The Element Encyclopedia of Birthdays. Theresa Cheung

       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