The Element Encyclopedia of Birthdays
Know your birthday

Discover your true personality

Reveal your destiny

Theresa Cheung

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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About the Publisher

Introduction
‘As above, so below’

The Element Encyclopedia of Birthdays is a complete guide to personality and destiny for people born on each of the 366 days of the year. Simply by knowing the date of your birth you can gain insightful and astonishingly accurate luck-making information about yourself—your strengths, weaknesses, health, relationships, destiny, career, and life goals—as well as your friends, family, lovers, colleagues, and even people you have just met.

The power of your birthday is determined not just by your ruling planet but by a number of other invisible influences and patterns in place the day you were born. This book reaches far beyond basic Sun sign horoscopes, looking at these influences and patterns through the lens of psychological astrology, numerology, Tarot, and color theory or chromatherapy

To help you understand how your birthday profile has been compiled you’ll find the basic principles of these ancient arts and how they have put their stamp on you explained below; but if you want to dive straight into a specific birth date, yours or one of somebody you know, you can always return here another time. However you decide to read this book, never forget that every person is born unique and full of potential.

The birthday profile

What exactly is a birthday profile? In short, it’s the rebirth of four ancient arts—astrology, numerology, Tarot, and color theory or chromatherapy—joined together by a modern psychological interpretation. This combination results in a blend of cosmic and earthly influences that can significantly affect your personality and destiny, providing you with invaluable insight into yourself as well as the lives, feelings, hopes, and fears of family, friends and colleagues.

A brief introduction to astrology

Astrology sees humankind as being influenced not only by hereditary factors and the environment, but also by the state of our solar system at the moment of birth. The Sun, Moon and planets are regarded as basic life-forces, the tools we live by as well as the basis of our very substance. These planetary forces take on different forms, depending on their zodiacal position and on the way they relate to one another.

Astrology is one of the most ancient of the surviving occult sciences, and evidence of highly sophisticated systems in Babylonian, Egyptian and Aztec cultures has survived. For centuries in the West, astrology was a revered method of divination (fortune telling) supported by royal courts. With the development of science in the seventeenth century, astrology was relegated to the realm of superstition, but it never fell completely out of favor and today it is hugely popular, followed by people from all walks of life.

Popular astrology is concerned with the reading of a horoscope, a chart of the positions of the planets, Sun, Moon, and stars at the moment of one’s birth and interpreting the influence of the planets on human affairs. The Sun travels through the twelve signs of the zodiac through the course of the year and so when someone is said to have been born under Pisces, they were born when the Sun was passing through the portion of the zodiac named after the constellation of Pisces.

Each of the 12 signs has its own personality traits (see pages x-xi), with the daily position of the planets, and the element associated with the planet—fire, water, earth, and air—also affecting each Sun sign. In addition, for serious astrologers, as the Sun passes through the zodiac sign over the course of a month, it passes through three decanates, making each decanate approximately ten days long. Each of the decanates adds its own associated planet and sign influences to the basic influences of the Sun sign. Therefore by considering the decanate as well as the Sun sign, the reading for an individual’s birthday is fine-tuned. For example, an Aries born sometime in the third decanate (April 10 to 21) will also be under the influence of the third decanate sign of Sagittarius and the planet associated with Sagittarius, which is Jupiter. The ancient Egyptians considered the decanates as important as the Sun signs themselves.

Progressions are another widely used technique in the system of prediction. With this method the Sun takes about thirty years to journey (or progress) through each sign of the zodiac and in a person’s lifetime it will typically progress through three to four zodiac signs, depending on the lifespan of the individual and their date of birth. Each time the Sun progresses from one sign to another, this indicates a significant birthday or time in your life when there is likely to be a dramatic change in either your circumstances or outlook. For example, the progressed Sun of a Scorpio born on November 9 will move into Sagittarius at the age of thirteen, into Capricorn at the age of forty-three and then Aquarius at the age of seventy-three.

Fixed stars associated with a particular day of the year also exert additional influences, but if decanates and progressions sound confusing, don’t worry; to use this book you don’t need to do any math or look anything up in complicated tables as the calculations and relevant interpretations have been taken into account when each birthday profile was compiled. All you need to do is read and enjoy.

Skeptics argue that astrology’s suggested link between planetary position and human destiny is unproven, but recent scientific research about the seasons and even the month in which a person is born appears to suggest otherwise.

In the early 1970s, Professor Alan Smithers of Manchester University compiled data from the British population census showing clearly that architects tended to be born in the spring, secretaries in the summer, miners in the fall and electricians in the winter. He also asked members of the British Astrological Association (BAA) to indicate which signs were associated with the professions of nurse and labor union official. Without knowing what the BAA predicted, Smithers conducted a large survey of nurses and labor officials and discovered that, just as the astrologers had indicated, there was a statistical bias toward nurses being born under the signs of Taurus, Cancer, Virgo, Scorpio and Pisces, and labor union officials being born under one or other of the other signs.

Other research has focused on the influence of one star in particular, the Sun. This is because a type of radiation emitted by the Sun, ultraviolet (UVR), is believed to cause genetic changes in the developing baby that may have a shaping effect on their life and personality. This could explain why many of us believe that common characteristics and fates are shared by those born at the same time of the year. For example, researchers at the University of Rostock in Germany have analyzed data to see if the month in which you are born affects how long you will live. It does. Their research found that your chances of living beyond 100 were up to 16 percent higher than average if you were born in December, but if you were born in June, your chances were 23 per cent lower. Another study carried out by researchers at the University of Chicago and published in the Journal of Anti-Aging Medicine backed this up, finding that those born in December lived longer by about three years.

Experts believe that the reason people born in December might live longer could be that they were conceived in March, possibly avoiding the most harmful effects of radiation early on. They argue that solar radiation peaks at conception affect personality and health later in life and therefore where you are born is perhaps more important that the month you were born.

Here’s a roundup of some findings by different researchers to date.

Happiness: Happy people are more likely to have been born in June, July and August, according to a University of Vienna study. Meanwhile a study at the University of Tokyo found that people born in December, January and February were likely to be more pessimistic than those born at other times of the year.

Personality: Psychiatrists at the University of Umea, in Sweden, looked at personality differences in 2,000 people and found that women born between February and April were more likely to be novelty seekers than those born in October and February. Men born in spring were more likely to be impulsive, while those born in winter were prone to introspection.

Intelligence: Winter-born children may end up being bigger and more academically inclined than those born in summer. Psychiatrists and anthropologists from Harvard and Queensland universities tracked the development of 21,000 boys and girls over seven years, finding seasonal variations in intelligence, weight, height, and head size. Another study from the University of Vienna, however, indicated that female students born in spring and summer achieved better exam marks than those born in fall and winter.

Health: Research from the University Hospital Clinic of Modena, Italy, showed that women born in the fall have the fewest symptoms at menopause and those born in spring have the most. Work at Bristol University has shown that those born in winter have a greater risk of developing heart disease, while another study from the University of Southampton indicated that being born in the winter months may increase the risk of obesity.

True to your sign?
Aries

(March 21 to April 19)

The first sign of the zodiac is a fire sign ruled by Mars. The symbol of Aries is the ram. Aries-born people are typically dynamic, energetic and motivated toward action. Assertive is a good way to describe people born under this sign. They tend to be enterprising, impulsive, warm-hearted, and confident free spirits who say what they mean and mean what they say, although they can also be impatient, rash, tactless, excitable and bossy.

Taurus

(April 20 to May 20)

The second sign of the zodiac is an earth sign ruled by Venus. The symbol of Taurus is the bull. Taureans are typically reliable, loyal and patient individuals with a discriminating taste for quality and the good things in life. A good word to describe them would be determined. These people like to improve their knowledge so that they can make the best out of their intelligence and practicality, but they can also be lazy, materialistic and moody at times.

Gemini

(May 21 to June 20)

The third sign of the zodiac is an air sign ruled by Mercury. The symbol of Gemini is the twins. Geminis are often intellectual and natural communicators who are driven to forward thinking and analyzing, their minds capable of going anywhere. A good word to describe them would be inquisitive, but at times they can be inconsistent and changeable. Their endearing zest for ideas and something new can make committing to anyone and anything problematic.

Cancer

(June 21 to July 22)

The fourth sign of the zodiac is a water sign ruled by the Moon. The symbol of cancer is the crab. Being ruled by the Moon, these people are often highly creative and intuitive. A good word to describe them would be sensitive, but at times they can be oversensitive and insecure. Their empathy and good sense of humor win them many admirers but their moodiness can also be confusing.

Leo

(July 23 to August 22)

The fifth sign of the zodiac is a fire sign ruled by the Sun. The symbol of Leo is the lion. Like the Sun, these people are magnetic and bright, attracting the attention of everything they influence; charismatic would be a good word to describe them. Their lives are typically full of activity and they are often courageous, natural leaders but they are also prone to arrogance and attention seeking.

Virgo

(August 23 to September 23)

The sixth sign of the zodiac is an earth sign ruled by Mercury. The symbol of Virgo is the virgin. They are logical, analytical and practical, and their minds are intellectually oriented and capable of maintaining strong focus. A good word to describe them would be methodical; however, due to their perfectionist natures, these people can be self-critical, which may in turn make them critical of others.

Libra

(September 23 to October 22)

The seventh sign of the zodiac is an earth sign ruled by Venus. The symbol of Libra is the scales. Those born under Libra tend to be peace loving and agreeable, harmonious people, and balanced would be a good word to describe them. They are also naturally empathetic but their natural ability to understand the viewpoint of everyone can be interpreted as insecurity and indecisiveness.

Scorpio

(October 23 to November 21)

The eighth sign of the Zodiac is a water sign ruled by Mars and Pluto. The symbol for Scorpio is the scorpion. Scorpios are passionate, focused and sensual, and intense would be a good word to describe them. They can be highly sensitive and intuitive but they can also be secretive and destructive.

Sagittarius

(November 22 to December 21)

The ninth sign of the Zodiac is a fire sign ruled by Jupiter. The symbol for Sagittarius is the archer. Those born under Sagittarius tend to be unconventional and idealistic, and open minded would be a good word to describe them. They can be visionary and spiritually minded but they can also be reckless and ruthless.

Capricorn

(December 22 to January 19)

The tenth sign of the Zodiac is an earth sign ruled by Saturn. The symbol for Capricorn is the goat. Capricorn natives are often persistent and cautious, and steady would be a good word to describe them. They can be self-disciplined, stable and warm hearted but they can also be inflexible and mean at times.

Aquarius

(January 20 to February 18)

The eleventh sign of the Zodiac is an air sign ruled by Saturn and Uranus. The symbol of Aquarius is the water carrier. Aquarians are often idealistic, intellectual and unconventional, and a good word to describe them would be independent. They can be generous and altruistic but can also be unpredictable and emotionally detached.

Pisces

(February 19 to March 20)

The twelfth sign of the Zodiac is a water sign ruled by the planets Jupiter and Neptune. The symbol for Pisces is two fish. Pisceans can be intuitive and creative, and imaginative would be a good word to describe them. They can also be highly spiritual but they can also be dreamy, impractical and impressionable at times.

A brief introduction to numerology

Numerology assigns characteristics to the cosmic combinations of the digits 1 to 9, suggesting traits and weaknesses for every day of the year. It is based on the concept that the universe is mathematically constructed and the vibrational energy of people, places and things can be expressed through numbers. By reducing birth dates and names to numbers a person’s personality and destiny can, allegedly, be determined.

Although numerology probably has its origins in ancient Babylonia and among the early Hebrews, and many different numerology systems have been used in different parts of the world, numerology is most often associated with the fifth-century BC Greek mathematician and philosopher, Pythagoras. Pythagoras believed that there were mathematical connections between the gods, men and numbers that could be codified and if certain number patterns appeared they could be used to predict the fate of a person. According to Pythagoras, numbers were the source of energy in the world and the numbers 1 to 9 represent the nine stages of life. He is quoted as having said, "The world is built upon the power of numbers."

In numerology all numbers are reduced to a number between 1 and 9 and each number is also associated with a letter of the alphabet. Any larger number than 9 can be reduced to a single digit by adding all the digits together; for example, the number 123 becomes 1 = 2 = 3 = 6. The qualities of 123 are therefore equivalent to the symbolic number 6. Using the single digits as a guide, the patterns of different dates and a person’s name can be analyzed to define character and predict the future. Briefly, the numbers 1 to 9 represent:

1 Independent, creative, ambitious, extrovert

Downside: can be selfish with tunnel vision

2 Sensitive, domestic, imaginative, musical

Downside: can be timid and gullible

3 Scientific, powerful, knowledgeable, multi-talented

Downside: can be superficial and hedonistic

4 Practical, stable, honest, trustworthy

Downside: can be stubborn and overly serious

5 Energetic, sensual, daring, flirtatious

Downside: can find it hard to commit

6 Perfectionist, creative, artistic, compassionate

Downside: can be supersensitive and overemotional

7 Intellectual, philosophical, imaginative, intuitive

Downside: can be impractical and secretive

8 Practical, just, trustworthy, powerful

Downside: can be opinionated, impatient and intolerant

9 Spiritual, humanitarian, visionary and healer

Downside: can be self-serving, possessive and volatile

What astrology does through stars and Sun signs, numerology does through numbers. Like astrology, numerology is a symbolic system and one of the many tools we can use to understand ourselves and our life purpose better. Just as astrologers believe no one sign is better than another, numerologists believe no number is better or worse than any other. All the numbers have potential as well as a downside. The downside simply suggests challenges associated with this number; if these challenges can be faced and overcome, they can be a source of incredible strength.

In this book we will focus particularly on the qualitative interpretations of numbers in relation to a person’s date of birth. In numerology, your date of birth is thought to have a permanent influence on your life. Although you grow older and may change your name, your birth date number (for example, if you were born April 17 your birth date number is 1 + 7 = 8) always remains constant.

A brief introduction to Tarot

Your birth sign and your birth date number are also associated with specific Tarot cards.

Although the true origins of Tarot cards are unknown and may date back to ancient Egypt, the Tarot cards that we know today were created in Italy during the fifteenth century. The Tarot deck consists of seventy-eight cards in total, comprising the twenty-two major arcana cards which the nineteenth-century French occultist Eliphas Levi saw as having symbolic links to the twenty-two letters of the Hebrew alphabet, and the fifty-six minor arcana cards which are divided into four suits: wands, representing the element of fire; swords, the element of air; cups, the element of water; and pentacles, the element of earth. Many versions of the Tarot deck are in use today but most are based on the Rider—Waite deck designed by Arthur Edward Waite and Pamela Colman Smith in 1910.

Although each minor arcana card has a divinatory meaning, the major arcana cards are of greater significance in this book because they represent both archetypal symbols and the quest for self-knowledge. Their meanings are briefly summarized below:

The Fool: represents the divine child, one who is completely trusting of God. The Fool is beginning a journey and has no idea where it will lead, but is peaceful and content, and is living from his heart.

The Magician: represents creative power and having many options. Called the Magus in other Tarot decks, the Magician has access to all four elements of the Tarot to manifest the divine work he has come to earth to achieve.

The High Priestess: represents the psychic self, intuition, dreams and developing one’s inner spiritual intuition.

The Empress: represents the ability to adapt and flow according to the needs of the moment.

The Emperor: is the balance to the Empress and represents work, money, grounding, and the ability to fully manifest on the material plane.

The Hierophant: a symbol of one’s own inner spiritual authority, also known as your Higher Self. It’s also a compilation of the previous four cards, synthesizing these initial stages of spiritual growth on a new level.

The Lovers: represent the awareness of opposites, the relationship between opposites, and the ability to balance what appear to be different aspects of the self.

The Chariot: represents an alignment of your personal will with the divine will, and the transformation of the personal self toward a more planetary consciousness.

Justice: represents a karmic rebalancing process, so what has been out of harmony within your consciousness will be brought into a proper relationship with God’s love.

The Hermit: represents a time when the soul must learn to walk alone through darkness, guided by God and the inner light of spirit.

The Wheel of Fortune: represents a time of awakening to the awareness of one’s own destiny and soul purpose.

Strength: represents the integration between the higher and lower self. This card is sometimes interpreted as the learning process of seeing yourself as capable of having what you want.

The Hanged Man: this card represents a deep spiritual surrender where all is given to God. The process of surrender turns the soul "upside down," so that life and God can be experienced from a new perspective.

Death: represents a letting-go process related to old emotional patterns, especially in relationships.

Temperance: a card of integration, transformation and alchemy, representing the transformation of opposites into a new element.

The Devil: represents the awareness of one’s own negativity and darkness, and can also represent an encounter with negative energies.

The Tower: represents the shattering of illusion and the shattering of an old structure, which can be either a personality structure or a physical one.

The Star: represents divine spiritual healing and an opening to the higher dimension of light. This was made possible through the previous lessons which released the soul from illusion.

The Moon: symbolizes creativity, nurturing, family, and the emergence of subconscious negativity that has come to the surface to be healed and transformed.

The Sun: represents confidence and the emergence of one’s true self, stepping out into visibility in its full spiritual and physical embodiment.

Judgment: represents resurrection and rebirth, and is a symbol of this time we are living in, the time of total transformation.

The World: represents a celebration of dance of life, and a time of completion of a major cycle. The World card includes all the previous cards, just as we are all a total of all the steps we have taken on our path. It is a time of fulfillment and joy.

Many astrologers and numerologists believe that the major arcana cards are related to astrological and numerological personality tendencies; for example, the Emperor card is ruled by the planet Mars, the astrological sign of Aries and the symbolic power of the number 5. As such these arcana cards present a powerful means of promoting self-awareness, especially when their implications are considered in conjunction with those indicated by astrology and numerology.

A brief introduction to color healing

According to color analysts or chromatherapists, every color is believed to vibrate with its own energy and to have specific effects on individuals. Seven colors in particular—red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo and violet, the colors of the rainbow—have carried religious, occult and mystical significance since ancient times (see box on page xvi). In the late nineteenth century color theory began to receive attention in the West; in 1878 Edwin Babbitt published The Principles of Light and Colour, highlighting ancient Pythagorean correspondences between music, color, numbers, and sound.

Today modern science is able to provide evidence for some of the ancient claims about color. In the 1980s it was shown that colored light can trigger biochemical reactions in the body. Later research confirmed that blues and greens have a soothing effect, helping to lower stress, brain-wave activity and blood pressure. Warm colors such as orange and red have been shown to have a stimulating effect. Given the research, it is small wonder then that many psychologists use color to produce beneficial effects in the home, workplace and hospitals.

Putting it all together!

There was a star danced, and under that was I born

William Shakespeare, Much Ado About Nothing

As you can see, the basic principles of astrology, numerology, Tarot, and color analysis are interrelated, and this book uses a combination of them all to highlight the old axiom, "As above, so below." There is a world of possibility contained in each date of birth. You were born during a particular season, under a particular Sun sign, fixed star, and decanate. You have a ruling planet and belong to a particular element—air, earth, water, or fire. Each day also has a numerical vibration and color vibration that has a specific meaning and significance, and these vibrations can suggest numbers, dates and colors that are likely to be more beneficial than others. All these factors shape your personality and life experience; when combined with a modern psychological perspective, they can create a unique and in-depth personality profile for each day of the year.

The psychological approach used in this book involves you in becoming an expert on yourself and others. Think of your birthday profile as a modern tool to assist you on your voyage of self-discovery by translating and fine tuning the symbolic wisdom of your Sun sign, birth number, Tarot card, and personal colors into user-friendly advice. Use that advice to help you develop a deeper understanding of what makes you and other people tick. Use it to help you discover what your strengths are and to find ways to compensate for your weaknesses. Use it to work towards positive growth and change in all aspects of your life. Use it to help you attract luck and success into your life.

Ultimately this book is a celebration of growth and change—the process of growth and change that can be seen each year as the seasons melt into one another; the process of growth and change that can be seen in all human development and transformation.

Only by finding ways to change and work towards your true potential today can you transform your tomorrows and start discovering all the wonderful gifts the universe has bestowed upon you. Your birthday profile is a defining factor that distinguishes you from other people. But never forget that your profile

Healing benefits of color

Each of the seven colors of the spectrum is associated with specific healing properties.

Violet

Violet promotes enlightenment, revelation, and spiritual awakening. Holistic healthcare providers use violet to soothe organs, relax muscles, and calm the nervous system.

Indigo

Indigo is also sedative and calming. It is said to promote intuition. Indigo may be useful in controlling bleeding and abscesses.

Blue

Blue promotes communication and knowledge. It eliminates toxins, and is used to treat liver disorders and jaundice.

Green

Because it is located in the middle of the color spectrum, green is associated with balance. Green is calming and is used by Ayurvedic practitioners to promote the healing of ulcers. It is said to have antiseptic, germicidal and anti-bacterial properties.

Yellow

Yellow is a sensory stimulant associated with wisdom and clarity. Yellow is thought to have decongestant and anti-bacterial properties, and is useful in stimulating both the digestive system and the lymphatic system.

Orange

Orange promotes pleasure, enthusiasm, and sexual stimulation. Ayurvedic practitioners believe it has anti-bacterial properties and may be useful in easing digestive system discomforts, such as flatulence or cramps.

Red

Red promotes energy, empowerment and stimulation. Physically, it is thought to improve circulation and stimulate red blood cell production.

In astrology and numerology, each astrological sign and number has an associated color or colors and, according to color therapists, these colors have a special significance in the birthday profile because our lives can be enhanced by surrounding ourselves with the colors that are most harmonious with our own personal vibrations for that day.

merely highlights potential strengths and weaknesses, and that you always have a choice. You can refuse to budge or you can seize the day. You can wait for luck or you can make your own luck. You can sleep or you can dance under the stars!

Birthday quotes

And in the end, it’s not the years in your life that count. It’s the life in your years.

Abraham Lincoln

The more you praise and celebrate your life, the more there is in life to celebrate.

Oprah Winfrey

The best birthdays of all are those that haven’t arrived yet.

Robert Orben

The bad news is time flies. The good news is you’re the pilot.

Michael Althsuler

Our birthdays are feathers in the broad wing of time.

Jean Paul Richter

Let us celebrate the occasion with wine and sweet words.

Plautus

Birthdays? Yes, in a general way; For the most if not for the best of men: You were born (I suppose) on a certain day: So was I: or perhaps in the night: what then?

James Kenneth Stephen

All the world is birthday cake, so take a piece, but not too much.

George Harrison

Mere color, unspoiled by meaning, and unallied with definite form, can speak to the soul in a thousand different ways.

Oscar Wilde

Astrology is assured of recognition from psychology, without further restrictions, because astrology represents the summation of all the psychological knowledge of antiquity.

C. G. Jung

Numbers rule the universe.

Pythagoras

From our birthday, until we die, Is but the winking of an eye.

William Butler Yeats

There are three hundred and sixty-four days when you might get un-birthday presents…and only one for birthday presents, you know.

Lewis Carroll

Old age: a great sense of calm and freedom. When the passions have relaxed their hold, you may have escaped, not from one master but from many.

Plato

No wise man ever wished to be younger.

Jonathan Swift

One of the signs of passing youth is the birth of a sense of fellowship with other human beings as we take our place among them.

Virginia Woolf

The greatest comfort of my old age, and that which gives me the highest satisfaction, is the pleasing remembrance of the many benefits and friendly offices I have done to others.

Marcus Cato

If I’d known I was going to live this long [100 years], I’d have taken better care of myself.

Ubie Blake

May you live all the days of your life.

Jonathan Swift

Old age isn’t so bad when you consider the alternative.

Maurice Chevalier

Birthdays are good for you. The more you have, the longer you live.

Anonymous

1 January the birthday of self-improvement

Your greatest challenge is…

to stop beating yourself up about making mistakes

The way forward is…

to learn from your mistakes, turning regret into positive resolve. Let the powerful energy of positivity sweep into your life and raise your game.

You’re drawn to people born on…

July 24 to August 23

You share the same wild energy and drive, and this mutual understanding creates an intense and passionate bond.

Luck maker

Believe in a better plan

When you plan for things one way and they turn out another, don’t drown in remorse and anxiety; open up your mind with the positive belief that there must be a better plan or a better way.

Full of energy and enthusiasm, those born on January 1 like to show others the way forward. Once they settle on a goal, their drive, integrity and originality attract good fortune and assure success. However, the very qualities that draw success to them can also hold them back.

It is extremely important for people born on January 1 to realize that "mistakes" are going to happen in life. If they go through life expecting that things will always turn out the way they wanted and that people will always do what they said they would do, they will feel perpetually frustrated when life does not go according to plan. They need to deviate from the familiar, learn from mistakes and accept the unexpected. And when they are finally able to turn rejection into resolve they will discover an emotional resilience that will drive them forward and break through their fear.

Above all, January 1 people value dedication, discipline and anything to do with education, psychology and study. They truly are born to lead and inspire, both at home and at work. There is always a voice inside them urging them to work harder, faster and longer. This quality can make them charismatic achievers who set an example to others. They are the bosses who burn the midnight oil, the teachers who give up their spare time to help struggling pupils or the politicians who take a pay cut. The only disadvantage is that they can get so caught up in the process of self-improvement that they forget their goal, their sense of humor and the bigger picture.

January 1 people, especially those under the age of thirty, do run the risk of becoming too focused on work and responsibility, and pushing themselves and others hard in the process. But once they figure out that optimism, resilience and listening to the opinions of others are just as important ingredients for success and happiness as hard work and dedication they possess tremendous potential for creativity, insight and inspired leadership.

On the dark side

Oversensitive, impatient, manipulative

At your best

Drive, dedication, honesty

Love Overpowering and seductive

The seductive power and drive of those born on January 1 can be so strong that unchallenged it can overpower others. They like variety and constant challenge and if their relationships don’t hold their interest they can get bored quickly and become controlling. However, once they get involved with someone creative who can keep them on their toes, and who can give them a sense of peace and security when things aren’t going to plan, they tend to stay involved.

Health Danger of burnout

Emotional and physical burnout is the biggest health worry for people born on this day; because they can be so self-critical they can suffer from bouts of depression. It is extremely important for them to have people in their lives with whom they can talk about their insecurities. This could be family, friends or counselors. Stress-related illnesses, such as headaches and high blood pressure, as well as comfort eating and digestive problems, are also areas of concern. They need to make sure they avoid alcohol, smoking and reliance on caffeine and sugar, and that they get plenty of fresh air, exercise and relaxation. Three drops of lavender essential oil on a handkerchief to breathe in when life is moving too fast will give them a much-needed pick-me-up.

Career Born specialist

These people like to be in charge so they are often attracted to careers that offer them this possibility. In business they like to work as a planner, producer, CEO or account manager and, if these are not possible options, to be self-employed. They can also be attracted to politics, education, engineering, astronomy, geology and medicine but any career that allows them to specialize in and rise to the top of a particular rather than a general field will appeal.

Destiny To be a voice of the people

The life task for people born on January 1 is to recognize that weaknesses in themselves and others are not necessarily insurmountable obstacles and that with a change of perspective weaknesses can become strengths. This insight, along with the realization that everyone has something to offer, will help give them the emotional strength to fulfill their destiny as a voice of the people.

Power Thought

“When one door closes, another always opens for me”

January 1

Signs & symbols

Sun sign: Capricorn

Ruling planet: Saturn, the teacher

Symbol: The Horned Goat

Birth date ruler: Sun; the individual

Tarot card: The Devil (instinct)

Favorable numbers: 1, 2

Lucky days: Saturday and Sunday, especially when these days fall on 1 and 2 of the month

Lucky colors: Dark blue, orange and baked clay brown

Birthstone: Garnet

2 January the birthday of the intuitive leader

Your greatest challenge is…

overcoming feelings of isolation and loneliness

The way forward is…

to go beyond your dark moods, recreate yourself and achieve a goal that involves the help and healing of others.

You’re drawn to people born on…

June 22 to July 22

You share the same desire to live love or friendship to its limits and together your energies can flourish, flow and grow.

Luck maker

Expect luck

Luck follows expectation. Once you expect luck, then you lose your hesitancy and commit to taking actions that will draw it to you.

Those born on January 2 have a remarkable ability to tune into their surroundings, and this sensitivity toward others, combined with their unusual insight into what makes other people tick, can put them head and shoulders above less observant people.

The intuitive power of these people can, however, work against them, making them at times feel alone and different, rather than unique and natural. But once they are able to recognize and celebrate their uniqueness, January 2 people can unlock incredible energy, creativity, endurance, flexibility and commitment. And when their confidence is high, their intuition works at its best with an extremely powerful shift toward this inner life around the age of forty-nine. Unfortunately their acute sensitivity also makes them prone to unpredictability and extreme mood swings. These can create problems for them and for those who care about them. However, once they become aware that they are masters of their own thoughts, a more stable self-confidence will emerge.

Although by nature reserved, January 2 people possess an uncanny knack of being in the right place at the right time; this gives them excellent opportunities for success. If they believe in themselves they can go all the way to the top. If they cannot believe in themselves they may find that they are working in positions beneath their abilities. The same applies to their relationships; if they lower their expectations and don’t set clear boundaries they could find that their gentle nature is taken advantage of by others.

Extremely hard working and committed, those born on this day make highly dependable team leaders and negotiators. The danger is that they can overburden themselves with huge responsibilities and this, coupled with their belief that they are different in some way, can set them up to experience frustration and alienation from others. Even though they are often more than capable of fulfilling their responsibilities it is extremely important for them to keep both their feet on the ground with hobbies, social activities and time spent relaxing with family and friends.

On the dark side

Moody, antisocial, indecisive

At your best

Sensitive, spiritual, intuitive

Love Intoxicating passion

January 2 people know that love holds mystery and magic. They want to be carried away by passion but it also scares them, meaning that they can come across as indecisive and uncommitted. Once in a relationship they can be passionate lovers but their generous and loyal nature can mean that they stay for too long in relationships that are not going anywhere. What they need is someone who shares their sensitivity, their goals and their strong sense of purpose.

Health Find your inner child

People born on this day tend to suffer from problems, such as stress, anxiety and fatigue, that are created either by an unhealthy, hectic lifestyle that allows little time for fun and relaxation or by chronic worrying and indecisiveness. Leisure activities that bring out the child in them such as roller skating, finger painting, rock climbing or dancing can help those born on this day escape from their introspection. They also need to take special care of their teeth, gums, hair, skin and bones, especially in the legs, by eating a healthy diet rich in nutritious fruits and vegetables. If stress is a constant part of their life, they should try to burn a chamomile-, lavender-or sandalwood-scented candle. These produce a calming effect.

Career Born teachers and healers

The highly intuitive nature of these people makes them natural teachers, social workers and healers, but they can also do well in public relations or as managers of others. Their desire for reflection and love of people watching mean that, especially later in life, they have a talent for writing or journalism. On the other hand, they may choose careers such as photography, music, comedy or the theater to express their uniqueness.

Destiny To educate others

When those born on this day conquer their shyness and fear of expressing their individuality, they often encourage others to do the same. They have a tremendous capacity to connect with others and their destiny is to inspire by example, to heal and to educate.

Power Thought

“I deserve the best in life”

January 2

Signs & symbols

Sun sign: Capricorn

Ruling planet: Saturn, the teacher

Symbol: The Horned Goat

Birth date ruler: Moon, the intuitive

Tarot card: The High Priestess (intuition)

Favorable numbers: 2, 3

Lucky days: Saturday and Monday, especially when these days fall on 2 and 3 of the month

Lucky colors: Dark blue, silver and light brown

Birthstone: Garnet

3 January the birthday of determination

Your greatest challenge is…

resisting boredom

The way forward is…

to experiment with different concepts, make your own decisions and, instead of waiting for others to catch up, to strike out alone.

You’re drawn to people born on…

November 23 to December 21

The childlike non-conformist qualities of people born between those dates will be an excellent counterbalance to your more serious tendencies.

Luck maker

Trust your gut

Tune into your intuition while you are day-dreaming or just "hanging around." Just a few minutes of quiet time a day can help you make the right decisions for yourself.

Failure is never an option for people born on January 3. They often have a wild, impulsive energy but they are not quitters. It is not in their nature to pass along responsibilities, and their persistence and sense of duty mean that they can overcome incredible odds. Sometimes, however, their stubbornness to see things through to the bitter end, combined with their inability to admit defeat, can make them appear inflexible and intolerant.

Stubborn by nature, January 3 people can impose unbearable pressure not just on themselves but also on others, and when pushed into a corner they can resort to using their charm to help them get what they want. This isn’t to say they are dishonest—dishonesty isn’t in their nature—but they are capable of using their seductive powers if they think it will help them achieve their goals.

The rock-solid determination of people born on January 3 can stretch the patience of those around them; in fact opposition and barriers just tend to strengthen their resolve even further and they are at their most inventive when challenged or confronted. It really is hard to throw them off course, and even if it looks like they have lost or need to reconsider they will secretly be planning their comeback or, in some cases, their revenge. The only chink in their armor is that appearance matters a bit too much too them. Nothing pleases them more than a compliment. They have a strong eye for beauty and style but their intolerance for imperfection can, if left unchecked, exasperate and occasionally alienate others.

With their survival instinct and natural understanding that determination is power, people born on January 3 possess the potential for outstanding success, and they can and do overcome impossible odds. Typically, in their forties, sometimes sooner, they tend to realize that they are at their happiest and best when they connect with their intuition; this enables them to find ways to develop their unique talents and leave their personal stamp on the world.

On the dark side

Stubborn, erratic, controlling

At your best

Charming, controlled, determined

Love Protective of loved ones

People born on January 3 are capable of unconditional love and are drawn to the security, comfort and happiness that family life can bring. Their determination applies to their relationships as well, and they want these to work. They love the routine of family life and are extremely protective of loved ones, sometimes overly protective. The only danger is that they are vulnerable to flattery; if they aren’t getting admiration and respect from their loved ones, they may well try to seek it elsewhere.

Health Set a goal of eating one new fruit and vegetable a week!

An early-to-bed and early-to-rise routine, combined with a healthy, balanced diet rich in a wide variety of fruit and vegetables, and forms of competitive exercise such as swimming or athletics, will keep people born on this day running smoothly. Concerns and anxieties about appearance and/or aging should be managed not by quick fixes such as cosmetic surgery but by regular health check-ups, attention to diet and lifestyle, and a multi-vitamin and mineral supplement. A few drops of the following essential oils on a handkerchief to breathe in will help produce inner security and self-acceptance when anxiety about aging threatens to overwhelm: frankincense, jasmine, sandalwood, and bergamot.

Career Born self-starters

These people have good financial know-how and tend to be able to accumulate plenty of money. They often function better in small rather than large businesses, or when they are self-employed. Music, drama, comedy and media hold their appeal but they are also very good at fighting for humanitarian issues or pushing forward social reforms, so they can also excel in politics, charity work, career counseling and education; perhaps even running for office one day.

Destiny To show others that the impossible can be possible

Once people born on this day have discovered that they can be committed to a cause without losing their identity, their personality is so powerful that they have no trouble influencing others and winning against all the odds. Their destiny is to show others that the impossible is possible and that determination can yield remarkable results.

Power Thought

“The darkest hour is before the dawn and I will come shining through”

January 3

Signs & symbols

Sun sign: Capricorn

Ruling planet: Saturn, the teacher

Symbol: The Horned Goat

Birth date ruler: Jupiter, the philosopher

Tarot card: The Empress (creativity)

Favorable numbers: 3, 4

Lucky days: Saturday and Thursday, especially when these days fall on 3 and 4 of the month

Lucky colors: Dark gray, purple and pale brown

Birthstone: Garnet

4 January the birthday of the eclectic

Your greatest challenge is…

coping with not feeling understood

The way forward is…

to put yourself in the other person’s shoes; slow down and explain your perspective.

You’re drawn to people born on…

October 24 to November 22

You share a love of experimentation and analysis and this can create a bond that is endlessly fascinating to you both.

Luck maker

Determine when patience or persistence is needed

If you truly believe you are right, you will stick to your guns and do what it takes to get what you want.

Those born on January 4 like everything eclectic. In other words, they like to collect, sort and then select only the best, and they use this quick-witted, creative approach in all aspects of their lives. A list of their friends looks like a media mogul’s address book, and their work résumé—with numerous stints in different lines of work—reflects their curious personality and unlimited powers of imagination. To others this may look like an undisciplined and erratic approach, but there is always method in the madness of those born on this day. By learning all that can be learned from a variety of sources, they eventually emerge triumphant with an encyclopedic knowledge of life that appears to serve them well in almost any situation.

Because of their eclectic nature and interest in so many aspects of life, January 4 people tend to be the catalyst that stirs up issues in others and makes them face things that they might rather not face. They are very direct people and any interaction with them has to have meaning and purpose, otherwise they quickly lose interest. Their directness and inability to indulge in chitchat can work against them—as idle conversation is often a means of establishing rapport and common ground with others—but more often than not their ability to sum up a situation and to come straight to the point is welcomed as a breath of fresh air.

Although these people do know how to have fun—especially when they are young—they don’t tend to be diverted by the trivial for long. In their thirties and beyond they prefer to exert their considerable energies and talents on a variety of projects to give them fulfillment; these are the years when their potential for professional success comes to the fore. Those born on this day really do need to concentrate their energies on finding a line of work that indulges their need for change but also allows them to be the creative, spontaneous and innovative person they were born to be.

On the dark side

Cold, controlling, intolerant

At your best

Independent, imaginative, methodical

Love Effortlessly attract admirers

With their quick wit and encyclopedic knowledge, January 4 people naturally attract friends and admirers. Their changeable nature can sometimes make it hard for loved ones to keep up or know where they are coming from, and—until they find someone who is equally vibrant and experimental—their relationships can be a bit hit and miss. Their directness can be off-putting but underneath there lies a sensitive and caring person.

Health The mind-body link

The need of those born on this day for experimentation means that getting into a healthy lifestyle routine is not always easy to achieve. Over-reliance on caffeine and/or mood-changing drugs to feed their over-active mind is also a danger. It is extremely important for them to understand that a healthy body equals a healthy mind and for their minds to work at an optimum level they need to take care of themselves by eating sensibly, getting enough sleep and taking regular exercise. Meditation will be particularly beneficial. Ginger essential oils are known to clear the head and improve memory, so if they have a load of work or study in front of them, a ginger-scented aromatic candle is a good choice.

Career Born motivators

It is vital for these people to choose a career that gives them plenty of variety, such as those within the media or travel industries. Their love of knowledge and great communication skills suggests that they can also make great motivators and teachers, as well as scientists, lawyers, researchers, writers, statesmen or stateswomen, journalists and inventors. Whatever career they choose, their ability to inform and inspire others has the potential to bring them great success and respect from their colleagues.

Destiny To inform and inspire others

The life path of people born on this day is to gather knowledge and to put all that knowledge to positive use. They can do this by showing the world ways to reconcile the practical with the idealistic. Through their help and creativity, visions of a better world can be realized. Their destiny is to inform and inspire.

Power Thought

“Today, I Will stick to my guns”

January 4

Signs & symbols

Sun sign: Capricorn

Ruling planet: Saturn, the teacher

Symbol: The Horned Goat

Birth date ruler: Uranus, the visionary

Tarot card: The Emperor (authority)

Favorable numbers: 4, 5

Lucky days: Saturday and Sunday, especially when these days fall on 4 and 5 of the month

Lucky colors: Gray, blue, silver, cognac brown

Birthstone: Garnet

5 January the birthday of resilience

Your greatest challenge is…

understanding what you want from life

The way forward is…

to try new things to find out what gets you really excited.

You’re drawn to people born on…

August 24 to September 23

You share a love of communication and your mutual understanding can create an unbreakable bond of trust and loyalty.

Luck maker

Set the right level of positivity

For enthusiasm to be effective, sometimes it has to be low key; people need to feel motivated by you, not cornered or smothered.

Those born on January 5 have a great deal of emotional resilience, possessing the ability to recover quickly from setbacks and difficult situations. They can do this because, unlike other less resilient souls, they have the remarkable ability to leave the past where it belongs—in the past. They also have an understanding that loss and disappointment are part of life’s journey, and this understanding means they are often wise beyond their years.

Their leadership qualities are strong and they are capable of great dedication and personal sacrifice. They are the resourceful, centered person to whom people turn in a crisis and they thrive on this kind of dynamic. The only danger is that January 5 people can get easily bored when there is no crisis.

Although people born on this day can bounce back from disaster, this doesn’t mean to say they are thick skinned. They can appear emotionally aloof at times but more often than not this hides a deeply sensitive and empathetic nature that is simply afraid to reveal or give of itself unconditionally. If they do open up it is only to the most trusted and valued of friends and loved ones.

Their resilient approach to life wins people born on this day many admirers, but taken to extremes it can also make them unrealistically optimistic. They need to avoid becoming so upbeat in their approach that they ignore the motives and minimize the concerns of people around them.

Although they should keep their options open and stay flexible, people born on this day are at their best when they have a plan of action. They have a tendency to avoid responsibility and commitment in their teens and twenties, but until they choose a path, they will never feel truly fulfilled. By their early forties, often somewhat sooner, they have usually learned to rein in their curiosity and their love of adventure and travel, choosing a path or a purpose that allows them to concentrate on and express their extraordinary potential for bringing out the best in other people.

On the dark side

Over-confident, superficial, unreliable

At your best

Powerful, expressive, spiritual

Love Head first

People born on January 5 are attracted by intelligence and they find verbal banter extremely seductive. Understanding and communication in a relationship are of crucial importance to them. If they feel they can’t be completely open or understood they are unlikely to commit to a relationship. This isn’t to say, however, that they don’t appreciate the physical side of relationships as they have a healthy sexual appetite; it is simply that for them love, like sex, starts in the head.

Health Athletes should take good care of themselves.

Because of their emotional resilience, people born on this day recover well from injuries, illnesses and accidents. They should not, however, take their physical and emotional strength for granted; like everyone else, they need to make sure they eat well and get plenty of exercise. They need to pay particular attention to their health in midlife and beyond, when they are most likely to run the risk of neglecting their personal needs for a relationship, work or cause. To help themselves stay vibrant, and full of life, burning grapefruit, lemon-, orange- and rose-scented candles may well do the trick.

Career Born mediators

These people need to work in a harmonious environment and they thrive in positions in which they can be a mediator or communicator or where they are needed to put a positive spin on things. Advertising, politics and law could appeal but they may also find great satisfaction in careers that involve service or sharing feelings and experiences with others such as teaching, medicine, entertainment, counseling and psychology.

Destiny To be the rock when others are floundering

Once they have learned balance and the ability to listen sensitively to others, the life path of those born on this day is to inspire and motivate others with their resilient approach to life. Their destiny is to be the person to whom people turn in a crisis, the rock when others are floundering.

Power Thought

“It is OK to find ou t who I am and explore who other people are too”

January 5

Signs & symbols

Sun sign: Capricorn

Ruling planet: Saturn, the teacher

Symbol: The Horned Goat

Birth date ruler: Mercury, the communicator

Tarot card: The Hierophant (guidance)

Favorable numbers: 5, 6

Lucky days: Saturday and Wednesday, especially when these days fall on 5 and 6 of the month

Lucky colors: Gray, blue, green, pale rose

Birthstone: Garnet

6 January the birthday of the philosopher

Your greatest challenge is…

to avoid feeling burdened down with responsibilities at work

The way forward is…

to devote as much time to your personal life as to achieving your ideological objectives.

You’re drawn to people born on…

April 21 to May 21

You share a passion for harmony, beauty and love; this will keep the relationship or friendship balanced and nourishing.

Luck maker

Listen first, talk second

Everyone wants to be understood and the key to understanding is to listen. To get people on your side, listen to other points of view before giving your own.

People born on January 6 are forever looking beneath the surface for meaning and significance in events. They always try to see the spark of goodness in others but this spiritual, philosophical approach to life can mean that other people often dismiss them as childlike or naïive, in the process underestimating their tremendous energy and intelligence.

Although philosophical in their thinking, January 6 people are extremely ambitious and goal orientated, tending eventually to get what they want in life. Willing to work hard and dedicate themselves to their goals, those born on this day can overcome their natural shyness, introspection and gentleness when they are called to defend their convictions and their ideals. However, because they trust their instincts so much and believe that everything that happens to them has significance, there is a danger of them always rejecting alternative viewpoints and being labeled unrealistic, unreasonable and stubborn at times. The tendency to expect others to think like them can prove too challenging for those who are not as philosophically minded.

Despite their stubborn streak and outspokenness, January 6 people also have a tender side to them that can be easily hurt when their input isn’t valued or people don’t take them seriously. They may deal with their hurt by rebelling against authority or indulging in irresponsible behavior, but later in life, around the age of forty-five, they learn that, although cathartic, constant rebellion can never be the whole answer. It is important for them to find a place to express their wild side, but sport or work or study is often their savior because it provides the boundaries and calls upon the discipline they need to help them handle their emotions and channel their energies.

At the end of the day, even when criticized or rejected, the idealism and honesty of people born on January 6 never fails to shine through. Once they find what they should devote their life to, their determination and ability to impart their ideals in an inspirational way will attract both admirers and considerable success their way.

On the dark side

Naïve, unrealistic, unrenasonable

At your best

Idealistic, philosophical, understanding

Love In love with love

Relationships have a powerful, overwhelming effect on people born on January 6 and they run the risk of getting lost in them. Sometimes they can give the impression that they are more in love with the idea of love than with the person themselves; it is important for them to learn to take in a relationship as well as give. Having a wide circle of intelligent friends can stop them becoming overly dependent on a partner.

Health Ease up on yourself

Those born on this day need to make sure that their passion for ideals and for others does not make them neglect their own health and well-being. They need to eat healthily and get plenty of sleep so that they can tackle life’s challenges with their irresistible energy. At some point in their life they might suffer from some kind of skin problem, but this usually clears up when attention is paid to diet and lifestyle. There is a danger that they can get caught up by overly strict or demanding diet or lifestyle changes recommended by charismatic gurus, such as diets that eliminate food groups or overdose on protein. They need to remember that the key to a healthy diet, as well as to a healthy life, is balance. Sociable forms of exercise such as dancing and aerobics are recommended, and a few drops of lemon essential oil on their pillow or bedclothes at night will help them go to sleep and wake up refreshed.

Career Born visionaries

In work, as in life, these people have a vision; if they can’t communicate it effectively in their profession, they may decide to go it alone, either by setting up their own business or by becoming self-employed. They make ideal therapists, doctors, counselors, engineers, architects, property developers, computer programmers, psychologists or alternative health practitioners. They may also be drawn toward religion or spirituality.

Destiny Help others learn about themselves

The life task of people born on this day is to spread the message that it is possible to unite opposites, the positive and the negative, the idealistic with the practical, the spiritual and the mundane. Their destiny is to help others deal with their fears and uncertainties, and discover their own truth.

Power Thought

“I help others by listening to them”

January 6

Signs & symbols

Sun sign: Capricorn

Ruling planet: Saturn, the teacher

Symbol: The Horned Goat

Birth date ruler: Venus, the lover

Tarot card: The Lovers (choices)

Favorable numbers: 6, 7

Lucky days: Saturday and Friday, especially when these days fall on 6 and 7 of the month

Lucky colors: Black, blue, green, pink

Birthstone: Garnet

7 January the birthday of the practical dreamer

Your greatest challenge is…

to stop worrying about what people might think

The way forward is…

to realize that what others think is their concern, not yours.

You’re drawn to people born on…

February 20 to March 20

You share an intuitive knowledge of the present and a tolerance for the past, making this a loving and creative relationship.

Luck maker

Hang out with happy people

Seek the company of people who make you feel good about yourself, not people who drag you down.

Although those born on January 7 give the impression of being serious and intense, they are irresistibly drawn to anything different, strange and unfamiliar. They have a strong sense of duty and responsibility but secretly dream of living an unconventional life in which they can follow their own rules.

Mentally those born on this day are both logical and intuitive, which makes them unique. They are artists with a scientific mind or scientists with an intuitive flair. They have the instinctive gift of being able to sense the moods of other people and, despite their apparent distance from a situation, they can often understand more about what is going on around them than anyone else. Their nature is also highly sensitive. They find it hard to switch off from the suffering and injustices of the world; as a result, they may frequently become involved in charity work or generously give their time for the benefit of others. Because they can tune in so quickly to what is going on around them, they are always in danger of absorbing negativity from others. Seeking out situations and people that are positive and steady, and avoiding the negative, are therefore important.

January 7 people are dreamers but they rarely let themselves get carried away. As a result, their occasional tendency to drift off into a world of their own can make them feel lonely and cut off from everything and everyone around them. They often have a real sense of connection with the natural world and an extraordinary imagination. Fascination with the mystical, with unexplained phenomena and the afterlife is common, especially after the age of forty-four, sometimes sooner, although fear of being criticized or thought "weird" may prevent them from pursuing their interests.

It is extremely important for those born on this day to develop their self-confidence and to accept that the opinions of others, although valuable, are not final. In this way they will be able to let their frustration go and find the freedom of expression that is so crucial for their happiness and fulfillment.

On the dark side

Isolated, intense, dreamy

At your best

Unusual, intuitive, generous

Love Hot and intense

Relationships with people born on January 7 tend to be very intense; they are attracted to people who are broad minded, unusual or different in some way. Until they develop their self-confidence, they are not always good at asking for what they want, or letting their guard down and showing their true feelings. However, when they feel secure in themselves and in a relationship, they are loyal and passionate partners.

Health Sleep matters

People born on this day tend to be highly sensitive, and as a result fatigue and stress can be a problem. They are particularly susceptible to digestive disorders and need to make sure they eat a fiber-rich diet and take plenty of exercise. Unusual forms of exercise like Tai Chi may appeal. Because fatigue is a common problem, they may need to make sure they eat plenty of foods rich in iron, such as tofu, turkey and legumes, to protect against anemia—a common cause of fatigue—and get more sleep. They should aim for between six and eight hours a night because a good night’s sleep is extremely important for them. A glass of chamomile tea can help them unwind before sleep.

Career Born planners

These people thrive in careers that require them to use their mind and their imaginative powers. They make great teachers, writers, career counselors and artists, but their humanitarian focus may also lead them toward charitable or social work. They are willing to work behind the scenes as a producer, programmer or agent and their superb organizational skills could also point them to roles in administration, research or management.

Destiny To unite opposites

The life path of those born on this day is to learn to have faith in themselves. Once they can do that, their destiny is to share their talent with the world by crossing boundaries, healing differences and uniting opposites.

Power Thought

“I am good enough just the way I am”

January 7

Signs & symbols

Sun sign: Capricorn

Ruling planet: Saturn, the teacher

Symbol: The Horned Goat

Birth date ruler: Neptune, the speculator

Tarot card: The Chariot (resilience)

Favorable numbers: 7, 8

Lucky days: Saturday and Monday, especially when these days fall on 7 and 8 of the month

Lucky colors: Black, gray, rouge, sky blue

Birthstone: Garnet

8 January the birthday of dynamic strength

Your greatest challenge is…

handling the feeling that others aren’t giving you enough respect

The way forward is…

to understand that respect is a two-way street; if you want respect, treat others with respect first.

You’re drawn to people born on…

December 22 to January 20

You share a mutual respect and admiration for each other and this creates a powerful and exciting dynamic.

Luck maker

Give and receive in equal measure

When you help or give to someone else, without expecting anything in return, you double your chances of both luck and happiness.

People born on January 8 always make their presence felt. They are born with stunning potential to rise and shine above all obstacles and make an impact on the world around them.

Those born on this day expect to be acknowledged by others; as a result, others always come away impressed. Single-minded, hard-working, courageous and forceful, they have the potential within them to achieve almost everything they want. Because of their determined nature there can sometimes be a tendency to overdo things, so they need to make sure they do not become too obsessive by spending time with friends and loved ones, and having plenty of interests.

The belief, enthusiasm and dedication that people born on this day have for projects they love is not the only thing that makes them stand out from the crowd. They also possess great charm and sensitivity, and the ability to put people at ease. Although naturally intuitive, it is important that they do not let practicality and worldly ambition obscure this talent as it will serve them well in all areas of life, in particular their close personal relationships. After the age of forty-three their intuition and emotional sensitivity often increase.

The irony is that despite their almost superhuman confidence and self-possessed exterior, underneath they do from time to time feel anxious and insecure, with a tendency to wallow in dark moods and become despondent and demanding. Their hidden insecurities can also manifest in an impatience and intolerance of others or an egotistical desire to put others down. Every now and again they need to step off the pedestal they have made for themselves so that they can devote both their time and their considerable energy to nurturing friendships based on mutual love, understanding and respect.

If they can stay positive and develop tolerance and humility in their relationships with others, there is nothing to hold back people born on this day. They are meant to shine and, with their inspired awareness, inner strength and self-discipline, shine they well.

On the dark side

Egotistical, impatient, intolerant

At your best

Courageous, forceful, authoritative

Love Intense and passionate

Those born on January 8 can have the tendency to be controlling; in some circumstances they may become obsessive and jealous. They need to check this tendency as it can destroy relationships. Having said that, they can be extremely warm and generous in a relationship when they feel secure enough to let down their guard and trust someone else.

Health Time to play

Competitive sports appeal to people born on this day but they might benefit more from playing games like charades, because such games give them a chance to laugh both at themselves and with others. Because they possess a tendency to push themselves too hard, they need to watch out for stress-related illnesses such as headaches, insomnia and depression. They also need to watch their posture, especially if they spend much of their day hunched in front of work or a computer. They should avoid rich food and steer clear of drugs altogether. If stress is a constant part of their daily routine, burning a chamomile—, lavender—or sandalwood-scented candle can produce a calming effect.

Career Born achievers

Whatever career these people choose, they tend to rise to the top, be it in the arts (where they can employ their imagination), the sciences (where they can employ their analytical skills), business (where they can employ their explosive impact on others) or humanitarian work (where they can employ their understanding and sympathetic nature). They can also make great designers and property developers, and their ability to communicate, teach and inspire others may lead them to education, politics, spirituality, medicine and philosophy.

Destiny To rise above the odds

The life path of people born on this day is to rise above the odds. Once they have developed their communication skills and the ability to put others at their ease, their destiny is to show others that the possibilities are always there and that if they keep positive and put in the necessary hard work they will be victorious.

Power Thought

“ Recognizing the positive in others, I recognize the positive in myself”

January 8

Signs & symbols

Sun sign: Capricorn

Ruling planet: Saturn, the teacher

Symbol: The Horned Goat

Birth date ruler: Saturn, the teacher

Tarot card: Strength (passion)

Favorable numbers: 8, 9

Lucky day: Saturday, especially when it falls on 8 and 9 of the month

Lucky colors: Black, gray, rose red and white

Birthstone: Garnet

9 January the birthday of the striver

Your greatest challenge is…

learning not to lose your temper

The way forward is…

to take a break. Go for a walk. A nap can clear things out; so can chatting with friends or putting yourself in someone else’s shoes. If you’re going to lose it, keep your cool until you can blow off some steam somewhere safe.

You’re drawn to people born on…

March 21 to April 20

You share a mutual energy and an adventurous approach to life and to love, making this a hot and passionate union.

Luck maker

Don’t burn your bridges

One of the most effective ways to avoid bad luck is to have as few enemies as possible.

People born on January 9 tend to be fast-acting, thinking and feeling. They want to rise to the top and will do what it takes to get them there. In both their work and their home life they strive for nothing but the best. They demand high standards from both themselves and others, and they detest mediocrity with a passion. Yet because January 9 people place a high value on initiative and their personal freedom, they often prefer to work or forge ahead alone rather than in a group.

So focused are January 9 people on striving that they rarely take time to savor their achievements or even the present moment; they find it particularly hard to relax or switch off. It is of great importance for them to have a partner, friend or even a pet to help them unwind and take themselves and their goals a little less seriously. Typically around the age of forty-two, sometimes sooner, their sensitivity toward others and their inner life becomes more prominent.

January 9 people are amazingly good at overcoming obstacles and difficulties, and can bounce back from almost anything. However in the process of recovery they can also manifest a ruthless side. If knocked down they will claw their way back by whatever means are available, even if that means upsetting trusted friends along the way and making enemies. They need to learn that one of the secrets of success is not to have enemies. Anger, sometimes violent anger, is often their first response, but if they can remain a little more detached and learn some objectivity they will discover that there are always other ways of dealing with a frustrating situation.

Totally fearless, those born on this day have an abundance of admirable qualities. If they can learn to listen to their conscience and strive to maintain balance as hard as they strive to attain success, there is nothing to stop them enjoying the liberating benefits of a purposeful life that sparkles with happiness and excitement.

On the dark side

Ruthless, mistrustful, reckless

At your best

Ambitious, forceful, resilient

Love Ardent lovers

People born on January 9 are passionate and ardent lovers. They are forceful and energetic, and need a partner who can understand and keep up with their physical energy. They are also extremely idealistic about relationships and believe in having a soul mate. Family is also extremely important for people born on this day and they are capable of making enormous sacrifice for those they love.

Health Take more time out

Because they tend to drive themselves so hard, those born on this day are prone to stress, fatigue and a lowered immune system. In other words, if they don’t take care of themselves they can lose a lot of time to poor health and infection. It is essential that they take regular time out and eat a healthy and balanced diet to ensure they are getting all the nutrients they need to stay strong and healthy. As far as exercise is concerned, gentle exercise is recommended as they can be fatally attracted to extreme and dangerous sports. They may be reluctant to take a gentle daily workout or even go on holiday, but both are essential for them to help restore balance in their lives. A cup of lemon balm herbal tea will help promote digestion and induce calm.

Career Born experimenters

The need to progress means that these people need jobs that promise advancement, variety or excitement. If they are drawn to business, they may be interested in marketing or advertising. Other careers that can attract them include politics, the media, the arts or any job that involves plenty of travel and challenge. Astronomy and computer programming may hold particular appeal. They may well experiment with a variety of careers until they settle in and excel in their chosen vocation.

Destiny To break through barriers

Ambitious and driven, people born on this day lead by example, showing others that going that extra mile really can make a difference. Once they have learned to focus more on the present moment than the future reward, their destiny is to break through outmoded ways of behavior and in the process strive to make the world a better place.

Power Thought

“ I have a peaceful and calming heart and soul”

January 9

Signs & symbols

Sun sign: Capricorn

Ruling planet: Saturn, the teacher

Symbol: The Horned Goat

Birth date ruler: Mars, the warrior

Tarot card: The Hermit (inner strength)

Favorable numbers: 1, 9

Lucky days: Saturday and Tuesday, especially when these days fall on 1 and 9 of the month

Lucky colors: Black, gray, bright red

Birthstone: Garnet

10 January the birthday of the realist

Your greatest challenge is…

showing your true feelings

The way forward is…

to tell yourself that vulnerability is not a sign of weakness but a sign of strength.

You’re drawn to people born on…

July 24 to August 23

You share a passion for directness and a love of the unconventional; this can create a stimulating and intense bond.

Luck maker

Pay others compliments more often

The more you can make others feel good about themselves, the more impressed they are likely to be by you.

People born on January 10 are a force to be reckoned with. They feel an irresistible urge to speak their mind at all times. As a result they are highly valued by others for their honesty and for their realistic assessment of a situation. They are never afraid to support an unconventional viewpoint and to champion the underdog.

Those born on this day tell it like it is, and this quality can bring them success and admiration, taking them to the very top. On the downside, their inability to sugarcoat or dress up the truth can on occasion upset people around them, stopping them advancing as fast in life as their more diplomatic peers. The trouble with the straight-shooting approach is that it doesn’t take into account the possibility of hope, and so January 10 people can sometimes come across as grumpy. This isn’t, however, a fair reflection of their personality. They are neither negative people nor are they unhappy; they just see things the way they are, warts and all. Typically around the age of forty-one, often sooner, they become more emotionally sensitive to the needs of others.

Although the no-nonsense approach of people born on this day can shock others on first contact, in the long term people often find their clear-sighted approach very refreshing; in times of crisis or uncertainty people will seek advice from people born on this day. Although more than happy to take on this role—as the respect of others is important for them—the very same qualities that earned them respect from others can also create distance as they may find it hard to empathize with people less able to cope with change and the ups and downs of life. Once they begin to understand that not everyone is as clear-sighted as they are, and that a gentle approach can help them achieve their objectives more effectively, people born on this day discover that not only can they earn the lasting loyalty of others, they also have the ability to make a powerful impact on the world around them.

On the dark side

Tactless, jealous, distant

At your best

Honest, direct, accepting

Love Not a closed book

There is a tendency for those born on January 10 to come across as a bit of a closed book. Lack of trust in others can make them act in a controlling, jealous and sometimes unfaithful manner. Material considerations can also become too important a factor in close relationships. However, when they find a lover who sees the generosity and vulnerability behind their pride and their rough and ready exterior, they can be sensual and passionate lovers.

Health Stay flexible

The tough, hardy exterior of people born on this day can manifest in health problems associated with rigidity, such as backache, arthritis, poor circulation and so on. They need to find an energetic physical outlet such as squash, aerobics or rock climbing; yoga or stretching for flexibility can help temper their strength with calmness. A healthy diet and plenty of fresh air and sunshine are also recommended, as these will help keep them feeling physically and emotionally light. If they find themselves feeling sad for no apparent reason, a bergamot-scented candle can help lift their mood. Wearing, meditating on and surrounding themselves with the color orange will encourage them to be more spontaneous.

Career Born troubleshooters

Careers in which they can solve problems for others or troubleshoot have great appeal for these people; for example, building, construction or computer programming. If attracted to the arts, financial rewards will be important; they will go for big-business ideas rather than specialist niches and they are also likely to excel in careers that offer good financial return, such as management, advertising and promotion. Their unconventional flair may lead them to explore the unknown; space tourist travel may have particular appeal.

Destiny To bring others closer to the truth

The life path of people born on this day is to bring others closer to the truth with their honest and realistic assessment of situations. Their destiny is to make an impact on others and the world they live in with their spirited determination and no-fuss approach to problem solving.

Power Thought

“Today, I will see something positive in all situations”

January 10

Signs & symbols

Sun sign: Capricorn

Ruling planet: Saturn, the teacher

Symbol: The Horned Goat

Birth date ruler: Sun, the individual

Tarot card: The Wheel of Fortune (change)

Favorable numbers: 1, 2

Lucky days: Saturday and Sunday, especially when these days fall on 1 and 2 of the month

Lucky colors: Black, Bombay brown, orange

Birthstone: Garnet

11 January the birthday of the expert assessor

Your greatest challenge is…

coping with feeling powerless to change things

The way forward is…

to understand that you can only change the things that you can. When a situation can’t be changed, you need to have faith and learn to let go.

You’re drawn to people born on…

June 22 to July 23

You share a passion for helping others and for social justice, and this creates an enduring bond.

Luck maker

Give others the benefit of the doubt

If you think the best of others they are more likely to fulfill that expectation.

Those born on January 11 have a natural talent for assessing every situation and measuring everyone they meet. They find little difficulty in discarding what isn’t needed and see to the heart of people and situations, judging them according to their own very high standards. When the formidable powers of perception of people born on this day are combined with their great intelligence, this results in individuals who are outstanding decision makers.

Underlying this talent for assessment is a strong sense of justice that always strives to be fair. They feel compelled to do the right thing in life and to pass judgment but sometimes they can have problems distinguishing what the right thing or judgment is for them and what the right thing is for others. As a result they can easily convince themselves into thinking that they need to take responsibility for everyone and everything; this is when problems can start, as it can lead to domineering or controlling behavior and the belief that their word really is the law.

It is important for people born on this day to learn to pronounce their opinions less forcibly so that they do not offend those who do not share their point of view. This won’t always be easy, but alongside their inflexibility there is also a very caring and compassionate nature. If they can tap more into that, they will begin to understand that it is not just their right, but everybody’s right, to have a difference of opinion. Typically around the age of forty, often sooner, their emotional sensitivity becomes stronger and they develop a more powerful inner life.

Those born on this day place high standards on others but they place even higher standards upon themselves. Because they have the courage and determination to live up to these standards, they often do find themselves in the very position they crave: that of the judgment maker. Others will seek them out for advice, judgment and, when they learn to be a little less inflexible, inspiration.

On the dark side

Dominating, stubborn, superior

At your best

Balanced, objective, fair

Love Loyal and devoted

Once people born on January 11 find a partner who can stimulate their mind or inspire them creatively, they are extremely loyal and devoted. Although relating comes naturally to them, they can at times be reluctant to open up emotionally. There is also a danger that they can take on too much responsibility for the relationship; they need to learn sometimes to stand back, open their heart and let their partner take the lead.

Health Take care of their own needs

These people need to be extremely careful that they don’t suffer from compassion overload, by wearing themselves out caring for others or fighting for their rights. They need to learn to let go every now and again and to care for their own needs, both physical and emotional. When it comes to diet, they need to avoid anything restrictive or excessive and enjoy a balanced and varied diet; perhaps with a multi-vitamin and mineral to guard against nutritional deficiencies. They should also make sure they get regular, gentle exercise. Burning candles scented with cypress, clary sage, jasmine, coriander, cloves or sandalwood and wearing, meditating or surrounding themselves with the color silver should help them feel more secure and at peace.

Career Born helpers

People born on this day are drawn toward careers where they can help others. Their compassion means that they excel in education, teaching or careers working with children or students, counseling or psychology. They may also be drawn to careers in research in which they can use their sharp, incisive mind, or careers in which they can fight injustice, such as politics, social work, law or even the clergy. They also make fine alternative therapists and astrologers, and their skill in communication suggests a knack for writing, music and the arts.

Destiny To help others turn dreams into reality

Once they have learned to develop compassion and sensitivity toward the weaknesses of others, the life path of people born on this day is to fight injustice in the world and right wrongs. By so doing they will discover their destiny, which is to help others turn hopes and dreams into practical reality.

Power Thought

“Today I will take it easy on myself and everyone else”

January 11

Signs & symbols

Sun sign: Capricorn

Ruling planet: Saturn, the teacher

Symbol: The Horned Goat

Birth date ruler: Moon, the intuitive

Tarot card: Justice (discernment)

Favorable numbers: 2, 3

Lucky days: Saturday and Monday, especially when these days fall on 2 and 3 of the month

Lucky colors: Black, doe brown, silvery white

Birthstone: Garnet

12 January the birthday of single-mindedness

Your greatest challenge is…

handling feelings of being ignored

The way forward is…

to stop thinking you need to prove yourself to others. If you back off for a while and spend time listening and connecting, you’ll naturally attract enough respect and attention.

You’re drawn to people born on…

November 23 to December 21

You share a passion for both adventure and communication, and this creates an exciting and enjoyable union.

Luck maker

Rethink your priorities

If you had one year to live, what would your priorities be?

People born on January 12 don’t do things by half measures and once they have settled on a goal they pursue it with intense and single-minded dedication. Whatever their calling in life, whether it be raising a family, teaching a class or running for president, it becomes their single purpose in life. They are forever on the look-out for opportunities, ideas and people that can help them achieve their goals. Because work is so important to them and they run the risk of sacrificing their personal identity to it, it is vital that they choose their careers wisely.

The need to be the center of attention that characterizes people born on this day is more often than not a result of putting their emotional life on hold in pursuit of their goals in life. Sometimes they can be so driven that they lose touch not only with their friends and family but also with themselves. It is extremely important therefore for people born on this day to remember to respect not only their own feelings but also the feelings of others. They need to carve out a personal life separate from work and a spiritual life that gives them regular time out. Typically around the age of thirty-nine, hopefully sooner, they place more emphasis on their emotional life; this is reflected in their dreams and their visions, as well as the way in which they interact with others.

The single-minded approach of people born on this day, combined with their sharp wit and strong level of commitment, can promise great potential for success. And if all that wasn’t enough, they also appear to be blessed with uncanny good fortune. Just as they can swing between high and low moods, their lives can also swing between disaster and sudden good fortune. Out of the blue they may receive a gift, a promotion or the break that they need. Finding balance by placing more emphasis on emotional and spiritual ideals is the key to their survival and their ability to attract all that they need to rise to the very top.

On the dark side

Restricted, extreme, arrogant

At your best

Tolerant, dedicated, insightful

Love Learn to relax

Those born on January 12 are attracted to people who share their singleminded approach to life. They are, however, actually happier with people who are less driven and single-minded and who have a more casual, relaxed approach. Such people can give them the perspective and the fun they need to unwind. Although they may appear confident when it comes to affairs of the heart, they can be reserved and may find it hard to commit or make the first move.

Health Don’t take your health for granted

Those born on this day tend to take their health for granted as they pursue their goals. More often than not they have a strong constitution and remarkable energy but if they neglect their health or burn the midnight oil for too long they are at risk of becoming overweight, unfit or malnourished. It is important for them to have a routine of regular exercise, and to eat regular meals and snacks to keep their energy and their metabolism on the go. Meditation will encourage their self-awareness and to stop themselves from overeating sweet foods to keep their energy levels up, the sweet smell of vanilla will help stop that sweet tooth.

Career Born winners

The sky really is the limit for these people. They are likely to succeed in whatever career they choose because they are so single-minded in their approach. The biggest struggle for them is not likely to be progressing in their career but deciding what career to pursue in the first place. If they decide to become self-employed they can do well as a trader, an agent or a negotiator. Although independent-minded, they can work well in cooperative situations, often excelling in diplomacy, politics, coaching and team sports. They may also wish to explore their considerable artistic and musical talents.

Destiny To dedicate themselves to a cause or purpose

The life path of people born on this day is to dedicate themselves to a purpose or cause. Once they are able to find a sense of balance, their destiny is to live through glory as well as defeat and in the process achieve true greatness.

Power Thought

“I can change my feelings by changing what I do”

January 12

Signs & symbols

Sun sign: Capricorn

Ruling planet: Saturn, the teacher

Symbol: The Horned Goat

Birth date ruler: Jupiter, the philosopher

Tarot card: The Hanged Man (reflection)

Favorable numbers: 3, 4

Lucky days: Saturday and Thursday, especially when these days fall on 3 and 4 of the month

Lucky colors: Black, gingerbread brown, purple

Birthstone: Garnet

13 January the birthday of progression

Your greatest challenge is…

knowing how to cope with anger or disappointment

The way forward is…

to understand that painful feelings are only released when they are faced. Remember the only way out is through.

You’re drawn to people born on…

October 24 to November 22

You share a broad outlook and a passion for accomplishment and this can create an imaginative and exciting union.

Luck maker

Have faith

Unwavering self-belief when the going gets tough generates the ability and enthusiasm you need to succeed.

Progression is the key word for those born on January 13. They never stand still, always moving forward in their lives, whatever their circumstances or start in life. Their ability to overcome obstacles and make even the most difficult of transitions or tasks seem easy gives them a natural charisma.

Those who make life seem easy are universally favored, and people born on this day not only have the ability to succeed; they also have the ability to keep their cool when all around are losing theirs. When setbacks occur they pick themselves up, learn from their mistakes and do all it takes to reach their goals; and reach them they will.

People born on this day have no problems leaving their past behind them. They understand the importance of letting go in order to progress and move beyond limitations. They particularly enjoy initiating new projects and ideas, and they work steadily and in a disciplined way until they have attained what they desire. Although their imagination and intelligence give them the potential to succeed in many areas, the arena of social and humanitarian reform has particular appeal for them. Of course they feel disappointment and disillusion at times—they are human like everyone else—but typically after the age of thirty-eight, more often than not sooner, they discover the importance of making their mind work for rather than against themselves.

It’s impossible for people born on January 13 to hold back in any way and they cannot see the point of doing anything unless one hundred per cent of one’s attention and energy is given. If others are not committed or are lazy or not paying attention, they will let them know. They will progress faster if they can understand that not everyone has the same drive or need for achievement as they have, and that sometimes the price for having high ideals means that they have to stand alone. By taking time out to relax they can discover whether they have being pushing themselves too hard or have become too detached from the world they are so committed to improving.

On the dark side

Stubborn, rebellious, bossy

At your best

High achiever, expert, revolutionary

Love Charismatic flirts

People born on January 13 tend to be attracted to a partner from whom they can learn or who are a step higher than them on the social ladder. They need to respect and admire their partner rather than the other way round and take great pride in his or her success or accomplishment. Until they find someone to whom they feel ready to commit, their charismatic personality naturally attracts admirers and can mean they will have an erratic love life, sometimes with numerous partners in succession.

Health Healthy is better than perfect

Those born on this day are likely to look after their health as they learn early in life that a healthy body leads to a healthy mind. They need to take care that they do not become too obsessive, however, and worry about their health to the extent that every ache and pain has meaning. Exercise is important to keep them flexible and toned but again they need to take care that they do not overwork themselves in a quest for physical perfection. Spending more time in nature or reading, meditating or surrounding themselves with shades of green should help keep them grounded and disciplined but also flexible enough to change course if it becomes necessary.

Career Born advisors

The ability of these people to stay calm in a crisis ideally suits them to careers in medicine, the armed forces, personal relations and the emergency services. They may also be attracted to education, where the fields of philosophy and psychology may be of particular interest. Their obligation to society and making the world a better place may draw them toward humanitarian causes. Imaginative and creative enough to work alone, these individuals are also happy working for others in advisory or specialist roles.

Destiny To make the world a more harmonious place

The life path of people born on this day is to rise above adversity and help others do the same. Once they have found the courage to stand alone and have learned to respect differences as well as similarities in others, their destiny is to make the world a more harmonious place by bringing people together and settling disputes.

Power Thought

“I can and will reach my full potential”

January 13

Signs & symbols

Sun sign: Capricorn

Ruling planet: Saturn, the teacher

Symbol: The Horned Goat

Birth date ruler: Uranus, the visionary

Tarot card: Death (change)

Favorable numbers: 4, 5

Lucky days: Saturday and Sunday, especially when these days fall on 4 and 5 of the month

Lucky colors: Black, fir green, sky blue

Birthstone: Garnet

14 January the birthday of conviction

Your greatest challenge is…

finding direction and purpose for your life

The way forward is…

to understand that you succeed best when you find an activity you truly love and believe in.

You’re drawn to people born on…

August 24 to September 23

You share a passion for keeping busy and taking on new challenges; this creates an adventurous union based on respect and mutual understanding.

Luck maker

Bend but don’t break

You do need consistency but you also need to be open-minded and willing to reconsider your options if life gives you reason to.

One of the greatest strengths of those born on January 14 is their ability to take in vast amounts of information and still see the bigger picture. They are shrewd judges of people and situations, and their inquisitive mind is forever hungry for new ideas, new information and new challenges. Because they have this panoramic view, they are particularly good at decision making. Their strong sense of right and wrong, combined with their highly developed sense of conviction and certainty, makes them excellent and much-sought-after peacemakers, both at home and at work.

Unfortunately the conviction and certainty possessed by those born on this day also have their attendant dangers. Once they have settled on a course of action, it is almost impossible for them to change course and they may go to extreme lengths to see things through to the bitter end. Ironically for people who are so uncompromising and committed in their work life, they aren’t always able to make that same level of commitment to their personal life. In fact their personal life definitely takes second place. This may be because they believe that emotions and connections with other people are a distraction from their primary purpose in life, but it may also be the result of a fear of being disappointed. The way forward for them is to apply the same level of commitment to potential friends and partners, and to learn to respect and appreciate the emotional support of others.

Although they appear to be extremely confident and have the ability to implement radical change, they are inwardly far more complex than they appear. Behind the solid, strong image and the apparent love of risk-taking and innovation lies a person who often feels misunderstood; these feelings are heightened if they haven’t found a direction in life to which to devote their considerable energies. Once they understand that it is not leadership, material wealth or high rank that they crave but personal freedom and the ability to bring about positive change in the world, they can leave their insecurities behind and achieve miracles.

On the dark side

Stubborn, obsessed, insecure

At your best

Peacemaker, inquisitive, risk-taker

Love Passions run deep

The passions of those born on January 14 run deep and they are typically uncomplicated by jealousy. Family, friends and loved ones need to be extremely faithful, patient and understanding but it is well worth the effort as they make adventurous and exciting lovers. Their ideal partner is somebody with a like mind who does not get jealous or possessive and supports them in their convictions.

Health Accident prone

Fortunately, people born on this day are unlikely to be tempted by drugs, drink or smoking and this has a protective effect on their health, both physical and emotional. Unfortunately, despite their common-sense approach to health, they are often guilty of driving themselves too hard or living on the edge. Their body inevitably pays the price with accidents and stress-related headaches and insomnia. They are attracted to extreme sports but their health would be better served by gentle to moderate exercise, such as cycling or swimming. A cup of lemon balm or passion-flower herbal tea before bed time will help them sleep well and relieve any aches and pains.

Career Born people watchers

It is important for these people to find an outlet for their powers of observation, their ability to see the whole picture and their untapped well of creativity. Writing and photography may be of particular interest, as might property development and design, but because of their unusual ambition and determination they can master almost any skill or career. The media, public relations and advertising may appeal, and as might careers in business, banking and the stock exchange.

Destiny To introduce positive reforms

The life path of people born on this day is to find a cause to which they can devote their considerable energy. Once they have learned the importance of connections with others they will discover their destiny, which is to introduce reforms or groundbreaking ways of doing or looking at things.

Power Thought

“I can relax and think peacefully about my goals”

January 14

Signs & symbols

Sun sign: Capricorn

Ruling planet: Saturn, the teacher

Symbol: The Horned Goat

Birth date ruler: Mercury, the communicator

Tarot card: Temperance (moderation)

Favorable numbers: 5, 6

Lucky days: Saturday and Wednesday, especially when these days fall on 5 and 6 of the month

Lucky colors: Black, Arctic green, azure

Birthstone: Garnet

15 January the birthday of the protagonist

Your greatest challenge is…

coping with lack of recognition for your efforts

The way forward is…

to learn patience. If you keep working for the best possible outcome for yourself and for others, your time will come.

You’re drawn to people born on…

April 21 to May 21

You share a delight in worldly and sensual pleasures and, if attention is also paid to the spiritual, this can create a faithful and adoring union.

Luck maker

Share the spotlight

This won’t come easily for you, but denying others recognition is foolish. Lucky people give credit, share their success and by so doing attract opportunities their way.

Idealistic, ambitious and determined, those born on January 15 have a strong desire to lead and inspire. For them, nothing occurs which does not have some deep ethical significance, and this, coupled with their uncanny sense of the motivations of others, gives them a talent for seeing life as an exciting drama, pregnant with possibilities for both good and evil.

Motivated perhaps by inspirational role models in their childhood or student years, those born on this day are full of innovative ideas and dynamic energy, combined with a passionate desire to make the world a better place. They are especially sensitive to the feelings of others, giving them great interpersonal skills. They have the ability to win others over to their position, and although others may find them uncompromising at times, they will also admire their seductive and fascinating power and are more than happy to follow their lead.

The Achilles heel for people born on this day is their desire for recognition or credit. They are unlikely to feel fulfilled toiling anonymously for their cause as they feel it is their purpose to lead and raise awareness. Since they are most likely to devote themselves to idealistic and ethical concerns, this is not generally a problem; but if they are drawn toward matters less worthy of them, there is a danger that this need for praise and recognition can become obsessive and ego-driven.

People born on this day do like the world to see them as the invincible conqueror and, with their dramatic flair, people tend to see them in exactly that way. This can create problems for them, however, because they possess a sensitive, generous and vulnerable side that needs to be allowed to express itself. Typically at around the age of thirty-six, sometimes sooner, their emotional sensitivity becomes more enhanced. This shift toward the inner life is an extremely positive thing for people born on this day, because when they are able to manage rather than suppress their hidden vulnerabilities they will discover what it really is like to be the protagonist and wear a hero’s crown.

On the dark side

Obsessive, self-centered, indulgent

At your best

Idealistic, dedicated, inspirational

Love Passionate by nature

People born on January 15 have a powerful sex drive and a passionate nature. They are attracted to partners who can match their emotional and physical energy and who give them lots of attention and admiration. When they fall in love they give all of their body and mind but before they reach that point in their emotional life they will almost certainly have experimented a great deal sexually.

Health Moderation is key

The pleasure-seeking side of people born on this day can lead to excess. They need to watch that their love of rich food and pleasure does not lead to weight gain and excess. They also need to be careful that they don’t swing the other way and become excessively strict in their diet and exercise regime. Moderation in diet and exercise is extremely important. Joining a sports team or gym would be particularly beneficial as it would help them get fit while others admire their progress. They may suffer from poor circulation and feel the cold more than most. Sensitive skin also suffers in strong sunlight. Wearing, meditating on or surrounding themselves with shades of blue and green will help keep them balanced and uplifted.

Career Born campaigners

These people often find themselves speaking or arguing on behalf of others, fighting for human rights or leading a campaign to raise awareness. They may actively seek out this role or find that at some point in their life it is thrust upon them, finding that the challenge suits them. Whatever career they choose—be it social reform, architecture, management, fine art, civil rights campaigning, health care or science—they are likely to be dramatic, innovative and just a cut above the rest.

Destiny To be a voice of the people

The life path of people born on this day is to find a vocation in which they truly believe. Once they find a goal or a direction that is worthy of them and understand that in the drama of their life other people have their parts to play. the destiny of people born on this day is to be the voice of the people.

Power Thought

“Today when I feel happy I will share it”

January 15

Signs & symbols

Sun sign: Capricorn

Ruling planet: Saturn, the teacher

Symbol: The Horned Goat

Birth date ruler: Venus, the lover

Tarot card: The Devil (instinct)

Favorable numbers: 6, 7

Lucky days: Saturday and Friday, especially when these days fall on 6 and 7 of the month

Lucky colors: Black, dark blue, pink, woody brown

Birthstone: Garnet

16 January the birthday of satisfaction

Your greatest challenge is…

learning to feel that you are good enough

The way forward is…

to be grateful for what you have achieved so far and to focus on what is good about your life right now.

You’re drawn to people born on…

February 20 to March 20

You share worldly ambition and a need for debate and this can create a stimulating and creative union.

Luck maker

Be your own hero

By improving the picture you have of yourself in your mind you can dramatically change your luck for the better.

Those born on January 16 love the idea of successfully completing projects to the best of their ability. They have great organizational skills and it gives them enormous satisfaction and fulfillment to see a job well done. Although satisfactory completion is their goal, it is important for them not to become overly critical or negative about themselves or others when results are not as good as expected.

January 16 people prefer structure, routine and certainty to variation and uncertainty, as they believe it will increase their chances of accomplishing tasks or projects. Paradoxically, though, when their lives become too structured they can become restless and prone to risk-taking or attempting impossible challenges or goals.

Even though they are often highly valued and admired, when things don’t go according to plan they can become over-anxious about their future direction, or prone to the belief that they can never live up to their own expectations. It’s possible that in childhood great things were expected of them by their parents and this created a tendency toward introspection and living in the future; if allowed to develop to its extreme, this can lead to feelings of inferiority and despair. They need to understand that they are destined for success, but driving themselves and others into the ground in the process is not necessarily the right approach. Once they have learned to value what they do have, they will discover that the satisfaction they crave comes not just from a job well done but from within and from close personal relationships.

Typically around the age of thirty-five, often sooner, they reach a turningpoint that emphasizes the importance of being more in touch with their emotions and the present moment. Above all, they must not settle for fear and uncertainty about what may happen in the future because within them is the strength they need to deal with setbacks; once they can view their mistakes not as failures but as opportunities to learn and grow, they have the potential for an extraordinary life.

On the dark side

Irresponsible, dissatisfied, anxious

At your best

Responsible, insightful, thorough

Love Actions speak louder than words

Those born on January 16 can have trouble admitting to their feelings. They prefer to show their love to partners, family and friends by doing things, helping out, encouraging or buying small gifts every so often. There is also a side to them which longs for freedom and is prone to irresponsible behavior. They need to find a partner to whom they feel comfortable opening up and who can give them both the security and the freedom they need to be the caring, loyal and generous lover they can be.

Health Kick-start

People born on this day can become lazy or complacent about their health, and their energy levels may slump as a result. They need to eat regular meals and snacks to keep them going at full speed ahead. Energetic forms of exercise are recommended, as is a diet low in sugar, processed and refined food, and full of energy-boosting nutrient-rich vegetables and whole grains. They also need to make sure they have around eight hours’ sleep a night; any more than this will have the opposite effect and make them feel lethargic. Drinking green tea (instead of black tea, tea with milk, or coffee) will give them an instant energy boost.

Career Born managers

In the world of business, these people make excellent managers or troubleshooters and their systematic approach to life also makes them great organizers, accountants and administrators. Publishing and law are also careers that appeal to them, as well as careers that involve dealing with the public, such as sales, personal relations or teaching. They may also find outlets for their emotional expression in music or the arts.

Destiny To help others do things the right way

The life path of people born on this day is to communicate to others the importance of doing things the right way and the satisfaction that can be gained from seeing tasks through to the end. Their destiny is to leave the world not just a tidier but a happier place.

Power Thought

“Happiness is available to me now”

January 16

Signs & symbols

Sun sign: Capricorn

Ruling planet: Saturn, the teacher

Symbol: The Horned Goat

Birth date ruler: Neptune, the speculator

Tarot card: The Tower (breakthrough)

Favorable numbers: 7, 8

Lucky days: Saturday and Monday, especially when these days fall on 7 and 8 of the month

Lucky colors: Brown, blue

Birthstone: Garnet

17 January the birthday of the leader

Your greatest challenge is…

coping with feeling helpless or reaching boiling point

The way forward is…

to understand that once you discover the power of positive thought you need never feel helpless or furious again.

You’re drawn to people born on…

December 22 to January 20

You share a tough and uncompromising approach to life, and united the two of you are unstoppable.

Luck maker

Mix with people you admire

Success attracts success, just as negativity attracts negativity, so don’t mix with negative, grumpy people; mix with positive, up-beat people who can lift your spirits and your expectations of success.

People born on January 17 prefer to take the lead, not because they are highly ambitious, egotistical or driven to succeed, but because having assessed the situation and weighed up the pros and cons, it is clear to them that they really are the best person for the job. Despite being cautious and respectful of tradition, people born on this day can also hold some progressive ideas with respect to social reform. They like not only to lead but also to help others.

A defining characteristic of people born on this day is their firm self-belief and strong will. Often their tough-minded approach to life has developed as a result of early hardships, and these difficulties may have taught them that the only person upon whom they can really rely at the end of the day is themselves. This gives them an almost superhuman degree of self-control that is simultaneously inspirational and alarming to others. They really do know the meaning of the word "struggle," and are a model of success achieved through one’s own efforts.

Leading and defending their position as leader come naturally to people born on this day. Their uncompromising attitude to life and to work can alienate others, and they would do well to learn that there are alternative ways to get people on their side, such as cooperation and good will. Perhaps because of the struggles they have been through, or the past hurts they have experienced, they can find it hard to trust others.

Although those born on this day realize how important it is to feel in control of their lives, there is a danger for some of them in focusing their energy on changing their outside circumstances instead of the way they think and feel about themselves. Fortunately, in their early thirties, often earlier, there is a shift toward this inner life. Once they begin to understand that selfcontrol starts from within not without—and that negative thoughts and feelings can be challenged—their originality and directness aren’t just admired by others, they are considered inspirational.

On the dark side

Argumentative, narrow-minded, reckless

At your best

Purposeful, tough, committed

Love The freedom to love

Just as people born on January 17 like to take the lead in their working and social life, the same applies to their intimate relationships. Although loyal, loving and generous, they can also be extremely domineering and controlling; as they are attracted to equally powerful, independent people, such tendencies can create tension. They need to learn that freedom and independence are as valid and important in a relationship as intimacy and trust.

Health Work it out

People born on this day must be careful that they don’t rely too much on stimulants such as caffeine and nicotine to keep their energy levels high. They need to realize that a healthy, balanced diet with plenty of sleep and exercise is the best way to prevent fatigue and boost concentration. Because they have a tendency to repress their emotions, especially their anger, they need to find activities such as competitive or extreme sports in which they can safely express this side of their nature before it erupts in their daily lives. Volunteer work will also help boost their morale. They will benefit from regular reflexology massages and from wearing, meditating on or surrounding themselves with shades of brown, as this color will encourage them to relax.

Career Born disciplinarians

These people value careers in which self-control, organization and discipline are important, such as the armed forces, the police force or the clergy. They are also extremely good at delegating and supervising others, so management roles, politics and the civil service may appeal. They may also have an interest in food, fashion or catering, as well as careers in which they can inspire others, such as teaching and charity work.

Destiny To lead others by their fine example

The life path of people born on this day is to use their self-discipline and selfcontrol to overcome adversity. Once they have learned to get others on their side with cooperation and mutual understanding, and to lead by example, their destiny is to encourage others to work harmoniously together.

Power Thought

“It is my attitude that counts”

January 17

Signs & symbols

Sun sign: Capricorn

Ruling planet: Saturn, the teacher

Symbol: The Horned Goat

Birth date ruler: Saturn, the teacher

Tarot card: The Star (hope)

Favorable numbers: 8, 9

Lucky day: Saturday, especially when it falls on 8 and 9 of the month

Lucky colors: All shades of black, brown and green

Birthstone: Garnet

18 January the birthday of fantasy

Your greatest challenge is…

learning to concentrate for long periods of time

The way forward is…

to never stop day-dreaming, as this is the secret to your creativity; but if you persistently notice that your mind wanders away from what you are supposed to be focusing on right now, simply say to yourself: Be here now.

You’re drawn to people born on…

March 21 to April 20

You share a mutual passion for togetherness and rebellion, and this creates a powerful and intense bond.

Luck maker

Finish what you start

Lucky people have discipline and are willing to do things they don’t like doing because they know it will help them reach their goal.

The imaginative and creative powers of people born on January 18 can lead them to extraordinary heights. They have a quick wit that can delight others, and their company and irreverent opinions are always in demand. In fact they often attract other people like a magnet.

Optimistic, trusting and childlike in nature, the only things that can bring down these friendly souls are rules, regulations and authority. Although they have boundless energy and drive, and love interacting with people, they don’t tend to thrive in a team or in a mundane job, unless they are one hundred per cent committed. They place an extremely high value on independence of thought and action; this can lead to reckless behavior and a stubborn refusal to conform. This trait is evident in both childhood and adulthood, and all the normal procedures for dealing with their rebellion don’t tend to work; they will simply withdraw even more as a result. They need to find an environment in which their need for freedom is respected, and once they do find that their gratitude, loyalty and devotion to it will be immense. They also need to make sure that they find ways to express their playful and friendly side, and their original sense of humor, as this will help them keep bitterness at bay.

People born on this day can become bored quickly, losing their concentration and retreating into a world of fantasy or fits of temper if their needs aren’t being met or becoming restless and impatient if they feel too confined by responsibilities. They need to learn to find ways to deal more appropriately with a situation; this kind of emotional maturity tends to emerge in their early thirties, sometimes sooner, sometimes later. Asking them to be more realistic simply isn’t an option—the way forward is for them not to deny their fantasies but to find ways to positively integrate their innovative ideas and extraordinary insights into their lives. By so doing they will be able to make not just their own lives—but those of all they touch—truly magical.

On the dark side

Childish, impractical, undisciplined

At your best

Visionary, creative, stimulating

Love Head over heels

Those with this birthday tend to throw themselves deeply into relationships and adore spending all their time with their loved ones. Some partners may find this too suffocating and this can deeply hurt those January 18 people to the extent that they hold back too much in future relationships. They often possess the fear that they will not find a soul mate who also wants to throw themselves into a relationship, but in the majority of cases they are successful.

Health Stay cool

Those born on this day need to be careful that they don’t disappear into a dreamland by experimenting with mood-altering substances. They can keep their energy levels and their mood constant by getting plenty of sleep and engaging in regular exercise. Because they live so much in their heads, they also need to be careful that they don’t forget to eat regular meals and snacks. They need to keep their feet firmly on the ground with plenty of outside hobbies and interests; wearing and meditating on earthy colors such as brown and green will help them feel more grounded.

Career Born creators

These people have vast creative potential and if a field interests them they are likely to be successful in it. Once they learn how to combine their creativity with practical ability, the fields of advertising or fashion may appeal, as might the world of business, property development and banking. Their idealism may also draw them toward teaching, medicine and charity work; the dramatic side of their nature that enjoys entertaining others may draw them toward the arts, film, media and theater.

Destiny To help others find their courage

The life path of people born on this day is to help others see the magic in almost any situation. Their destiny is not just to delight with their flights of fantasy but also to encourage others to take a bold, original and creative perspective on life.

Power Thought

“I will finish what I started”

January 18

Signs & symbols

Sun sign: Capricorn

Ruling planet: Saturn, the teacher

Symbol: The Horned Goat

Birth date ruler: Mars, the warrior

Tarot card: The Moon (imagination)

Favorable numbers: 1, 9

Lucky days: Saturday and Tuesday, especially when these days fall on 1 and 9 of the month

Lucky colors: Black, bright red and reddish brown

Birthstone: Garnet

19 January the birthday of originality

Your greatest challenge is…

to stop getting bored and bogged down with detail

The way forward is…

to keep your ego in check. Paying attention to the little things helps you get the big things done, whether you like it or not.

You’re drawn to people born on…

July 24 to August 23

Your share a childlike sense of wonder and optimism and this creates a magical and intense bond.

Luck maker

Find out what you want, and why you want it

Lucky people are convinced and committed about what they want and why they want it. It is this certainty that gives them the strength and determination they need to achieve their dreams.

Those born on January 19 are honest and direct people with a great sense of the beauty in life. They have the ability to look at the world as if through the eyes of a child, seeing everything in a joyous light. Above all they are people of energy and wonder. This is the birthday of true originality.

The originality that defines people born on this day goes hand in hand with a personality that is independent and free-spirited. They really don’t care too much what people think and can from time to time indulge in flamboyant or outrageous behavior. Even if they appear respectable on the outside, anyone who gets to know them will soon appreciate what a truly unique individual they are.

January 19 people often surprise others with their reactions because they are able to sense what others miss. Occasionally they will fight against their intuitive side but it is important for them to find ways to balance and incorporate it into their lives. Typically around the age of thirty-two, frequently sooner, there is an emphasis toward their inner life. They learn the importance of working with, not against, their intuition.

These people are destined to shine brightly and to attract others to them like magnets; those born on this day who try to fit in or repress their creativity and originality are on the road to unhappiness. It may take a while before others understand their undoubted gifts but the power of these people is so great that they have the ability to win almost anyone over to their side. The only danger is that the dynamism and unconventionality of these people can lead to attention-seeking and sometimes immature behavior in an attempt to impress. They may also find it hard to lead to stable lives constantly changing focus and unable to balance their imaginative powers with normal working life.

Blessed with natural drive, curiosity and originality of thought, when they have finally learned to be true to themselves and others, not only can they lead and inspire others, there is the potential for real greatness.

On the dark side

Attention-seeking, immature, pretentious

At your best

Curious, free-spirited, independent

Love Highs and lows

People born on this day are energetic, intense and flamboyant lovers. They can also go from extremes of happiness to extremes of despondency so it is important for them to find an understanding, stable partner who can help them achieve a kind of balance and keep them on the straight and narrow. They need someone who enjoys their ardor but can also give them the occasional reality check.

Health Pace yourself

January 19 people don’t just use a lot of energy, they burn it, so it is important for them to learn to conserve energy to pace themselves, otherwise they are in danger of collapse from extreme fatigue. A balanced diet and regular exercise will help give them a foundation and a structure. Sports should be energetic but not too competitive, and as far as diet goes they need to cut down on alcohol and sugar. Meditation and other mind-body exercises from yoga and tai chi that encourage balance and harmony will be particularly beneficial. Wearing, meditating on or surrounding themselves with shades of light brown or orange will help balance their energy so they feel alert without feeling anxious or overwhelmed.

Career Born movers and shakers

These people tend to do better in solitary professions, but they can also work well in a group as long as they are allowed to use their imagination. They are drawn toward artistic or scientific fields where they can receive acclaim for their efforts. They are also drawn toward sports and other professions such as rock climbing, archeology or exploring that require them to be physical as well as careers where they can be experts, advisors or consultants.

Destiny To make an impact on the world

The life path of people born on this day is to achieve a balance between their imaginative and their daily lives. Once they can do that their destiny is to inspire others with their original ideas and to make an unforgettable impact on the world.

Power Thought

“I recognize my creativity and I honor it”

January 19

Signs & symbols

Sun sign: Capricorn

Ruling planet: Saturn, the teacher

Symbol: The Horned Goat

Birth date ruler: Sun, the individual

Tarot card: The Sun (enthusiasm)

Favorable numbers: 1, 2

Lucky days: Saturday and Sunday, especially when these days fall on 1 and 2 of the month

Lucky colors: Black, orange and lion brown

Birthstone: Garnet

20 January the birthday of the ad-libber

Your greatest challenge is…

overcoming your lack of self-confidence

The way forward is…

to stop comparing yourself to others. You are a special and unique person and you are totally irreplaceable.

You’re drawn to people born on…

June 22 to July 23

You share a passion for spontaneity and humor, and this creates a supportive and good-humored bond.

Luck maker

Believe that you deserve the best

If you do not believe you deserve the best, you will not allow good things that you deserve into your life.

People born on January 20 are life’s ad-libbers. They may not always be sure where they are going but they also have no doubt that they will get somewhere. They are liberal, sensitive and charming individuals with a remarkable skill for cooperation and improvisation. They are constantly learning, adapting and perfecting their skills, and these qualities helps them climb the ladder of success, sometimes to the very top.

Others may sometimes mistake people born on this day as dreamy, disorganized and scatter-brained. Although they give the appearance of confusion, every detail is stored in their methodical and analytical mind and they simply have an original way of approaching life. They are capable of remarkable endurance, their flexible style ensuring that they overcome the toughest of setbacks with their sense of humor intact.

People born on this day have a genuine compassion and love for people, and will go to extraordinary lengths to help them. They are typically supportive of the underdog but when they are thrown into the role of leader they can come across as dictatorial. It is important for them to carefully consider their approach to leadership, given that their attitude toward the authority of others tends to be light-hearted rather than respectful.

Although they appear tough, the respect of others is extremely important, sometimes too important to them. They need to learn to trust their own judgments more as they are usually right. Fortunately, around the age of thirty there is often a turning point which heightens their sense of self-worth and emphasizes the need for working with their gut instinct.

The considerable personal charm and flexibility that characterizes people born on this day suggests that they have the potential to become wellrounded personalities. Once they can build a sense of self-worth and find a direction and sense of balance, people born on January 20 can display surprisingly intense powers of concentration and commitment that not only assure success but also win them the lasting admiration and respect of others.

On the dark side

Insecure, suspicious, dreamy

At your best

Agreeable, intuitive, focused

Love Charming and intense

In love, people born on January 20 have a great sense of fun and spontaneity, and they make charming, optimistic and supportive lovers. There is a tendency for them to become insecure when they are deeply involved and to obsess too much about a partner’s opinion. They need to learn to apply their same relaxed and go-with-the-flow approach to life to their relationships.

Health Heed the warning signs

People born on this day may go through periods of recurring poor health. On the whole their optimistic, flexible approach always helps them through but if they can learn to pay attention to warning signs they can ensure that they don’t succumb to poor health in the first place. Regular health checks are important, as is an immune-boosting diet rich in fiber, whole grains and vegetables, and a regular exercise routine. They may also find that alternative therapies such as aromatherapy, hypnotherapy and homeopathy offer them a sense of well-being and calm. Wearing amethyst jewelry or placing an amethyst crystal under their pillow will also help calm their emotions and reduce stress.

Career Born healers

Any career that involves dealing with the public will attract these people, as they genuinely care for the well-being of others. They can also achieve much in medical and scientific fields, and their ability to communicate well means that they make great teachers, counselors and advisors and entrepreneurs. On the other hand, they also have latent creative abilities, and careers that put these to good use, such as writing (in particular science fiction), music and the media, may also appeal.

Destiny To show others the way forward

The life path of people born on this day is to build up a sense of self-worth essential to their growth. Once they feel confident enough to progress, their destiny is to create harmony in the world by showing everyone a way forward.

Power Thought

“I am good enough”

January 20

Signs & symbols

Sun sign: Capricorn/Aquarius

Ruling planet: Saturn, the teacher/Uranus, the visionary

Symbol: The Horned Goat/The Water Carrier

Birth date ruler: Moon, the intuitive

Tarot card: Judgement (responsibility)

Favorable numbers: 2, 3

Lucky days: Saturday and Monday, especially when these days fall on 2 and 3 of the month

Lucky colors: Sky blue, silvery white, light mahogany

Birthstone: Amethyst

21 January the birthday of the trendsetter

Your greatest challenge is…

learning to distinguish between your fear and your intuition

The way forward is…

to understand that intuition is a lot quieter than fear; you just know something without a lot of words to explain it.

You’re drawn to people born on…

November 23 to December 21

You are both adventurous spirits and this creates an intensely rewarding union.

Luck maker

Connect with your feelings

The next time you have a decision to make, check in with your feelings and your intuition before you proceed.

Those born on January 21 are life’s trendsetters. It doesn’t matter what they are doing or what they are saying, people tend to want to follow them and listen to their opinions. They also have tremendous charm and the ability to get along with just about anyone; when all this is combined with their soaring ambition, they have all they need to get to the top.

Freedom of expression is particularly important for people born on this day. They will never find happiness if they are forced to follow the rules or expectations of others, needing to be allowed to follow their own instincts. If they make mistakes it will still be beneficial as they have the ability to learn from their mistakes.

Leadership is something that those born on this day would seem ideally suited to and they often find it thrust upon them, but in the long term they are not natural leaders. This is because they simply aren’t ruthless enough to impose discipline and routine. They are the people with the ideas and the energy to start something new, but it is up to others to see it through to the end.

Alongside their undoubted star quality, people born on this day have a tendency to speak quickly, sometimes spilling out their ideas in a confused way. They also have a tremendous need to be liked, and this can lead to debilitating nervousness and indecision. It is important for them to acknowledge the importance of thinking before they speak and to be less swayed by others’ criticism. Fortunately, a turning point occurs around their thirtieth birthday, sometimes sooner, when their sense of self matures and they begin to rely more on their own instincts.

Their unusual charm and personality enable them to forge ahead in life and to go places very few people are able to go. They don’t like to be tied down but if they can learn that a little staying power sometimes goes a long way, these boldly original people really can break boundaries and set new limits for others to aspire to.

On the dark side

Needy, chaotic, nervous

At your best

Inventive, optimistic, likable

Love Adventurous

The warmth and charm of people born January 21 can be very appealing to others. They do not like to be tied down and they like to experiment and explore within relationships. This does not mean they are incapable of settling down; it just means they need a partner who reassures them and understands their need for adventure and variety.

Health Play a round of golf

People born on this day like to experiment with diets and exercise regimes, and could even create a lifestyle plan of their own to pass on to others. Because of their open-minded and knowledgeable approach to health they tend to understand the connection between diet, lifestyle and good health, and so are likely to take care of themselves. Having said that, they need to careful that they don’t take things to extremes; activities that are both healthy and social, like golf or rambling, are extremely positive for them. If stress threatens their sense of well-being, burning a chamomile-, lavender- or sandalwood-scented candle can help produce a calming effect.

Career Born artists

The combination of innovation and sensitivity that marks these people gives them great potential to succeed in the arts, in particular novel writing. Their charming personality also gives them the ability to generate ideas; they will excel in any career which values this skill, such as academia, technology, sales or business. On the other hand their natural empathy with the underdog may also lead them into the arenas of charity work, politics, law and social reform.

Destiny To inspire and improve the lives of others

The life path of people born on this day is to understand that they need to trust and act upon their instincts. Once they have learned that lesson, their destiny is to inspire and improve the lives of others.

Power Thought

“My intuition works with me and for me”

January 21

Signs & Symbols

Sun sign: Aquarius

Ruling planet: Uranus, the visionary

Symbol: The Water Carrier

Birth date ruler: Jupiter, the philosopher

Tarot card: The World (fulfillment)

Favorable numbers: 3, 4

Lucky days: Saturday and Thursday, especially when these days fall on 3 and 4 of the month

Lucky colors: Sky blue and purple or mauve

Birthstone: Amethyst

22 January the birthday of the visionary

Your greatest challenge is…

avoiding feeling unable to commit to a person or a project

The way forward is…

to find out what’s holding you back. If it is fear, be the bold, adventurous person you really are and take a risk.

You’re drawn to people born on…

October 24 to November 22

You share a passion for adventure and revolution, and this creates a dynamic and like-minded bond.

Luck maker

Learn to handle impatience

When you are impatient, angry or bored, you can’t attract good things into your life.

People born on January 22 have an electrifying energy about them. Their imaginative powers are often so advanced that the world isn’t always ready for them. This can create a sense of frustration, but if they believe in themselves, hold onto their vision and direct their energy constructively, the world will eventually sit up and notice. Their greatest enemy is not respon-sibility or even authority but tedium and bureaucracy.

The restless, explosive energy of people born on this day gives them the ability to be extraordinarily successful in whatever goal they choose but they do need to learn the importance of patience and discipline if they are to find stability and satisfaction in their lives. If people born on this day don’t understand or they can’t see their way ahead they are also likely to lose their temper, with explosive results. They would make their lives considerably easier if they learned to appreciate the opinions of others more, even if they differ from their own. This will fuel their creativity further and encourage others to work cooperatively with them instead of against them. Fortunately, by the age of twenty-nine they typically begin to develop a sense of self-restraint and discipline, and this will mark an important turning point in their life.

Above all, people born on this day have the ability to reach out to the world and to explain or present it with something totally unique. Being an unconventional visionary is their special gift. They don’t just break the rules, they destroy them and make new ones.

Not surprisingly their uncompromising approach to life will earn them a number of critics along the way, but opposition neither surprises nor disturbs them. Honor and being true to themselves are important, and they will always do what they know to be right, regardless of what others think. This is a high-risk approach to life that has its dangers, but they should never be scared to be themselves—others will respect, admire and ultimately benefit from them for it.

On the dark side

Headstrong, hasty, explosive

At your best

Passionate, imaginative, ground-breaking

Love Catch me if you can

People born on January 22 are never short of admirers but they may find relationships challenging as their head is always off in a new direction. They are prone to mood swings and are drawn toward intelligent and progressive thinkers who share their love of adventure and constant change. However, once they find a partner who is able to keep up and cope, they really do enjoy and benefit from the peace and stability a close relationship can bring.

Health Life in the fast line

People born on this day tend to live life in the fast lane so they need to watch their blood pressure and susceptibility to stress-related illnesses. As far as diet is concerned regular meals and snacks are essential to keep their energy levels high, and they should never go on fasts or extreme diets. Vigorous exercise is recommended to help them work off some of that energy, as are mind-body therapies, such as meditation, that can help them get in touch with their inner self. Wearing, meditating and surrounding themselves with light green and blue will encourage them to take action and to enjoy moderation.

Career Born travelers

These people don’t just need variety; it is their life force, so they thrive in careers that offer them fast change and plenty of travel and do not involve routine. They make great travel guides, pilots, astronauts, airline personnel and navigators, as well as accomplished journalists, actors, musicians, artists, poets and even chefs. Whatever career they choose, these multi-talented individuals need action and constant challenge, otherwise they quickly lose interest.

Destiny To amaze those around them

The life path of people born on this day is to learn to control their tendency to flit from one project to another, one relationship to the next, without exploring fully or really getting to know another person. Once they have learned the importance of patience and introspection, they have the potential to amaze those around them, whatever they choose to do.

Power Thought

“I choose balance, harmony and peace, and I express it in my life”

January 22

Signs & symbols

Sun sign: Aquarius

Ruling planet: Uranus, the visionary

Symbol: The Water Carrier

Birth date ruler: Uranus, the visionary

Tarot card: The Fool (freedom)

Favorable numbers: 4, 5

Lucky days: Saturday and Sunday, especially when these days fall on 4 and 5 of the month

Lucky colors: Sky blue, silver, turquoise

Birthstone: Amethyst

23 January the birthday of the dissenter

Your greatest challenge is…

to stop feeling insecure about yourself

The way forward is…

to try to make sure that every thought or action of the day is one that supports and encourages you. Nurture yourself for a day and the habit will grow.

You’re drawn to people born on…

August 24 to September 23

You share an inquisitive approach to life and mental alertness, and this can take you both on a voyage of discovery: body, mind and soul.

Luck maker

Allow others to give to you

Luck is always knocking on your door, but it won’t come to you unless you open the door and are willing to let luck in.

People born on January 23 are dissenters. They dislike and often refuse to take orders or even advice from other people and prefer to live according to their own rules, devoting themselves to their own ideals. Although this approach has its risks, more often than not their courageous and buoyant character sees them making, rather than obeying, the rules.

Rarely motivated by financial reward alone, January 23 people are idealistic and desire to live a richly rewarding life. This quality, along with their original thinking and natural sense of style, makes them stand out from the crowd in a positive way. They truly are inspirational figures.

Despite their can-do attitude and charisma, people born on this day never feel quite worthy of the admiration they attract. Although this adds further to their charm, it can sometimes hold them back. However, once they are able to believe in themselves, there is nothing to stop them achieving their own dreams.

With their splendid disregard for convention and highly intellectual and original approach to life, January 23 people find that they can get along with almost everyone they meet, although people with more materialistic motivations present a challenge; people who throw their money about, or who are trying to impress others and climb socially, particularly repulse them. This is because integrity and moral strength are the ideals by which they live their lives.

Understanding the limitations of the human body, those born on this day prefer to live an intellectual life. This can make those close to them occasionally feel excluded and it is important for them to understand that they need a fully integrated personality able to offer others a sensitive depth of understanding. Typically around the age of twenty-eight they become more emotionally receptive and sensitive toward the needs of others.

If those born on this day can make sure that their fascination with the abstract does not take precedence over their personal relationships, they have the potential to become rebels not just with a cause but with ideals that will have an influence on the world around them.

On the dark side

Isolated, rebellious, troubled

At your best

Principled, independent, courageous

Love Marriage of minds

Those born on January 23 definitely need a partner who can challenge them intellectually, as they love to talk about almost anything. They need the freedom to be themselves but also the stability of a secure and loyal partner. They need to be careful that their independent and self-reliant attitude doesn’t make partners think they don’t need anyone but themselves. These people need a close relationship far more than they would ever admit to.

Health Headstrong

Those born on this day are distrustful of doctors and only seek medical advice as a last resort. They like to feel that they are the expert on their health and they will have strong beliefs about the food they eat and the kind of exercise routines they undertake. Because of this, they can either be extremely fanatical about their health or completely disinterested; it is important for them to learn to seek the advice of experts when it is appropriate, because although most of the time they are the best judge of what works for them, sometimes they aren’t. Reading, meditating or surrounding themselves with the color purple will encourage them to be more open-minded and to accept change with trust and optimism.

Career Born academics

These people are naturally drawn to intellectual pursuits, thriving in student or academic environments. Their analytical mind also marks them out as potential scientists, although any career which can keep their mind constantly stimulated will appeal. Their more practical side may be drawn to business or market research, their idealistic side may attract them toward charity work, their rebellious side may draw them toward working on their own as an entrepreneur; but whatever career they choose, their originality will find ways to express itself in a unique and creative way.

Destiny To bring fresh new insights into the world

The life path of people born on this day is to learn to keep their feet firmly on the ground without losing their rebellious streak and individuality in the process. Their destiny is to bring fresh and new insights into the world and to encourage others to see things they normally take for granted in a wholly new light.

Power Thought

“Today I will share my dreams with others”

January 23

Signs & symbols

Sun sign: Aquarius

Ruling planet: Uranus, the visionary

Symbol: The Water Carrier

Birth date ruler: Mercury, the communicator

Tarot card: The Hierophant (guidance)

Favorable numbers: 5, 6

Lucky days: Saturday and Wednesday, especially when these days fall on 5 and 6 of the month

Lucky colors: Aquamarine blue, green, purple

Birthstone: Amethyst

24 January the birthday of the idol

Your greatest challenge is…

learning not to fear criticism

The way forward is…

to use criticism as a powerful incentive to learn and improve. As flattering as praise is, it teaches us nothing, so instead of seeking praise seek criticism.

You’re drawn to people born on…

April 21 to May 21

You are both restrained on the outside but fiercely passionate on the inside and this creates a deep, mutual understanding.

Luck maker

Stop waiting for things to be perfect

Don’t wait for the perfect opportunity to come along; make the one you have in hand the best you possibly can.

People born on January 24 are blessed with the ability to stun all those who come into contact with them with their larger-than-life glamor. Everybody wants a piece of them and they are never short of admirers.

Although people are drawn to them sometimes to the point of infatuation, those born on this day have an aloof quality about them. Few know them really well and even fewer get close enough to know their hearts. This may be because behind their natural ability to excite others there is a deepseated fear of experiencing a negative reaction. To protect themselves from this they prefer to keep everyone at arm’s length and to keep quiet about what really excites them. In the short term this approach seems to only increase their popularity, but in the long run this suppression of their true feelings can lead to emotional damage. It is important for them to move away from suspicion of others to the belief that true friends will appreciate them just as they are. Typically around the age of twenty-seven there is a turning point, which suggests a movement away from total independence to greater emotional sensitivity.

Despite feeling insecure at times and misunderstood most of the time, the unique qualities and spark of genius people born on this day possess mean that they are never short of original ideas. They are capable of making great breakthroughs in their careers while at the same time being a delight to have around. They do enjoy being in this position but the danger is that it can lead to vanity. It really is better for their psychological growth to come down to earth with everybody else from time to time.

If those born on this day can find the courage to break down the barriers they have put up and become the person they really are, they may lose some of their idol status but they will gain something far greater in return: self-knowledge. And when they are finally able to understand themselves better, the potential for true greatness lies within them.

On the dark side

Vain, insecure, aloof

At your best

Energetic, exciting, stunning

Love Never short of admirers

People born on January 24 are rarely without a partner; their destiny is to attract others to them. Having said that, they do have problems letting themselves go fully in a relationship, and although they have a loving, generous heart, intense emotions frighten them. They need a partner who is willing to give them the time and space they need to open up fully.

Health Don’t get obsessed

Those born on this day tend to be extremely careful with their health and appearance; it is important that they don’t become obsessed with their diet, or an exercise or beauty regime. When it comes to their health, balance in all things is crucial. They would particularly benefit from group sporting activities that take the focus away from them and onto a team, as well as time spent relaxing with family and friends. Wearing, meditating on and surrounding themselves with warm down-to-earth colors such as brown and green will help stimulate their creativity and interaction with others.

Career Born nature lovers

Fear of the disapproval and non-acceptance of others often means that these people are at their happiest among children, or working with animals or with nature, as here they feel they can experience a level of trust and understanding that is perhaps lacking in their relationships with people. With their keen intelligence they are likely to succeed in almost any career, but they may find themselves drawn toward philosophy, religion, law, education, sociology, psychology, astrology, writing or the entertainment world.

Destiny To inspire others with their desire to improve the world

The life path of people born on this day is to learn to feel comfortable with the person they are and not to create false images of themselves. Once they are able to open up, their destiny is to inspire others with their honesty, integrity and genuine desire to make the world a better place.

Power Thought

“I joyously give to life and life joyously gives to me”

January 24

Signs & symbols

Sun sign: Aquarius

Ruling planet: Uranus, the visionary

Symbol: The Water Carrier

Birth date ruler: Venus, the lover

Tarot card: The Hierophant (guidance)

Favorable numbers: 6,7

Lucky days: Saturday and Friday, especially when these days fall on 6 and 7 of the month

Lucky colors: Electric blue, cerise, lilac

Birthstone: Amethyst

25 January the birthday of purpose

Your greatest challenge is…

finding direction or a purpose in life

The way forward is…

to let feelings of envy point you in the direction of what you need.

You’re drawn to people born on…

February 20 to March 20

You share a passion for debate and generosity, and this creates a loving and supportive bond.

Luck maker

Be realistic

Lucky people value what they know they can achieve. Stay with reality and try to make things better, not perfect.

People born on January 25 come into this world with a powerful sense of destiny or purpose. They feel as if they have been sent with a mission, and until they are able to find and then achieve that mission they will feel unfulfilled.

If those born on this day are able to find a sense of purpose, their hard-working and disciplined approach to life will assure their success. They have the ability to focus their energies on their goals; these goals tend to be for the good of others rather than for themselves alone. They are at their happiest when they are totally immersed in a project, but their over-involvement is never at the expense of their individuality. People born on this day refuse to conform, and personal freedom is extremely important to them. Friendship is also important for them, and with their sharp wit they are never boring.

People born on this day are trendsetters, and you will often see them working one step ahead of the rest, using their intuition to push forward in a new direction. Occasionally they run the risk of pushing themselves too far forward and their off-the-wall experimentation with their appearance and their ideas can leave others feeling bewildered. This willingness to experiment is all part of the powerful sense of destiny that marks the out. Although they do see themselves as uniquely talented, they can also see themselves as uniquely flawed, and when there is tendency to dwell too much on their supposed deficiencies this can result in self-defeating behavior. It is important for them to come to terms with who they are and to feel comfortable with their personality. Typically around the age of twenty-six, sometimes later, they develop a greater sense of emotional identity and honesty.

Once people born on this day recognize that there really is nothing wrong with them and that emotions are not fixed but constantly changing, they have the potential to become bold and effective leaders in their work and dynamic and fascinating people in their personal life.

On the dark side

Nervous, self-defeating, impatient

At your best

Profound, altruistic, individual

Love The soul mate

People born on January 25 believe strongly in the idea of a soul mate—that person out there who completes them. Although this means that they can be extremely romantic, generous and passionate lovers, their need for total involvement from their partner can at times be too intense. They are drawn toward people who appreciate their need for life and love to be extraordinary.

Health Stay positive

Those born on this day need to be careful that they do not fall into a state of depression when they feel they are not fulfilling their life purpose. It is crucial for them to keep a positive attitude toward themselves; the best way to achieve this is not just through positive thinking but through a healthy diet, a regular exercise routine and an active social life. They also need to make sure they do not smoke or eat a diet too high in protein or saturated fat, as these could lead to poor mental, physical and emotional health. If they are feeling negative and uncertain, burning bergamot-, lavender- and sandalwood-scented candles may help change their perspective. They may also benefit from thought-changing therapies such as cognitive development or hypnotherapy.

Career Born achievers

The danger for these people is to be without direction, drifting from job to job, project to project, and scattering their energy and focus. In fact the choice of a career is perhaps more important than anything else for these determined individuals, as once they have settled on a course they tend to do very well in any profession. Writing, sociology and counseling, as well as music and the arts, might suit their curious personality; sales, marketing or financial negotiation might utilize their fine organizational talents. They also make accomplished electricians, inventors and technologists.

Destiny To share their sense of purpose with the world

The life path of people born on this day is to learn to like and trust themselves, and to accept both their limitations and their strengths. Once they are able to do this, they will be able to find their sense of purpose and to share their magnificent gifts with the world.

Power Thought

“My goal is to love myself more today than yesterday”

January 25

Signs & symbols

Sun sign: Aquarius

Ruling planet: Uranus, the visionary

Symbol: The Water Carrier

Birth date ruler: Neptune, the speculator

Tarot card: The Chariot (resilience)

Favorable numbers: 7, 8

Lucky days: Saturday and Monday, especially when these days fall on 7 and 8 of the month

Lucky colors: Bright blue, sea green, mellow mauve

Birthstone: Amethyst

26 January the birthday of the last word

Your greatest challenge is…

inability to cope when your authority or your ideas are questioned

The way forward is…

Always listen to differing viewpoints from your own as sometimes other people can see what you might have missed.

You’re drawn to people born on…

April 21 to May 21

You both like to be where the action is but are also capable of a deep sense of connection.

Luck maker

Learn to listen

Lucky people know how to listen because they understand that other people may have a good idea!

People born on January 26 are strong-willed, enterprising individuals with a commanding presence. They like to be spearheading new trends and ideas, and their determination and success-orientated approach to life give them the potential to turn their dreams into reality.

The commanding air of authority, and insistence on having the last word, that people born on this day are blessed with make them excellent leaders and they excel at motivating and organizing other people. They firmly believe that for things to move forward the only way is for somebody—preferably themselves—to take control. They are pioneers of new ventures who generally earn the respect of others, in particular those who are subordinate to them.

While they have an honest approach and an air of authority, people born on this day are not known for their patience. They are prone to making snap decisions about people and to taking decisions without consulting others. This can lead to trouble and antagonism from others; the one thing people born on this day don’t like is having their authority questioned. It is important for them to keep an open mind about others and to carefully weigh up the pros and cons before making decisions. Once they are able to recognize the importance of compromise, their down-to-earth approach and dynamic energy will guarantee their success and the loyalty of others.

Those born on this day are usually to be found where the action is. They are extremely success orientated, but to lead a fully balanced life and to achieve greater happiness they do need to pay more attention to their inner life and their relationships with others. Fortunately, after the age of approximately twenty-five, sometimes later, they begin to become more sensitive and inner-focused and less externally orientated.

Part of the secret of the success that people born on this day attract is their ability to recover from setbacks. During troubled times in childhood and adolescence they learned that they have the ability to surprise all who doubt them and, once they know what they want, nothing can stand in their way.

On the dark side

Inflexible, opinionated, dictatorial

At your best

Dynamic, enterprising, determined

Love Born flirts

People born on January 26 are born flirts and run the risk of getting involved with someone else for the wrong reasons; perhaps because they feel that person will help them climb the ladder of success. This is a dangerous approach to love and one they should avoid at all costs because they are capable of giving a relationship their all.

Health Early to rise

People born on this day need to avoid extremes, and an early-to-bed, early-to-rise routine benefits their health. They need to watch out for sudden bursts of anger and frustration which can make them accident prone, particularly around the legs, knees and ankles. Competition sports are not advised but moderate exercise—such as walking, swimming and cycling—is. As far as diet is concerned, they should cut down their intake of meat and dairy products, and focus more on whole grains, vegetables, legumes, nuts, and seeds, with omega-3 fish oils if their skin gets dry or sensitive. Placing an amethyst crystal under their pillow or wearing amethyst jewelry will help induce feelings of calm and contentment.

Career Natural leader

Without a doubt, these people possess natural qualities for leadership, and this will take them far if they avoid power struggles. Their ability to spot opportunities makes them great sales leaders, agents, negotiators, CEOs, managers, and advisors. Alternatively, their individual approach may express itself in the world of media and entertainment or they may find fulfillment as a consultant or natural therapist.

Destiny Trendsetter

The life path of people born on this day is to learn to motivate people with the spirit of cooperation rather than the spirit of dictatorship. Once they have learned the importance of compromise, their destiny is to be at the forefront of new trends and ideas.

Power Thought

“Today I will be prepared to see life differently”

January 26

Signs & symbols

Sun sign: Aquarius

Ruling planet: Uranus, the visionary

Symbol: The Water Carrier

Birth date ruler: Saturn, the teacher

Tarot card: Strength (passion)

Favorable numbers: 8,9

Lucky day: Saturday, especially when it falls on 8, 9 and 17 of the month

Lucky colors: All shades of green and purple

Birthstone: Amethyst

27 January the birthday of early development

Your greatest challenge is…

learning to control your emotions

The way forward is…

to understand that your emotions are not in charge of you; you are in charge of your emotions. You are the one who decides how you feel.

You’re drawn to people born on…

March 21 to April 20

Your mutual passion for adventure and excitement makes this daredevil union fulfilling for both of you.

Luck maker

Look for more

If you can see this world and others through a softer and more expansive lens instead of a harsher, impatient lens you will make many wonderful discoveries.

The unique spirit and outstanding creative talents of people born on January 27 are often evident early in their lives, typically before they reach the age of thirty, and much of the rest of their lives is spent developing these gifts to their full potential.

Financial reward is not likely to be the motivating force of people born on this day; their motivation is more a personal desire to prove themselves and push themselves to their limits. They love the journey more than the arrival and the thrill of the chase rather than the prize. Unusually creative and intel-ligent, they often pick things up very quickly, an ability they demonstrated in their childhood or their teens. Sometimes their talent for adapting so quickly to the new can distance them from others with a more slow-moving approach, but it can also turn them into trendsetters. Their original perspective can also inspire them to make improvements to systems that are long past their sell-by date. Rarely will these people be on the sidelines; they are decision makers and life’s movers and shakers.

The biggest challenge for those born on this day is to learn to slow down and discriminate. Because they are capable of moving so fast ahead of others, their ideas may take off prematurely. They need to develop a disciplined work ethic that matches their versatility and helps them achieve the success they deserve. This doesn’t mean they should repress their exuberance; it just means they need to be more realistic in their approach to life. If they are unable to do this they may find themselves unable to hold down a job or a relationship. Fortunately, from the age of twenty-four there is a turning point which offers them opportunities to become more emotionally mature and show the world that their early promise can be fulfilled.

Above all, those born on this day have the ability to astonish everyone around them. Their energetic and sometimes childlike approach to life can mean that they are wrongly dismissed as lightweights, but once they learn concentration they are capable of great accomplishments.

On the dark side

Immature, restless, undisciplined

At your best

Gifted, enthusiastic, intelligent

Love Erratic, but exciting

The love life of people born on January 27 is never boring. Falling in love is a big adventure for them, and they love to flirt, often being surrounded by admirers. They like to be physical and need a partner who can be equally affectionate. Unfortunately, they also have a temper which means they can suddenly explode over the smallest of things, so it is important for them to learn to take things a little more calmly.

Health The importance of taking responsibility

People born on this day do have a tendency toward self-absorption and if things aren’t going well they may be prone to stress and anxiety. It is important for them to eat a varied diet and to get plenty of moderate exercise, as this not only keeps them well grounded but also keeps their spirits high. Taking responsibility for their health is also an issue, and when sick they can be needy and demanding patients who expect others to run after them. Sometimes they feel as if they lack energy, and this could be because others are expecting so much of them. Spending time meditating will help protect them from fatigue, as will carrying an amethyst crystal in their pocket.

Career Born students

These people have the keen intelligence and potential to rise to public office and power in high places. They love to study and learn and can use their creative mind with the desire to increase their knowledge and help others. Social welfare, and the helping, counseling, teaching, academic, and healing professions would gain much from their presence. Being independent, they may prefer to work for themselves as an entrepreneur or to express their individuality and creativity in the arts, theater, or music.

Destiny To make others feel special

The life path of people born on this day is to learn the importance of patience and dedication. Once they are able to commit themselves to a chosen path, their destiny is to make others around them feel as special as they are.

Power Thought

“I will learn to finish what I start”

January 27

Signs & symbols

Sun sign: Aquarius

Ruling planet: Uranus, the visionary

Symbol: The Water Carrier

Birth date ruler: Mars, the warrior

Tarot card: The Hermit (inner strength)

Favorable numbers: 1,9

Lucky days: Saturday and Tuesday, especially when these days fall on 1 and 9 of the month

Lucky colors: Sky blue, scarlet red, purple

Birthstone: Amethyst

28 January the birthday of the star performer

Your greatest challenge is…

managing your constant need to be admired

The way forward is…

to understand that seeking reassurance from others will never give you real fulfillment; the happiness, joy, and inspiration you are looking for lie within you.

You’re drawn to people born on…

July 24 to August 23

You share a mutual passion for creativity and originality, and this creates an irresistible appeal.

Luck maker

Stop trying so hard.

Trying to be noticed is not a recipe for success; in fact it often chases it away. Stop trying so hard, learn to trust in yourself and notice how your luck improves.

Charming and attractive, those born on January 28 know how to project a confident image to others. They are star performers who don’t really care what other people think and their creative potential is as strong as their desire to impress others. Impressing others means as much to them as their achievements, and more often than not their achievements are so special that others have every reason to be impressed.

People born on this day will be themselves and follow their own path no matter what. They prefer to think independently, and when their rebellious streak is properly channeled it can help them forge ahead of the rest. Although they do love to be the center of attention and to be admired, they also have great depth and a shrewd insight into the motivations and feelings of others. This can help them achieve their goals, earning them friends along the way.

Sometimes those born on this day may find themselves sitting on the sidelines watching others, perhaps because they are too outrageous to be included; but sooner or later their creativity and individuality pull them back into the action where they belong. Despite their star quality, those born on this day do understand the importance of hard work and their desire to achieve something great never obscures for them the need to put in the hard work. And this combination of courage and individuality with practicality and discipline makes them the pioneer they were born to be.

Those born on January 28 run the risk of needing to be told over and over again how special they are. They may also make foolish, unrealistic decisions in their attempt to be noticed. Fortunately, around the age of twenty-three and again around the age of fifty-three there is a powerful shift toward greater emotional maturity; this emphasis on intuition will serve them well. Once people born on this day learn to listen to their intuition, not only will they attract amazing opportunities to show the world just how brilliant they really are, but their life will feel more complete.

On the dark side

Attention-seeking, unrealistic, foolish

At your best

Curious, progressive, hardworking

Love Please say no

People born on January 28 tend to have a rather complicated love life and this is due to the fact that they want everybody to be in love with them. They flirt terribly and may acquire a reputation for being too easy. This isn’t in fact the case, as their motivation is simply a desire to please others and make them happy. However, for their own sake they need to learn to spread themselves a little less thinly and to find a partner they love enough to be able to say both yes and no to.

Health Take a step down

People born on this day tend to be quite excitable and they would benefit enormously from mind-body techniques, such as yoga or martial arts, that teach them the importance of mental control. They should also not let their determination to stand out elevate them to a superhuman status where they neglect their health. Regular physical check-ups are important, as are a healthy diet and plenty of exercise to burn off some of their energy. As long as they are not allergic to them, the soothing scent of strawberries or vanilla will help bring calm and grounding.

Career Born designers

These people have a flair for anything artistic, as well as design, architecture and property development. Music has a strong appeal, even if it is just an interest or hobby. Their gift with words and need to be seen or heard mean that they can do well in careers that involve communication, such as writing, public relations or the media. High achievers with the ability to lead and motivate and inspire others, they could also do well in management or the business world, as well as fighting for a social or a political cause.

Destiny To make a positive difference in the world

The life path of people born on this day is to learn the importance of selfbelief that comes from within rather than without. Once they have learned to develop real confidence, their destiny is to be noticed and to use their star quality to make a positive difference in the world.

Power Thought

“I am what I seek”

January 28

Signs & symbols

Sun Sign: Aquarius

Ruling planet: Uranus, the visionary

Symbold: The Water Carrier

Birth date ruler: Sun, the individual

Tarot card: The Magician (will-power)

Favorable numbers: 1,2

Lucky days: Saturday and Sunday, especially when these days fall on 1 or 2 of the month

Lucky colors: Sky blue, copper, gold

Birthstone: Amethyst

29 January the birthday of the mystic warrior

Your greatest challenge is…

dealing with confrontation

The way forward is…

not to withdraw but to calmly state your opinion and be true to yourself. Whenever you start compromising your identity and beliefs you reduce your chances of both success and happiness.

You’re drawn to people born on…

June 22 to July 23

You share a sensitive approach to life and to love and this can create a match made in heaven.

Luck maker

Be proactive

Reactive people make choices on impulse; they are like reeds blowing in the wind. Proactive people are lucky people because they recognize that they can’t always control what happens to them but they can control the way they react.

People born on January 29 are highly intuitive but also very persuasive in their approach to others. They always say what they think, being direct and forceful without being offensive. Their generous nature and strong belief that there is good in everyone earn them not just the respect but the love of all who cross their path.

People born on this day may use their creative, quietly rebellious streak to support the rights of others. Their excellent communication skills serve them well in both their work and social life. The keys to their success as a negotiator and as a person are their intuitive power and their desire to work cooperatively rather than independently. They have the ability to sense what others are thinking and feeling, and when the moment is right to make a move. They also understand the power of synergy and how a group of people working toward a common goal is the greatest force of all.

Although they are open-minded and generally tolerant of the viewpoints of others, they may occasionally withdraw into unassertive behavior and—in extreme cases—into inertia; once they are able to trust their ability to make the right decision they can, however, reach for the stars. Fortunately, around the ages of twenty-two and fifty-two there are powerful turning points in their lives when they develop a greater degree of self-awareness. Life generally becomes much easier for them in their early thirties and beyond, as they start to realize that within them is the power to achieve almost anything.

Once people born on this day have developed their self-belief, their formidable determination to right wrongs can evoke extreme reactions from others; when the reaction is positive they grow in courage, but when negative they may feel hurt. It is important for them to understand that it is impossible to please everyone; sometimes there is a need to be cruel to be kind. And when they learn this they can fulfill their role as the mystic warrior: strong-willed and with the ability to inspire others and gather support for their chosen cause.

On the dark side

Withdrawn, unassertive, indecisive

At your best

Intuitive, generous, tactful

Love Late bloomers

There is a tendency for people born on January 29 to hold back or withdraw from confrontations in a relationship; this will have a negative impact both on themselves and on their partner. Once in a secure relationship they are generous and giving, and they need to make sure they are in a relationship where they are able to take as well as give. Although relationships can be intense when they are young, they tend to find true love later in life when their sense of self-worth has been allowed to flower to its full potential.

Health Sensitive to the environment

People born on this day are sensitive not just to others but to the environment they are in. As a result they may be prone to unexplained mood swings, fatigue, headaches, or allergies or food sensitivities. They need to be extremely careful about their diet, because digestive troubles may occur; they thrive best on a wholesome, down-to-earth diet rich in natural produce and low in meat, dairy, and refined, sweet foods. Regular exercise will benefit their circulatory system as they may be prone to stiff muscles and joints, particularly in the lower body. Time spent catching up with friends or stimulating their mind with a good book will bring them much pleasure. Regular cups of cinnamon herbal tea may help their circulation and their digestion, and reading, meditating or surrounding themselves with shades of blue may help calm their mood.

Career Born campaigners

The compassionate, sensitive nature that marks out these people leads many to politics, law, and humanitarian and social reform; since they are intellectual and artistic as well, this could lead them to a career in the media or entertainment world, or to lecturing, teaching, or writing. When inspired, these people also make excellent campaigners and negotiators, and their strong people skills could also attract them to people-related careers, such as sales, marketing, personal relations, or advertising.

Destiny To believe in themselves

The life path of people born on this day is to learn to trust their gut instincts and to believe in themselves. Once they are able to do this, their inner voice will guide them toward the important things they are destined to do with their life.

Power Thought

“My best relationship is the one I have with me”

January 29

Signs & symbols

Sun sign: Aquarius

Ruling planet: Uranus, the visionary

Symbol: The Water Carrier

Birth date ruler: Moon, the intuitive

Tarot card: The High Priestess (intuition)

Favorable numbers: 2, 3

Lucky days: Saturday and Monday, especially when these days fall on 2 and 3 of the month

Lucky colors: Sky blue, silvery white, purple

Birthstone: Amethyst

30 January the birthday of assurance

Your greatest challenge is…

coping with being left alone while others enjoy the companionship you long for

The way forward is…

to learn to accept people the way they are, and not find too much fault in them or expect them always to agree with you.

You’re drawn to people born on…

November 23 to December 21

The principled and idealistic but also light-hearted and adventurous people born on these days are good for you and you are good for them.

Luck maker

Don’t have the last word

Every time you find yourself following someone’s story with your own or pontificate, ask a question instead and listen for the answer. Know-alls aren’t lucky because they isolate themselves from other people.

People born on January 30 are confident in their convictions and beliefs and like to put their personal mark on things. They live their life according to their own moral code and are always on the side of the underdog or those less privileged. Their strong social conscience, combined with their determination, charm and intelligence, means they are born to take control.

Everybody who knows people born on this day will be in no doubt of where they stand on the important issues. They have a talent for bringing like-minded people together; living in a commune on the edge of society would not be unacceptable to them if it meant they could live according to their all-important ideals. Although they arrive at their position of certainty through reasoned judgment, they do also rely heavily on their instincts. This ability to combine intuition with logic will mark them out as exceptionally gifted leaders.

Although self-assured and with strong convictions, people born on this day are prone to worry and to acting impulsively just like everyone else. A need to win the approval of others can lead them to fudge the truth if they feel it will get others on their side. It is important for them to find some sort of balance between their convictions and reality, and to know when to stick to a plan regardless of opposition or difficulties. Once they understand that their determination to succeed, if channeled positively, will always help them win, they will be less prone to anxiety and mood swings. Fortunately, around the age of twenty-one and then again at the age of fifty-one there are significant turning points which make them more confident and assertive.

Highly ambitious and strong-willed people born on this day like to give rather than take orders, and although they give orders extremely well they should learn to value the viewpoints of others. Once they have learned to discover their humility and to listen for and trust their inner guidance, they can move mountains with both their convictions and their generosity of spirit.

On the dark side

Driven, temperamental, untruthful

At your best

Generous, outspoken, creative

Love Comrade

People born on January 30 don’t just want a partner; they want a comrade, someone who shares their convictions, their ideas and their plans. They are more than likely to meet their partner in community affairs which provide the perfect outlook for their social needs and leaderships skills. They need to be careful, however, that their relationship doesn’t take second place to a cause. They do best with partners who can make them laugh and take them out of themselves every now and again.

Health Take it easy

People born on this day are extremely energetic and it is important for them to schedule time for regular rest and relaxation and even the odd afternoon nap. As far as diet is concerned, they need to cut back on meat and alcohol; for exercise, jogging or brisk walking is particularly recommended as it can help tone the body and calm the mind at the same time. Waking up every morning to the smell of hot water and lemon rather than coffee will help revitalize and re-energize their system.

Career Born campaigners

These people have the potential to succeed in careers that are people related and which require them to lead and inspire or educate and inform. They may also find themselves in executive positions or in management or negotiation. Routine doesn’t really suit them unless it is for a higher purpose, and they could do well as airline personnel, pilots, navigators, or consultants of any kind, be it head of a department, doctor, social worker, psychologist, or even a producer or director.

Destiny To transform empathy into direct action

The life path of people born on this day is to learn to respect and value the input of others without seeing it as a threat to their convictions. Their destiny is to transform feelings of empathy into direct action and, by so doing, make a real and positive difference.

Power Thought

“Today I will let go of expectations and let happiness in”

January 30

Signs & symbols

Sun sign: Aquarius

Ruling planet: Uranus, the visionary

Symbol: The Water Carrier

Birth date ruler: Jupiter, the philosopher

Tarot card: The Empress (creativity)

Favorable numbers: 3, 4

Lucky days: Saturday and Thursday, especially when these days fall on 3 and 4 of the month

Lucky colors: Sky blue and all shades of purple

Birthstone: Amethyst

31 January the birthday of the bright spirit

Your greatest challenge is…

to stop losing interest quickly if others don’t give you their heartfelt support

The way forward is…

not to try something else but to trust your instincts and make your own decision about what is or is not right for you.

You’re drawn to people born on…

January 21 to February 19

The two of you enjoy defying and surprising public opinion; this will create a magnetic and mutually supportive bond.

Luck maker

Take a stand

Lucky people are certain about what they want. It is this certainty (and not the approval of others) that gives them the strength and determination they need to achieve their dreams.

People born on January 31 have an overwhelming need to be noticed, heard and taken seriously. And because more often than not these bright, appealing people achieve this goal with ease, they are admired by others for their creativity, vision, and originality.

Strong will-power, steadfastness and an emphasis on self-expression define people who are born on this day. They may also be quite progressive, with a touch of the genius about them. Although they can appear absent-minded and chaotic at times, this is only because their thoughts are always on fast-forward, their mind being filled with original and ingenious ideas and concepts.

When they feel they have made some kind of breakthrough they run the risk of getting over-excited, but others tend to find this endearing rather than annoying. In fact people born on this day are generally well liked for being so inventive and entertaining in their never-ending quest for knowledge. They are magnetic personalities but harbor a tendency to be occasionally oversensitive, reading hidden meanings into the actions and words of others. When they feel upstaged, put upon or let down they may overreact and either withdraw completely and become depressed, or startle others with their sharp tongue. They need to learn to be a little less intense in their relationships and to accept that sometimes other people want to share the limelight.

Occasionally people born on this day may feel pressured to conform to others’ expectations of them in order to be liked; by so doing they run the risk of losing their unique charm. Fortunately, around the age of twenty there is a turning point which suggests they are able to develop greater self-reliance; at the age of fifty there is another turning point which highlights their fighting spirit and emotional resilience.

Above all, people born on January 31 are bright spirits who have the ability to light up the world with their bubbly personalities and brilliance. Once they learn to truly value themselves they have the potential not only to bring great happiness to the world but also to influence and inspire.

On the dark side

Uncertain, suspicious, groveling

At your best

Appealing, original, strong

Love Bubbling over

People born on January 31 throw themselves into relationships with bubbling enthusiasm. They make endlessly fascinating and entertaining partners but also incredibly supportive and loyal ones. Their partner may find it hard to get a word in, and it is important for them to learn to calm down and listen from time to time. If they can find a lover who encourages them to show their serious as well as their fun side, a passionate and intense connection is possible.

Health The color blue

Difficulties with their emotional life, in particular with friends and loved ones, can affect the health of people born on this day and manifest in depression, low self-esteem or insecurity. It is important for them to learn to feel comfortable with and to express their feelings to family and friends; they could benefit from counseling or alternative therapies, such as meditation, that stress the potential of the mind to alter the way they feel both emotionally and physically. They need to make sure they eat a healthy, balanced diet, as they are also prone to eating disorders. They would also benefit from fairly energetic exercise, such as aerobics or jogging, as it will help calm their mind. Meditating, wearing or surrounding themselves in the color blue will help stabilize their mood and bring feelings of calmness.

Career Born consultants

These people work well as philosophers, teachers, consultants, healers, writers, academics, as they have a love of gathering knowledge and are expert at communicating it to others. Once they have learned to master their own insecurities they also make outstanding counselors and instigators of social or humanitarian reform. They may also choose to channel their creativity into the entertainment world or the arts, in particular poetry or song writing.

Destiny To bring great joy to the world

The life path of people born on this day is to learn to rely less on the reaction they get from others and more on their own instincts. Once they have learned to trust themselves, their destiny is to bring great joy to the world with their charm, wit, and insight.

Power Thought

“I have a mission and I choose to accept it”

January 31

Signs & symbols

Sun sign: Aquarius

Ruling planet: Uranus, the visionary

Symbol: The Water Carrier

Birth date ruler: Uranus, the visionary

Tarot card: The Emperor (authority)

Favorable numbers: 4, 5

Lucky days: Saturday and Sunday, especially when these days fall on 4 and 5 of the month

Lucky colors: Sky blue, silver and pale green

Birthstone: Amethyst

1 February the birthday of the spectacular turnaround

Your greatest challenge is…

coping with feeling unsure about what to do with your life

The way forward is…

to analyze your emotions like a scientist. Once you can identify what gives you joy, you are closer to finding your answer.

You’re drawn to people born on…

July 24 to August 23

You share a passion for honesty and fun and this can create an intense and magical bond.

Luck maker

Just do something

Sometimes when you can’t decide what to do you simply have to do something and stop dithering. If it doesn’t work out, at least you will have learned about yourself from the experience.

Those born on February 1 tend to be multi-talented individuals who refuse to conform to traditional ways of thinking or doing things. Despite the fact that others are often swayed by their conviction, it is not uncommon for them to make a spectacular turnaround a month or so later.

This unique combination of originality, intuition and flexibility means that people born on this day have an ability to attract and keep success. They can assess a situation quickly and formulate an appropriate course of action but they are also capable of dramatically changing direction as long as it takes them in the direction they want to go. They can do this with ease because they have the maturity to understand that there will always be different viewpoints. They have values and beliefs to guide them but they never shut out options that could potentially bring good fortune their way.

The willingness to learn and adapt that people born on this day favor means that they are a unique mixture of seriousness and fun, easily able to relate to and influence everyone they meet. The only danger is that by accommodating themselves to others they can lose touch with who they are. It is especially important for them to shift their focus more toward greater self-understanding and to become more aware of the effect others can have on them. Fortunately, from around the age of nineteen there is a turning point which places the emphasis firmly on developing and understanding their goals in life; at around the age of forty-nine there is a shift toward even deeper self-awareness.

With their ability to adapt and strike out in any new direction, people born on this day are often trail-blazers. Although it can sometimes be tough for them to decide what to do, once they know where they are heading and, more importantly, who they want to be, their powers of communication, combined with their versatility and charisma, have the potential to attract more success than they could ever have dreamed of.

On the dark side

Stubborn, fickle, self-absorbed

At your best

Inspiring, original, mentally quick

Love Heart on sleeve

People born on February 1 tend to wear their heart on their sleeve and prefer relationships that are honest and open. They are never short of admirers, but they also long for the security of a relationship that allows them to be truly themselves. As long as their lover respects them with an honest approach they make loyal, entertaining and loving partners.

Health Breathe in and out

Those born on this day often have complicated emotional lives and this can predispose them toward nervousness and sensitivity, and unhealthy lifestyle choices that can increase their chances of poor health. They may also be prone to hypertension and heart problems. It is extremely important for them to avoid stimulants, alcohol, smoking, drugs, and the temptation of numerous sexual partners, and to find more positive ways to work through their emotions, such as vigorous exercise. A sensible diet, low in refined sugar and rich in nutritious fresh food, such as whole grains, nuts, seeds, fruits, and vegetables, is highly recommended. Regular breathing exercises, such as yoga and ch’i kung, can also help reduce stress and prevent oversensitivity.

Career Born firefighters

Careers that require action or the ability to think or react quickly, for example paramedics, pilots, fire fighters, doctors, or nurses, may appeal to these people. They may also be drawn to management or executive positions in large companies, or sales and promotion. With their love of change they would do well to stay away from routine jobs, and their inventive and original ideas may also draw them toward humanitarian work or setting up their own business or excelling in media, writing and the arts.

Destiny To break new ground

The life path of people born on this day is to discover who they really are and what they want out of life. Once they are able to do that their destiny is to break new ground and to reach further than any have reached before with their determination and drive.

Power Thought

“The secret of my success is self-understanding”

February 1

Signs & symbols

Sun sign: Aquarius

Ruling planet: Uranus, the visionary

Symbol: The Water Carrier

Birth date ruler: Sun, the individual

Tarot card: The Magician (willpower)

Favorable numbers: 1, 3

Lucky days: Saturday and Sunday, especially when these days fall on 1 and 3 of the month

Lucky colors: Aqua, orange, lilac

Birthstone: Amethyst

2 February the birthday of elegance

Your greatest challenge is…

learning how to let down your guard

The way forward is…

to develop your self-awareness and to understand that trust and intimacy are not weaknesses but strengths.

You’re drawn to people born on…

June 22 to July 23

You share a refined and creative approach to life and love and this can create a transcendental and loving bond.

Luck maker

Learn your intuitive language

Your intuition may come in a dream, it may speak through other people, or it may speak to you in a quiet, gentle knowing.

Those born on February 2 tend to be sophisticated people with their own elegant style, dress code and mode of behavior. They often resist any attempt to impose rules and regulations on them but, despite their fierce need to do things their own way, they are also extremely open-minded. This makes them very easy to get along with and their presence is soothing and reassuring for others when they are troubled. They also possess the ability to stick to something to the bitter end; this determination and conviction give them a formidable energy and power.

Although people born on this day are often surrounded by admirers, they tend to keep close emotional relationships at arm’s length. This could be because they can get so absorbed in their work, their ideas or their projects that they place close human contact at the bottom of the list. Their focus is often the universal, the social, the bigger picture or the group, and they are in many respects the wounded healers of this world. They are the politicians, doctors and social reformers who make great changes for the good of others but have little time for the welfare of their own family. They are the counselors and psychologists who can help others work through their emotional traumas but are unable to identify their own. They are the mystics and psychics who can see the bigger picture but can’t see their own loneliness. It is crucial for their own psychological growth that they become more self-aware and respect themselves enough to let others get close to them. Fortunately, around the age of eighteen and then again around the age of forty-eight there are opportunities for them to develop stronger emotional bonds with others.

Above all, people born on this day are perceptive and unique individuals. If they can learn to apply the same level of intuitive understanding to themselves as they apply to others and the world around them, they have the potential to be not just rare and elegant, but truly inspirational individuals.

On the dark side

Uncompassionate, aloof, stubborn

At your best

Elegant, stylish, dynamic

Love Higher love

People born on February 2 don’t just want to fall in love; they want a higher, celestial love where the earth and stars move when they are with their partner. This makes them extraordinarily romantic lovers but it can also place enormous pressure on a partner when the routine of sharing life with someone else inevitably come through. It is important for them to understand that love is not just a heavenly but also an earthly emotion, and that truly falling in love is about sharing and celebrating not just the soul of another person but also their all-too-human imperfections.

Health The scent of roses

People born on this day tend to be very concerned about their appearance and need to be careful that they don’t take things to extremes if they don’t like what they see in the mirror. They need to make sure they eat a sensible balanced diet and don’t let fussy eating habits rob them of vital health-boosting nutrients. They would benefit from social forms of exercise such as sports and aerobics, fresh air in the countryside or by the sea, and more time spent relaxing and unwinding with family and friends. Rose essential oil or rose-scented perfume will help them feel more passionate toward others and warmer inside, as will wearing, meditating on and surrounding themselves with the color orange.

Career Born designers

These people may well be attracted to technical careers, such as engineering or computer programming, or careers in fashion or design. Their charm and elegance will also help them succeed in any careers where they need to deal on a regular basis with the public. Their curious personality may lead them toward psychology, sociology and politics, and their sensitivity and intuitive understanding of others may also lead them to careers in the arts and teaching, or healing and the spiritual side of life.

Destiny To make the world more elegant

The life path of people born on this day is to learn to open up to others and let them into your heart. Once you have learned to do this your destiny is to play up your exquisite taste and use it to make the world a more refined and elegant place.

Power Thought

“Today I will let my inner guide decide for me”

February 2

Signs & symbols

Sun sign: Aquarius

Ruling planet: Uranus, the visionary

Symbol: The Water Carrier

Birth date ruler: Moon, the intuitive

Tarot card: The High Priestess (intuition)

Favorable numbers: 2,4

Lucky days: Saturday and Monday, especially when these days fall on 2 or 4 of the month

Lucky colors: Aqua, white, purple

Birthstone: Amethyst

3 February the birthday of new frontiers

Your greatest challenge is…

dealing with boredom

The way forward is…

to think of boredom as an opportunity to relax, unwind and spend time thinking about what you really want from life.

You’re drawn to people born on…

November 23 to December 21

The two of you share a passion for exploration and discovery and this can create an adventurous and supportive bond.

Luck maker

Rest rather than run

Some of life’s greatest achievements happen not when we are actively engaged in trying to make things happen but when we are simply open and available to what shows up.

People born on February 3 have a probing and inquisitive mind that thrives on variety and constant change. They are boundary breakers and nothing excites them more than a challenge or a new experience. What makes them unique, however, is that when they are actively involved in a task they can give it their undivided attention.

Once people born on this day have broken things down and learned all they think they can, they will immediately move on to something else. There is a danger that this approach to life can lead to flitting from one subject to another without acquiring any real depth. However, when they do find something that really challenges them they will probe into every minute aspect of it with an incomparable eye for detail.

These people don’t just enjoy challenges, however, they need them to feel alive; if there are none to engage their active mind they may attempt to make their life more difficult. For example, they may set themselves impossible deadlines at work or push themselves to the limits physically. It is therefore important for them to learn to find ways to deal with their boredom.

Their greatest fear is to have their personal freedom to explore new frontiers taken away. This could result in a fear of commitment to partners and family, and unreliable or erratic behavior. This isn’t to say they are incapable of closeness; they simply need to feel that their personal freedom has not been sacrificed. Between the ages of seventeen and forty-six there are opportunities for them to develop greater emotional closeness; after the age of forty-seven there is a turning point that gives them the emotional confidence to handle commitment.

People born on this day will achieve greater happiness when they understand that when others try to seek to be close to them they are not necessarily trying to trap them. In fact, once they have learned to resist the tendency to back off when things get intense, there are very few problems or situations that the adaptable nature of these strong individuals cannot resolve.

On the dark side

Aloof, restless, unreliable

At your best

Inventive, original, detailed

Love Catch me if you can

People born on February 3 do have a fear of commitment and until they find "the one" they may flit from partner to partner. Ironically, despite their fear of emotional closeness, when they are in a relationship they tend to be the one who throws themselves into it with an intensity that can backfire. It is important for them to understand that just as they need personal freedom in a relationship they need to allow their partner that very same freedom.

Health Go with the flow

Fortunately, most people born on this day have the intelligence to understand the importance of taking care of their health, but they can easily get sidetracked. They also need to make sure they don’t miss out on regular health check-ups and understand that freedom to experiment should never be at the expense of their health. A routine approach to diet and exercise rarely works for people born on this day but they should make sure that most of what they eat is healthy and incorporate lots of spontaneous exercise into their lives. To help themselves stay the vibrant, full-of-life person they can be, a few drops of grapefruit, lemon, orange, rose, sandalwood, or ylang ylang essential oil sprinkled into a handkerchief to breathe in now and again may well do the trick.

Career Born technicians

These people are great technicians, and careers in science and technology may have great appeal. However, with their natural gift for words they may also be drawn to writing, lecturing, teaching, sales, counseling, or social work. Whatever field they choose, be it technical, scientific or creative, the originality, courage, and determination to succeed and master new talents that set people born on this day apart from others will greatly help them.

Destiny To walk untrodden paths

The life path of people born on this day is to learn to value the personal as much as they value the interpersonal; once they can do that, their destiny is to boldly strike out into new frontiers and to walk previously untrodden paths.

Power Thought

“Every day I will seek the quiet within me”

February 3

Signs & symbols

Sun sign: Aquarius

Ruling planet: Uranus, the visionary

Symbol: The Water Carrier

Birth date ruler: Jupiter, the philosopher

Tarot card: The Empress (creativity)

Favorable numbers: 3, 5

Lucky days: Saturday and Thursday, especially when these days fall on 3 and 5 of the month

Lucky colors: Aquamarine, purple, violet

Birthstone: Amethyst

4 February the birthday of the bedazzler

Your greatest challenge is…

understanding the feeling that you are different

The way forward is…

to understand that everyone is unique and gifted in their own way; you just happen to be a little more unique than others.

You’re drawn to people born on…

January 21 to February 19

You share a love of adventure and boundary-breaking, and this exciting relationship is inspiring and exciting.

Luck maker

Be true to yourself

Lucky people never try to be something they are not. They understand that the only way to find true fulfillment and the respect of others is to open up and allow others to know you properly.

People born on February 4 often try to fit in but, however hard they try, they will always stand out. They have the ability to bedazzle others with their original thoughts and flashes of brilliance. Their methods may not always be orthodox but their thought-processes are always original and their problem-solving techniques always effective.

Although people born on this day are often admired for their sincerity, discipline and ability to work extremely hard, the logic behind their thoughts and actions is often incomprehensible not just to others but sometimes to themselves. Their speed of thought and energy may also exhaust those around them and they may find that people respond to them with bewilderment rather than bedazzlement. Feeling that they are a square peg in a round hole can make them feel insecure and confused; they may try to ward off feelings of difference and aloneness by attempting to fit in. This is a mistake because they shouldn’t try to win the admiration of others by limiting their greatest strength: their originality.

People born on this day do often feel as if they are different from other people but they are at their happiest and most bedazzling when they are able to be themselves. Because there is often so much going on in their heads they may pay little attention to their emotions; analyzing their feelings is not easy for them. As a result they can be incredibly harsh on themselves, expecting more from themselves than anyone else. They can also be impatient and impulsive without thinking through the impact of their actions on themselves and others. Fortunately, between the ages of sixteen and forty-five there are opportunities to become more emotionally self-aware; after the age of forty-five a significant turning point comes when they become bolder, more self-accepting and assertive.

If people born on this day can understand that others will respect and admire them far more if they are themselves, they have the potential to bring about real innovations in both their personal and their professional lives.

On the dark side

Uncommunicative, confused, unstable

At your best

Imaginative, unconventional, sincere

Love Explorers

People born on February 4 may be difficult to understand, but when it comes to affairs of the heart they are original, adventurous and exciting. They love to explore all aspects of a relationship and their partner will experience great intimacy with them. They are attracted to courageous and strong-willed people. Timid and unadventurous people do not usually attract them, unless there are smoldering passions lurking beneath.

Health New doesn’t always mean better

People born on this day are attracted to innovation. Most alternative medicine and holistic health practices will probably appeal to them. But they need to distinguish between what is credible and what is quackery. Their love of innovation also applies to diet and exercise; they are typically the first to jump on the bandwagon, only to drop off a few weeks later for something new. Although they have incredible energy, they are prone to neglecting eating and sleeping when they are on one of their mental adventures. It is important for people born on this day to remember that sometimes traditional health advice—for example, eat little and often, and try to get enough sleep—is sensible advice. Meditating, wearing or surrounding themselves with the colors rose or green will help create balance and harmony.

Career Born innovators

The originality of these people will enable them to be successful in a wide variety of careers. They may be drawn toward cutting-edge science and technology, or toward the stage or politics. They may also specialize as a therapist, psychologist, counselor, or natural-health practitioner; their humanitarian focus could draw them toward charity work or social reform. They also make fantastic artists, photographers, designers, architects, sculptors, or painters, as these are excellent outlets for their unusual take on life.

Destiny To amaze others with their original approach to life

The life path of people born on this day is to celebrate rather than try to curb their originality. Once they are able to do that, their destiny is to amaze those around them with their honest, direct, if occasionally incomprehensible, but always brilliant and original approach to life.

Power Thought

“I am pleased to be myself”

February 4

Signs & symbols

Sun sign: Aquarius

Ruling planet: Uranus, the visionary

Symbol: The Water Carrier

Birth date ruler: Uranus, the visionary

Tarot card: The Emperor (authority)

Favorable numbers: 4, 6

Lucky days: Saturday and Sunday, especially when these days fall on 4 or 6 of the month

Lucky colors: Purple, silver, blue

Birthstone: Amethyst

5 February the birthday of the smooth operator

Your greatest challenge is…

to open up about what you really feel

The way forward is…

to understand that emotions should never be repressed or ignored. If you aren’t in touch with your feelings you can never be truly happy.

You’re drawn to people born on…

May 22 to June 21

You share a passion for communication and this creates an intellectually and emotionally stimulating bond.

Luck maker

Admit you have fears too

If you admit you have the same fears as others you will get people on your side. When you show your vulnerable side you bring people closer to you.

People born on February 5 are often admired by others for their quiet confidence, razor-sharp wit and ability to undertake almost any task with ease. They are smooth operators with the gift of the gab and an ability to deliver the goods.

Although people born on this day may seem to be extremely capable, sometimes to the point of over-confidence, underneath they are no less insecure than anyone else. They have simply learned to mask their insecurities with a smooth, articulate and daring façcade. The admiration of others means a lot more to them that they would admit, which is why they relish the role of caretaker or educator of others.

Incredibly bright, these people express themselves with ease and are at their happiest when surrounded by equally witty and intelligent people. If they are starved of intellectual stimulation there is a danger of their alienating others with a lofty and intimidating manner. Fortunately, between the ages of fifteen and forty-four their emotional sensitivity toward others becomes more emphasized; after the age of forty-four there comes a turning point which suggests they feel even greater empathy for others.

People born on this day can be exceptional thinkers as well as speakers, and nothing thrills them more than philosophy, psychology, mystery, and intrigue. With an ever-curious mind, if they are able to develop their unique ideas they have remarkable potential to excel in their chosen field. They need to be careful, however, not to become too detached in the process. It is important for them sometimes to think a little less and feel a little more, as they have the tendency to over-analyze rather than acknowledge feelings.

February 5 people work particularly well in a team or for a cause where their need for intellectual stimulation and flair for management can be fully utilized. When they learn to hold back less, trust a little more and allow others to catch up with their frenetic pace, the compelling charm of these smooth operators can take them all the way to the top.

On the dark side

Condescending, inconsistent, cocky

At your best

Articulate, versatile, daring

Love Born nurturers

People born on February 5 have a strong desire to be needed, so they may often find themselves the caretaker of their family, friends and anyone else who strays into their territory. They love to nurture but need to be careful that they don’t just offer practical rather than emotional help. They thrive best with a partner who can match their wit but who also doesn’t outsmart them.

Health See red

People born on this day tend to be generally healthy but if health problems do occur they may find these hard to talk about or admit to. Regular health check-ups are therefore advised so that a trusting relationship can be built up with their doctor. They need to steer clear of smoking, drugs and large amounts of alcohol, and cut down on saturated fat in their diet. As far as exercise is concerned, team sports are recommended but they may also enjoy cross-country running, horse riding, or other forms of exercise that give them plenty of variety and challenge. Wearing, meditating on or surrounding themselves with shades of red will encourage them to open up emotionally as well as intellectually.

Career Born guardians

These people are guardians or caretakers by nature and this could open doors in medicine, education, counseling, psychology, the clergy, consultancy, finance, management, or social work. Their curiosity may also lead them toward careers in the arts, design, film, science, writing, journalism, or academia. Fierce individuals, those born on this day may also prefer to work on their own or set up their own business.

Destiny To make the impossible seem possible

The life path of people born on this day is to place as great an importance on feelings as on thoughts. Once they are able to develop their emotional sensitivity, their destiny is to make the impossible seem possible and by so doing to influence and inspire others toward great things.

Power Thought

“Today I Will smile and let others in on the secret”

February 5

Signs & symbols

Sun sign: Aquarius

Ruling planet: Uranus, the visionary

Symbol: The Water Carrier

Birth date ruler: Mercury, the communicator

Tarot card: The Hierophant (guidance)

Favorable numbers: 5,7

Lucky days: Saturday and Wednesday, especially when these days fall on 5 and 7 of the month

Lucky colors: Turquoise, green and lavender

Birthstone: Amethyst

6 February the birthday of the charmer

Your greatest challenge is…

to moderate your desire to be needed by everyone

The way forward is…

to understand that people will like you for who you are and not because you are accommodating.

You’re drawn to people born on…

April 21 to May 21

Sensuality and the thrill of seduction and togetherness excite you both, and when the two of you are together sparks can fly.

Luck maker

Be loyal and true

Don’t talk about other people behind their back in order to gain popularity. It will backfire on you and repel rather than attract luck.

People born on February 6 are generous, accommodating individuals who are generally liked by everyone they meet. It’s almost impossible not to like them because they have such a winning manner and enthusiastic personality. As a result they are often extremely popular and respected.

Positive feedback and approval from others really matters to people born on this day, but this need for affection isn’t a one-way street; in many ways life is one big love affair for them. The only downside to this approach to life is that when things don’t go their own way, or when love and generosity are met with contempt and selfishness, they can get hurt and emotional. Sometimes disappointment and disillusionment can make them behave in dramatic or insecure ways which can irritate rather than endear them to others.

Although they are insecure at times, the generous and positive nature of people born on this day attracts plenty of love, admiration and success their way. They do need to be careful, however, that in their role as people pleaser they don’t become too accommodating and lose touch with their own emotional needs or act inappropriately. They need to understand that friendship is not just about accommodation but also about trust, respect, generosity, and boundaries. There is a turning point around the age of forty-four when they become more assertive and aware of their own character.

The flexible nature of these people also applies to their thought processes. They are never wrong-footed by the unexpected, always being willing to explore new territory. They can sometimes be guilty of courting popularity for popularity’s sake, but more often than not the unpretentious nature of these people earns them respect and praise in good and bad times alike. As long as they don’t take the respect of others for granted, remembering that their self-worth needs to be based on more than popularity, these charming and thoughtful people pleasers want life to be good to them, and more often than not it is.

On the dark side

Needy, uncertain, insecure

At your best

Loving, generous, likable

Love Swept off your feet

People born on February 6 are in love with the idea of love itself and as a result they have a tendency to jump from one lover to the next in search of greater passion, intimacy and excitement. They are forever seeking an elusive high. When they do find someone as clever and as informed as they are, incredible loyalty and commitment can follow.

Health Look inside

The tendency for people born on this day is to be extremely concerned about their appearance. Often there is little need to be concerned as they tend to be blessed with good looks, but this doesn’t stop them obsessing. They need to avoid fad diets and should stick to regular healthy meals and snacks. They probably enjoy competitive, vigorous forms of exercise but would benefit equally from gentler pursuits and activities, such as long walks in the countryside. They would also benefit from mind-body therapies such as meditation, which can take their focus away from the exterior to the interior. If they do find themselves feeling negative, they should spend more time with family and friends. Wearing or carrying a crystal amethyst will also help to lift their mood.

Career Born charmers

Any career that allows these people to use their fantastic people skills will bring them great success; for example, public relations, entertainment, media, public speaking, politics, sales, marketing, and promotion. They may also be drawn toward careers in teaching, research, science, and—for the more physically inclined—sport. They may also choose to put their ability to captivate an audience to humanitarian use and their strong sense of justice may well steer them toward human rights.

Destiny To inspire others with their personality

The life path of people born on this day is to make sure their own needs are not ignored while they cater to the whims of others. Once they are able to do that, their destiny is to lead others to an exciting new world of opportunity.

Power Thought

“I also flourish with love and care”

February 6

Signs & symbols

Sun sign: Aquarius

Ruling planet: Uranus, the visionary

Symbol: The Water Carrier

Birth date ruler: Venus, the lover

Tarot card: The Lovers (choices)

Favorable numbers: 6,8

Lucky days: Saturday and Wednesday, especially when these days fall on 6 and 8 of the month

Lucky colors: Turquoise, pink and violet

Birthstone: Amethyst

7 February the birthday of the prophet

Your greatest challenge is…

to get others to take you seriously

The way forward is…

to prove you mean business by acting out rather than talking about your ideals.

You’re drawn to people born on…

February 20 to March 20

Your hearts are free of greed and full of idealism, and this can create a loving and tender relationship.

Luck maker

Don’t take it all personally

Just because people reject your ideas doesn’t mean they are rejecting you. Lucky people have the resilience to take criticism on board without it affecting their self-esteem.

People born on February 7 are progressive individuals with a keen intellect and an inherent sense of justice. It is impossible for them to witness injustice or cruelty without speaking out. Above all, they are prophets with a vision and a burning desire to change social attitudes and right wrongs.

They have a wonderful imagination and a youthful approach to life, but also have a tendency to exaggerate or embellish things. This, together with their openness and spontaneity, can sometimes make them appear naïive or childlike. Others may dismiss them or take them for granted but this is a mistake. Although they like to share their dreams with others, the difference between them and other dreamers lies in their ability to turn dreams into reality.

Quick to identify solutions to problems, these people often pursue their goals with zest and enthusiasm, sometimes with fanatical zeal. This approach makes others sit up and take notice, but occasionally they haven’t thought through their plans. Although their great communication skills easily win them supporters, when things don’t run smoothly and others start to find fault, February 7 people can hide their disillusionment behind a wall of cynicism. They must understand that life is too complex to be seen in terms of right or wrong or quick-fix solutions. They need to learn to accept that there will always be viewpoints differing from their own and that there are many paths—not one—to the greater good. Around the age of forty-three there is a significant turning point which helps them fine-tune their relationship skills and become more open minded.

People born on this day like nothing better than to help others; one thing they will not accommodate, however, is authority. They have little patience for enforced conformity and if forced into a corner they may resort to subversive or disruptive behavior. As well as a rebellious streak they also have great determination; once they can find an outlet for their self-expression and fully commit to it, these modern-day prophets really can make the world a better and fairer place.

On the dark side

Critical, Unrealistic, dissatisfied

At your best

Visionary, fair, spontaneous

Love High expectations

The high expectations that people born on February 7 have can be quite daunting for potential partners. They are more than likely to live up to them themselves but if others are unable to do the same they can become bitter. It is important for them to allow their partner to have their own ideals rather than imposing theirs on them, and to be clear about what is real and what is fantasy.

Health Stress-proofing techniques

People born on this day tend to take care of their health and to eat healthily and exercise regularly, but they do need to make sure that they don’t develop unhealthy eating patterns when under stress. Mind-body therapies such as yoga, tai chi and physical therapies such as massage or even thumping a punch bag should help them unwind when the going gets tough. If stress is a constant part of their life they might want to try burning a chamomile-, lavender-,or sandalwood-scented candle. These, like wearing, meditating on and surrounding themselves with the colors blue or green, produce a calming effect.

Career Born storytellers

These people have the ability to present their thoughts in a compelling way and can make excellent writers or storytellers as well as actors, journalists, politicians, teachers, and lecturers. It is best for them to avoid routine office work, and careers that offer plenty of variety, travel and challenge will appeal. Self-starters they may also find fulfillment working for themselves or they could use their analytical ability in the world of science or research. Finally, humanitarian and social causes as well as the world of conventional or alternative health care will almost certainly appeal, if not as a career than as a passionate outside interest.

Destiny To lead the way to social reform

The life path of people born on this day is to learn to accept that not every-one will agree with them all of the time. When they can be tolerant of divergent viewpoints, their destiny is to persuade rather than dictate to others the need for social reform.

Power Thought

“I can instruct but I can’t enforce”

February 7

Signs & symbols

Sun sign: Aquarius

Ruling planet: Uranus, the visionary

Symbol: The Water Carrier

Birth date ruler: Neptune, the speculator

Tarot card: The Chariot (resilience)

Favorable numbers: 7, 9

Lucky days: Saturday and Monday, especially when these days fall on 7 and 9 of the month

Lucky colors: All shades of blue and purple

Birthstone: Amethyst

8 February the birthday of the hypnotist

Your greatest challenge is…

avoiding the seedier, self-destructive side of life

The way forward is…

to come to terms with your shadow side first, so you will have less need to explore it in the outside world.

You’re drawn to people born on…

21 May to 20 June

You are both passionate but it is more than passion that keeps you together, as you share so many interests.

Luck maker

Remember your dreams

Learn to interpret the images of your dreams because dreams are an important voice of your intuition and following your intuition will bring you luck and happiness.

People born on February 8 may not necessarily be able to see into the future but they have the ability to shape it with their thoughts and words. They have an intuitive understanding of people and situations, and are often able to spot future trends and then point everybody in that direction.

The hypnotic power that they possess gives them tremendous influence over the people and situations in which they find themselves. This influence often astounds those who may have made more obvious efforts to move things forward and who may have dismissed them as dreamers.

Perhaps because they are aware of their influence over and responsibility toward others, those born on this day can come across as grave or serious. They can tolerate but don’t really enjoy chit-chat and much prefer to get their teeth into life’s problems. As a result they often find themselves the treasured confidant of friends and loved ones. On the downside, in personal relationships there is both a passive side to them, as well as a shadow side that draws them toward people who aren’t good for them. Fortunately, although there are opportunities earlier, in their early forties there is a significant turning point which can help them become more self-aware and assertive.

The profound sensitivity and intuitive powers of these people mean that they can effortlessly tune into the moods of others. They also run the risk of over-identifying with another person’s problems and can easily fall into the worry trap, although few people will notice as they tend to conceal their true feelings to avoid being hurt. It is important for them to learn where other people end and they begin.

When people born on this day find a project that captures their interest they have all the drive and determination they need to succeed; procrastination will become a thing of the past. They can think on a grand scale, and once they learn how to project success they may well find that their bright ideas lead to great progress and reform.

On the dark side

Unassertive, overly serious, uncertain

At your best

Driven, charming, sensitive

Love Learn to let one person in

People born on February 8 may find it hard to give their all in a relationship as they can often be preoccupied with their thoughts and with the problems of others. Their partner may feel as if they are being excluded since these people can tend to live in a world of their own ideas. Once they find a partner who can nurture them as much as they nurture others, they can become an extremely loyal, loving and happy partner.

Health Avoid self-destructive behavior

People born on this day can sometimes take an irresponsible approach to their health; indulging in too much rich food, partying and sensual pleasures. They may also be a little lazy and should learn that too much sleep can be as bad for their health as too little. They also need to learn that too much pleasure and not enough responsibility can lead them toward weight problems, drug problems and infections. A healthy balanced diet and plenty of exercise along with meditation to help them become aware of their self-destructive tendencies are highly recommended. Wearing, meditating or sur-rounding themselves with the color green and listening to upbeat music will help bring calm, chasing worries and anxieties away.

Career Born psychics

These people may not become psychics but they will have great intuitive powers to put to use in their chosen career, although they tend to thrive best in careers where they are allowed a lot of freedom. Their ability to see the bigger picture and project ahead makes them excellent designers, property developers, stock market traders, and architects. They may also be intellectuals, planners, or weather forecasters. Their empathy and communication skills may draw them toward careers in education, advertising, the media, or even the arts, where they can excel in writing, acting, and music.

Destiny To bring greater harmony and understanding to the world

The life path of people born on this day is to learn to set clear boundaries between themselves and others. Once they understand the impact they have on others and the impact others have on them their destiny is to bring greater harmony and understanding to the world.

Power Thought

“The universe runs through me, giving me direction”

February 8

Signs & symbols

Sun sign: Aquarius

Ruling planet: Uranus, the visionary

Symbol: The Water Carrier

Birth date ruler: Saturn, the teacher

Tarot card: Strength (passion)

Favorable numbers: 1, 8,

Lucky day: Saturday, especially when it falls on 1 or 8 of the month

Lucky colors: Dark blue, dark green, crocus

Birthstone: Amethyst

9 February the birthday of the winning attitude

Your greatest challenge is…

learning not to beat yourself up for some perceived weakness

The way forward is…

when you do mess up to talk to yourself as though you were a small child; be positive, supportive and gentle.

You’re drawn to people born on…

March 21 to April 20

You share a passion for intensity and the unconventional, and this creates an exciting match.

Luck maker

Keep your cool

Keeping your cool creates luck because others will respect you, meaning you are less likely to have enemies; lucky people, by definition, have few enemies.

People born on February 9 are independent and generous individuals with their own unique and at times non-conformist perspective on life. They are shrewd observers of human nature and capable of enormous understanding of others’ problems. Above all, though, they are fighters; life may have given them a few knocks but they have managed to bounce back with resilience, and this winning attitude can lead them to great achievements.

The remarkable ability of people born on this day to understand people and situations, even those they have not met themselves, makes them much sought after for advice and support. They make great teachers and leaders, and they influence and inspire not so much by technique but by example, showing others through their own actions how to rise above challenges with a winning attitude.

Yet when it comes to applying that same penetrating insight to their own lives and relationships they tend to be overly critical, measuring themselves by an impossibly high ideal. It is important for them to learn to be as tolerant and supportive of themselves as they are of others. Before the age of forty the needs and approval of others tend to be dominant but at the age of forty there is a turning point which places a greater emphasis on self-awareness and acceptance, as well as a need to take the initiative in all areas of their lives, possibly with a new relationship or venture.

The strong presence of people born on this day can sometimes make people think of them as aggressive, but behind this they possess a soft side that takes rejection and criticism to heart. They also have a tendency to act rashly; they need to remain calm under pressure and not allow their good will to be exploited. Once they are able to regard themselves more positively—and to be less harsh in their self-criticism—they will be able to achieve the high goals they set themselves, in the process becoming an inspirational model to everyone lucky enough to wander across their path.

On the dark side

Inconsistent, long-suffering, anxious

At your best

Powerful, generous, resilient

Love In for the long haul

People born on February 9 have the charisma to attract people from all walks of life, but they feel happiest with someone whose intelligence matches their own. In a relationship, they are loyal and passionate partners with a clear idea of where the relationship should be heading. They don’t give up easily on a relationship if it starts to flounder, because they believe that with the right attitude almost any kind of problem can be ironed out.

Health Time for you

People born on this day are often blessed with boundless energy so, unless they give in to cravings for comfort food or don’t take enough care of themselves, they are unlikely to have problems with their weight. If they do have weight problems it is because they have been neglecting themselves or have dipped into depression or anxiety. It is important for them to eat little and often, and to make sure they stay away from too much alcohol and mood-altering drugs. A regular exercise routine is also recommended to keep their metabolism high. They would also benefit from breathing exercises and meditation, and if they are feeling low or uptight a few drops of jasmine essential oil on a handkerchief to breathe in will help them see the sunnier side.

Career Born mentors

These people are natural mentors and messengers and they make great teachers, advisors, counselors, consultants, therapists, and psychologists. Their multi-talented personality may, however, lead them into many different careers and in many cases they will have more than one career. Science and social reform will allow them freedom and growth but other possible career choices include the arts, theater, design, property development, and technology. They also thrive in careers that involve travel and change, and may be drawn toward careers in aviation, navigation, and international business.

Destiny To inspire others to worthwhile causes

The life path of people born on this day is to be less self-critical. When they can learn to be more positive about themselves, their destiny is to lead and inspire others with their positive attitude, devoting their energies to a worthy cause.

Power Thought

“I will always seek the possible, not the obligatory”

February 9

Signs & symbols

Sun sign: Aquarius

Ruling planet: Uranus, the visionary

Symbol: The Water Carrier

Birth date ruler: Mars, the warrior

Tarot card: The Hermit (inner strength)

Favorable numbers: 2, 9

Lucky days: Saturday and Tuesday, especially when these days fall on 2 and 9 of the month

Lucky colors: Turquoise, red, mauve

Birthstone: Amethyst

10 February the birthday of achievement

Your greatest challenge is…

to learn to give others a chance

The way forward is…

to understand that giving others a chance to prove themselves is an important part of their psychological development.

You’re drawn to people born on…

July 24 to August 23

If you can learn to fulfill your mutual need for admiration and closeness, this can be an extraordinarily intense union.

Luck maker

Quiet down and slow down

Just 10 or 15 minutes of quiet time a day can make quite a difference in connecting with your intuitive or luck-making power.

People born on February 10 have a clear picture of what they want to achieve and how they want to get there. The pursuit of their goals is likely to take precedence over anything else. Achievement matters greatly to them, as do the approval and recognition of others. Their clear-sighted recognition of their aspirations, along with their ability to concentrate, means that they are more than likely to surpass their professional goals.

Once they settle on a chosen course, the drive these people are blessed with can take them right to the top. They do need, however, to be careful that they don’t thereby become obsessive. It is important for them to look deep within to identify and hold onto the real motivation for their determination. They may well find that it is not material success but rather making their mark on the world and winning the approval of others.

Although the ambition and drive of people born on this day is explosive, it never leads them to stab others in the back. Intuitive, honest and decent, their ideal is to achieve success in the right way without harming or hurting others in the process. Unfortunately, though, there are people they are capable of hurting without realizing it; these are the people closest to them whom they tend to neglect when their goals take precedence over everything and everyone else. If they aren’t careful, this can leave them emotionally isolated and, in extreme cases, alone. Fortunately, between the ages of twenty and thirty-nine there are many opportunities for them to open their hearts and turn the spotlight from themselves onto others. At forty there is a turning point where they feel the need to be more assertive but at the same time more passionate in their relationships with other people.

As long as people born on this day remember that admiration is no substitute for affection, and can learn from any setbacks they experience, their considerable achievements will earn them both personal fulfillment and a large number of fans.

On the dark side

Aloof, self-obsessed, anxious

At your best

Positive, creative, bold

Love Heartbreakers

People born on February 10 have a charismatic charm which draws others to them. When it comes to affairs of the heart, they are very good at knowing how to win someone else’s heart but they can have problems keeping it. It is important for them not to neglect those closest to them as the loving support of a partner gives them the kind of security and sense of perspective they need to be truly successful.

Health Honor life’s reflective moments

Because people born on this day tend to be so driven they are often prone to disorders associated with stress and anxiety, especially if there are problems at work or their career path has been thwarted in some way. Insomnia may be a particular concern and it is important for them to make sure that there is a clear divide between home and work. Home should be a calm, restful place; they would also benefit from plenty of exercise in the fresh air, as well as hobbies, interests and a wide mix of friendships outside the workplace. Wearing, meditating on or surrounding themselves with the color purple will help them calm down and honor the simple pleasures and reflective moments in their life.

Career Born workers

These people have the drive, ambition and determination to succeed in almost any career that they choose. They could be a lawyer, actor, agent, politician, civil servant, charity worker, entrepreneur, sportsperson, artist, researcher, photographer, pilot, or director. In fact it might be better for them, as they have a tendency to tunnel vision, to have not one but several careers in their lifetime.

Destiny To be recognized for their dedication and integrity

The life path of people born on this day is to learn to look outside themselves to reach out to others, as well as inside themselves to understand their true motivation. Once they are able to unite both the external and the internal their destiny is to attract recognition for their hard work, dedication and integrity.

Power Thought

“Today I will notice what is going on around me as well as in me”

February 10

Signs & symbols

Sun sign: Aquarius

Ruling planet: Uranus, the visionary

Symbol: The Water Carrier

Birth date ruler: Sun, the individual

Tarot card: The Wheel of Fortune (change)

Favorable numbers: 1, 3

Lucky days: Saturday and Sunday, especially when these days fall on 1, 3 and 10 of the month

Lucky colors: Dark blue, orange, purple

Birthstone: Amethyst

11 February the birthday of the upgrader

Your greatest challenge is…

to allow others to do things their way

The way forward is…

to understand that sometimes the only way for other people to learn is through making mistakes and finding their own solutions.

You’re drawn to people born on…

June 22 to July 23

You share a passion for self-improvement and a need for security; this can create a tender and considerate bond.

Luck maker

Sometimes say "I didn’t know that"

Nobody likes a know-all. Demonstrating a sincere openness and willingness to understand and learn from others will draw people to you.

People born on February 11 feel they were sent to this world for one purpose only; to improve the lives of those around them. In their minds, both people and things are always in need of improvement or an upgrade. They often have an earnest quality about them, and an energy and drive that makes others want to learn from them. They also have a talent for invention and enjoy finding new ways to make life easier for others around them. They do this not for material benefit or even recognition but because they believe that the less stress and discomfort people have, the more they can devote themselves to more meaningful and spiritual pursuits.

Although they prefer to motivate by example rather than words, people born on this day have a knack for making others feel good about themselves. Their curious and inventive mind means they have a great need for intellectual stimulation; their current absorption in a project or social group should not, however, make them neglect close personal relationships. Thinking of themselves as improvers and educators, they should understand that not everyone appreciates or wants their help. Some people like to work out for themselves what will make their life easier and they may get resentful if another person tries to point things out, especially if they do so in a blunt manner. It is important for people born on this day to develop their intuition and sensitivity toward others. Fortunately, between the ages of nineteen and thirty-eight there is an emphasis on emotional sensitivity; but after the age of thirty-nine directness toward others takes center stage and it is more important than ever that they learn to channel this directness positively and sensitively.

With their inventive mind and sharp insight into what a situation or a person needs, there is little doubt that people born on this day (as long as they can master the art of diplomacy) will make a mark on the world by helping and educating others.

On the dark side

Tactless, self indulgent, excessive

At your best

Progressive, inventive, knowing

Love Loyalty and trust

People born on February 11 value their personal freedom and need space to breathe in a relationship but they are also firm believers in loyalty and trust. They are easygoing and entertaining and their need for intellectual stimulation will often lead them toward unorthodox or unusual individuals. People born on this day love tenderly and passionately and will use their strong will to help and support those they love.

Health The high life

People born on this day often find it tough to understand why people don’t agree with their point of view; this can cause them considerable psychological stress. The support of partner, family and friends will help them work through this problem but they may also benefit from counseling. There is also a danger that their love for the high life can lead to weight problems and sexual adventures that can be damaging to their health. Although they may find a healthy diet and regular exercise routine difficult to maintain, they need to understand the strong links between mental, emotional and physical health. Meditating on an amethyst crystal or wearing or surrounding themselves with the color violet will help keep their mood balanced and their step lively.

Career Born inventors

These people are attracted toward any career that involves education, or personal and social development. They are inventive and progressive, making great inventors, computer programmers, and architects. In business, employers will appreciate their willingness to embrace new ideas and they also work well as advisors, specialists, or freelancers. Alternatively, they may devote themselves to charity work, or psychology, philosophy, or spirituality where they can make a difference to people’s lives.

Destiny To break new ground and experiment

The life path of people born on this day is to understand that everyone—including themselves—needs to mess up now and again as it is an important part of the human experience. Once they have learned to become less critical of themselves and others, their destiny is to break new ground and experiment with original concepts.

Power Thought

“I amaw are that what I do not want to change is what I need to change”

February 11

Signs & symbols

Sun sign: Aquarius

Ruling planet: Uranus, the visionary

Symbol: The Water Carrier

Birth date ruler: Moon, the intuitive

Tarot card: Justice (discernment)

Favorable numbers: 2, 4

Lucky days: Saturday and Monday, especially when these days fall on 2 or 4 of the month

Lucky colors: Dark blue, silvery white, violet

Birthstone: Amethyst

12 February the birthday of the bold integrator

Your greatest challenge is…

to focus your energy on one project alone

The way forward is…

to understand that developing concentration is essential to anyone who aspires to take charge of their lives. An essential skill for success, its absence means our efforts get scattered.

You’re drawn to people born on…

November 23 to December 21

Both fun-loving and focused on achievement, the two of you love to communicate, creating an intense and loving bond.

Luck maker

Learn to meditate

Meditation is a luck maker because it not only helps ease stress, it also helps you learn to direct and focus your thoughts so that they can attract success your way.

Those born on February 12 have a talent for integration; they have the ability to marshal all the available information, evaluate opposing viewpoints and then bring everything and everyone together in a united front. Nothing matters more to them than the status quo and if need be they will boldly and courageously defend it. This makes them highly valued in both their professional and their personal lives.

People born on this day like to see themselves in the role of peacekeeper, pointing others in the right direction; that direction is, of course, the one they believe to be correct. This isn’t to say that they are stubborn and inflexible, but they possess the tendency to ignore what others think and to believe that the best course of action is always their own. It is important for them to recognize the importance of consensus and to understand that although their ability to see and evaluate the bigger picture more than qualifies them to take the lead, great leadership is not about dictatorship but about motivating others in the direction you want them to go.

As well as being able to unite others and see the way forward with singleminded tenacity, people born on this day have a host of other talents, including confidence, originality and creativity. They do need to be careful that their talents don’t cause them to squander their energies in many different directions. Until their late thirties there are opportunities for them to develop greater self-awareness, but in their forties and beyond there is a focus on personal integration and purpose; in many ways, this is when these people really come into their own.

People with a February 12 birthday have strong convictions and a pro-gressive instinct, both of which have been developed through their powers of original thought, and high moral and ethical standards. They have the courage and charisma to lead and inspire others, and more often than not others will find them living out their mission to make the world a better and more peaceful place.

On the dark side

Inflexible, moody, intolerant

At your best

Patience, purpose, originality

Love Fun loving

Although people born on February 12 have no trouble falling in love, they do need to be careful that their work and goals do not eclipse their relationships or that they take them for granted. They prefer to get involved with people who are mentally stimulating and who are interested in self-improvement, as well as having a good time. Their detached exterior can make it hard for them to open up but once they are able to do that they are sensitive, loyal and (when they aren’t working too hard) fun-loving partners.

Health Health before habit

People born on this day are often creatures of routine when it comes to their health, diet and exercise, and although this means they are generally in good health the downside is that experimenting a little can give them more energy and more fun. It is important for them to try out a wide variety of nutritious foods rather than sticking with old-time favorites and to experiment with different types of exercise instead of sticking with one. When they are feeling stressed or anxious instead of alcohol or chocolate they should try a warm bath with a few drops of their favorite aromatherapy essential oil to soothe frayed nerves. They would also benefit from meditation and breathing techniques to focus their energy and thoughts.

Career Born politicians

These people may well consider politics or social reform as their chosen career. Whatever they choose, they are bound to become the head of something along the way, perhaps the principal of a school or a group leader. Their good people skills and business sense may also draw them toward management careers. Other career choices that might work include counseling, publishing, advertising, accountancy, science, or invention. Anthropology and archaeology, as well as careers in writing or the arts, may also appeal.

Destiny To create harmony in all environments

The life path of people born on this day is to learn to beware of their tendency to dismiss viewpoints differing from their own. Once they have learned to be more open-minded, their destiny is to create harmony in any environment in which they find themselves.

Power Thought

“The equilibrium of my mind is mirrored in my life”

February 12

Signs & symbols

Sun sign: Aquarius

Ruling planet: Uranus, the visionary

Symbol: The Water Carrier

Birth date ruler: Jupiter, the philosopher

Tarot card: The Hanged Man (reflection)

Favorable numbers: 3, 5

Lucky days: Saturday and Thursday especially when these days fall on 3 and 5 of the month

Lucky colors: Dark blue, light purple, pink

Birthstone: Amethyst

13 February the birthday of the enigmatic extrovert

Your greatest challenge is…

to avoid rushing into things

The way forward is…

to learn to take a deep breath, ask others for their opinion and to list the pros and cons before making a decision.

You’re drawn to people born on…

January 21 to February 19

Your mutual fascination will keep you both intrigued and involved; this will create a passionate and slightly mysterious union.

Luck maker

Get in touch with nature

To increase your chances of luck you need to learn to listen to your intuition. One of the most effective ways to calm your mind is to get in touch with nature.

Those born on February 13 are difficult to ignore. They are open and uninhibited in almost all that they undertake and bursting with energy, originality and fun. Often regarded as trendsetters, they are at their best when performing to an audience.

People born on this day have a unique approach to life, and their ideas and plans have the potential to make them a fortune. Because they are rebellious and more than a little wild, they will almost certainly encounter criticism and rejection in their life, in particular their teens and early twenties. It is important for them to hold fast to their individuality and to resist the urge to fit in. They just need to find the right path and the right goals to devote their considerable energy to—and the right people to encourage them to be themselves—and their success is assured.

Exuberant, original and daring, these people see a world of possibilities and potential around them. Sometimes in their enthusiasm to move forward they can come across as bossy or eccentric; they do need to learn to slow down and look before they leap. They are often guilty of following their hearts before their heads and this can also get them into trouble, leading them to hurt other people in the process. After the age of thirty-seven there is a turning point, suggesting that they will become more aggressive and focused in pursuit of their goals. It is more important than ever for them to learn to center themselves and find a sense of inner security.

February 13 people have a flair for the dramatic and although their uninhibited nature relishes being the center of attention, there are certain aspects of themselves that they keep strictly private. This gives them a fascinating enigmatic quality and complexity that only serves to intrigue and delight their audience even more. Once they are able to control rather than repress their exuberant spontaneity, these elusive but extrovert individuals can often be found entertaining, educating and intriguing their adoring fans.

On the dark side

Wacky, reckless, bossy

At your best

Uninhibited, unique, fun

Love In and out of love

The address book of people born on February 13 is often packed with friends and admirers, but they may find it difficult to let one person get close to them. Falling in and out of love a lot, they may find it hard to stick to relationships as they enjoy their freedom too much. But when they do find the right person it often tends to be an elusive and dramatic individual like themselves; when this happens, their love is for keeps.

Health Not so fast

People born on this day have a tendency to take risks with their body and their health, being prone to accidents and injuries, particularly in their legs and ankles. They need to learn to take things a little more steadily and to remain calm in difficult situations. They would benefit enormously from mind-body exercises such as yoga, tai chi and meditation techniques. When it comes to diet they also need to make sure that they avoid rich food and excessive amounts of alcohol, red meat and dairy. Moderate to mild physical exercise is preferable to vigorous exercise. Wearing, meditating on or sur-rounding themselves with shades of blue and green will help them handle challenges with calmness, objectivity and optimism.

Career Born entertainers

These people have a love for variety, adventure and acclaim, together with the versatility to handle sudden changes, so they are ideally suited to the world of entertainment. Other careers that might appeal include astronomy, meteorology, aviation, scientific research, and education. Their ability to charismatically lead campaigns could also draw them toward politics and social reform, or setting up their own business.

Destiny To encourage others to express themselves

The life path of people born on this day is to learn to follow both their heart and their head. Once they have learned a measure of self-control, their destiny is to express themselves and by so doing to influence and inspire others.

Power Thought

“Today is my bridge to greater self-knowledge and joy”

February 13

Signs & symbols

Sun sign: Aquarius

Ruling planet: Uranus, the visionary

Symbol: The Water Carrier

Birth date ruler: Jupiter, the philosopher

Tarot card: Death (change)

Favorable numbers: 4, 6

Lucky days: Saturday and Sunday, especially when these days fall on 4 or 6 of the month

Lucky colors: All shades of blue, silver and light green

Birthstone: Amethyst

14 February the birthday of the vulnerable wit

Your greatest challenge is…

to keep confidential information to yourself

The way forward is…

to understand that the trust and respect of others are far more rewarding than the short-lived thrill of being the center of attention.

You’re drawn to people born on…

May 22 to June 21

You both have piercing insight and if you remain honest with each other this can create an intense and fulfilling union.

Luck maker

Don’t have enemies

Lucky people regard everyone they meet as potential luck makers. You never know who could eventually be of help. There should always be time for politeness, sensitivity, decency, tact, and trust.

Charming, intelligent and warm-hearted, people born on February 14 are shrewd observers of human foibles. They think quickly and analytically, tending to express themselves succinctly in great one-liners.

The incisive wit of these people can work both for and against them. Their biting sense of humor can make them wonderful and entertaining company, and formidable allies in the workplace, but they can also be blunt to the point of sarcasm, driving others away with deeply wounding comments. Their sarcasm tends to surface most when they feel impatient or frustrated because others aren’t attending to their demands. And because other people tend to reveal personal information to them, they need to be careful that they don’t become gossips.

Jovial banter can be a way for people born on this day to camouflage their true emotions. They are typically the first to cry when a sad song is being played or to feel heartbreaking empathy with those in the world who are suffering misfortune. This vulnerability can often surprise those around them as they often expect someone with such a cool and incisive wit to be emotionally stronger.

Those born on this day should apply some of their penetrating insight to themselves as well as others, and understand that their emotions bubble quickly to the surface because they have an important message to deliver. They should listen to that message because the strong reactions they have to the misfortunes of others are often a sign of their own repressed emotion searching for an outlet. Fortunately, around the age of thirty-six there is a turning point, emphasizing that they should become more self-aware and assertive regarding their own emotions.

A lamb in wolf’s clothing, people born on February 14 may appear tough but they don’t take themselves too seriously. This isn’t to say they are superficial; there is great emotional depth behind their banter. It simply means they are great company to keep because, whenever they are around, life always seems easier, lighter and much, much happier.

On the dark side

Insensitive, cutting, demanding

At your best

Witty, astute, engaging

Love Mischievous flirt

Not surprisingly, people born on February 14 have the ability to seduce others with humor and their live-for-the-moment approach to life. They will probably have quite a few relationships before they finally settle down with someone who can rise to their verbal challenges but who can also offer them loyalty, honesty and loving security.

Health See green

People born on this day may give the appearance of being cool and in control of their lives but they can often become stressed because they are repressing their insecurities behind a tough exterior. It is important for them to find ways to work through their insecurities, such as exercise and chats with friends and loved ones, and to find ways to calm their mind. Breathing exercises and meditation are recommended to help them to do this. It goes without saying that they should make sure they eat a healthy diet and get plenty of exercise. They should also make sure they stay away from too much alcohol and nicotine. If they try to maintain their relaxed image by taking mindaltering drugs, they may become susceptible to addictive substances. Meditating on, wearing or surrounding themselves with the color pale green will help them manage their emotions.

Career Born talk-show host

These people make ideal interviewers, magazine editors, radio and TV hosts, or networkers in large organizations. Alternatively banking, insurance or the stock market may appeal, as might writing, publishing or the entertainment world. Their ability to empathize with the suffering of others may also draw them toward social reform, humanitarian work or work in education. In business, whether self-employed or working for others, they will use their verbal skills and personality to promote themselves, sometimes to the very top.

Destiny To use words to inspire others

The life path of people born on this day is to learn to use their excellent communication skills positively rather than negatively. Once they understand this, their destiny is to influence and inspire those around them with the power of their words.

Power Thought

“Giving is its own reward”

February 14

Signs & symbols

Sun sign: Aquarius

Ruling planet: Uranus, the visionary

Symbol: The Water Carrier

Birth date ruler: Mercury, the communicator

Tarot card: Temperance (moderation)

Favorable numbers: 5,7

Lucky days: Saturday and Wednesday, especially when these days fall on 5 and 7 of the month

Lucky colors: Blue, green

Birthstone: Amethyst

15 February the birthday of the enterprising adventurer

Your greatest challenge is…

to pay attention to the details

The way forward is…

to understand that details and the routine that often accompanies them are unavoidable in human existence; to ignore them is often to ignore something truly special.

You’re drawn to people born on…

September 24 to October 23

You both walk on the wild side in relationships but you can fall deeply in love when meeting your match.

Luck maker

Avoid self-destructive; behavior

To create luck you must avoid self-destructive behavior devote your energy to whatever fills your life with meaning and purpose.

People born on February 15 are full of vitality, adventure and fun. They like to walk on the wild side of life, and have great enthusiasm and ingenuity, especially when it comes to exploring novel things. When faced with a challenge, it is impossible for them to sit on the sidelines; they have to jump in and offer a solution—their solution.

The charming, energetic people born on this day have the ability to master skills quickly, using their enterprise and ingenuity to raise a skill, craft or project to undreamed-of heights. They like to live life in the fast lane and have no intention of slowing or calming down. Although this approach means they are often a powerful force to be reckoned with, it can also mean that they sometimes find it hard to know when to stop.

Those born on February 15 value their intellectual freedom above all else and they like to experience or investigate just about anything. This can lead, however, to burnout or information overload; when this happens, they may come across as chaotic or irresponsible rebels without a cause. Their moods may also swing from high to low for no reason; this is a result of living in too heightened a state. It is important for these people to understand that sometimes discipline and limits have great value. Fortunately, they tend to grow more self-disciplined when they are older; around the age of thirty-five they can become extremely assertive, so they should channel that dynamic energy positively rather than negatively.

As long as they learn the importance of self-discipline and goal setting—and others allow them to explore the wonders of the world—these multi-talented individuals have the potential to realize their original and intelligent dreams. They may have an alarming wild streak that often lands them in trouble but they are genuinely motivated by a desire to make the world a happier and more exciting place. With them around, life can be many things but it is never dull.

On the dark side

Critical, wild, moody

At your best

Self-starter, curious, bold

Love Sticky situations

People born on February 15 love adventure and variety in their relationships and they are more than likely to have numerous sexual partners, sometimes at the same time. This can get them into all sorts of sticky situations. Those born on this day who are more self-disciplined have it within them to commit to one person, as long as that person is as willing to experiment and to have fun as they are.

Health Spontaneity

People born on this day are prone to mood swings, so it is important for them to learn coping techniques to deal with their emotions. They would almost certainly benefit from mind-body therapies such as meditation, yoga and tai chi, as these would help them slow down and calm down. As far as diet is concerned, they need to watch out for food allergies and insensitivities; vigorous exercise, preferably outdoors, will help work off some of that manic energy. Wearing, meditating on or surrounding themselves with the color blue will help stabilize their mood, bringing calmness and a sense of promise.

Career Born mountain climbers

These people have many talents and are capable of success in many careers, but their wild physicality will attract them to careers in extreme sports, mountaineering, dancing, skating, aviation, space travel, nature trekking, and stunt work. On the safer side, they may be drawn to careers in teaching, writing (especially science fiction and fantasy), art, and psychology. As a nature lover, they may also be drawn to work in conservation, farming or with animals.

Destiny To encourage others to a life of adventure

The life path of people born on this day is to learn self-discipline without it crushing their wonderful spontaneity. Once they have been able to do that, their destiny is to encourage others by their own example to have a more adventurous and open-minded spirit.

Power Thought

“The harmony and balance in my mind is reflected in my life”

February 15

Signs & symbols

Sun sign: Aquarius

Ruling planet: Uranus, the visionary

Symbol: The Water Carrier

Birth date ruler: Venus, the lover

Tarot card: The Devil (instinct)

Favorable numbers: 6, 8

Lucky days: Saturday and Friday, especially when these days fall on 6 and 8 of the month

Lucky colors: Sapphire blue, pink

Birthstone: Amethyst

16 February the birthday of the alchemist

Your greatest challenge is…

to resist being a know-all

The way forward is…

to understand that just as you have learned from your mistakes, sometimes other people need to learn from theirs.

You’re drawn to people born on…

February 20 to March 20

This relationship is powerful and passionate because you both have an intuitive understanding of what the other needs.

Luck maker

Send your inner critic on holiday

Every time you hear your inner critic, visualize it resting in a deckchair on a sunny beach. The more you send your inner critic on holiday, the more you start to love and value yourself.

People born on February 16 have the ability to transform even the most difficult of experiences into something positive. There is a touch of the alchemist about them in their ability to see the bigger picture, bring together all the relevant information and cut right to the essence or truth of a situation.

It is likely that people born on this day have at some point in their lives experienced some form of upheaval, trauma or setback. Whatever the nature of this was, they have taken it in their stride, learned from it and grown stronger. The positive side is that it has given them great confidence; even if they sometimes appear quiet on the outside, underneath one can sense an inner strength and brightness. They also have an astute understanding of others and how the world works; rarely, if ever, do they miss a trick. The downside is that they can sometimes appear cold and detached, and their bluntness or impatience with the weaknesses of others may come across as arrogance. Others may at times resent the imperious manner that these people possess, but more often than not people end up admiring their cleverness and ability to know exactly what to say, what to do and how to do it.

If they can learn to control their bossiness, their tremendous capacity to be realistic and intuitive, both in their assessment of others and their own abilities, makes them potentially great leaders. Around the age of thirty-four there is a turning point when their ambition and focus take center stage. It is particularly important at this point in their life that they become more conscious of their emotions, rather than masking them with a bossy or imperious manner or, in some cases, with emotional reserve and detachment.

When people born on this day are able to strike a balance between their inner and outer life, they really are capable of striking gold both personally and professionally, which is after all every true alchemist’s dream.

On the dark side

Arrogance, blunt, detached

At your best

Realistic, intuitive, confidence

Love Let past hurts go

People born on February 16 need to move on from past hurts, disappointments or experiences that may have made them wary of falling in love. They need to learn to trust their hearts more, because in their hearts they still do believe in the possibility of love even if their heads don’t. They also need to start believing that they deserve to be loved, because they certainly do.

Health One tough cookie

People born on this day are mentally and physically tough but they can sometimes push themselves too hard and this can lead to stress-related conditions such as headaches and insomnia. It is important for them to make sure they have regular health reviews. It is also important for them to eat an energy-boosting diet with plenty of nutritious meals and snacks, and make sure they keep fairly active during the day as they thrive best when they are on the go. Lazing about doesn’t suit them, although they do need to make sure they get plenty of rest and relaxation. They would benefit considerably from meditation and breathing exercises to help them strike that important balance between their inner and outer life.

Career Born reviewers

These people have a fantastic eye for detail and an ability to see the bigger picture; this makes them fantastic editors, journalists, reviewers, film critics, lecturers, or teachers. Alternatively, they may be drawn toward a career in business, banking and the stock market or careers in which they can express their intuitive creativity such as art, entertainment, charity work, and social reform.

Destiny To help others see the positive in life

The life path of people born on this day is to learn to accept that they deserve all the love and goodness the world can give them. Once they have worked on their self-esteem, their destiny is to help others focus on the positives in a situation or experience.

Power Thought

“Today I will seek to praise rather than criticize”

February 16

Signs & symbols

Sun sign: Aquarius

Ruling planet: Uranus, the visionary

Symbol: The Water Carrier

Birth date ruler: Neptune, the speculator

Tarot card: The Tower (breakthrough)

Favorable numbers: 7, 8

Lucky days: Saturday and Monday, especially when these days fall on 7 and 8 of the month

Lucky colors: All shades of blue, lavender

Birthstone: Amethyst

17 February the birthday of self discipline

Your greatest challenge is…

to learn to let others in

The way forward is…

to understand that success may earn the admiration of others but it will not necessarily win their love.

You’re drawn to people born on…

September 24 to October 23

Both of you appreciate those who are disciplined and hardworking, and this can create a vibrant and rewarding union.

Luck maker

Move out of the corner

When you have the flexibility to learn other ways of doing things, you can make luck from a vast playing field of opportunities rather than a narrow corner of one room.

People born on February 17 often figure out early in their life that the key to success in life is discipline. They are determined, ambitious people with a clear idea of where they want to go and what they need to do to get there. These qualities, combined with their remarkable self-discipline, can give them the appearance of invincibility.

Although they may appear superhuman and extraordinary, others generally warm instantly to them, respecting their honesty and ability to be true to themselves and their beliefs. Underneath their tough exterior they really are sensitive souls who can be profoundly hurt by the careless words or actions of others. In fact, neglect or criticism may have been a feature of their early life, leading them to the realization that if they are to survive in the world they need to develop a tough exterior. Occasionally, they can make their defenses so strong that others find it impossible to break through. When this happens, they run the risk of becoming emotionally detached and inflexible in their approach to others.

People born on this day have a tunnel-vision approach to their goals and objectives, giving them the potential to rise to the top. They are the athletes who train relentlessly, the entrepreneurs who sacrifice everything for their shot at success, the artists or scientists who devote their lives to their art or research. The downside, however, is that anything that hinders their quest for fulfillment will be ignored; all too often this is personal relationships. They should make sure that their emotional happiness does not take a backseat to their professional, especially after the age of thirty-three when they often become even more determined and aggressive in their approach to life.

The incredible endurance, intelligence and stamina of people born on this day mean they are able to achieve a level of self-mastery and resulting satisfaction to which others can only aspire. Once they figure out what they are best at, there is nothing that can stop them achieving remarkable things with their life.

On the dark side

Isolated, inflexible, suspicious

At your best

Disciplined, determined, appealing

Love Cool and controlled

People born on February 17 can be distant and inflexible in close personal relationships. If they are to have a chance of success and happiness in relationships they need to address this. Although they have no problem attracting admirers, they do find it hard to open up to others. But once they find a partner who can encourage them to give as well as take, they are loyal, caring and endlessly fascinating partners.

Health Athletes

People born on this day push themselves hard in all areas of their life and the physical is no exception. Whether or not they are sportsmen or women, they tend to regard themselves as athletes in training and will often take great care of their physical health through attention to diet and exercise. Some people born on this day are sometimes guilty of pushing themselves so hard that their body can’t take the strain. Others may be neglectful of their health when there are deadlines to consider, so moderation is just as important as self-discipline. They would benefit from a healthy diet low in saturated fats and sugar to reduce the risk of circulatory problems, and an exercise routine in which they can clearly monitor their improvement, such as weight-training. Wearing, meditating on or surrounding themselves with shades of green will help remind them of the importance of balance in their personal and professional lives.

Career Born detectives

These people love to unravel a mystery and can be drawn to careers in law or the police. They also have a talent for writing and self-expression and may be drawn to careers in journalism, writing or education. They also make great athletes, artists and scientists and, because they generally thrive in careers which demand great self-discipline and self-motivation, they may also be attracted to management, charity work, social reform, or self-employment.

Destiny To inspire others with their vitality

The life path of people born on this day is to learn to place as much importance on their personal happiness as the pursuit of their goals. Once they have learned a sense of balance, their destiny is to influence and inspire others with their considerable vitality and self-discipline.

Power Thought

“Today I will look at life in a different way”

February 17

Signs & symbols

Sun sign: Aquarius

Ruling planet: Uranus, the visionary

Symbol: The Water Carrier

Birth date ruler: Saturn, the teacher

Tarot card: The Star (hope)

Favorable numbers: 1, 8

Lucky day: Saturday, especially when it falls on 1 or 8 of the month

Lucky colors: Sky blue, maroon,

Birthstone: Amethyst

18 February the birthday of the eternally young

Your greatest challenge is…

knowing when to stop

The way forward is…

to understand that with all things there is a tipping point and, more often than not, less is more.

You’re drawn to people born on…

March 21 to April 20

You both have a youthful approach to life and love, and this can create a tender and refreshingly honest union.

Luck maker

Find the stillness within

Intuitive or luck-making guidance can be yours when you learn to still your mind. Try meditating at least once a day.

Whatever their age, people born on February 18 never grow old in their minds and hearts. With a charismatic energy about them, they never fail to brighten up their surroundings with their infectious optimism and enthusiasm for new ideas and projects, however far-fetched and impossible.

Those who are born on this day are also courageous risk-takers. They will always be the first to volunteer or put themselves forward, loving nothing better than to live life on the edge. There is of course a danger with this reckless approach to life; it can lead them into serious trouble and on more than one occasion it will do just that. They are never happier than when they are pushing things one degree harder, higher or faster, but they do need to ask themselves why they feel the need to live like this. More often than not deep-seated fears and insecurities are hidden behind their mask of indestructibility.

With their youthful spirit and the endearing vulnerabilities that go with it, these people don’t really understand that other people will be drawn to their sunny optimism. They may even find that others look to them for leadership but they aren’t always happy in that role as it hinders their freedom to experience and explore the wonders of the world. Although their life does sparkle with variety and adventure, there is a price to pay. One day they may find themselves looking at their life and wondering why they haven’t got a sense of real achievement. It is important for them to learn to focus their energies rather than scattering them; fortunately, after the age of thirty-two they become more assertive and self-disciplined in their daily affairs.

As long as people born on this day avoid looking in the wrong direction for a sense of risk and adventure, and understand that showing off isn’t the most fulfilling or grown-up way to gain supporters, they have the potential to win the admiration and respect of others, and most important of all a sense of pride in themselves and their achievements.

On the dark side

Reckless, immature, impatient

At your best

Youthful, dynamic, charismatic

Love Superstar

People born on February 18 tend to have an immature approach to love, believing that showing off or being the center of attention is a way to win hearts. They need to learn that being calm and in control is a far more effective approach to relationships, as it puts other people naturally at ease. Once they do find a partner, one thing is assured: their partner will never be bored.

Health Something’s cooking

The relentlessly upbeat and youthful approach to life that people born on this day are blessed with helps them keep illness and aging at bay. They don’t grow old, they just get better or some might say crazier. The biggest risk to their health is their addiction to thrill seeking and they should avoid overindulgence in extreme sports, as well as addictive pastimes such as gambling, drinking and drug-taking. Knowing when to stop is an important lesson for them to learn in all aspects of their life, diet, exercise and general health included. Learning to cook properly would not only improve their diet, which tends to be irregular, but it would also be extremely therapeutic as it encourages them to slow down and think about what they are putting into their bodies. Wearing, meditating on or surrounding themselves with the color blue will help bring calmness and control into their lives.

Career Born DJs

These people need to have careers that give them plenty of freedom to express their original thoughts. Multi-talented, they will therefore flourish in any career, provided they can follow their own path but may be particularly drawn to business, public relations, publishing, writing, journalism, the leisure industry, music, acting, and the world of entertainment.

Destiny To motivate others with their enthusiasm

The life path of people born on this day is to learn the importance of self-discipline. When they have learned a degree of calm, their destiny is to motivate others with their enthusiasm and crazy energy.

Power Thought

“Today I will find the stillness within me”

February 18

Signs & symbols

Sun sign: Aquarius

Ruling planet: Uranus, the visionary

Symbol: The Water Carrier

Birth date ruler: Mars, the warrior

Tarot card: The Moon (imagination)

Favorable numbers: 2, 9

Lucky days: Saturday and Tuesday, especially when these days fall on 2 and 9 of the month

Lucky colors: Sky blue, red, lilac

Birthstone: Amethyst

19 February the birthday of wonderlust

Your greatest challenge is…

to finish what you started

The way forward is…

to understand that your ability to share the load and finish what you started determines whether you will be labeled a leader or a loser.

You’re drawn to people born on…

July 24 to August 23

You share a passion for adventure and experimentation and this can create a bond with explosive potential.

Luck maker

Be a role model

Be a role model for your loved ones, children and friends. Do you want them to learn selfishness or compassion from you?

There is only one way for people born February 19 to do things and that is their way. They value their independence above all else and don’t like to be ordered around, particularly by their parents. They want to find their own way in life, even if that means making mistakes along the way. As a result, they often have a lust for travel, thriving on new situations and new people.

With their independent spirit and need to stamp their individuality on everything they undertake, these people can often be found at the cutting edge of their chosen field. Although they perform best alone, they can also make inspirational leaders or enthusiastic team players; those who work alongside them will find themselves surprised by the strength of their wholehearted commitment to success.

People born on this day quickly make a name for themselves wherever they go—and they tend to go to a lot of places. Their appetite for life and new situations is huge, and even when they appear to be settling down in a career or a relationship, their eye is always on the horizon, wondering what else might be out there for them. The danger with this inquisitive approach to life is that they might appear reckless at times or, at worst, selfish. They should learn that their go-it-alone approach to life can prevent them connecting with the needs of others. At around the age of thirty-one their ambition becomes more apparent and they may start new projects or pioneer new ideas. It is particularly important for them at this stage in life and beyond not to scatter their energies selfishly.

The life path of people born on this day will always be littered with opportunities because they have a knack of knowing where to find them. Along the way their fiercely individual approach to life may encounter setbacks or rejections; but they never let these disillusion them. In their mind and their life, the only way is their way and that way is always up.

On the dark side

Indecisive, rash, selfish

At your best

Inspiring, wholehearted, independent

Love Born to be worshiped

Once people born on February 19 are able to balance their desire for independence and adventure with empathy for others, they have the potential to hypnotize everyone they meet with a wonderfully sexy mixture of vulnerability and excitement. Although it may take a while for them to find that special someone, they don’t find it difficult to fall in love and people don’t find it hard to fall in live with them. In fact, everybody loves them—children in particular—and they make great parents.

Health Not all rules are made to be broken

People born on this day will generally resist any attempt to have a diet or exercise regime imposed on them, preferring to go their own way. But they do need to understand that for their body to keep up with their free-spirited lifestyle it needs to be taken care of properly. It is particularly important for them to eat a healthy diet rich in energy-boosting nutrients and to make sure they stay hydrated with six to eight glasses of water a day, avoiding too much coffee to keep them alert. They should also make sure they get plenty of exercise so they remain fit for their high-octane lifestyle, but they do need to watch out for injuries to their legs, feet and ankles. As for everyone, regular rest and relaxation are important; if they have trouble sleeping, unwinding with a glass of chamomile herbal tea before bedtime may help.

Career Born explorers

These people may be drawn to social work or the caring professions but they also make outstanding environmental campaigners and gifted artists and performers. Other careers that might appeal include sales, promotion, design, acting, dancing, singing, and comedy as well as science, astronomy, philosophy and exploration.

Destiny To move themselves and others forward

The life path of people born on this day is to learn to take into account the needs and feelings of others in their quest for fulfillment. Once they have learned to develop greater empathy toward others, their destiny is to test the limits with their original thoughts and boundless energy and by so doing move themselves and everyone else one step forward.

Power Thought

“Today I will let my happiness inspire me to listen and to give”

February 19

Signs & symbols

Sun signs: Aquarius/Pisces

Ruling planets: Uranus, the visionary/Neptune, the speculator

Symbols: The Water Carrier/Two Fishes

Birth date ruler: Sun, the individual

Tarot card: The Sun (enthusiasm)

Favorable numbers: 1, 2

Lucky days: Saturday and Monday, especially when these days fall on 1 and 2 of the month

Lucky colors: Blue, orange, gold

Birthstone: Amethyst

20 February the birthday of the perceptive charmer

Your greatest challenge is…

learning to say no

The way forward is…

to understand that only after you give to yourself can you give to others. If you neglect yourself, you can’t be a real help to others.

You’re drawn to people born on…

June 22 to July 23

The two of you are highly sensitive and intuitive individuals, and this can create an exceptionally close and loving bond.

Luck maker

Treat yourself

Try to devote at least one day a week to something you really want: a book, a film, a haircut. Ensure it makes you feel good; the better you feel, the greater your chances of attracting luck.

People born on February 20 are often thoughtful and receptive personalities, with the ability to immediately tune into the moods of those around them, adjusting their reactions instantly. Highly ambitious, they are sure to stand out in their career, at home, or on the social scene. They have an appealing personality and an easy charm, but it’s impossible to dismiss them as superficial because behind their looks and charm there is always great intelligence.

People with a February 20 birthday have a great deal of compassion, instinctively dealing with anyone—whatever their background or social status—with great understanding and warmth. In some cases they can become over-sensitive and impressionable, unable to separate their own emotions from the emotions of other people. This is because they identify so much with the viewpoint of others that they risk losing their own perspective in the process. It is vitally important for them to learn to protect themselves from over-identification. Before the age of thirty, this tendency to merge completely with other people is emphasized, but after the age of thirty they become more assertive, confident and self-protective.

There is a danger when people born on this day do become more aware and confident of their ability to instinctively relate to others that they can misuse it. It is important therefore for them to learn not to compromise themselves or take advantage of others in the single-minded pursuit of their goals.

Those people born on this day who remain true to their principles and who learn to make their receptivity work for and not against them have remarkable potential to make a difference and to be highly valued by others. They are rarely happy to sit on the sidelines and desperately want to make their mark; although they have all the drive, intelligence and charisma they need to climb right to the top, what they don’t often realize is that simply being themselves already makes a huge difference; this is because when they are around, people just feel better about themselves.

On the dark side

Indecisive, hypersensitive, impressionable

At your best

Intelligent, appealing, intuitive

Love Little flower

People born on February 20 can be extremely sensitive when it comes to affairs of the heart and they need to find a partner who understands this. Every detail is important to them and a missed phone call or a few misplaced words can send them into a downward spiral. When they do fall in love they make understanding and passionate lovers. There can be a tendency to put their lover on a pedestal and it is important for them to understand that everyone has faults.

Health Learn to say no

It is important for people born on this day to avoid become drained, anxious, stressed, depressed, or burned out because they are giving so much to others or taking on board the emotions of others. They should also find ways to avoid turning to drink, drugs and comfort eating as an escape, and would benefit considerably from substituting relaxation techniques such as meditation, natural remedies and herbal teas for those tranquillizers and copious amounts of alcohol. As well as moderate to vigorous exercise several times a week, plenty of sleep is also recommended for the sensitive people born on this day. Wearing, meditating on or surrounding themselves with the color yellow will build their self-confidence and encourage optimism.

Career Born healers/givers

The giving personality of people born on this day may draw them toward careers in medicine or entertainment, music or the arts where they can give to an audience. Being receptive and versatile, they tend to thrive in whatever career they choose but music, dancing, health and healing work, and all kinds of public relations roles have particular appeal.

Destiny To inspire others by giving

The life path of people born on this day is to learn to set boundaries. Once they have become more self-aware and assertive, their destiny is to inspire and influence others with their giving presence.

Power Thought

“I am in charge of all aspects of my life”

February 20

Signs & symbols

Sun signs: Pisces/Aquarius

Ruling planets: Neptune, the speculator/Saturn, the teacher

Symbols: Two Fishes/The Water Carrier

Birth date ruler: Moon, the intuitive

Tarot card: Judgment (responsibility)

Favorable numbers: 2, 4

Lucky days: Thursday and Monday, especially when those days fall on 2 or 4 of the month

Lucky colors: Sea green, silver, lavender

Birthstones: Amethyst and aquamarine

21 February the birthday of the dominating presence

Your greatest challenge is…

to take on board the advice of others

The way forward is…

to understand that although your strength is to take your place at the helm, great leaders seek the advice of others.

You’re drawn to people born on…

November 23 to December 21

You are both natural lovers and natural adventurers, and this can create an intense and fulfilling bond.

Luck maker

Act naturally

Lucky people never try to be something they are not, as this alienates others rather than getting them on your side. So be yourself and tell it like it is.

People born on February 21 have a creative, individual mind and a dominating presence. They feel most comfortable when taking the lead and least comfortable when required to follow. Their fierce independence may be a result of a tough childhood where rules, regulations or expectations often took precedence over real intimacy.

People born on this day may spend many years trying out various occupations or roles, often feeling that they don’t quite fit in and occasionally reacting childishly as a form of rebellion. It is only when they understand that the key to their success is to be themselves and to lead and inspire others with their forceful presence that they truly come into their own. Fortunately, around the age of twenty-nine they tend to become more assertive and adventurous, and begin to enjoy greater self-awareness.

Although they may have developed a tough outer shell to protect them from the outside world, those who know them well will know that they can also be extremely sensitive, even shy. This sensitivity can in part explain their need to push themselves forward, as they may have suffered disappointments at the hands of others. It is important that they learn to be true to themselves—it is also important that they do not become too aggressive or cynical in the process, for their emotions lie at the center of their being and it is their sensitivity that can give them sudden flashes of inspiration.

People born on this day have great dreams, and once they learn to listen to their hearts as well as their heads and to respect the ideas of others there is little that can prevent them getting exactly what they want out of life. Wherever they go, others tend to regard them as a tower of strength and will often look to them for motivation and inspiration. This is because when they have settled on a chosen course they are a shining example of how it is possible to rise above challenges and criticism by respecting your own judgment.

On the dark side

Immature, detached, inflexible

At your best

Creative, influential, honest

Love Rescue me

People born on this day need both freedom and commitment in a relationship. They love the thrill of the chase and will probably have numerous partners but a part of them also longs to feel safe in one committed relationship. They have powerful emotions and a sensitive heart with a lot of love to give; they long to be rescued by that special someone who can provide them with both excitement and stability.

Health Go Green

February 21 people can be prone to mood swings and—if these aren’t properly handled—depression. It is extremely important for them to eat a healthy balanced diet, packed full of the mood-boosting nutrients found in oily fish, nuts, seeds, leafy green vegetables, legumes, and whole grains. They should avoid drugs, alcohol, nicotine, and any addictive or toxic substances. Plenty of exercise, preferably in the fresh air so they get the mood-boosting effects of daylight, is highly recommended as are breathing exercises, meditation or perhaps counseling if they find themselves unable to deal with feelings of anger, fear, guilt, or disappointment. Reading, wearing or meditating on the colors green and blue will help restore natural balance and healing.

Career Born composers

People born on this day make great leaders and any career that allows them to motivate, inspire or lead others will appeal; for example, management, politics or teaching. They may also be drawn toward careers where they can make their own rules, such as music, arts and entertainment. They can also make especially good conductors. Often rather dexterous, they may also be interested in working with their hands, so careers in design, especially costume design, construction or building, may appeal.

Destiny To inspire others to reach their full potential

The life path of people born on this day is to trust themselves to be able to take on board the advice of others. Once they are able to do that, their destiny is to motivate and inspire others by their own example to reach their full potential.

Power Thought

“Whatever I decide is right for me”

February 21

Signs & symbols

Sun signs: Pisces/Aquarius

Ruling planets: Neptune, the speculator/Saturn, the teacher

Symbols: Two Fishes/The Water Carrier

Birth date ruler: Jupiter, the philosopher

Tarot card: The World (fulfillment)

Favorable numbers: 3, 5

Lucky day: Thursday, especially when it falls on 3 or 5 of the month

Lucky colors: Sea green, purple

Birthstones: Amethyst and aquamarine

22 February the birthday of the investigator

Your greatest challenge is…

to be less self-critical

The way forward is…

to understand that perfection is an impossible ideal; our failures sometimes propel us toward success and our vulnerabilities bring others closer to us.

You’re drawn to people born on…

January 21 to February 19

You share a passion for the mystery of love, and this creates a stimulating and intense union.

Luck maker

Get a kick out of being you

Only when you are comfortable with yourself can you be confident with your skills and talents, and deal positively with negative criticism. Recognize your own value and others will soon see it too.

People born on February 22 love nothing better than a good mystery. They are born problem solvers with an inquisitive, intuitive mind and a natural talent for unearthing the truth.

The chances are people born on this day don’t have a conventional career or if they do their hobbies or interests reflect their eclectic tastes. They may have many different ideas about their life path, trying to do opposing things at once; this can confuse and frustrate others while also fascinating them. There is always method in the “madness” of these dynamic people. They believe that people are defined not by what they do but by how they do it. Whatever activity they pursue, one thing remains paramount: they can indulge their passion for investigation and problem solving.

Although these people are particularly good at uncovering information and proposing a solution, one area of their life is often neglected—their own inner life. Because they tend to be self-reliant individuals, they often expect others to be the same. They deny themselves emotional security by not sharing their anxieties with those closest to them. They also have rather high standards; when others don’t live up to these they can become overly critical and pessimistic. They should learn to open up to others, and be more understanding of those who can’t meet their high standards, including themselves. They can be extremely self-critical if they don’t find an answer immediately, and will benefit from a more compassionate approach to themselves and others.

The tendency of these people to experiment with lots of different directions is highlighted between the ages of twenty-eight and fifty-seven. After the age of fifty-seven they may focus their energies in one direction. But whatever age they are and whatever goal they are currently choosing to focus on, one thing is sure. It will always be a fascinating one that may take them a step closer to their ultimate goal of making their own life—and the lives of others—a little less complicated and a whole lot more truthful.

On the dark side

Detached, over-critical, pessimistic

At your best

Dynamic, problem solving, articulate

Love Falling in and out of love

People born on February 22 tend to be a bit fickle when it comes to close personal relationships, blowing hot one day and cold the next. This can be terribly confusing for those close to them and they need to learn the importance of commitment and honesty in a fulfilling relationship. Once they do learn to place a value on emotional honesty, they make endlessly fascinating and exciting lovers.

Health Keep it steady

It is likely that people born on this day will neglect their health, especially when they are passionately engaged in their current hobby or interest. It is vital for them to make sure they eat regular meals and snacks, leaving no more than three hours between eating to keep their energy levels high and to give a regular supply of glucose to their constantly hungry brain. They might also benefit from a vitamin and mineral supplement. As far as exercise is concerned, vigorous or competitive—preferably social—sports are recommended. Reading, meditating on or surrounding themselves with the colors pink or green will encourage them to be more nurturing and less detached.

Career Born investigators

People born on this day thrive in careers that give them plenty of variety and utilize their problem-solving skills. They make great accountants, secret agents, detectives, scientists, and politicians. Their good communication skills also suggest success as a writer or journalist, or as a musician or actor. The side of them that is interested in the bigger picture may attract them to the clergy, the caring professions, alternative healing, social reform, or the world of medicine.

Destiny To help and heal others

The life path of people born on this day is to understand that diversity and problem solving are their gifts. Once they have been able to accept themselves as they are, their destiny is to help and heal others.

Power Thought

“I focus on people’s good points and help them bring out their best qualities”

February 22

Signs & symbols

Sun signs: Pisces/Aquarius

Ruling planets: Neptune, the speculator/Saturn, the teacher

Symbols: Two Fishes/The Water Carrier

Birth date ruler: Uranus, the visionary

Tarot card: The Fool (freedom)

Favorable numbers: 4, 6

Lucky days: Thursday and Sunday, especially when those days fall on 4 and 6 of the month

Lucky colors: Sea green, chrome, purple

Birthstones: Amethyst and aquamarine

23 February the birthday of the capable front runner

Your greatest challenge is…

to overcome any shyness

The way forward is…

simply to pretend you are confident. The more you pretend, the easier it will be to slip into that role naturally.

You’re drawn to people born on…

May 22 to June 21

You share a passion for talking and for listening; this creates an unbreakable bond.

Luck maker

Reveal your passion

When you show excitement, you give off energy and this attracts others to you because it shows that you are committed and that you care.

People born on February 23 have an optimistic, positive, can-do approach to life, and this is the key to their success. They are quietly rather than openly confident, believing that their accomplishments will speak for themselves. Because they aren’t flashy, pretentious or showy in any way, other people tend to be drawn to them.

February 23 people take great care in every aspect of their lives and have an analytical approach to problems, but they most certainly aren’t ponderous in their approach. They can be incredibly efficient, capable of delivering quality results for any task that they undertake. They often find great joy in the work itself rather than the reward. They believe that, having weighed up the alternatives, they are the best person for the job, with the best approach to it. The confident certainty they project can appear uncompromising but it is also infectious. More often than not, others believe exactly what they say and put enormous trust in them.

Another strength of people born on this day is their power of self-expression. Not only are they extremely articulate, they are also excellent listeners, an unusual combination that distinguishes them from other great speakers. They often find themselves in the position of confidant, this can sometimes give them an unfair advantage; they should beware of becoming manipulative when things aren’t going their way. They should use their verbal skills and their empathy for others positively, especially between the ages of twenty-seven and fifty-six, when they become more confident and ambitious, and are likely to start many new ventures.

Above all, these people pride themselves on being the best person for the job. They will devote much effort to making everything in their lives, including themselves, the very best that it can be, and as a result it often is. As long as they are able to accept that life isn’t—and wasn’t meant to be—perfect, these capable front runners have the potential to earn great respect and affection from all those who cross their path.

On the dark side

Manipulative, cautious, uncompromising

At your best

Capable, self-starting, articulate

Love Take your time

People born on February 23 have the ability to seduce others with a few carefully chosen glances and words. They are looking for someone with whom they can share their lives and build a future; one-night stands don’t really appeal. They tend to be dazzled by looks first, and hearts and minds second, so it might help if they applied the same pragmatic approach to relationships as they do to their professional life, taking their time before rushing headlong in.

Health Hands on

Wanting to stay young and fit, people born on this day should eat carefully and have plenty of exercise to keep them looking toned and healthy. They regard their bodies in the same way they regard everything else: as an opportunity to fine tune and improve. There is a danger, however, that they can push themselves too hard, and so they need to make sure they find ways to relax and unwind and—above all—have fun. Plenty of sleep is important and they should make sure their bedroom is a comforting and peaceful place, perhaps painted in the color green to promote harmony and balance. They may also benefit from regular massage or reflexology as they can be prone to aches and pains, especially in their feet, as a result of their hard-working approach to life. The hands-on approach suits their sensual nature.

Career Born analysts

These people make great advisors, agents, negotiators, analysts, planners, and expert advisors in any field. Their communication skills ensure their success in any people-related career, and they may find themselves drawn to artistic, musical or dramatic forms of expression. Whatever career they choose, the capable and determined approach that people born on this day are blessed with will push them into the forefront of any area of expertise.

Destiny To encourage others to do things the right way

The life path of people born on this day is to learn to be the vibrant person they are. Once they learn to take themselves a little less seriously, their destiny is to encourage others to do things the right way.

Power Thought

“My life is wonderful in every way”

February 23

Signs & symbols

Sun sign: Pisces

Ruling planet: Neptune, the speculator

Symbol: Two Fishes

Birth date ruler: Mercury, the communicator

Tarot card: The Hierophant (guidance)

Favorable numbers: 5, 7

Lucky days: Thursday and Wednesday, especially when those days fall on 5 and 7 of the month

Lucky colors: All shades of green

Birthstone: Aquamarine

24 February the birthday of the romantic bard

Your greatest challenge is…

learning to assert yourself

The way forward is…

to take charge of your life, say no when you need to, express your true feelings and don’t let others treat you like a doormat.

You’re drawn to people born on…

September 24 to October 23

You mutual passion for art, romance and poetry can create an intense and fulfilling bond.

Luck maker

Believe that you deserve the best

If you don’t believe that you deserve the best, you won’t allow good things into your life. Believe that you deserve the best right now and you will get it.

People born on February 24 have an intuitive, generous and loving spirit that makes them a much-sought-after friend, acquaintance or partner. Highly romantic, they sometimes see the world through the eyes of a poet blinded by the power of love. Intimacy is extremely important to them—without it they can wither and pine away like the hero or heroine in a romantic novel.

Those born on this day are highly sensitive to their environment and they are constantly tuning into the moods of others and the situations going on around them. This makes them good peacemakers and valuable members of a team or family, as they can often spot trouble or find ways to resolve a situation without offending anyone. The danger lies when they concentrate on the emotional needs of others rather than on their own. It is vital for them to set boundaries in their interpersonal relationships. This won’t be easy for them, and they may even bend the truth if they think it will avoid an argument. In the long run, this kind of evasive and dishonest behavior can make them feel anxious and uncertain. Fortunately, between the ages of twenty-six and fifty-six there are opportunities for them to develop their assertiveness and to be more straightforward in their relationships. Then, after the age of fifty-six, they become even steadier and more mature.

The longing for intimacy or emotional connection possessed by these people always rules their life in some way. They may have tried to suppress emotional traumas in the past, but, whatever their background or experience, these will somehow manifest themselves, perhaps in a quest for the perfect partner or in a passionate devotion to a cause.

People born on this day have a desire to use their energies selflessly on behalf of others. Once they have learned that love isn’t just about pain, but also about joy, and that intimacy is not just about sacrificing and giving, but also about receiving and gaining, they will discover within themselves the tenacity and vision to achieve just about anything.

On the dark side

Needy, moody, passive

At your best

Loving, generous, altruistic

Love Born to be in love

People born on February 24 throw themselves wholeheartedly into relationships and may end up giving too much with very little in return. For their relationships to be satisfying, they need to learn to love themselves first. Once they are able to do that, they will find the soul mate they are pining for.

Health Weak at the knees

People born on this day need to be careful that they don’t relax into a life of sensual pleasure, rich food, addiction, and very little exercise. They may have disorders involving the legs, feet and circulatory system; most of these could be avoided with an active lifestyle. It is very important for them to find ways to incorporate more exercise into their lives; for example, taking the stairs instead of the lift, walking around the block in their lunch hour, carrying rather than pushing their shopping, and so on. They should also watch their intake of red meat, alcohol, saturated fats, and sugar, especially chocolate. To stop cravings for sweet foods they should try smelling vanilla essential oil; wearing or meditating on the color blue will help calm and soothe them when they feel emotional.

Career Born poets

These people often find themselves drawn to art, music, writing, dance, poetry, and the entertainment world in general. Sensitive to color and pattern, they may also express themselves through design, in particular costume design, styling or the beauty business. Because they are so talented in dealing with people, any career which sees them in the role of mediator, adviser, counselor, agent, manager, or negotiator will suit, as will social reform, humanitarian or charity work, teaching and health careers.

Destiny To help and heal others

The life path of people born on this day is to learn to love and give to themselves as much as they are willing to give to others. Once they can do that, their destiny is to help and heal others and—by so doing—make the world a more loving and giving place.

Power Thought

“I am worthy of all life has to offer”

February 24

Signs & symbols

Sun sign: Pisces

Ruling planet: Neptune, the speculator

Symbol: Two Fishes

Birth date ruler: Venus, the lover

Tarot card: The Lovers

Favorable numbers: 6, 8

Lucky days: Thursday and Friday, especially when those days fall on 6 and 8 of the month

Lucky colors: Turquoise, pink

Birthstone: Aquamarine

25 February the birthday of the guru

Your greatest challenge is…

to think less and do more

The way forward is…

to understand that although there is a place for planning and strategy, to make a real impact you have to put your money where your mouth is.

You’re drawn to people born on…

October 24 to November 22

Disinterested in worldly ambition, both of you have idealism and passion to share, and this can create a gratifying union.

Luck maker

Know when to pounce

If an opportunity presents itself, behave like a lucky person and grab it. There is no such thing as the right time, so be ready to grab luck when it happens, even if you don’t feel prepared.

Although people born on February 25 have a high degree of self-confidence and are fiercely individualistic, they often believe that the collective is more important than the personal. They can be radical in their desire to right social wrongs, being selfless in the pursuit of their goals. There is a touch of the guru about them, in that they desire not only to master their own destiny but to help others master theirs.

People born on this day never try to be anything by themselves. They have a simple, unaffected style that can cross boundaries, helping them relate to people from all walks of life. Everyone they meet is impressed by their honesty, optimism and desire to make a difference. As a result, they are good team players, preferring to take the role of advisor or guru rather than leader. They are the consultants with the winning formula, the brilliant teachers guiding and inspiring the next generation, the coaches who dedicate themselves to the welfare of the team, the directors with their eye on what the camera and the world see.

These people are often found working their magic on the sidelines; nothing gives them more satisfaction than engineering success for others. They can come across as silent and detached, but to those who know them well they are capable of making the most profound and helpful observations. They should beware, however, that they do not turn their greatest strengths into weaknesses by becoming so lost in the world of thought that they become secretive, negative and out of touch with reality. Fortunately, between the ages of twenty-five and fifty-four they become more self-assertive, experiencing an occasional need to step from the shadows onto center stage. Then, after the age of fifty-four, they seek more calm and steadiness in their lives.

Above all, February 25 individuals have a team-player mentality, a profound sense of justice and a desire to help the worthy win. This is a powerful combination that can inspire others to transform difficult circumstances into something better.

On the dark side

Obsessed, unrealistic, secretive

At your best

Intense, spiritual, ambitious

Love Don’t stay cool

There is a tendency for people born on February 25 to play it quite cool when it comes to affairs of the heart, perhaps because they have been hurt or let down in the past. It is of vital importance for them to experience passion, and to learn to give and take in a relationship. Playing it safe, for once, isn’t recommended. When they see an opportunity for love and intimacy, they should embrace it.

Health Remember you are human!

People born on this day are capable of great self-sacrifice and discipline and as a result they may neglect their health and well-being in the process. It is important for them to remember that the physical aspect of life is just as important as the mental. They should make sure their diet contains a wide variety of healthy foods and that they get plenty of moderate exercise, such as cycling, running and swimming. They also need to make sure they get plenty of rest to give their overactive brains a period of quiet reflection. Wearing, meditating on or surrounding themselves with the color red will help make them feel more passionate and energetic.

Career Born lecturers

These people are born teachers, gurus, guides, coaches, advisors, counselors, psychologists, mentors, and any other career that involves inspiring and guiding others toward success. If they wish to explore their creative potential, they may find themselves drawn toward careers in writing or art; if they wish to explore their spirituality, they may be drawn toward careers in religion or philosophy. Other careers that might suit include health care, administration and social reform.

Destiny To inspire and guide others to a better place

The life path of people born on this day is to learn to get involved more. Once they feel comfortable leaving the sidelines, their destiny is to teach, inspire and guide others to a better place.

Power Thought

“Today I will seize the opportunities that come my way”

February 25

Signs & symbols

Sun sign: Pisces

Ruling planet: Neptune, the speculator

Symbol: Two Fishes

Birth date ruler: Neptune, the speculator

Tarot card: The Chariot (resilience)

Favorable numbers: 7, 9

Lucky days: Thursday and Monday, especially when those days fall on 7 and 9 of the month

Lucky colors: Turquoise, indigo, lavender

Birthstone: Aquamarine

26 February the birthday of the wise soul

Your greatest challenge is…

to take yourself a little less seriously

The way forward is…

to understand that humor, when used positively, can be a powerful force for good.

You’re drawn to people born on…

September 24 to October 23

You are both tough on the outside but warm on the inside; this can create a close and tender bond.

Luck maker

Show the world your teeth

Open your mouth wide when you smile. Being a wise soul you should know better than anyone that the old saying, “Smile and the world smiles with you,” really does make sense.

People born on February 26 may often be described by others as old souls because they seem comfortable in their own skin. They often have great insight into how the world works and what the motivations of other people are.

When the great insight of these people is combined with their somewhat impersonal and detached persona, this can make others stand back in awe. In fact, they have quite a hypnotic power over others; people tend to do what they say or follow their example. It is important for them that they don’t abuse this power—fortunately they rarely do as they also have a powerful sense of integrity and social justice. They like to find something to like in everybody and in every situation, and their unfailing optimism is truly enlightening.

One danger for people born on this day is a tendency to preach and rant, or be rigid or harsh in their opinions. They will often be unaware when they are showing this side of their personality, which is emphasized between the ages of twenty-four to fifty-four. During these years they should surround themselves with close friends or loved ones who can warn them when they are heading off track. Fortunately, they respond extremely well to constructive criticism, possessing the ability to change their ways. If someone reaches out to them emotionally and opens their heart, they will more often than not transform themselves into a more fully rounded human being.

Often blessed with great wisdom, their ability to arouse and inspire others will help them achieve worldly success. Although they do enjoy social recognition, part of them feels more comfortable as an outsider looking in. They will sometimes feel an urge to be alone with their thoughts or to sacrifice themselves to a higher cause. Being wise souls, however, they will have also learned the importance of emotional connection with others, so when they do feel the need to withdraw it will not be to isolate themselves but simply to recharge before they take the next step forward.

On the dark side

Dogmatic, moody, harsh

At your best

Insightful, hypnotic, honest

Love Throw caution to the wind

People born on February 26 tend to see love as a threat either to their enormous self-discipline or to their work, and as a result they may not allow others to get too close. This is a mistake, as they have a huge heart with so much love to give and they need to allow that love to express itself fully. Once they are able to open up, they make loyal, passionate and supportive partners.

Health Food is not the answer

The optimism of these people tends to keep them in good health but if their need for love and closeness is denied they may find themselves seeking it in food, drugs or other addictions. Diet can be a real problem for them and they need to make sure they watch the amount of fat, sugar, cream, and refined foods they eat, otherwise their blood-sugar levels could go sky high, setting themselves up for future problems with their weight and with their heart, not to mention diabetes. It is also important for them to take plenty of gentle to moderate exercise, especially later in life, when there is a tendency for them to slow down. Wearing, meditating on or surrounding themselves with the color orange will help them feel warmer and more secure. It might also lift their love life.

Career Born judges

These people have the wisdom and determination to be great judges or lawyers. They may also be drawn toward careers in teaching, lecturing, politics, counseling, consultancy, or social reform, where they can speak on behalf of others. Their need for artistic expression may be satisfied through art, design, music, writing, poetry, or drama.

Destiny To follow their conscience and right social wrongs

The life path of people born on this day is to learn that their need for love is not a weakness but a great strength. Once they are able to both give and receive love, their destiny is to follow their conscience and right social wrongs.

Power Thought

“Today I will try to laugh at everything, myself included”

February 26

Signs & symbols

Sun sign: Pisces

Ruling planet: Neptune, the speculator

Symbol: Two Fishes

Birth date ruler: Saturn, the teacher

Tarot card: Strength (passion)

Favorable numbers: 1, 8

Lucky days: Thursday and Saturday, especially when those days fall on 1 and 8 of the month

Lucky colors: Turquoise, brown, violet

Birthstone: Aquamarine

27 February the birthday of hypnotic allure

Your greatest challenge is…

to learn to take charge of your emotions in your personal life

The way forward is…

to understand that you are in charge of your emotions; they will not take you over unless you allow them to.

You’re drawn to people born on…

October 24 to November 22

If you can learn to nurture each other’s vulnerabilities, this creates an intense and passionate bond.

Luck maker

Take a deep breath

The more you can control yourself and find ways to let off steam, the more you will be respected and the less likely you are to have enemies. Lucky people don’t have enemies.

People born on February 27 have the ability to turn heads and win hearts wherever they go. There is a magnetic and striking intensity about them that can hold others spellbound.

These people like to be in the limelight, and sooner or later they will be. Others admire them, not just for their hypnotic personality but because they stride confidently and with purpose through life, achieving their goals with ease and grace. They have a mind forever open to the new but they are also able to analyze in depth. By devoting a great deal of their energy to understanding how things work, their knowledge base increases steadily until it becomes so solid that it can see them through from one ambitious project to the next, taking them to the very top. There is one area of their lives, however, unlikely to be envied by others: their personal lives.

Although this may appear contradictory—given their cool and charismatic image—February 27 people often have a chaotic emotional life, with broken relationships littered around them. The reason is that they have a deeply emotional nature; although they have learned to control it when it comes to impersonal relationships, their own personal relationships are threatened by their impulse to follow their heart. It is extremely important for people born on this day to apply discipline to personal relationships and to stop making unreasonable, childish demands on others, especially between the ages of twenty-three and fifty-two when they will become even more active and adventurous. If self-discipline isn’t learned during this period, the result could be emotional and personal chaos.

At their worst, people born on this day can be social-climbing attention seekers. At their best, however, they are lovable and spontaneous creatures who can both intoxicate and inspire others with their presence. They may often be described as a little crazy by those who know them, but once they invest their energy into a worthwhile cause they can achieve great things and enjoy the limelight they seem destined for.

On the dark side

Confused, highly strung, social climber

At your best

Magnetic, creative, versatile

Love High maintenance

People born on February 27 expect total commitment and support from others but need to learn to give it in return. They can be incredibly inconsistent lovers and those in a relationship with them will need to learn how to avoid head-on confrontations. When they do finally feel able to commit to a relationship, however, they can be spontaneous, passionate and vulnerable lovers; a little high maintenance, perhaps, but well worth the effort.

Health Stay cool and in control

People born on this day are full of energy and so a vigorous exercise program is recommended to prevent them working off their energy or seeking a high in an unhealthy direction, such as chasing numerous sexual partners, drinking or gambling. As far as diet is concerned, simple and natural is recommended, with reduced amounts of red meat and dairy and saturated fat. They would also benefit from breathing exercises, meditation and yoga to help them develop the self-discipline to keep their passions under control. Meditating on, wearing or surrounding themselves with the colors blue and lavender will help them stay cool and logical when passions flare.

Career Born actors

These people seem destined to be in the limelight, and careers on the stage, in the movies or anywhere where people will be watching them perform in some way have great appeal. If they work in business, they will be attracted to sales, advertising and marketing, but they can also make inspirational teachers and lecturers. They are also ideally suited to life as an entrepreneur and may well find satisfaction in building up their own business.

Destiny To enchant others with their magic

The life path of people born on this day is to learn self-discipline in their personal relationships. Once they have learned to keep their cool, their destiny is to enchant others in some way with their unique brand of magic.

Power Thought

“Today I will put love before all else”

February 27

Signs & symbols

Sun sign: Pisces

Ruling planet: Neptune, the speculator

Symbol: Two Fishes

Birth date ruler: Mars, the warrior

Tarot card: The Hermit (inner strength)

Favorable numbers: 2, 9

Lucky days: Thursday and Tuesday, especially when those days fall on 2 or 9 of the month

Lucky colors: Turquoise, red, violet

Birthstone: Aquamarine

28 February the birthday of the original charmer

Your greatest challenge is…

learning to rein in your impulses

The way forward is…

to understand that you can replace addictions with preferences.

You’re drawn to people born on…

July 21 to August 23

Your share a love of adventure and glamour; this can create a loving and energetic bond.

Luck maker

Want what you already have

Luck follows those who appreciate and are grateful for what they already have. If you appreciate what you have or acknowledge how far you have already come, you will be much more positive in your attitude.

People born on February 28 have a warm glow about them and can light up their lives of others with their energy and originality. They love to be center stage and are often in just that spot at social gatherings. Natural performers, they are never short of admirers and are blessed with the ability to charm just about anyone they meet.

Articulate and entertaining, people born on this day will go out of their way to get a laugh or reaction from others, even if this involves exaggerating the truth. They thrive on being noticed, but attention seeking isn’t what drives them. Their motivation is a thirst for adventure and they will enthusiastically follow wherever their impulses direct them. Underlying their restlessness, however, is a deep-seated fear of standing still; the fear of it will drive them toward sensation-seeking and sometimes self-destructive behavior.

They won’t ever lose the glint in their eye, but underneath their bravado they do secretly long to find a real purpose and achieve lasting success in the eyes of the world. This won’t be possible until they discover that self-esteem is not created by thrill-seeking but by being the person they are. It is important for these people to learn to be more comfortable with being rather than doing, because until they can reach this level of awareness their life may hurtle chaotically from one situation to another and one person to another. They should learn to cultivate an inner calmness between the ages of twenty-two and fifty-one, when there is an emphasis in their life on new directions and ventures.

Because people born on this day live in such a vibrant and wholehearted way, they will experience life more intensely than others. They do, however, need to rein in their compulsion to indulge their every whim and learn greater self-control. They should never suppress their optimism and curiosity, but if they can just try to look before they leap, they can become far more than original charmers; they can become life’s pioneers, boldly going where none have gone before.

On the dark side

Thoughtless, melodramatic, reckless

At your best

Charming, original, vibrant

Love Step back

People born on February 28 can find it hard to stay committed to one relationship. They can be big flirts, which can upset a partner. To enjoy all the fulfilling rewards of a loving relationship it is important for them to learn greater self-control and to step back every now and again to let their partner take center stage. They tend to stick with partners who are loyal, energetic and glamorous.

Health Life in the fast lane

Life in the fast lane can take its toll on the health of people born on this day and it is important for them to set aside days of peace and rest to stop them burning out. There is a tendency for them to neglect their health as they jump from one adventure to another; regular health check-ups are therefore recommended. They often enjoy cooking, so this will encourage them to eat more healthily; as far as exercise is concerned, they would benefit most from those with a mind-body approach, such as yoga or tai chi, although swimming and running also suit them. Wearing, surrounding themselves with or meditating on shades of purple will encourage them to look within rather than without for a sense of self-esteem.

Career Born travelers

These people need to find careers which will allow them to channel their energy and curiosity. They are ideally suited to careers in tourism and travel, as well as arts and sports. Their sharp mind and desire to explore mentally may also draw them to science, teaching, research, and philosophy, and they can also thrive in careers which allow them to take the lead, such as management or business, or working for themselves. Later in life they may be drawn toward helping others, and their love of the dramatic may also draw them to the arts, writing and entertainment world.

Destiny To be life’s pioneer and adventurer

The life path of people born on this day is to look within as well as without for a sense of fulfillment and adventure. Once they are able to find inner peace, their destiny is to be the pioneer and adventurer of this world.

Power Thought

“I celebrate what I have, and I meet new challenges with open arms”

February 28

Signs & symbols

Sun sign: Pisces

Ruling planet: Neptune, the speculator

Symbol: Two Fishes

Birth date ruler: Sun, the individual

Tarot card: The Magician (willpower)

Favorable numbers: 1, 3

Lucky days: Thursday and Sunday, especially when those days fall on 1 and 3 of the month

Lucky colors: Turquoise, orange, orchid

Birthstone: Aquamarine

29 February the birthday of wistful vivacity

Your greatest challenge is…

to believe in yourself

The way forward is…

to stop comparing yourself with other people and to remind yourself that you are a special and unique person.

You’re drawn to people born on…

June 22 to July 23

Home and security are extremely important in this partnership, creating a nurturing and sensitive bond.

Luck maker

Adjust your self-image

Your self-image guides your life, so notice how you are thinking of yourself and replace any negative thoughts with positive ones.

In their early years people born on this day may find it hard to be taken seriously. They may also sense something different about themselves, since they only celebrate a real birthday every four years.

Those born on this unusual day are likable and diplomatic, the latter skill perhaps learned early in life when they had to compromise over the date of their birthday. They have great social skills and the ability to relate to just about anyone. In addition, they have an ethereal quality that makes them appear less resilient than they really are. Although others may dismiss them as dreamers or social butterflies, they are in fact surprisingly tough and ambitious.

They may feel driven to aggressively validate their self-perceived differences by working harder to achieve their goals—a strategy that they may take to self-destructive extremes, especially between the ages of twenty-one and fifty-one, during which there is an emphasis on being assertive and ambitious. They should understand that over-promoting themselves is more likely to alienate than impress others.

People born on this day often have great insight into what makes people tick but others are unlikely to understand what motivates them, although their motivation is simple. They simply want to fit in, to feel needed and—above all—to feel no different from everyone else. Thus they tend to be very caring and nurturing toward the problems of others and sincere in their desire to help in times of crisis. However, being rather sensitive, if their efforts do not receive the response or gratitude they expect, they can withdraw into immature or indulgent behavior.

They do have a tendency to over-compensate for their feelings of difference and they should try to avoid extremes of behavior. Once they realize their powerful intuition and youthful vivacity are strengths not weaknesses, these special individuals will find that others not only accept but highly value their unique qualities.

On the dark side

Immature, unfocused, moody

At your best

Youthful, intuitive, offbeat

Love Put the focus on want, not need

People born on February 29 want a loyal and affectionate partner who is always there for them, but they do need to beware of becoming too dependent on their partner. Being insecure or needy in a relationship can destroy the security they desperately want. They need to cultivate an independent perspective and keep some part of their life separate from their relationship.

Health Forever young

The natural tendency of people born on this day is to indulge their hedonistic impulses, so it is important that they stay level-headed when it comes to their health and don’t take any unnecessary risks. They have great physical and mental energy, and in their mature years others will admire their vigor and their children will hope to inherit it. They may even take up a youthful sport like skateboarding, parachuting, disco dancing, or rock climbing in their middle age, but they do need to be careful of injuries to the lower part of their body. Because they often love cooking, they tend to eat healthily although they do need to make sure they don’t overindulge. Wearing, meditating on or surrounding themselves with shades of blue will be good for them when they want to appear cool or do some logical thinking.

Career Born competitors

People born on this curious day thrive in careers which allow them to indulge their competitive spirit and where they can harness their instincts and prove their worth. They may be drawn to careers in sport, business, and the stock exchange, or to the world of art, design, poetry, writing, and music. Their natural sympathy for others may also draw them toward humanitarian work or politics.

Destiny To talk directly to the souls of others

The life path of people born on this day is to learn to value rather than regret their uniqueness. Once they are able to develop enough self-confidence, their destiny is to find outlets for their optimism and creativity and, by so doing, talk directly to the souls of others.

Power Thought

“I am perfect just as I am”

February 29

Signs & symbols

Sun sign: Pisces

Ruling planet: Neptune, the speculator

Symbol: Two Fishes

Birth date ruler: Moon, the intuitive

Tarot card: The High Priestess (intuition)

Favorable numbers: 2, 4

Lucky days: Thursday and Monday, especially when those days fall on 2 and 4 of the month

Lucky colors: Turquoise, silver, ash blue

Birthstone: Aquamarine

1 March the birthday of the practical visionary

Your greatest challenge is…

learning to cope with feelings of worry and anxiety

The way forward is…

to imagine yourself being calm and to bring that image to mind every time you feel anxious or fearful.

You’re drawn to people born on…

July 24 to August 23

You are both authoritative but refined figures with huge hearts and this can create an honest, supportive and loving relationship.

Luck maker

Stop thinking “what if”

Worry is the enemy of good luck because it causes inaction and feelings of helplessness. Stop wasting valuable energy on disaster scenarios that will never transpire; use that energy positively and proactively to create luck instead.

People born on March 1 have a talent for lifting the moods of others and for transforming concepts or thoughts into solid achievements. They tend to have an eye for beauty, seeing the world with the vision of an artist. However, they can also be extremely practical and level-headed; anyone who dismisses them as lightweights will be making a big mistake.

When the strong will-power of people born on this day is focused, they can accomplish miracles through their determination and conviction. Unfortunately, despite this incredible potential to succeed, they are also prone to panic, negative thinking and lack of confidence. When in a state of anxiety, they are easily influenced and likely to attract people who will take advantage of their talents. It is important for them to build up their self-esteem so they can steer their life in the right direction instead of others jumping into the driving seat.

Until the age of nineteen it is likely that their plans for the future will be fairly vague or constantly shifting; this is the period when they are at their most vulnerable to negative influences or causes that aren’t worthy of them. Fortunately, between the ages of twenty and forty-nine they enter a phase when they became more assertive and self-assured, if a little controlling, selfish or impatient when things aren’t going their way. After the age of fifty they will feel a need to establish themselves and to devote themselves either to their loved ones or to a variety of humanitarian causes. In fact, throughout their lives they often feel a deep concern for the well-being of others, although it may not be until later in life that they inject practicality into those concerns and get going with them.

Despite their tendency to self-doubt, these people have great intelligence, charisma and originality. Once they learn to take responsibility for their decisions, they often find themselves in the position of a leader making a difference and paving the way for others less fortunate through the power of their personality.

On the dark side

Controlling, selfish, impatient

At your best

Refined, artistic, ambitious

Love Room to breathe

People born on March 1 tend to be drawn to strong and controlling individuals, but to feel fulfilled in a relationship they need to have plenty of freedom and space. Until they find a relationship which offers them security but also gives them room to breathe, their love life may be somewhat chaotic.

Health Time to daydream

People born on this day tend to be a bit careless when it comes to their health and it is important for them to keep in regular touch with their doctor, to eat healthily and exercise every day. They may find it hard to incorporate a regular exercise routine in their life as it contradicts their dreamy nature, but brisk walks in the park or countryside will allow them both to get fit and to daydream. As sensuous individuals, they will almost certainly enjoy regular massages, in particular aromatherapy massage. If they have a load of work or study in front of them, a ginger-scented aromatic candle is a good choice. Ginger scent is also helpful when they feel confused or lacking in purpose.

Career Born creative directors

These people are born creative directors, channeling their imaginative thoughts and original ideas into constructive projects. Although they have the skills to succeed in business, they tend to be happier when using their imagination. As a result they may be drawn toward writing, drama, art, design, or music, or working for themselves in some way. Later in life they may also be drawn to social reform, charity work or humanitarian causes.

Destiny To transform ideas into achievements

The life path of people born on this day is to learn to balance the emotional extremes of negativity to which they are prone. Once they can learn to do that, their destiny is to transform their own and the ideas of others into solid achievements.

Power Thought

“It is myself rather than my worry which will change things”

March 1

Signs & symbols

Sun sign: Pisces

Ruling planet: Neptune, the speculator

Symbol: Two Fishes

Birth date ruler: Sun, the individual

Tarot card: The Magician (will-power)

Favorable numbers: 1, 4

Lucky days: Thursday and Sunday, especially when these days fall on 1 and 4 of the month

Lucky colors: Turquoise, orange, pistachio green

Birthstone: Aquamarine

2 March the birthday of personal vision

Your greatest challenge is…

dealing with confrontation

The way forward is…

to be more relaxed and pragmatic in your approach and not to shy away from conflict; conflict is inevitable, but it can encourage creativity, change and progress.

You’re drawn to people born on…

June 22 to July 23

You both like to put your partner on a pedestal. Take turns doing this to create a loyal, satisfying union.

Luck maker

Keep making new friends

Not only will this promote your self-esteem, but having lots of friends and acquaintances, all with their own ideas, contacts and talents to offer, is also a great way to increase your chances of luck.

People born on March 2 have strong convictions and their own personal vision which they will pursue with undying loyalty, regardless of the opinions of others or the changing climate around them. They are truly independent thinkers with the ability to inspire and occasionally alarm others with their intensity.

Once those born on this day have committed to an ideal or decided on a course of action, they will hold fast to it. They can occasionally take this to an extreme, blocking out everything and everyone else. Although others have much to learn from their dedication, they can have a one-track mind and a tendency to deny themselves opportunities that could potentially enrich their work. It is important for these people to make sure that their personal convictions neither exclude the possibility of change nor alienate them from the closeness and security of personal relationships. They need to be especially careful of this tendency between the ages of eighteen and forty-eight, during which period there is an emphasis on assertiveness and activity, and their personal vision is most likely to dominate their lives.

The personal vision March 2 people dedicate themselves to so passionately is often one that tries to make positive changes to their world or environment. This is challenge enough, but by far the greatest test for these devoted souls is that of balancing their personal needs with the needs of the world. If they are unable to find that sense of balance, the people most likely to suffer are those closest to them. They are the politicians or the campaigners devoted to their party who are never there for their loved ones; the artists or writers absorbed in their work but neglectful of their family, especially their children. If, however, people born on this day find a way to bring harmony both to their own personal lives and to the wider world, their unwavering dedication to their personal vision gives them the potential to be powerful and potent forces for positive change and progress.

On the dark side

Inflexible, escapist, needy

At your best

Loyal, trusting, purposeful

Love Only for you

When people born on March 2 fall in love it is an undying and devoted love, but their unstinting adoration of their partner, children or any other person who inspires them can run the risk of stifling them. It is therefore important for these people to learn to develop a more detached and independent attitude not just toward their work, but also toward their personal lives.

Health Get out there

People born on this day have a tendency to isolate themselves and this can have a negative effect on their health and well-being. They need to make sure they get out into the world, as they have a lot to offer it. All kinds of exercise that involve other people, such as team sports or aerobics classes, will benefit them. As far as diet is concerned they need to steer clear of too much alcohol and to make sure they eat plenty of fresh, natural whole grains and vegetables. Wearing, meditating on or surrounding themselves with the color orange will encourage them to seek out warmth and physical contact with others.

Career Born charity worker

These people need to make career plans that include their natural sense of vision. The medical and healing professions may be of interest to them, as might teaching, politics, writing, social reform, or charity work. They may also choose to express their creative vision of the world in music, theater or art.

Destiny To use their vision to make the world a better place

The life path of people born on this day is to learn to give more of themselves to others. Once they are able to reach outside themselves, their destiny is to translate their personal vision into a reality and by so doing to make the world a better and more enlightened place.

Power Thought

“I will always ask for the help that I need”

March 2

Signs & symbols

Sun sign: Pisces

Ruling planet: Neptune, the speculator

Symbol: Two Fishes

Birth date ruler: Moon, the intuitive

Tarot card: The High Priestess (intuition)

Favorable numbers: 2, 5

Lucky days: Thursday and Monday, especially when these days fall on 2 and 5 of the month

Lucky colors: Turquoise, silver, pale green

Birthstone: Aquamarine

3 March the birthday of proposal

Your greatest challenge is…

building your self-esteem

The way forward is…

to write a success list that includes everything that is meaningful to you personally. Keep adding to the list every day.

You’re drawn to people born on…

November 23 to December 21

A love of debate and communication draws you to each other and this can create a stimulating and supportive union.

Luck maker

Believe in your success

Believe in yourself, especially in times of misfortune, because this will inspire others to believe in you too and to want to help you.

People born on March 3 may feel from an early age that they were destined for something great. Intelligent, determined and versatile, there is no question that they have great potential. The question is more about where to begin; they may find themselves taken up with plans and proposals for the best step forward.

Extremely pragmatic without being pessimistic, people born on this day feel the need to prepare carefully. They are quick to recognize any defects and potential problems in their preparation, and although they are aware of the bigger picture they have a eye for detail and nothing escapes their attention. In fact, they love the preparation stage, often enjoying it more than the actual presentation or execution of a project. This approach has both its upsides and downsides. The upside is that they are fully focused on the present. The downside is that they can get bogged down in details and planning and lose momentum, direction and spontaneity.

It is important for them to work on their decision-making skills and to stop holding themselves and others back with an endless succession of “what ifs.” Fortunately, between the ages eighteen and forty-seven there is an emphasis on assertiveness, activity and courage. After the age of forty-eight they may feel an increased need for calm and stability.

It is probably better for these people to make a decision about which course they want to pursue in life and stick to it. If they remain uncommitted or in the planning stage for much of their life, they need to examine why they fear commitment or execution. If fear of failure holds them back, they need to learn that it is who they are and not what they do that is a mark of success. And those March 3 individuals who do settle on a course need to be careful that they don’t get so lost in their activities that they lose touch with who they are because who they are is a remarkable person with the ability to achieve great things.

On the dark side

Moody, compulsive, lazy

At your best

Generous, intelligent, determined

Love Don’t be a pushover

People born on March 3 need to be careful that their sensitive and generous nature isn’t taken advantage of and they need to be alert to the warning signs. They are often attracted by intelligent partners and their relationships tend to be linked to work or shared interests. Once they are able to avoid insecurities and an over-eagerness to please others by developing their self-confidence, they can make charming and fun-loving partners.

Health Don’t miss out on fun

People born on this day need to make sure that they are not too inflexible in their approach to health. They may expend a lot of effort planning their meals and exercise routine, losing a sense of spontaneity in the process. They also need to be careful that they don’t lower their immunity by pushing themselves too hard. Like everyone else, they should cut down on junk food and alcohol, but not to the extent that they miss out on spontaneity. As far as exercise is concerned, moderate to mild activities such as cycling and walking, preferably in the fresh air, are recommended; these will take their focus off the task in hand and let them see what is going on around them. Wearing, meditating on or surrounding themselves with the color yellow will increase their optimism and creative confidence.

Career Born scriptwriters

These people have the observational skills to be great writers, especially scriptwriters for film, radio and TV. They like to earn their money though a job which has some kind of message to deliver or that can make other people’s lives easier, and so careers in drama, arts, counseling, and teaching may appeal, as might social work, politics and humanitarian causes.

Destiny To uplift others by their ideas

The life path of people born on this day is to learn to like themselves more. Once they are able to do that, their destiny is to express their original ideas and talents, inspiring, entertaining and uplifting others in the process.

Power Thought

“My self-belief will inspire others to believe in me too”

March 3

Signs & symbols

Sun sign: Pisces

Ruling planet: Neptune, the speculator

Symbol: Two Fishes

Birth date ruler: Jupiter, the philosopher

Tarot card: The Empress (creativity)

Favorable numbers: 3, 6

Lucky day: Thursday, especially when it falls on 3 and 6 of the month

Lucky colors: Turquoise, purple,

Birthstone: Aquamarine

4 March the birthday of inspired aloneness

Your greatest challenge is…

learning to express your feelings

The way forward is…

to understand that if you don’t say what you mean or ask for what you want, people won’t understand you or be able to help you.

You’re drawn to people born on…

January 21 to February 19

A relationship of opposites, you can learn much from each other about the importance of balancing inner and outer worlds.

Luck maker

Overcome shyness

Lucky people aren’t necessarily the life and soul of the party but they know how to overcome shyness to get others on their side. Instead of thinking about yourself when you walk into a room, think about the people in the room.

People born on March 4 tend to come across as self-contained individuals with an ingenuity that does not require outside stimulation and a creativity that is self-generated. They are able to work and, if need be, live alone. It’s not that they are antisocial or seek to cut themselves off from the outside world; it’s just that striking out alone is a dominant trend in their lives, often leading to success.

For people born on this day, being alone isn’t scary; it’s a liberating experience and an opportunity for them to concentrate and be productive. Extremely comfortable with themselves, they often feel confined or trapped by social pressure and conformity. When they are alone they feel free rather than isolated; even when given the option to interact more, they will often choose to go it alone. This can come across as shyness or fear of involvement, but this misses the point about these gentle people.

Although they hate confrontation and will withdraw at signs of conflict, they aren’t shy or passive but aware that they are most productive when living and working within guidelines set by themselves. They have an innovative and ingenious mind that works best when left alone and an ability to explore concepts with tenacity. Between the ages of seventeen and forty-six there is an emphasis on daring new ventures and, along with this, many opportunities for them to develop their assertiveness; these people need to ensure that others don’t take all the credit.

The big danger for these people is that they indulge their natural tendency for self-involvement so much that they cut themselves off from reality, and from the joys and rewards of close personal relationships. It’s unfortunate if this happens, as they do love to share the results or benefits of their work with others, despite their natural reserve. They also have a great empathy for others, and when they choose to reveal or share their talents to the outside world they have the potential to influence, intrigue and inspire others with their vision.

On the dark side

Impersonal, self-involved, shy

At your best

Tenacious, independent, ingenious

Love Give me space

People born on March 4 really need space in a relationship and they will suffer if a partner tries to control or crowd them in any way. They tend to be attracted to people who are free-spirited and self-contained like themselves. Although they may have long gaps between relationships, when they find the right person they are capable of deep and lasting love and commitment.

Health Having a good time

Those born on this day need to make sure they don’t cut themselves off too much—or even completely—from the benefits of socializing. All activities that involve working or dealing with others are therefore recommended. Social forms of exercise and team sports are particularly beneficial as in these they can experience the joys of synergy. Having said that, it is equally important for people born on this day to have plenty of space to do and think their own things; having regular time out, rest and relaxation, especially outside in the fresh air, is important. Wearing, meditating on or surrounding themselves with the color red will encourage them to come out of themselves more.

Career Born magicians

These people are naturally suited to setting up and running their own business, preferably from their own home or office. They may also be attracted to writing in any form or to teaching, education, psychology, academia, research, the Church, the secret service, or computer programming. They may also be drawn to music, magic and the arts, and can make exceptional magicians or illusionists, conductors or DJs.

Destiny To educate and inspire with their ingenuity

The life path of people born on this day is to understand that they have just as much right to be heard as anyone else. Once they have worked on their assertiveness skills, their destiny is to educate, motivate and inspire others with their ingenuity.

Power Thought

“I can always learn something from others”

March 4

Signs & symbols

Sun sign: Pisces

Ruling planet: Neptune, the speculator

Symbol: Two Fishes

Birth date ruler: Uranus, the visionary

Tarot card: The Emperor (authority)

Favorable numbers: 4, 7

Lucky days: Thursday and Sunday, especially when these days fall on 4 and 7 of the month

Lucky colors: Turquoise, grey

Birthstone: Aquamarine

5 March the birthday of agony and ecstasy

Your greatest challenge is…

staying calm and in control when things don’t go your way

The way forward is…

to put yourself and not your emotions in the driving seat of your life.

You’re drawn to people born on…

May 21 to June 21

You both love adventure and variety; if you can handle each other’s mood-swings, you will create a supportive bond.

Luck maker

Do small things with great love

Sometimes the smallest things can make a huge difference. Add small acts of kindness into your life every day and see how much more positively people regard you and how your luck improves.

On the surface people born on March 5 are smooth and charming individuals with the gift of the gab, but troubled waters lie below. Their easy style conceals a complex personality that is as fascinating as it is frustrating.

The emotional current that flows beneath the light-hearted exterior of people born on this day is extraordinarily powerful. One moment they’re entertaining and empathetic companions who can put everyone about them at their ease with their sharp wit and incisive mind. The next moment, however, when their emotional equilibrium is unbalanced, they can dissolve into insecurity, negativity and fits of temper. Given the instability of their emotional life, it is very important for these people to learn to manage their emotions, especially between the ages of sixteen and forty-five when they become more aggressive, assertive and determined to make their mark. After the age of forty-seven there is another turning point which sees them slow down a little, searching for stability in all areas of their lives.

Underneath the sociable and confident façade of people born on this day is a highly sensitive soul that desperately needs regular time out in quiet and solitary reflection. Inside they may have many hidden fears and insecurities to deal with; if they don’t allow themselves time to acknowledge these demons, they are the mercy of their impulses and there is no telling in what direction they will go. People born on this day may worry that becoming more balanced and stable will result in a loss of intensity or edge, but they need to understand that cultivating personal will-power and self-control will not lessen but strengthen their creativity and the impact they have on others.

With their emotional honesty, March 5 people have the ability to bring out both the best and the worst in themselves and others. If they can learn to find balance and use their power over others responsibly, the world will always be a brighter place with these impulsive individuals around.

On the dark side

Insecure, unreliable, negative

At your best

Entertaining, intelligent, witty

Love Blowing hot and cold

People born on March 5 can fall passionately in love one day, only to change their mind and blow cold the next day. Given the extremes to which they are prone, they need to receive unconditional love and support from those who are close to them, although they also need firmness. Once they know what they can and cannot get away with, they are much less likely to test the waters and will remain stable in a relationship.

Health Highs and lows

When people born on this day have a good time they may have trouble knowing when to stop. This can have a negative effect on their health, especially when that good time includes alcohol, rich food, nicotine, sugar, and multiple sexual partners. They may also find it difficult to sleep; if insomnia is a problem, making sure their bedroom is light and airy, taking an aromatherapy bath or a cup of chamomile tea may help, as will avoiding the stimulation of TV, conversation or exercise. Regular exercise is highly recommended, as are vitamin and mineral supplements. Because they are prone to mood swings it is especially important that they learn to connect with their inner peace and calm, perhaps by regular meditation, being in nature or listening to beautiful music.

Career Born movie directors

The impulsive nature of these people draws them toward the world of movies—where they can make great directors—as well as acting, music, drama, and the entertainment world. Their love of adventure and excitement may also lead them toward careers involving travel, politics, design, the fashion world. They may also be drawn toward social reform and charity work, but they are likely to excel in whatever career they choose because of their intelligence and superior communication skills.

Destiny To make lofty dreams a reality

The life path of people born on this day is to learn to work with both their head and their heart. Once they’ve learned to rein in their impulses, their destiny is to make their lofty vision and dreams for the future a reality.

Power Thought

“I acknowledge my spirit at the start of each day”

March 5

Signs & symbols

Sun sign: Pisces

Ruling planet: Neptune, the speculator

Symbol: Two Fishes

Birth date ruler: Mercury, the communicator

Tarot card: The Hierophant (guidance)

Favorable numbers: 5, 8

Lucky days: Thursday and Wednesday, especially when these days fall on 5 and 8 of the month

Lucky colors: Turquoise, green, light blue

Birthstone: Aquamarine

6 March the birthday of refinement

Your greatest challenge is…

to avoid searching for perfection

The way forward is…

to understand that in life there are no exact measurements for what is right because we are not statistics and geometry.

You’re drawn to people born on…

August 24 to September 23

You share a passion for beauty and refinement, and this can create a match made in heaven.

Luck maker

Allow yourself room for improvement

It’s okay to have weaknesses, to be unpredictable, to make mistakes and to misunderstand. The issue is keeping a balance so that neither these, nor the search for perfection, make your life unhappy or unlucky.

People born on March 6 are at their happiest when they are searching for or surrounded by beauty. They find themselves pulled irresistibly toward ideals of loveliness, perfection and refinement that appeal to their senses and, although they are unlikely to realize it, they also have a strange beauty of their own.

They have the gift of being able to open the eyes of others to the beauty of the world around them and to teach them to appreciate every nuance of nature. They really can see eternity in a grain of sand, and the childlike wonder that they project is one of their most endearing qualities. There is a danger, however, that in their idealization of everything and everyone around them they can lose touch with what or who is actually there. Others may feel that they are more in love with the idea of romance and beauty than with the reality. And when reality does finally bite and their initial intensity fades, disenchantment may be the cruel result.

It is important for people born on this day to learn to be a little more objective in their assessment of situations and people, especially between the ages of fifteen and forty-four, during which are likely to become more active and assertive but also more vulnerable to disillusionment. Fortunately, after the age of forty-five they often become more emotionally steady and practical.

Above all, these people are motivated by a desire to experience and be uplifted by the ideal of true beauty. Much of their lives will be devoted to a never-ending quest to translate this perfect ideal into reality. Others may see this as pleasure seeking or superficiality, but there is real depth and originality under their often charming and sensuous exterior. They do need to learn to develop a more realistic and less demanding attitude, accepting that their lofty standards may not always be attained. In their search for true excellence, however, they are a constant source of energy, inspiration and beauty for all those who cross their path.

On the dark side

Naïve, lazy, confused

At your best

Youthful, refined, sensual

Love Strong romantic streak

People born on March 6 are made to love and to be loved. In fact they seem perpetually in love and have a powerful romantic streak. The only danger is that they can sometimes mistake sex for love and love for sex; this can confuse both them and potential partners. It is important for them to find a partner who can share their love of beauty and sensual pleasure.

Health Nature lovers

People born on this day need to be careful that their love of sensual pleasures does not lead to overindulgence in rich fattening food and sexual experimentation, as these will negatively affect their health and their waistline. Fortunately, as lovers of beauty they are likely to be nature lovers and will be drawn to long walks in the countryside which is an especially good form of exercise for them. They would also benefit from a more structured exercise routine that includes regular muscle toning sessions, such as push-ups, sit-ups, etc., or gym work. Yoga and tai chi are also recommended, as these can provide great physical and emotional satisfaction. Wearing, meditating on or surrounding themselves with the color green will encourage them and others to seek harmony and balance.

Career Born sculptors

These people may find themselves drawn toward the beauty, fashion or health industries, but they may also be interested in the world of music and art, wanting to create sublime pieces of art, poetry, sculpture, or music. They may also have a natural affinity for the world of politics and social reform as well as the leisure and beauty industries, but whatever career they choose they will invest their considerable talents to achieve extremely high standards.

Destiny To inspire others with their ideals of beauty

The life path of people born on this day is to understand that perfection is not a natural or even an attainable human state. Nevertheless, they will always inspire others with their ideals of beauty.

Power Thought

“Today I will appreciate others for who they are and not as I want them to be”

March 6

Signs & symbols

Sun sign: Pisces

Ruling planet: Neptune, the speculator

Symbol: Two Fishes

Birth date ruler: Venus, the lover

Tarot card: The Lovers (choices)

Favorable numbers: 6, 9

Lucky days: Thursday and Friday, especially when these days fall on 6 and 9 of the month

Lucky colors: Turquoise, pink, lavender

Birthstone: Aquamarine

7 March the birthday of extraordinary vision

Your greatest challenge is…

learning to assert yourself

The way forward is…

to be as encouraging and as positive as you can be when trying to get a point across. Be critical of people’s ideas, not people themselves.

You’re drawn to people born on…

October 24 to November 22

You share charm, creativity and sensitivity, and this can create an intense and loving bond.

Luck maker

Learn to deal with criticism

If the criticism is just, see it as an opportunity to learn and grow. If, however, the criticism is unjust, take it as a compliment—it often means that the critic feels jealous or threatened by you.

Despite their ability to instantly establish rapport with anyone they meet, people born on March 7 often have an otherworldly quality about them. This is because they have a tendency to live in an abstract world of thoughts and ideals produced by their own vivid imagination.

People born on this day possess the gift of extraordinary vision and their minds love to roam far and wide. Typically, they can manifest these ideas in practical form by analyzing situations, experiences and people. Along the way, they will do their best to ensure that they get the support of colleagues, friends and loved ones, taking great care to make sure everyone feels involved. At work they never forget a name or a personal detail about their colleagues; at home they will ensure everyone can voice their opinions.

Even though they are often surrounded by friends and admirers, there is a haunting loneliness about these people; because they dislike conflict, they tend to withdraw when there is heated discussion or criticism of their methods. In their self-imposed isolation, they may also become insecure about themselves and their abilities, and secretive and suspicious of others. People born on this day should find other ways to cope when they feel under pressure; although they are unlikely to become close to large numbers of people, they should make sure they have the love and support of their family and/or a few good friends. Up to the age of forty-three they are active and assertive, a positive sign for them with their natural tendency to withdraw. After the age of forty-four there is an emphasis on greater emotional and financial stability.

Because they are so receptive to all kinds of intellectual pursuits, these people may take a while to settle on their chosen aim. However, once they are able to focus their vision and energy in a worthwhile direction, their intelligent and sensitive approach assures success. A part of them will always remain untouchable but this doesn’t make them appear or feel lonely—it just adds to their magic.

On the dark side

Detached, isolated, secretive

At your best

Thoughtful, generous, intelligent

Love Easily hurt

Charming and generous, people born on March 7 have no problem finding friends or lovers. They do, however, hate conflict, and an argument with a partner can make them feel low for days; instead of expressing what they feel, they will simply withdraw into resentment, leaving their partner not knowing why. It is very important for these people to learn to be more honest in their relationships and try to reach agreement through compromise.

Health See more red

People born on this day can often be prone to food allergies and sensitivities, so it is important for them to pay attention to their diet and to discuss what might be a trigger food so that they can limit their consumption of it. In general their diet should include a wide variety of foods and, to make sure they don’t miss out on nutrients, a multi-vitamin and mineral supplement is also advised as these people can be prone to lowered immunity during times of stress. Moderate exercise, in particular swimming and diving and all forms of dance, is recommended as well as enjoying plenty of fresh air by taking walks in the park or countryside. Wearing, meditating on or surrounding themselves with the color red will encourage them to assert themselves more.

Career Born photographers

Whatever career these people choose—be it business, politics or sport—they will mount a determined campaign to assure their success. They do have a strong need to express themselves and may be especially drawn to careers in film, art, music, photography, or dance, as well as teaching, social work and the healing professions.

Destiny To realize their visionary goals and ideals

The life path of people born on this day is to learn to be more honest with others. Once they are able to assert themselves, their destiny is to realize their visionary goals and ideals.

Power Thought

“Today I will ask for what I desire”

March 7

Signs & symbols

Sun sign: Pisces

Ruling planet: Neptune, the speculator

Symbol: Two Fishes

Birth date ruler: Neptune, the speculator

Tarot card: The Chariot (resilience)

Favorable numbers: 1, 7

Lucky days: Thursday and Monday, especially when these days fall on 1 and 7 of the month

Lucky colors: All shades of blue

Birthstone: Aquamarine

8 March the birthday of the uncompromising rebel

Your greatest challenge is…

to retain your independence without alienating others in the process

The way forward is…

to understand that compromise is the glue that holds society together and sometimes the greater good outweighs individual need.

You’re drawn to people born on…

December 22 to January 20

You are both ambitious, forceful individuals with qualities that balance each other; this can create a dynamic and passionate union.

Luck maker

Bend but don’t break

Lucky people are passionate about their convictions but also flexible enough to change direction or modify their opinions if life gives them reason to do so.

People born on March 8 are fiercely uncompromising spirits. They may sometimes hide their non-conformity behind an agreeable exterior but anyone who knows them well will know that deep down they are independent thinkers filled with the courage of their convictions.

These people resent being told what to do, probably demonstrating their feisty nature from an early age, much to the frustration of their parents. They often have an innate distrust and in some cases a complete lack of respect for authority; they passionately believe that everybody deserves the right to think for themselves. Their somewhat subversive approach to life can wear others out but it is not usually prompted by a need to be difficult for the sake of it. More often than not their rebellion is prompted by an ability to easily spot the flaws or weaknesses in a situation that has been previously unchallenged and to identify a better approach. In fact, these people are outstanding lateral thinkers with great empathy toward others, and this marks them out as potentially great reformers in whatever field they choose to specialize.

March 8 people have a great zest for life and a need for challenge and variety. They often feel the need to strike out or break away, not just from their background, but from the current situation they are in. They are capable of commitment and loyalty, however, and may even stay in the same field for many years, but sooner or later the aggressive and uncompromising aspect of their personality demands change and progress. Their uncompromising tendencies tend to be emphasized before the age of forty-two and in this period their lives are likely to be stormy. Then, after the age of forty-three, there is a turning point which suggests a need for more emotional and financial stability.

Although these people have a knack of alienating people with their forceful opinions, they are also blessed with considerable charm; they should understand the hypnotic, addictive power they can have over people and use it wisely.

On the dark side

Disrespectful, irresponsible, demanding

At your best

Independent, honest, magnetic

Love Craving intimacy

People born on March 8 are often adored by others but real closeness can elude them, especially in their teens and twenties. They crave intimacy but can have problems with it as they tend to be loners. They can be passionate but are afraid of losing control, and for their relationships to be fulfilling they need to learn to be more spontaneous and to take more risks.

Health Accident-prone

People born on this day need to avoid stimulants like caffeine and nicotine when they are pushing themselves hard. It would be far better for them to eat an energy-boosting diet rich in nutrients and to get plenty of refreshing sleep. Fortunately, their assertive manner serves them well when it comes to their health, as they are not afraid to approach their doctor if something is troubling them; they do, however, need to take special care of their health especially when traveling, because they tend to be accident-prone. Adding a few drops of ginger essential oil to a handkerchief to breathe in whenever they feel in need of a pick-me-up can help clear their head and improve productivity.

Career Born reformers

Potentially great trailblazers, these people excel in academic, scientific, artistic, and social spheres, and they make good academics, researchers, scientists, chemists, musicians, painters, writers, artists, and designers. They may also be drawn toward careers in politics and social reform, as well as public relations. Alternatively, they may decide to set up their own business.

Destiny To lead others to new ways of thinking and doing

The life path of people born on this day is to learn the art of compromise. Once they have learned to temper their unconventional nature so that it does not alienate others, their destiny is to lead others toward new ways of thinking and doing things.

Power Thought

“I will forgive instead of criticize”

March 8

Signs & symbols

Sun sign: Pisces

Ruling planet: Neptune, the speculator

Symbol: Two Fishes

Birth date ruler: Saturn, the teacher

Tarot card: Strength (passion)

Favorable numbers: 2, 8

Lucky days: Thursday and Saturday, especially when these days fall on 2 and 8 of the month

Lucky colors: Electric blue, red and green

Birthstone: Aquamarine

9 March the birthday of the bold explorer

Your greatest challenge is…

coping with the needs of others

The way forward is…

to understand that some people need more help than others to stand on their own two feet.

You’re drawn to people born on…

April 21 to May 21

You share a passion for romance and excitement, and this can create a dynamic bond.

Luck maker

Switch your phone off

Switch off your phone every now and again, shut the door and listen in solitude and silence to your thoughts because they are usually sound.

People born on March 9 are innovative explorers who are always willing to take risks and venture boldly into the unknown or to experiment with new ideas and concepts. Their courageous style is often admired by others and, because they are so independent, their lives are often packed with excitement and suspense.

Despite their colorful and independent approach to life these people can be over-sensitive to the opinions of others, easily getting hurt when criticized. With a tendency to take things personally, it is important for them to learn to calm down between the ages of fourteen and forty-one, a period when their lives are full of aggression, assertiveness and new ventures. After the age of forty-two they often have a need for greater calm and emotional steadiness.

People born on this day are often bursting with energy and enthusiasm, moving so fast it can wear themselves and others out. They can quite easily flit from one job or relationship to another, as they love variety and challenge. Although others may regard them as reckless, they are in fact far less impulsive than they appear. From an early age they have learned to trust themselves because their intuition frequently leads them in the right direction. They have an ability to see the world from an unusual viewpoint and for this reason they make great advisors and friends, upon whom people can become dependent. The dependency of others, however, can cause feelings of frustration in them when others can’t or won’t stand on their own two feet.

A part of people born on this day always longs to fly away but, once they have found a way to balance their need for responsibility with their need to rush headlong into uncharted lands, they have the perception, charisma and enthusiasm to push forward social reforms. Although capable of great commitment once they have found a cause they believe in, they should make sure that they never lose touch of the key to their personality and success—their adventurous and curious spirit.

On the dark side

Reckless, subjective, nervous

At your best

Bold, innovative, intuitive

Love Fireworks

The dynamic drive and energy of people born on March 9 can always gain them plenty of admirers and they tend to fall in love quickly. Although they are capable of great commitment in a relationship, there will always be a part of them that wants to spread its wings. For this reason, any partner they are involved with needs to learn to avoid routine and adapt to their need for excitement, romance and adventure in a relationship.

Health Foot massage

People born on this day push themselves hard and, as a result, can place themselves under incredible and unnecessary pressure. Learning to recognize the signs of stress before they slip into depression is crucial. As far as diet is concerned, plenty of variety is important as these vibrant people will suffer if they are forced to stick to a regimented dietary regime. Regular moderate to vigorous exercise is recommended to help them release pent-up stress and tension, and also to keep their weight under control. Foot massages before they go to bed will help calm them down, and clary sage essential oil will be helpful when they feel low or in need of a confidence boost.

Career Born social campaigners

These people have a profound sense of justice and empathy for the underdog and this makes them natural social reformers or campaigners. Indeed whatever career they enter into—be it sport, art or politics—they will always show a marked interest in humanitarian concerns. Their ability to advise and influence others may also draw them to counseling, psychology, teaching, writing, and management, and because they also have great intuitive powers the world of psychic development may appeal.

Destiny To commit to making the world a better place

The life path of people born on this day is to learn responsibility and commitment toward others. Once they have been able to do that without losing their sense of adventure, their destiny is to commit themselves to humanitarian concerns and by so doing make the world a better and a fairer place.

Power Thought

“My intuition will always show me the best way forward”

March 9

Signs & symbols

Sun sign: Pisces

Ruling planet: Neptune, the speculator

Symbol: Two Fishes

Birth date ruler: Mars, the warrior

Tarot card: The Hermit (inner strength)

Favorable numbers: 3, 9

Lucky days: Thursday and Tuesday, especially when these days fall on 3 and 9 of the month

Lucky colors: Turquoise, red

Birthstone: Aquamarine

10 March the birthday of sensitivity

Your greatest challenge is…

building your self-esteem

The way forward is…

to understand that just because you think something about yourself does not mean it is true.

You’re drawn to people born on…

July 24 to August 23

Opposites attract, as you both have qualities that balance each other’s vulnerabilities; this can create a rounded and fulfilling relationship.

Luck maker

Enjoy yourself more

Spend time with people who make you feel good about yourself and stop taking yourself so seriously. The more relaxed and happy you are, the more likely you are to attract luck your way.

People born on March 10 have a fragile, vulnerable quality about them however successful they may appear on the world’s stage. This is because a part of them is always searching for greater self-understanding or knowledge. Although they can be highly driven and energetic individuals, it is the inner world of ideals that defines and occupies people born on March 10. They are also extremely empathetic toward others, particular the underdog or those less fortunate.

Because they are constantly aware of their own feelings and tuned into the feelings of those around them, these highly sensitive people tend to experience life intensely and deeply. They have the capacity to show tremendous kindness and love toward others, but they do need to be careful that they don’t become self-sacrificing, overprotective and jealous in the process.

Although they are highly perceptive and insightful in their relationships, they can also get deeply hurt by the words or actions of others. Instead of facing their pain when they are wounded, they are more likely to withdraw into their own private world of torment. It’s important for these people to find ways to balance their sensitivity with their need to make a difference in the world. Fortunately, before the age of forty there is an emphasis in their life on assertiveness and a desire to be more active in the world. This can help them express themselves more outwardly. After the age of forty-one they often gravitate toward greater material and emotional stability, and this will help them stave off uncertainty and vulnerability.

Preoccupied with their inner conflicts, there is always a danger for these people to become self-involved; but, if they can learn not to use their sensitivity as a way of escaping responsibility and confrontation, the emphasis they place on internal rather than external fulfillment marks them out as very special people. Caring, contemplative and visionary, they will direct their intelligent and original thoughts toward the common good and, by so doing, positively influence and inspire all those who encounter them.

On the dark side

Vulnerable, over-protective, jealous

At your best

Kind, empathetic, energetic

Love Learn to let go

People born on March 10 rarely have problems attracting partners; problems are more likely to occur when they are within a relationship. They need to be careful that they don’t become too nurturing or overprotective, as it can suffocate others. Being easily wounded, they also need to guard against jealously. Despite the emphasis they place on togetherness, there is also a part of them that needs to retreat within themselves every now and again for private reflection.

Health Put yourself first, for once

People born on this day need to take extra special care of their health as their extreme sensitivity—combined with the fact that they are likely to put the needs of others way ahead of their own—makes them vulnerable to the negative energies of others. It is vital that they work on their self-esteem, to strengthen themselves not just emotionally, but also physically; otherwise they are likely to suffer from stress, depression, compassion overload, or burnout. It goes without saying that they should make sure they eat a healthy diet rich in whole grains, fruits and vegetables and low in saturated fat and refined or processed foods. Moderate exercise, preferably activity they can perform alone to recharge their batteries such as jogging, walking or yoga, is highly recommended. Wearing, meditating on or surrounding themselves with the color yellow is good for their ego, and for increasing their confidence and optimism.

Career Born healers

These people are well suited to the caring or healing professions, to social work, or to careers where they can bring enlightenment or happiness to others such as education, the arts, music, dance, or drama. Other work options include advertising, international business, sales, medicine, and counseling.

Destiny To devote themselves to the happiness of others

The life path of people born on this day is to learn that they need to take care of their own emotional needs as well as the needs of others. Once they have worked on their ego, their destiny is to devote their considerable talents to bringing happiness or comfort to others.

Power Thought

“Every moment of my life fills me with joy”

March 10

Signs & symbols

Sun sign: Pisces

Ruling planet: Neptune, the speculator

Symbol: Two Fishes

Birth date ruler: Leo, the individual

Tarot card: The Wheel of Fortune (change)

Favorable numbers: 1, 4

Lucky days: Thursday and Sunday, especially when these days fall on 1, or 4 of the month

Lucky colors: Turquoise, orange, mellow green

Birthstone: Aquamarine

11 March the birthday of the magician

Your greatest challenge is…

to learn to relax the need to control everyone and everything

The way forward is…

to understand that however important you are, no one, including yourself, is indispensable.

You’re drawn to people born on…

June 22 to July 23

You share a passion for imaginative debate and speculation, and this can create an intense and exciting bond.

Luck maker

Be here now

If you are so organized that you are busy planning and living in the future, you are missing the true pleasure of the moment. The power to attract luck your way is always in the moment.

Individuals born on March 11 are progressive individuals with one foot lightly placed in the present and another firmly placed in the future. The key to their success is their intuition. They use this not in a dreamy but in a highly productive way to increase their chances of success. Magician-like, they have learned to harness its power to achieve their goals.

The keen mind and visionary ability of these people gives them an uncanny knack of seeking out opportunities and people that will help them progress. They always seem to be one step ahead and, if they are not the source of a trend, they will use their imagination and energy to work with that trend or, better still, move beyond it. The upside of all this is that they are often right at the cutting edge; the downside is that they can lapse into selfish or manipulative behavior if it will help them get what they want.

Although they do possess strong ambition and a powerful influence over others, their goals are generally personal rather than global. Once they set out to achieve a goal, they will work tirelessly until they it is theirs. Their emphasis on looking ahead is highlighted in their lives from childhood until the age of thirty-nine; these are the years in which they develop their self-confidence. After the age of forty, however, they become more relaxed about their goals, less focused on change and more on recognition and stability.

The key to their success lies in an ability to get their powerful intuition to work for, rather than against, them. It is their intuition that values objects, situations or people and their intuition which eventually teaches them to value their own judgment over everything else. Once they have settled on a course that is worthy of them, understanding that there are some things they can never control, they often use their intuition and strong will-power not only to successfully predict the future but also to play a part in creating it.

On the dark side

Domineering, gossipy, selfish

At your best

Progressive, intuitive, powerful

Love Lively and fun

Fortunately, people born on March 11 tend to be more relaxed in their relationships than they are in their working lives. They understand the importance of downtime and spending time with loved ones, enjoying nothing better than conversation with family and friends. Life is always fun and lively when they are around, and their partner needs to understand that discipline and routine in a relationship doesn’t suit them well.

Health Look at me

People born on this day tend to be quite concerned about their appearance and may spend at lot of time shopping for new clothes, at the hairdressers or beautician, or having treatments of some kind. Although they often look stylish and well presented, they need to remember that the foundation for good looks lies not in the mirror but in a healthy diet and exercise program. They should make sure they eat a diet rich in anti-aging nutrients and antioxidants—in other words, a diet rich in fruits, vegetables and other unrefined and unprocessed foods—and take regular exercise, such as walking, swimming, jogging, cycling, or dancing. Wearing, meditating on or surrounding themselves with the color purple will help them focus less on what the future holds and more on spiritual or higher things.

Career Born investors

These people often make good investors or stock market traders, as they have an instinct for what will work and what won’t. They also make great antique collectors. Alternatively, their love of good food may lead them toward a career in catering or nutrition, and their ability to predict the need for reform may push them toward politics, public service, labor unions, or education, as well as music, arts, entertainment, healing, or alternative therapies.

Destiny To make their work the best it can be

The life path for people born on this day is to learn to value both the present and the future. Once they have learned to make their intuition work for them and harnessed their creativity, their destiny is to make whatever they are working on or involved in the best and most effective that it can possibly be.

Power Thought

“I can see the magic and beauty of the present moment”

March 11

Signs & symbols

Sun sign: Pisces

Ruling planet: Neptune, the speculator

Symbol: Two Fishes

Birth date ruler: Moon, the intuitive

Tarot card: Justice (discernment)

Favorable numbers: 2, 5

Lucky days: Thursday and Monday, especially when these days fall on 2 and 5 of the month

Lucky colors: Turquoise, silver, pale blue

Birthstone: Aquamarine

12 March the birthday of the untamed spirit

Your greatest challenge is…

to avoid extreme attention-seeking behavior

The way forward is…

to understand that you are unique and special; you do not have to do something crazy to prove it.

You’re drawn to people born on…

November 23 to December 21

You are both equally crazy; if you rein in your wilder tendencies, this is an exciting and spontaneous relationship.

Luck maker

Write an action plan

Whatever your goals, an action plan can help you concentrate your energies productively. This is because when you commit yourself in writing, you tend to take yourself and your goals more seriously.

People born on March 12 have tremendous spirit and a desire to explore as many aspects of life as they can in order to gain knowledge and test themselves in increasingly demanding challenges and adventures. Others may fear for their safety or warn them to be more responsible but it’s impossible for these untamed spirits to listen, let alone heed this advice.

Although they thrive on competition, these people are not generally motivated by a need to score points over others. The motivation is to challenge themselves and see how far they can go with their own natural abilities. In their work life they think nothing of leaving a secure job to start a new venture; in their personal lives they are attracted to people with an air of danger about them. Sometimes their exploits will land them in big trouble, but they will usually have considered the risks beforehand so that they know what they are letting themselves in for. Because they are so courageous, they tend to be resilient enough to withstand any setbacks, learn from their mistakes and bounce back even stronger.

The danger for these people is a lack of direction; they need to settle on a course that is worthy of their courage and resilience. Since they are often multi-talented it can be hard for them to find focus but it is important for them to specialize in a particular field if they are to come into their own. Up until the age of thirty-eight there is an emphasis on change and new ventures. Then, after the age of thirty-nine, there is a turning point when they tend to slow down, feeling a greater need for stability and financial security.

Strong believers in an afterlife and fate, these people have a profoundly intuitive and reflective side which they would do well to cultivate. Whatever they end up doing, one thing is sure: wherever these creative and courageous spirits are to be found, there will always be an element of danger, controversy and excitement swirling about them.

On the dark side

Impulsive, irresponsible, insecure

At your best

Spontaneous, creative, courageous

Love Dangerous

People born on March 12 have an air of danger about them and are attracted to people who are equally gorgeous and edgy. They love to play games and set traps in relationships and will often attract steady and genuinely loving people who are drawn to their craziness. They need to steer clear of exploiting those more vulnerable than them and to seek out people who are their match in energy, daring and eccentricity.

Health Inner conflicts

Despite their outward show of courage and daring, people born on this day may be prone to great emotional instability, perhaps from hardships as they were growing up. They need to learn to deal with their inner conflicts and face up to their insecurities, perhaps with the help of a counselor or therapist if family and friends are not an option. As far as diet is concerned, people born on this day tend to have a fast metabolism and can eat virtually what they want, but if weight problems occur they should cut down on saturated fat, and refined and processed comfort foods. Vigorous exercise and competitive sport to work off some of that manic energy is highly recommended. Wearing, meditating on or surrounding themselves with shades of blue and green will induce calm and encourage greater harmony and balance.

Career Born stockbrokers

These people have the potential to succeed in any career which requires them to take risks. If the world of business appeals, they may be drawn to stockbroking, investment or setting up their own business. They may also be interested in police work, especially that of a detective or secret agent, as well as careers in art, music, comedy, writing, journalism, and dance. Promotion, publishing and the media may also suit, as would education and lecturing.

Destiny To lead others in radically new directions

The life path of people born on this day is to find a sense of balance and stability in their lives. Once they are able to focus their energies, their destiny is to pursue radical quests and by so doing lead others in radically new directions.

Power Thought

“I want my life to be filled with direction and purpose”

March 12

Signs & symbols

Sun sign: Pisces

Ruling planet: Neptune, the speculator

Symbol: Two Fishes

Birth date ruler: Jupiter, the philosopher

Tarot card: The Hanged Man (reflection)

Favorable numbers: 3, 6

Lucky day: Thursday, especially when it falls on 3 and 6 of the month

Lucky colors: Turquoise, purple, apricot

Birthstone: Aquamarine

13 March the birthday of otherworldly possibilities

Your greatest challenge is…

steering clear of cynicism

The way forward is…

to understand the power of your thoughts. If you think of something often enough, there is an increased likelihood of it becoming a self-fulfilling prophecy.

You’re drawn to people born on…

January 21 to February 19

You share a passion for the unconventional and a longing for trust and intimacy; this can create a lasting bond.

Luck maker

Expect good luck

Why do lucky charms sometimes work? Because people expect that they will. A positive attitude about luck attracts luck; that’s the way it works.

People born on March 13 seem to have come into this world with an unshakable belief in their own fatalistic view. They are multi-talented, curious and intelligent individuals instinctively drawn to what is unconventional and unexplained. Whether they are religious or not, they often believe in fate and otherworldly possibilities.

These people like to study the world and the people around them, often making predictions and judgments with wise finality. They have a talent for public discourse, and others tend to value their insights and come to them for advice. From an early age they probably challenged conventional thought and exhausted their parents and teachers with endless hows and whys. This insatiable curiosity seems to grow stronger as they grow older.

While it is important for these people to carry on exploring and understanding the unknown, they need to have a more pragmatic approach to the world. If they don’t, they can get lost in esoteric or metaphysical worlds, never realizing their potential and not being taken seriously by others. There is also a risk that because they believe so strongly in predestination, they unwittingly steer events a certain way so that they become self-fulfilling prophecies. This is especially dangerous as they are prone to cynicism or negative expectation when life disappoints them. This tendency tends to be highlighted after the age of thirty-seven when there is greater inflexibility in their life. It is therefore important for people born on this day, especially when they grow older, to keep the spirit of optimism alive.

However tough things get for them, these people will always have an unshakable belief that there is more to life than has yet been discovered. This belief can help them overcome challenges and criticism that others would find overwhelming. They are often greatly admired for their resilience and incredible insight and as long as they aren’t side-tracked by self-importance or negative expectation these people are capable of truly unique thoughts and achievements.

On the dark side

Cynical, passive, self-important

At your best

Farsighted, wise, courageous

Love Let others get to know you

People born on March 13 need to resist the temptation to be cynical about relationships or write them off before they have had a chance to flourish. There is a strongly sensual and romantic side to them, and they need to find someone who admires them enough to express it, steering clear of people who criticize them or who don’t recognize their strengths. They thrive best with a partner who is intelligent and open-minded.

Health Lighten up

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