August 21 Zodiac Sign: Leo
Born on August 21? Your zodiac sign is Leo ♌︎, the performer with a big, warm heart. August 21 is one of the last Leo birthdays of the year, with the Sun around 28° Leo.
Born 2 days before the end of Leo, you are on the Cusp of Oscillation and may recognise a few Virgo traits too.
Your exact birthday
August 21 personality
As a Leo, you are warm, proud and generous, with a natural presence. The performer with a big, warm heart is a good way to sum you up. Being born in the third decan of Leo colours that further: mars adds drive, competitiveness and fearless self-expression.
Your birth day number, 21 (2 + 1 = 3), is ruled by Jupiter in numerology: “The Teacher”, with themes of wisdom, expression, optimism. Knowledgeable, disciplined, cheerful and inspiring. Put together, an August 21 Leo combines fire-sign instincts with the teacher’s drive.
Strengths and challenges
Strengths
- Confident
- Generous
- Creative
- Loyal
- Inspiring
- Knowledgeable
Watch out for
- Proud
- Needs attention
- Dislikes criticism
- Bossiness
August 21 love and compatibility
Leo loves grandly and generously. Romance, gestures and celebration come naturally to you. You need a partner who admires you openly and lets you shine, and you will defend them with your whole heart. Your birth number 3 adds a twist: generous and principled; looks for a partner who shares values.
See all Leo compatibility matches. In Indian matchmaking, compatibility comes from both Moon signs and nakshatras. Try kundli matching for a proper guna score.
Career and money for August 21 birthdays
You are made for the front of the room. Visibility, creative freedom and the chance to lead bring out your warmth and drive; being ignored is the fastest way to lose you. Your Mulank 3 points the same way: teaching, law, finance, advisory, writing, spirituality are classic fits.
Performing arts Leadership roles Politics Entertainment Brand building Event management
August 21 in Vedic astrology
In the sidereal zodiac used for Kundli, the Sun on August 21 is usually in Leo (Simha), passing through Magha nakshatra, whose deity is Pitris and symbol royal throne.
Indian astrology reads your personality mainly from your Moon sign and Lagna, which change every couple of days and every two hours. Add your birth time above for your Moon sign, or get everything at once with your free Kundli. You can also read today’s Leo rashifal.
Lucky things for August 21
Numbers and gems here follow your birth day. For a gemstone you plan to wear, check your chart first in your free Kundli, or see gemstones for emotions.
Frequently asked questions
What zodiac sign is August 21?
August 21 falls under Leo (23 Jul – 22 Aug). Leo is a fire sign ruled by Sun.
Is August 21 a cusp birthday?
Not strictly. Everyone born on August 21 has the Sun in Leo, but it sits within a few days of Virgo, so many astrologers say you carry some Virgo traits too (the Cusp of Oscillation).
What is the Vedic rashi for August 21?
In Vedic (sidereal) astrology the Sun on August 21 is usually in Leo (Simha), in Magha nakshatra. Indian astrology usually goes by the Moon sign, which needs your birth time: make your free Kundli to find it.
What is the birthstone for August 21?
The modern birthstone for August is peridot, linked to positivity and healing. In Vedic astrology, gemstones are chosen from your birth chart instead, for example the gem of your Lagna lord.
What is the lucky number for someone born on August 21?
Born on day 21, your Mulank (psychic number) is 3, ruled by Jupiter. Your lucky day is Thursday and your lucky colours are yellow, purple. Add your birth year above to get your life path number.
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