Theresa Cheung – The Element Encyclopedia of Birthdays (страница 20)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.