Born on August 15: Zodiac Sign & Birthstone

What it means to be born on August 15

A birthday on the 15th of August falls under Leo, leo is a fixed fire sign ruled by the Sun, cast in tradition as the natural leader and performer, warm, generous and proud. The lion is its emblem. Leo season falls in the bright heart of summer.

Your August 15 birthstone and flower

Because August 15 sits in August, your birthstone is Peridot, a olive green gem traditionally meaning strength, light and good fortune. Your birth flower is the Gladiolus, which stands for strength of character, integrity and remembrance. Together they make a natural birthday pairing for a card, gift or tattoo.

Leo strengths and matches

Leo is often described as confident, generous, warm-hearted. In the traditional element model, Leo matches most easily with Aries, Sagittarius and Gemini.

See the full birth profile

Want the shareable card for August 15? Open the birth profile tool, pick this date, and download a card to save or share. You can also read the full August overview.

Frequently asked questions

What zodiac sign is August 15?

Anyone born on August 15 is a Leo, a fixed fire sign ruled by The Sun.

What is the birthstone for August 15?

The birthstone for August 15 is Peridot, the August birthstone.

What is the birth flower for August 15?

The birth flower for August 15 is the Gladiolus, the August birth flower.

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