Those born on August 29^th hate chaos above all things and therefore seek to bring structure and clarity to their work. This is by no means to suggest however that they are rigid or dull. On the contrary-they are impelled to action, and in addition may have great fire in their belly, but somehow express themselves in an ordered and organized way.

   Improvisation is a recurring theme in the life of August 29 people.  This means not only they are rarely at a loss for what to do, but will find their way out of a problem situation by thinking up new solutions right on the spot.  In this respect they are positive thinkers and doers, always searching for a more efficient, elegant or consistent function.

         Those born on the 29^th of the month are ruled by the number 2 (2+9=11, 1+1=2 ).  Since those ruled by the number 2 often make good co-workers and partners, rather than leaders, this quality will fit certain group oriented values of August 29^th people.  However, it may also act as a brake on individual initiative and action, producing frustration.

Advice:  lighten up, get to know and like yourself. Go with the flow. Learn to make an easy transition from public to private life, and avoid making impossible demands on yourself. Take frequent vacations with those you love.

Strengths:  Adaptive, imaginative and structured.

Weaknesses:   Escapist, needy and unstable.

Born On This Day:  Charlie Parker, Michael Jackson, Dinah Washington, and Peter Jennings.

This Day in History: Hurricane Katrina slams into Gulf Coast

Hurricane Katrina makes landfall near New Orleans, Louisiana, as a Category 4 hurricane on this day in 2005. Despite being only the third most powerful storm of the 2005 hurricane season, Katrina was the worst natural disaster in the history of the United States. After briefly coming ashore in southern Florida on August 25 as a Category 1 hurricane, Katrina gained strength before slamming into the Gulf Coast on August 29. In addition to bringing devastation to the New Orleans area, the hurricane caused damage along the coasts of Mississippi and Alabama, as well as other parts of Louisiana.

Great Inventions: 1893 Whitcomb Judson received a patent for the zipper.