All or Nothing

Those born on May 26th have a natural appeal. Although they are fiercely opinionated, those who disagree with them can usually see where they are coming form, and thus a certain amount of respect is engendered. They are very responsible in their statements about the world and seem to uphold traditionally conservative values; indeed, they often represent the common man’s viewpoint. Yet, in living their lives, they may be capable of unusual and even outrageous behavior that contradicts their stated beliefs. Their impulsive nature can involve them in violence, either in committing it or being its victim. The strong desire for May 26th people to be free to act on their own may run counter to the constructs of their family and social group, or to society at large. In this respect they live on the fringe, even flirting occasionally with what may be viewed as borderline criminal activity by some. However, this may only enhance their popular appeal. They can even play the role of outlaw protectors. This fierce need to express their individuality may have deep underlying psychosocial roots in an overly structured childhood. Although they can have difficulty expressing their emotions openly, May 26th people usually have a warm heart. Those born on tis day see themselves as champion of the underdog, but paradoxically, often rise to high positions of power. Responsibility is a fixation for them—strangely enough, they demand it of others but sometimes fall short of it themselves. It is the struggle to be responsible which demands a good part of their energies in life. Those born on this day often feel great remorse and guilt when they fail to live up to their own rigorous standards. May 26th people have somewhat guarded and serious outlook. Friends and family may wish that those born on this fay could take life a bit more as it comes. Being happy, in a permanent sense, is not really possible for them, since strife and conflict figure so prominently in their outlook. Yet, in a larger sense, May 26th people can be very fantastic. Having tried every avenue of problem solving or “making the best of it,” they may serenely accept the inevitable, secure in the knowledge they have done what they can. No matter how extroverted they seem, May 26th people have a very private and quiet center to their personalities. They are not only capable of hiding their true feelings but periodically withdraw from life, perhaps insulating themselves from the world and its cares. They have a curious way of working out personal problems, which may appear to others as mot facing them at all. Generally May 26th people arouse either strong like or dislike, appearing in very black-and-white terms to those who meet them. In fact, they are complex personalities who must be given a great deal of time to be truly understood.  Famous May 26th people— Lenny Kravitz, Stevie Nicks, Brandi Cyrus, Jaslene Gonzalez, Lauryn Hill, Scott Disick, Sugar Ray, and Pam Grier