August 12: Birthday, Personality, Zodiac, Events, & More (A Guide)

Horoscopes have been a popular topic in a few crowds for decades. If you were born on August 12th, then you are probably already aware that you are a Leo, and perhaps you already know about your sign, your ruling planet, and your gemstone.

Maybe you know all that there is to know about yourself and your potential, but what if there is something else that you could learn that would give you a leg up on everyone else?

Signs, Symbols, and Meaningful Figures

August 12th is the 224th day of the year. The number 224 represents today, tomorrow, and forever. This means you need to learn from your past, focus on the present, and prepare for your future.

You were born with everything necessary to survive and be successful. Your angels are with you, helping you create the right balance and maintain a positive outlook so that your life can take on the picture that you imagine.

August 12 Signs & Symbols Table

Number:	12 & 224
Spiritual path:	Ascendance
Personality:	Dominant
Ruling Planet:	Sun
Element:	Fixed Fire
Gemstone:	Peridot, Spinel, Sardonyx, and Labradorite
Flower:	Gladiolus and Poppy
Color:	Yellow Green and Orange
Personages:	Aker, Horus, Lugh, Leo
Energy:	Spontaneity and Wisdom
Health:	Effortless Health
Compatibility:	Aries, Sagittarius, Gemini, Libra, and Aquarius

August 12 Signs & Symbols Table

Your Zodiac: Leo Qualities and Personalities

Leo is a zodiac sign that has a strong personality and an even stronger sense of self-worth. They are very confident in their abilities, which makes them great leaders.

Leos need time to think before they speak and they do not like to be rushed. The exception is when they are telling adventurous stories. If it has to do with a journey and some dynamic characters, a Leo can almost weave the whole plot of a story on the spot.

Your zodiac is also known for loyalty and devotion. A Leos’ emotions are intense and unpredictable, and they may sometimes seem cold and distant. They are actually sensitive and caring people who will do everything they need to in order to keep a relationship they care about.

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Successful People Born on August 12

Can you learn anything about your potential from the careers of those who share your birthday?

Cara Delevingne (English model, actress, & singer)
Tyson Fury (British professional boxer)
Mario Balotelli (Italian soccer player)
George Soros (Hungarian/American businessman & philanthropist)
Meryem Uzerli (Turkish/German actress)
Erwin Schrödinger (Award-winning Austrian physicist)
Marian Rivera (Filipino recording artist, actress, & model)
Alessandra Amoroso (Italian singer, songwriter, producer, & TV personality)
Jasper Liu (Taiwanese actor, model, & musician)
Iris Berben (German actress & voice actress)

Historical events that occurred on August 12

Is there a hidden message in the events that occurred in history on the same day you were born?

The Singer Sewing machine was patented
The 1st antiseptic surgery was performed
The Sant’Anna di Stazzema massacre occurred
The Wola massacre occurred
The Night of the Murdered Poets occurred
The Tel al-Zaatar massacre occurred
The largest and most complete Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton was found
The 2015 Tianjin explosions occurred
The July 2007 Syrian arms depot explosion occurred
The Plymouth shooting occurred

Positive Traits of those born on August 12

Some of these traits you may already have noticed in yourself, others may just be waiting to reveal themselves.

Your 10 Positive Traits

You are a leader
You are courageous
You are bold
You are confident
You are loyal
You are dynamic
You are adventurous
You are caring
You are devoted
You are kind

Negative Traits of those born on August 12

No one said you had to keep the negative traits, even if you were born with them.

Your 10 Negative Traits

You have an ego
You can be stubborn
You are dramatic
You do not always think before you speak
You are intense
You have a propensity for stepping on people
You can be cold and harsh
You have a hard time focusing
You are emotional
You are intense

Advice for Those Born on August 12

The advice does not always apply to everyone at the same time, but if you are willing to hear it out, taking advice that is specific to those born on your same birthday may not be a bad idea.

Friends & Lovers

Being born on August 12th gives you a very important promise of permanency and security when it comes to romance. You will find someone who you really connect with and they will be faithful to you. This stable relationship will not always be easy to maintain, but the effort will be worth it.

Career & Finances

Work, for you, can just be a game. If you keep the mindset that you can restart and get back up when you fall, you will have the right attitude to take on the real challenges in your career. Everyone else is too afraid to take risks, but not you.

You will be the star of the show because of your ability to really go after what you want and your willingness to work hard. Be careful not to let your head get too big and make sure that you give other people some of the credit for your success.

Dreams & Goals

Your goals are very attainable. All you need to do is sit down and really iron out the details first. If you take it step by step, you will have what you want before you know it.

As you work on your aspirations, you need to be focused on the results and make plans on how to get there. Leos tend to have a lot of ideas, which can make it difficult for them to hone in on what they need to do right now in order to accomplish what they want in the future.

Health

Good health for you is effortless. Anyone else in the same age and physical condition as you would have to work really hard to be as healthy as you are. It would not hurt for you to pick up some habits of exercise and healthy eating if you have not already done so though.

Having consistent health habits is not just good for your body. It also helps you be more successful in other parts of your life.

Conclusion

Perhaps you learned something today that gave you some ideas for what you should do moving forward. Or maybe you were left with more questions and a greater need for some research. If neither is true, do you really know who you are?

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