Cusp of Exposure : Leo-Virgo Cusp, from August 19 to August 25

If you were born on the Leo-Virgo Cusp, from August 19 to August 25, you are a natural leader with a vision for the world and the ability to command a room. You were born on the Cusp of Exposure, and with the right balance, you are destined for success!

Born on this Cusp, you are influenced by the Sun, the ruling planet of Leo, and Mercury, the ruling planet of Virgo. You are big, bright, and shine over everyone, but you're also able to process, think, and talk about the tiny details. You have two strong forces encouraging you to both think hard and act big, so it's important to find harmony between the two.

You have the passion and intensity of a Fire sign (Leo) and the patience and durability of an Earth sign (Virgo). These two energies can be a tricky blend, but at your best, you are a determined individual with the tenacity to follow through with projects and goals. There's an excited energy whipping through you that can be grounded and directed, pushing you up the ladder of success.

If you were born on the Leo-Virgo cusp, you're fierce, intelligent, and courageous. You can charm anyone with your childlike charisma and you're loyal to the ones you trust. With your high standards, it's a surprise that anyone might meet or exceed your expectations, but those that do are rewarded with your praise and appreciation. This makes you a wonderful leader! People aim to impress you, as long as you remain graceful and modest in your successes.

While your commanding energy might be an inspiration to some, because you were born on the Cusp of Exposure you also run the risk of becoming overbearing and controlling. You have a delicate balance to maintain, and if you're thrown off one way or another, you may end up showing your dramatic, know-it-all side. Yes, you're very smart and observant, but it's your responsibility to be humble and tactful about it. Try not to go around correcting others and showing off your big brain, otherwise you might lose the respect you've worked so hard for!

You have the potential to take the world by storm. You can see big-picture goals and then boil them down to small details, seeing exactly which steps you need to take to reach the finish line. You can be charming and smart, as well as brave and loyal. But you carry the added pressure of finding a healthy balance on a daily basis. These strong influences can easily make you the loud, rude, bossy person that no one wants to work for or live with. Be the gentle, humble, driven individual you're capable of, and the world will be yours!

Strengths: Hardworking, passionate, loyal, honest, successful, responsible

Weaknesses: Critical, stubborn, quarrelsome, controlling, rude, manipulative

Planets: Sun and Mercury

Spirit Animal: Lion and Cat

Color Element: Gold and Green

Element: Fire and Earth