Report

Those born on May 8 are not at all reticent about expressing their ideas and concerns. They are outspoken, forceful and opinionated, tending to verbal statements but often adept with the written word as well. They are comfortable when preserving established values, sometimes even reviving ancient ones. Not afraid to take action, they will make use of modern means and advancements in technology, but always with an eye to tradition. For better or worse, those born on this day have an unusually strong connection to their surroundings. Decisions about the environment in general or their living situation in particular can be of paramount importance to them. But though many May 8 people are deeply involved with their surroundings, they are not necessarily tied to their place of birth. Those who come from small rural areas often venture to the farthest recesses of the globe. Not only are May 8 people personally outspoken, but can become public spokespersons, expressing the aspirations and wishes of a group. The candor of those born on this day can get them in trouble—they must avoid being especially blunt or abrasive. Unfortunately, diplomacy is generally not their strong suit, so they will arouse antagonism periodically. Those born on May 8 are usually self-assured, however, and since they convey calm and dependability in their demeanor make unusually persuasive individuals. Furthermore, they do do not spout opinions recklessly, only stating their position after giving considerable thought to a subject. May 8 people are quite fearless in a fight. They will not knuckle under to threats, but will find an effective way to hit back, even when outgunned. Strategy is another forte, so they are not the best enemies to make. Indeed, they may allow a wrongdoer one reprieve, but rarely more than that. Both men and women born on this day tend to be faithful both as friends and lovers, and as parents are usually dependable and conscientious. In their statements, those born on this day are so assured of the importance of their message that they can pay too little attention to how they express it. The most highly evolved May 8 people are irresistible because they not only have something to say but have also mastered the fine art of delivery and nuance. May 8 people are still more effective if they acquire proficiency in both writing and spoken expression, rather than just one or the other. As mentioned, beauteous surroundings are extremely important to May 8 people, and they should never lose their connection with nature. Ideally, as homeowners, they should design their own houses, as landowners, landscape their own grounds. Cultivation of taste from an early age is vital to May 8 children and they should be exposed to a wide variety of styles and concepts, otherwise their vision will be limited, and their ideas likely to remain parochial. Ideally, May 8 people become citizens of the world.

Numbers

Those born on the 8th of the month are ruled by the number 8 and by the planet Saturn. Since Saturn carries a strong feeling of responsibility and sense of caution, limitation and fatalism, the conservative side of May 8 people is emphasized. Those ruled by the number 8 build their lives and careers slowly and carefully. Although they may be quite warmhearted, people with saturnian influences may present a forbidding or unsmiling exterior, and with the added influence of Venus, May 8 people can have a complex emotional nature.

Archetype

The 8th card of the Major Arcana is Strength and Courage, which depicts a graceful queen taming a furious lion. The queen symbolizes the female Magician who can master rebellious energies and stands for moral as well as physical strength. This card’s positive attributes include charisma and determination to succeed; the negative qualities include complacency and the misuse of power.

Health

May 8 people tend to be very hard-working; therefore regular meals are important for maintaining energy levels and a general sense of well-being. Those born on this day often rely on herbal, homeopathic and traditional remedies when they fall sick, preferring them to the “miracle drugs” of modern medicine. Most May 8 people exhibit strong recuperative powers, especially when they remove themselves from city life to healthier and earthier rural environments. As a rule, they look back to their childhoods and remember what worked to keep them well when they were young, but remain open to any practical suggestions concerning their health.

Advice

Brighten up a bit. Learn to be more playful, even silly sometimes; laugh with yourself, but without deprecation. Temper your sarcasm and come down off your throne; occasionally admitting weakness and vulnerability is important.

Meditation

Nothing is by chance—everything happens because it has to