The Element Encyclopedia of Birthdays. Theresa Cheung

       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