The Element Encyclopedia of Birthdays

Acknowledgments

This enormous project would not have been completed without the help of some unique and amazing people. Thank you to Katy Carrington for her extraordinary vision, insight, and encouragement; to Mark Bolland for his excellent editing and valued input; to Andy Paciorek for the wonderful illustrations; to Colin Hall for the fantastic page design; to Graham Holmes for his accomplished typesetting; and to Simon Gerratt for his skill, patience, and brilliance in making sure everything came together in one piece and on time. Last, but by no means least, special thanks to Ray, Robert, and Ruth for the love, inspiration, and support they give me every single day of each and every year.

Table of Contents

Cover Page

Title Page

Acknowledgements

Introduction

1 January the birthday of self-improvement

2 January the birthday of the intuitive leader

3 January the birthday of determination

4 January the birthday of the eclectic

5 January the birthday of resilience

6 January the birthday of the philosopher

7 January the birthday of the practical dreamer

8 January the birthday of dynamic strength

9 January the birthday of the striver

10 January the birthday of the realist

11 January the birthday of the expert assessor

12 January the birthday of single-mindedness

13 January the birthday of progression

14 January the birthday of conviction

15 January the birthday of the protagonist

16 January the birthday of satisfaction

17 January the birthday of the leader

18 January the birthday of fantasy

19 January the birthday of originality

20 January the birthday of the ad-libber

21 January the birthday of the trendsetter

22 January the birthday of the visionary

23 January the birthday of the dissenter

24 January the birthday of the idol

25 January the birthday of purpose

26 January the birthday of the last word

27 January the birthday of early development

28 January the birthday of the star performer

29 January the birthday of the mystic warrior

30 January the birthday of assurance

31 January the birthday of the bright spirit

1 February the birthday of the spectacular turnaround

2 February the birthday of elegance

3 February the birthday of new frontiers

4 February the birthday of the bedazzler

5 February the birthday of the smooth operator

6 February the birthday of the charmer

7 February the birthday of the prophet

8 February the birthday of the hypnotist

9 February the birthday of the winning attitude

10 February the birthday of achievement

11 February the birthday of the upgrader

12 February the birthday of the bold integrator

13 February the birthday of the enigmatic extrovert

14 February the birthday of the vulnerable wit

15 February the birthday of the enterprising adventurer

16 February the birthday of the alchemist

17 February the birthday of self discipline

18 February the birthday of the eternally young

19 February the birthday of wonderlust

20 February the birthday of the perceptive charmer

21 February the birthday of the dominating presence

22 February the birthday of the investigator

23 February the birthday of the capable front runner

24 February the birthday of the romantic bard

25 February the birthday of the guru

26 February the birthday of the wise soul

27 February the birthday of hypnotic allure

28 February the birthday of the original charmer

29 February the birthday of wistful vivacity

1 March the birthday of the practical visionary

2 March the birthday of personal vision

3 March the birthday of proposal

4 March the birthday of inspired aloneness

5 March the birthday of agony and ecstasy

6 March the birthday of refinement

7 March the birthday of extraordinary vision

8 March the birthday of the uncompromising rebel

9 March the birthday of the bold explorer

10 March the birthday of sensitivity

11 March the birthday of the magician

12 March the birthday of the untamed spirit

13 March the birthday of otherworldly possibilities

14 March the birthday of dazzling inventiveness

15 March the birthday of the mountain climber

16 March the birthday of equilibrium

17 March the birthday of magical sparkle

18 March the birthday of spiritual strength

19 March the birthday of true grit

20 March the birthday of the insightful wanderer

21 March the birthday of clear sightedness

22 March the birthday of frankness

23 March the birthday of the eternal student

24 March the birthday of stormy tranquility

25 March the birthday of electric energy

26 March the birthday of honesty

27 March the birthday of the individual

28 March the birthday of magnificent remoteness

29 March the birthday of the discerning presence

30 March the birthday of irresistible conviction

31 March the birthday of the commanding presence

1 April the birthday of quiet confidence

2 April the birthday of utopia

3 April the birthday of the keynote

4 April the birthday of the catalyst

5 April the birthday of the athlete

6 April the birthday of irresistible curiosity

7 April the birthday of intensity

8 April the birthday of noble intention

9 April the birthday of the whirlwind

10 April the birthday of the shrewd hero/heroine

11 April the birthday of the mediator

12 April the birthday of the enigmatic interviewer

13 April the birthday of the reformer

14 April the birthday of respect

15 April the birthday of intellectual incisiveness

16 April the birthday of the truth seeker

17 April the birthday of will-power

18 April the birthday of dignity

19 April the birthday of magnetic self-sufficiency

20 April the birthday of the hypnotic personality

21 April the birthday of graciousness

22 April the birthday of quality

23 April the birthday of the elusive guide

24 April the birthday of devotion

25 April the birthday of imposing vigor

26 April the birthday of beautiful logic

27 April the birthday of charming self-reliance

28 April the birthday of the conductor

29 April the birthday of impeccable manners

30 April the birthday of commitment

1 May the birthday of perspicacity

2 May the birthday of inquisitive honesty

3 May the birthday of spectacular efficiency

4 May the birthday of sparkling goodness

5 May the birthday of motivating energy

6 May the birthday of the sensitive star

7 May the birthday of absolute perfection

8 May the birthday of the irresistible messenger

9 May the birthday of the activist

10 May the birthday of natural rhythm

11 May the birthday of distinctive flair

12 May the birthday of lucidity

13 May the birthday of the wild child

14 May the birthday of the progressive outlook

15 May the birthday of delightful introspection

16 May the birthday of bright color

17 May the birthday of profound simplicity

18 May the birthday of the brave stance

19 May the birthday of the convincing candidate

20 May the birthday of continuous momentum

21 May the birthday of the can-do attitude

22 May the birthday of the inventor

23 May the birthday of the seductive solution

24 May the birthday of the incisive commentator

25 May the birthday of the caring soldier

26 May the birthday of the solicitous adventurer

27 May the birthday of progressive action

28 May the birthday of rejuvenation

29 May the birthday of the plate spinner

30 May the birthday of mercurial sparkle

31 May the birthday of clarity

1 June the birthday of the enigmatic student

2 June the birthday of ingenuity

3 June the birthday of original wit

4 June the birthday of the apprentice

5 June the birthday of the intellectual juggler

6 June the birthday of anticipation

7 June the birthday of the seduction

8 June the birthday of expectation

9 June the birthday of unexpected opportunity

10 June the birthday of dichotomy

11 June the birthday of expansion

12 June the birthday of realistic positivity

13 June the birthday of the wild dreamer

14 June the birthday of the supervisor

15 June the birthday of irresistible charm

16 June the birthday of far-sighted astuteness

17 June the birthday of the influential example

18 June the birthday of perceptive congeniality

19 June the birthday of the activator

20 June the birthday of excitement

21 June the birthday of rhapsody

22 June the birthday of breathless anticipation

23 June the birthday of the improver

24 June the birthday of inspired proficiency

25 June the birthday of original sensitivity

26 June the birthday of energetic fortitude

27 June the birthday of protective conviction

28 June the birthday of the sprite

29 June the birthday of the altruistic visionary

30 June the birthday of mystery

1 July the birthday of delicate equilibrium

2 July the birthday of emotional intensity

3 July the birthday of the surveyor

4 July the birthday of dedication

5 July the birthday of fireworks

6 July the birthday of passionate attachment

7 July the birthday of the beautiful dreamer

8 July the birthday of mysterious pragmatism

9 July the birthday of the lovable opportunist

10 July the birthday of the dark horse

11 July the birthday of the innovative chameleon

12 July the birthday of the subtle initiator

13 July the birthday of action man/woman

14 July the birthday of the illusionist

15 July the birthday of stimulus

16 July the birthday of passionate logic

17 July the birthday of the master

18 July the birthday of the better way

19 July the birthday of energetic self-awareness

20 July the birthday of evolution

21 July the birthday of daring

22 July the birthday of brave compulsion

23 July the birthday of the liberator

24 July the birthday of charismatic uncertainty

25 July the birthday of pure intention

26 July the birthday of self-assurance

27 July the birthday of the director

28 July the birthday of the independent spirit

29 July the birthday of the partisan leader

30 July the birthday of the robust explorer

31 July the birthday of the descriptive artist

1 August the birthday of independence

2 August the birthday of extreme clarity

3 August the birthday of the heroic rescuer

4 August the birthday of the rebel

5 August the birthday of steely determination

6 August the birthday of high expectations

7 August the birthday of the undercover visionary

8 August the birthday of versatility

9 August the birthday of the mentor

10 August the birthday of expressive charm

11 August the birthday of the commentator

12 August the birthday of the historian

13 August the birthday of the sharpshooter

14 August the birthday of reflection

15 August the birthday of the regal presence

16 August the birthday of the powerhouse

17 August the birthday of the dormant volcano

18 August the birthday of the deep heart

19 August the birthday of the editor

20 August the birthday of thoughtful mystery

21 August the birthday of the attention magnet

22 August the birthday of the commander

23 August the birthday of sparkling accuracy

24 August the birthday of the questioning discoverer

25 August the birthday of the live wire

26 August the birthday of star potential

27 August the birthday of the humanitarian spirit

28 August the birthday of the debater

29 August the birthday of the improviser

30 August the birthday of stability

31 August the birthday of dynamic approval

1 September the birthday of the survivor

2 September the birthday of the egalitarian

3 September the birthday of the iron butterfly

4 September the birthday of the master planner

5 September the birthday of the extraordinary mind

6 September the birthday of destiny

7 September the birthday of tenacity

8 September the birthday of complicated superiority

9 September the birthday of the missing link

10 September the birthday of inspired responsibility

11 September the birthday of the radical idealist

12 September the birthday of the motivator

13 September the birthday of ardent concentration

14 September the birthday of the problem solver

15 September the birthday of the specialist

16 September the birthday of vitality

17 September the birthday of honest determination

18 September the birthday of elusive devotion

19 September the birthday of the immaculate presentation

20 September the birthday of the charming controller

21 September the birthday of the sensation seeker

22 September the birthday of the master builder

23 September the birthday of the unassuming warrior

24 September the birthday of the restless humanitarian

25 September the birthday of complexity

26 September the birthday of the perfection seeker

27 September the birthday of paradox

28 September the birthday of the seducer

29 September the birthday of the maverick

30 September the birthday of revelation

1 October the birthday of unusual capability

2 October the birthday of the graceful conversationalist

3 October the birthday of the cutting edge

4 October the birthday of edgy congeniality

5 October the birthday of dignified altruism

6 October the birthday of the romantic adventurer

7 October the birthday of acquired taste

8 October the birthday of the free spirit

9 October the birthday of the psychologist

10 October the birthday of the overseer

11 October the birthday of social elegance

12 October the birthday of effusive complexity

13 October the birthday of the polished diamond

14 October the birthday of the middle path

15 October the birthday of the provocative role model

16 October the birthday of the breakthrough

17 October the birthday of the lucky escape

18 October the birthday of vulnerable expectation

19 October the birthday of the peaceful activist

20 October the birthday of the double life

21 October the birthday of eloquent charm

22 October the birthday of the golden aura

23 October the birthday of the maelstrom

24 October the birthday of irresistible intensity

25 October the birthday of tangible results

26 October the birthday of the powerful planner

27 October the birthday of the galvanizer

28 October the birthday of preparation

29 October the birthday of the chess master

30 October the birthday of the deep-sea diver

31 October the birthday of the indomitable cooperator

1 November the birthday of the quarterback

2 November the birthday of regeneration

3 November the birthday of the marathon runner

4 November the birthday of the ice breaker

5 November the birthday of the representative

6 November the birthday of the energetic over-achiever

7 November the birthday of the curious adventurer

8 November the birthday of dark fascination

9 November the birthday of temptation

10 November the birthday of awareness

11 November the birthday of the painted veil

12 November the birthday of mesmerizing prerogative

13 November the birthday of conversion

14 November the birthday of the guide

15 November the birthday of the cobra

16 November the birthday of the authority

17 November the birthday of the facilitator

18 November the birthday of sensitive exuberance

19 November the birthday of he crusadera

20 November the birthday of the wrestler

21 November the birthday of finesse

22 November the birthday of provocative aspiration

23 November the birthday of sweet confrontation

24 November the birthday of intrigue

25 November the birthday of social responsibility

26 November the birthday of multi-talented uniqueness

27 November the birthday of the vortex

28 November the birthday of impulse

29 November the birthday of controversy

30 November the birthday of incisive thoroughness

1 December the birthday of outrageous charm

2 December the birthday of the kaleidoscope

3 December the birthday of progressive expertise

4 December the birthday of the captain

5 December the birthday of the self-assured adventurer

6 December the birthday of the developer

7 December the birthday of the dreamer

8 December the birthday of passion

9 December the birthday of the dashing hero

10 December the birthday of calm intensity

11 December the birthday of intense purpose

12 December the birthday of the outspoken teacher

13 December the birthday of erratic precision

14 December the birthday of the flamboyant philosopher

15 December the birthday of the optimist

16 December the birthday of the creative anthropologist

17 December the birthday of the practical realist

18 December the birthday of possibility

19 December the birthday of revealing honesty

20 December the birthday of the producer

21 December the birthday of the secret

22 December the birthday of enduring poise

23 December the birthday of the cautious revolutionary

24 December the birthday of complicated far sight

25 December the birthday of the peak experience

26 December the birthday of the vantage point

27 December the birthday of the golden heart

28 December the birthday of the shining example

29 December the birthday of the laid-back commander

30 December the birthday of the choreographer

31 December the birthday of the connoisseur

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