relish the role of leader because they lack the ruthlessness to impose their will on others. They prefer to be the planners and visionaries, but it is up to others to see things through to the end.
Born artists and free spirits, these people’s combination of innovation and sensitivity gives them great potential in the arts, but they will excel in any profession that values their talent for generating ideas, such as design, advertising, the media, technology, commerce, business and all forms of social media. They may also be drawn to charity work, politics, the law and social reform, as they have a desire to help those who are less fortunate than themselves. Innovative, they are likely to create their own successful self-care plan and, as long as they don’t go to extremes, others often look to them for lifestyle advice. For self-care, set aside some time when you can be completely alone and use that time to reflect and recharge.
These people don’t like to be tied down and will experiment in relationships until they find someone who shares their love of variety. They have a tremendous need to be liked, and this can lead to fast talking, nervousness and indecision. It is essential for them to acknowledge the importance of thinking before they speak and to be less swayed by others’ criticism. Fortunately, a profound turning point often occurs before their thirtieth birthday, when their sense of self finally matures. Once they have learned to trust their own instincts, and the importance of discipline and staying the course, their destiny is to break boundaries and help improve and fulfill the lives of others by setting new heights for them to aspire to.
Tarot card, lucky numbers, days, colors: The World, 3, 4, Saturday, Thursday, blue, purple
Born today: Christian Dior (fashion designer); Jack Nicklaus (golfer); Placido Domingo (singer)
Potential: Inventive, optimistic
Dark side: Nervous, chaotic
The Birthday of the Visionary
“I am bold, brave and beautiful”
The life lesson: is the inability to commit to a person or project.
The way forward: is to find out what is holding you back. If it is fear, you need to be the bold person you know you are deep down and take the risk.
Luck maker: Learn to handle your impatience, because impatience repels good fortune.
January 22-born are unconventional visionaries and often have an electrifying energy. They don’t just break the rules; they destroy them and make new ones. Their imaginative powers are often so advanced that the world isn’t ready for them. This can create a sense of frustration, but if they direct their energy constructively, the world will eventually notice. Their biggest hates are boredom and routine. They have the ability to be extraordinarily successful in whatever they choose, but they do need to learn the importance of patience and discipline if they are to find stability and satisfaction. If people born on this day don’t understand or can’t see their way ahead, they are likely to lose their temper, with explosive results.
Born travelers, they don’t just like variety; it is their life force and they thrive in any career that offers them fast-paced change, plenty of challenge and no set routine. They make superb pilots, airline personnel, travel guides, journalists, chefs, critics, actors and online influencers. Because they live their lives in the fast lane, they need to eat regular meals and snacks to keep their energy levels constant. Wearing, meditating on and surrounding themselves with the colors blue and green will encourage them to exercise healthy moderation in all things. For self-care, perform a routine task, such as brushing your teeth, mindfully. Focus all your attention on that task and, if your attention wanders, bring it back to the task.
Relationships can feel restrictive for people born on this day and they need someone who shares their sense of adventure. Their impulsive approach earns them critics and has its dangers. Their lives would be easier if they learned to appreciate the value of differing opinions. By the age of 29 they typically begin to develop a sense of self-discipline, and this gradual shift toward self-empowerment is a feature for the rest of their lives. Once they learn to control their tendency to flip-flop from one project or relationship to the next and value the importance of patience and introspection, their destiny is to amaze those around them, whatever they choose to do.
Tarot card, lucky numbers, days, colors: The Fool, 4, 5, Saturday, Sunday, sky blue, silver
Born today: Lord Byron (poet); Francis Bacon (statesman); John Hurt (actor)
Potential: Imaginative, ground-breaking
Dark side: Hasty, explosive
The Birthday of the Dissenter
“I follow my own path”
The life lesson: is to stop feeling insecure about yourself.
The way forward: is to nurture or parent yourself by making sure that every word or action is one that supports and encourages you.
Luck maker: Accept help and listen to advice from others.
People born on January 23 dislike taking 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, they are idealistic. This quality, along with their original thinking and distinctive 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 to their charm,
