The Element Encyclopedia of Birthdays. Theresa Cheung

       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