expect those selected to make sincere attempts to get to know them better. August borns are highly appreciative of such people and find them to be special. It takes a lot to make an August born angry as they will put up with much until they are pushed too far and may become quite angry. They can be diligent students if they are learning things that interest them and tend to have a good understanding of subjects as a whole but may miss important details too. Their passion and determination usually make them successful entrepreneurs as they are not afraid to take risks and enjoy being in charge of their creations. The do not waste money and tend to think long-term when it comes to investing. They can be risky and competitive people as their goal is to be number one and succeed in everything they attempt. And, while their creativity and ambitions make them excellent employees, their best job is to be a boss of their own company. Our August borns can be major procrastinators, are frequently late to engagements and detest being criticized, however their generosity and big-heartedness are certainly not lacking as it is Leos especially that would give you the shirt off their backs if you needed it and they are known for giving the most unique and best birthday and holiday gifts. Unfortunately, this could cause some to claim friendship for their own gain and nothing more. By now I am sure you have recognized someone that you know to be strongly endowed with these characteristics even though you did not previously know, in what month they were born - I know I sure do! And, as previously noted, those born in August are unique people, and we are fortunate that they walk among us with all their accomplishments, however, it should be noted that those born during other months may also strongly exhibit some of these characteristics just usually not all of them working together. So, cheers to the August borns – we appreciate you!