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August 17 Birthday Leo Zodiac Sign, Personality & Lucky Numbers
Born on August 17? Your Western sign is Leo, but Vedic astrology uses the sidereal zodiac, about 24 degrees behind, which puts your Sun in Cancer or Leo depending on your birth year and time. In Indian astrology your rashi comes from the Moon, and that needs your birth time.
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August 17 falls under Decan 3, which brings out your driven and courageous side.
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Birthday Personality
Mars as your decan sub-ruler adds a steely, combative edge to Leo's regal fire. You are the warrior-king or warrior-queen of the zodiac not content to simply reign, you also fight for your kingdom. Competition drives you, and you have the stamina and strategic mind to win at whatever you pursue. Your passion burns hot, and your determination is virtually unbreakable.
Lucky Attributes
Mulank 8: Born on the 17th
Mulank 8 is ruled by Saturn, the planet of discipline, patience and lasting reward. Those born on the 8th, 17th or 26th tend to be serious, responsible and persistent, and often achieve more in the second half of life than the first. The key for this number is patience, because Saturn rewards steady effort and tends to delay results that are rushed.
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August 17 Birthday: Common Questions
What zodiac sign is August 17?
Someone born on August 17 is a Leo in Western astrology, at about 25° Leo in decan 3. Leo is a fire sign ruled by Sun.
What is the Vedic zodiac sign for August 17?
In Vedic astrology the Sun on August 17 is in Cancer or Leo, depending on the birth year and time, because the Sun changes sign around this date. Vedic astrology uses the sidereal zodiac, which sits about 24 degrees behind the Western one. Your Vedic rashi is read from the Moon rather than the Sun, so it needs your birth time to work out.
Is August 17 a cusp birthday?
No. August 17 sits well inside Leo, so the Leo traits come through clearly without a strong pull from a neighbouring sign.
What is the lucky number for someone born on August 17?
The Indian numerology birth number (Mulank) for anyone born on the 17th is 8, ruled by Saturn. Other lucky numbers for August 17 are 7, 8, 12, 17.
Which famous people were born on August 17?
Famous people born on August 17 include Robert De Niro, Sean Penn.
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