I've just come across this and I might as well post it. Is it true that the day we were born affects our personality? Well, read and draw your own conclusions...

Day of Power and Pleasure

Pros
Concerned, Stylish, Powerful

Work and play. If you were born on April 21, you are committed to your profession and your integrity, but are also a sucker for life's many sensual pleasures. For these reasons, you are usually successful in business, not so successful in marriage. Ruled by the number 3 and the planet Jupiter, you are good with style, bad with money.

Recipe for success. You can be very prosperous in your profession for several reasons. First, you know what the public wants and are a noted trendsetter. Second, you can wield power without letting it get the best of you. Thirdly, your integrity makes you a trustworthy business partner. When you give your word, you mean it.

Your Achilles' Heel? Image is everything to you, especially in business. So if you are slandered, scandalized, or rejected, you take it very hard, and become extremely depressed. Your instinct for survival is the only thing that saves you.

A stormy personal life. You may have many doomed marriages and love affairs. A very sensual person, you just can't turn down food, sex, sleep and other pleasures. Women born on this day tend to be accepting and generous to a fault, expressing their independence later in life. Men tend to value their self-sufficiency too much and need to learn to accept help from others. Both sexes are very giving with loved ones.

Some advice: Giving is good but not when used to control someone (especially children). Don't always try to help; others may not want you sticking your nose in. Don't be a slave to comfort.

Also born on this day: Anthony Quinn (actor) Rollo May (psychoanalyst, writer) Max Weber (German sociologist) John Muir (naturalist, explorer, conservationist) Catherine the Great (German-born Russian empress) Queen Elizabeth II (20th c. British monarch) Iggy Popp (singer, songwriter) Patti Lupone (stage actress, singer) Slide Hampton (jazz trombonist) Pat Brown (CA governor) Tony Danza (actor) Elaine May (comedienne)

Cons
Difficult, Materialistic, Power-crazy

Building blocks. If you were born on April 22, you have a talent for establishing structure and systems in family, business, government or other social arenas. Whether it's organizing a birthday party or a city event, you find it very rewarding. You are not, however, a social butterfly, but would rather be left alone. Ruled by the number 4 and the planet Uranus, you often take a minority point of view and arouse antagonism.

In the professional world. Your organizational talents may be financially rewarding but a little frustrating. If you design and launch systems owned by someone else, they may be nitpicky and want things their own way. When it comes to co-workers and subordinates, however, you get along swimmingly, thanks to your down-to-earth nature and strong presence.

Power-tripper. Beware of letting your power get the better of you. Without the proper perspective and objectivity, you can become overbearing, arbitrary and downright unkind. You may be captivated by money and powerful people, imitating their good and bad qualities. Try to be a little more selective in the traits you take on.

Good advice: Let modesty and humility keep your power in check. Remember where you came from. You might try developing your spiritual side and adopting values loftier than money, fame and power.

Also born on this day: Immanuel Kant (German philosopher) Vladimir Lenin (Soviet Union founder) Alexander Kerensky (Russian leader deposed by Lenin) Paul Chambers (jazz bassist) Rita Montalcini (Nobel Prize, nerve growth factor) Kathleen Ferrier (British mezzo-soprano) J. Robert Oppenheimer (father of the A-bomb) Jack Nicholson (actor) Charles Mingus (jazz composer, bassist) Bai Yang (Chinese stage actor) Ellen Glasgow (novelist) Peter Frampton (singer, songwriter)

Cons
Inflexible, Agitated, Limited

Safety in numbers. If you were born on April 23, you like to feel secure, so you look for a powerful organization that will block for you and allow you to achieve your goals. You may be employed or represented by this organization. One thing's for sure, you don't like to go it alone. You'd rather march under a bigger group's banner. Ruled by the number 5 and the planet Mercury, you are quick of thought and sometimes impulsive.

Excitement and change. A little gremlin inside you craves both. If you can channel your impulses into work or creativity and balance your personal life, you will do well. If not, you may divert your success with all kinds of crazy plans. Also, your quick mind and sharp tongue can get you into trouble, especially when correcting other people's behavior.

Otherwise conservative. Whether in the arts, business or service profession, you build and nurture your clientele, knowing quite well that it is your bread and butter. You express your individuality but never go so far as to alienate family or business associates. For security, you may stick with one job for a lifetime. But if you deny your creativity, you may become dull and listless. Get out of your rut by innovating at work and home, if only in small ways.

Some advice: Have the confidence to speak your mind and go solo once in a while. Don't be so rigid in your thinking. Let your emotions and impulses out, but make sure it's the right place and time.

Also born on this day: William Shakespeare (traditional birthdate) Max Plank (Nobel Prize, quantum mechanics) Joseph M. Turner (British painter) Sergei Prokofiev (Russian composer, pianist) Warren Spahn (baseball pitcher) Bernadette Devlin (Irish politician) Roy Orbison (singer, songwriter) Shirley Temple-Black (child star, US ambassador) Stephen A. Douglas (Lincoln opponent and debater) Lee Majors (actor) Gail Goodrich (basketball guard) Bud Wilkinson (OK college football coach)

Cons
Suffocating, Moody, Conceited

Chronicler. If you were born on April 24, you like to record your impressions in writing or speech to let others know what you think. This is usually done to protect and direct your loved ones. Ruled by the number 6 and the planet Venus, you are highly influenced by love and beauty.

Controlling. Both sexes born on this day are fine nurturers and parents, supporting and encouraging children as they grow. You like children and other loved ones to follow your direction and can get very upset and depressed when it doesn't happen. As a child yourself, you were very loving and gracious, only rebelling when treated unfairly or brutally.

Things fall apart. You try to keep a stable family and personal life, but keep getting disappointed in love affairs and rocky marriages. You may end up a single parent, focused on your child after giving up on dating. You're not worried what people may think, you just want to care for your family and career.

Career is very important. But it may cause conflicts with the family. When asked to choose between them, you may not be able to decide. Some April 24 people avoid this conflict by not having a family at all and turning their nurturing urges toward business comrades and groups. You may join forces with or work under a powerful person, acting as protector and confidante.

Some advice: Let others make their own mistakes sometimes. You don't need to comment on everything. Learn to exercise self-control.

Also born on this day: Barbara Streisand (singer, songwriter, actor, director) Shirley MacLaine (actress, dancer, writer) Robert Penn Warren (novelist) Joe Henderson (jazz saxophonist) Johnny Griffin (jazz saxophonist) Karl Rothschild (financier) John Williams (classical guitarist) Stanley Kauffman (professor, philosopher) Jill Ireland (actress) Richard M. Daley, Jr. (Chicago mayor) Willem de Kooning (Dutch-American painter)

Cons
Stubborn, Relentless, Arrogant

A regal bearing. If you were born on April 25, you have a great physical presence that commands attention when you walk in a room. Everything about you--your walk, your gaze, ideas, opinions, work--says "Make way. I am here." Ruled by the number 7 and the planet Neptune, you crave change and travel. And when you leave, your absence leaves as big a hole as your presence creates.

A doer not a dreamer. You are interested in actions, not idle talk, so you tend to be direct and sometimes blunt when you speak. You despise b.s. artists who waste your time with smoke and mirrors, and choose friends that have backbone and substance. Your air of sophistication makes you very attractive to others.

What's that underfoot? You must be careful not to overpower your mate, children or coworkers. You are very stubborn and often don't listen to people as you steamroll right over them. Who cares how things really are? You want things your way.

A fighter. Since you are a very physical person, you attract danger like a magnet. You do not seek physical or verbal confrontations, but if it happens, you won't back down. You often prevail with sheer stamina and willpower. Others would do well to stay on your good side.

Some advice: Don't just plow over others; respect their right to disagree and be more flexible. Beware of fixating on revenge. It may come back to haunt you. Consider a spiritual guide to help you prepare for life beyond the material world.

Also born on this day: William J. Brennan (supreme Court justice) Oliver Cromwell (ruled England in 17th c.) Guglielmo Marconi (radio and telegraph inventor) Talia Shire (actress) Al Pacino (actor) Ella Fitgerald (jazz singer) Edward R. Murrow (radio, tv journalist) Paul Mazursky (director, producer, actor) Albert King (blues guitarist, singer) Johnny Shines (blues guitarist, singer) Cy Twombly (painter) Meadowlark Lemon (Harlem Globetrotters)

Cons
Isolated, Immovable,
Stubborn

Up and running. If you were born on April 26, you have a yen for creating new systems and maintaining them as well. This demonstrates a patience and stamina to last the long haul. You will go to the ends of the earth to protect the social organizations and personal relationships you hold dear. Ruled by the number 8 and the planet Saturn, you tend to be cautious and conservative.

Like a rock. You can be very stubborn and unwilling to give up on established projects or ideas. Though you will listen to reason and constructive criticism, you will not listen if the advice is to abandon the endeavor altogether. Your dedication to preserving your ordered world may lead to loneliness. You may alienate others by having little tolerance for what you consider "oddball" ideas.

Philosophy. Though realistic, you can be contemplative and need little encouragement to spell out your conservative philosophy on life. You are usually on the side of the existing social system except for certain items you don't find reasonable. Removing unnecessary rules and bureaucratic deadwood, you feel, is part of maintaining the social system.

Efficiency. You enjoy serving others, even if maintenance is not the most glamorous job in the world. The challenge of keeping an office or operation running smoothly is its own reward. You can be quite unrelenting in your management but still leave room for a little fun on the job.

Here's some advice: Avoid being abrasive and blunt. It only turns people off. Watch your tendency toward prejudice and bigotry. Learn to listen to the wishes and ideas of others. Sometimes you have to cut your losses and walk away.

Also born on this day: David Hume (Scottish philosopher) John James Audobon (ornithologist, painter) Carol Burnett (comedienne, actress) Anita Loos (scriptwriter) Rudolf Hess (Hitler deputy) Ma Rainey (blues singer, composer) Donna De Verona (gold medal-winning swimmer) Alfred Krupp (19th c. industrialist) Jules Stein (MCA founder) Bobby Rydell (rock & roll singer) I.M. Pei (Chinese architect)

Cons
Unsociable, Serious, Confined

Behind the scenes. If you were born on April 27, you are a private person who likes to work undisturbed, stashed in a safe place where you can focus your attention on your most important tasks. You don't have a big social life but interact well at school, church and work. Ruled by the number 9 and the planet Mars, you have a strong influence on others.

A motivator. Even if you are not physically present, your ideas, previous actions, or image may set others into motion. Working solo, you never grow lonely or jealous of others who get more attention and praise. You just want to be useful, to get the job done. You are a keen judge of your own performance, and you don't need anyone's approval. When you do fail, you try to learn from your mistakes and move on.

At home. In personal relationships and family affairs, you function well as long as others understand your need to work in private. In fact you enjoy a quiet evening at home with family and don't feel compelled to go out to entertain yourself. You can be a devoted, dedicated homemaker but demand the same from your spouse.

Get out more. Less mature people born on this day can be cynical, sullen and withdrawn, lashing out occasionally with rude comments. These individuals need to find a social activity they truly enjoy so they can learn to interact more positively. If they don't, they could end up alone and miserable.

Some advice: Find some friends who help you laugh and lighten up. Try not to force your values on others. Avoid isolating yourself and getting stuck in a rut of depression.

Also born on this day: Herbert Spencer (British philosopher) Samuel Morse (Morse Code inventor) Ulysses S. Grant (US president, Civil War commander) Coretta Scott King (political activist, wife of Martin Luther) Connie Kay (jazz drummer) Walter Lantz (cartoonist, Woody Woodpecker) Chuck Knox (Steelers football coach) Sandy Dennis (actress) George Gervin (basketball forward) Cecil Day-Lewis (British novelist, poet) Edward Gibbon (British historian)

Bully bully. If you were born on April 28, you use your great physical presence to get what you want. You won't give up, even when the cards are stacked against you and it may not be in your best interest. Ruled by the number 1 and the Sun, you must direct your creative energies and not let them flare out of control.

Deviously determined. Because your are a good negotiator and diplomatic in your dealings, you may seem very accommodating at first. When it comes right down to game day, however, others learn that there was only one possible conclusion: your's. You will promise anything, even lie to get things done your way.

Dress for success. You believe first impressions are of paramount importance, so you dress and act accordingly. This is true in business and at home. If you are a parent, you will lay down the law from the very beginning and expect a very structured and presentable home. Children may find this rigidity very oppressive.

Ruling class. More mature April 28 people do make good parents because of their great dependability even in stormy conditions. As an authority figure, they try to stay in touch with the feelings of their subordinates and lead with gung-ho confidence and inspiration. Ruling by fear is not their style.

Some advice:  Keep other people's feelings and needs in mind, especially children. Learn to let them take their own path, make their own mistakes. Don't take yourself too seriously.

Also born on this day: James Monroe (US president) Saddam Hussein (Iraq dictator) James Baker (Secretary of State) Oskar Schindler (saved over a thousand Jews in WWII) Odette Sansom (French resistance fighter) Charles Sturt (British explorer of Australia) Jay Leno (Tonight Show host) Antonio Salazar (Portuguese dictator) Lionel Barrymore (actor) Ann Margaret (actress, singer, dancer) Willie Colon (Latin-jazz trombonist, bandleader)

Mirror mirror. If you were born on April 29, you are very concerned with the impression you present to others so you try to shape it to your advantage. Clothes, hairstyle, manner, speech, posture are all important to you. Ruled by the number 2 and the moon, your concern with projecting may make you unable to act when the time comes.

Unchangeable. Your dominant tendencies don't arise from any great desire to lead, but a desire to occupy a solid, impenetrable position. Change is difficult for you, so you stick with this position for a long time. When you finally get a bug up your pants and change, it may be hard for others to grasp the new you.

Good ol' you. Others turn to you for dependability, so you often find yourself in positions of responsibility. This can become quite a load to bear, since you can never let your hair down and just be goofy. You may be able to lighten up and be yourself with only select friends or family. These people are very special to you.

Some advice: Don't worry so much about what people think of you. Let loose once in a while. Listen to your hunches more often. What feels right to you?

Also born on this day: Duke Ellington (jazz composer, pianist, bandleader) Luis Aparicio (baseball shortstop) Toots Thielemans (jazz harmonica player) Hirohito (Japanese WWII emperor) William Randolph Hearst (newspaper magnate) Michelle Pfeifer (actress) Andre Agassi (tennis champ) Harold Urey (Nobel Prize, deuterium) Sir Thomas Beecham (British conductor) Dale Earnhardt (auto racer) George Allen (Rams, Redskins coach)

Tough cookie. If you were born on April 30, you are a leader but often have the desire to give it all up for an easier life. You do things by the book, rarely bending the rules or showing compassion for others unless it is for the greater good. You are a tough boss, but hold yourself to the same standards. Ruled by the number 3 and the planet Jupiter, you get frustrated when your independence is tied up.

Blind faith. You are a good soldier and a hard worker but lack the ability to question the motives of your superiors and often stumble into dark moral jungles. If you have the self-possession to recognize this tendency, you will be more successful in the long run.

Comrades. As an authority figure, you require not only the respect but also the friendship of those who serve under you. You enjoy the warmth and camaraderie, and tend to be highly protective of your underlings as long as they share your views on certain issues. Those that do not must face your scorn.

Getting around your defenses. You need warmth and affection from your family and friends, but also want to be left alone and free from hassles. Those that understand this get around your grumpy, stubborn exterior and learn to manipulate you. You're a sucker for cute and clever children that subtly push your buttons.

Some advice: Listen to your colleagues and friends before making big decisions . Also listen to your inner voice. Be more tolerant when others don't see things your way. Different strokes for different folks.

Also born on this day: Robert Shaw (conductor) Corinne Calvert (actress) Peter Ahrends (British architect) Herbert Ferber (abstract painter) John Crowe Ransom (poet, critic) Alice B. Toklas (Gertrude Stein's partner) Katherine Towle (US Marine Corps Head) Frederick Chiluba (Zambian president) Don Schollander (gold medal, swimming) Isiah Thomas (Detroit Pistons guard) Percy Heath (jazz bassist) Jill Clayburgh (actress)

The pen is mightier. If you were born on May 1, you have a penchant for observing a situation and offering insightful commentary in written or verbal form. Not a big talker, you make each word count. Since you get to the point quickly and concisely, others don't have to guess how you feel about an issue. Ruled by the number 1 and the Sun, you are ambitious but in a roundabout way.

Barbed comments. Your wit and satiric sense of humor are your defense against pretentious or arrogant people who rile you. These counter-attacks can be quite amusing to friends. You know that laughter has a way of deflating big egos while angry rhetoric only aggravates the problem.

Speaking up. Though shy, you speak up for yourself and play an active role in the world around you. Not that you seek confrontation--quite the opposite--you generally prefer a little peace and quiet. Others may not appreciate your personality, but you don't particularly care. Some, usually friends, appreciate your honesty and forthrightness.

You hedonist you. You enjoy the sensual pleasures of food, sex and simply kicking back and being pampered. This yearning for comfort usually causes you to avoid big risks and back a sure thing. In the world of love, however, you often leap before you look, blinded by romantic illusions.

Some advice: Don't be afraid of risk. Sometimes it's the only way to get ahead . Once you've made your plans, don't procrastinate. Act now! Be more realistic about love. What you see in movies and books is fantasy.

Also born on this day: Rita Coolidge (singer) Kate Smith (singer) Theo van Gogh (Vincent's brother) Wendy Toye (British theatre producer) Terry Southern (screenplay writer, novelist) Joseph Heller (novelist) Judy Collins (folk singer) Steve Cauthen (jockey) Jack Paar (Tonite Show host) Bobbie Ann Mason (writer) William Lilly (17th c. astrologer) Ollie Matson (All-American football halfback)

Observant, aren't you? If you were born on May 2, you are into watching, studying, and commenting on human development and psychology. This makes you difficult to fool. Your ideas and theories concerning people consume much of your think-time. Your curiosity may cause you to indulge in gossip and stick your nose into people's affairs. Ruled by the number 2 and the moon, you are a good partner in marriage but not at work.

Beware the tyrant. You are an authority figure and lay down the law with your family and friends. Some may admire your direct, forthright manner. But your blunt, abrasive behavior may not work so well with children or on the job. Perhaps if you tried a little tact and diplomacy, you'd be more successful. Since you don't get along well with others, you gravitate toward self-employment in the arts, trades, trucking or farming.

Structured. You tend to be left-brained: more analytical and objective, less creative and intuitive. Once you set your mind on a subject, you won't let go. A planner, an organizer, and a perfectionist, you are very efficient if you can think things out ahead of time and work on your own.

Some advice: Look at yourself closely for areas needing improvement. Use your knowledge of human psychology to learn diplomacy and patience. Learn to let little annoyances bounce off you. Try not to steamroll over people and push too hard, especially with kids.

Also born on this day: Lesley Gore (singer) Donald Farner (zoologist) Sir John Malcolm (British 18th c. writer) Benjamin Spock (pediatrician, writer) Bing Crosby (singer, dancer, actor) Theodore Herzl (World Zionist Organization president) Baron von Richtofen (The Red Baron) Novalis (German romantic poet) Lorenz Hart (lyricist) Theodore Bikel (folk singer) Hedda Hopper (Hollywood gossip columnist) Bianca Jagger (model, actress, Mick's ex)

Hey teacher. If you were born on May 3, you have a talent for teaching others about themselves and how they relate in society. You are a powerful, inspirational spokesperson, using both charm and logic to keep your audience interested. Ruled by the number 3 and the planet Jupiter, you may rise to great importance in your work or social group.

Lean on you. In times of distress, family members turn to you to make the big decisions or give advice. You don't avoid problems, you face them head-on and look for any way to solve them. Stubbornly practical, you are rarely caught wasting time on frivolity. Your keen insight into human motivations makes you an excellent mediator, counselor or marketing professional.

Watch your witty comments. You are a realist who uses wit to make your point. You have a talent for irony and humor, making surprising but true comparisons and comments that make you the life of the party. Sometimes you can take it too far, however, flinging cutting remarks and sarcasm.

Do it now. You can be indecisive in love, putting off the big commitments until it is too late. In business as well, you can wait too long to take action, missing valuable opportunities.

Some advice: Don't get so absorbed in society that you forget about your friends and family. You have to put something into your personal relationships to get something out. Seize the day in matters of love.

Also born on this day: Manning Hope Clark (Australian historian) Steven Weinberg (Nobel Prize, elementary particles) Engelbert Humperdinck (singer) Mel Lazarus (cartoonist) Virgil Fox (organist) Betty Comden (lyricist) Pete Seger (folk singer) Mary Sarton (novelist, poet) Sugar Ray Robinson (voted greatest boxer of all time) Henry Fielding (British 18th c. novelist) Golda Meier (Israeli prime minister)

School is in. Like May 3 people, if you were born on May 4, you enjoy teaching others. Even if you don't work in a school, you share your experience and knowledge with those around you. Though you seem calm and level-headed, you have an unseen power that attracts positions of responsibility. Ruled by the number 4 and the planet Uranus, you rebel against rules in a quiet, diplomatic way.

Risk-taker. Your mild-mannered demeanor hides a gambler within. It may not be actual, physical gambling but a willingness to chase dreams, try something untried, or back a new idea. You may not become aware of this tendency until later in life when you feel a need to grow in the spiritual realm.

A fighter. Your easy-going nature also makes some think you an easy mark, but your inner strength and intelligence will not allow exploitation. While you let many things roll past, you erupt when someone rubs against your ideals. Indeed, others may be surprised by your stubbornness and temper.

Ties that bind. Your rock solid stability and mothering nature attracts those seeking direction or support. You may be more than happy to oblige, but after years of giving, you become to resent those responsibilities and yearn to be free.

Some advice: Leave a little time for yourself. Don't spend every minute worrying over others. Give your children or dependents a chance to fly solo. Don't be afraid to take a chance. Express yourself and don't always worry what others may think.

Also born on this day: Manuel Benites (Spanish bullfighter) Amos Oz (Israeli novelist) John Hanning Speke (first European to see Lake Victoria) Howard Da Silva (actor, radio director) Roberta Peters (coloratura soprano) Sonny Payne (jazz drummer) Keith Haring (painter) Randy Travis (country singer, songwriter) Ron Carter (jazz bassist) Audrey Hepburn (actress, UNICEF worker) Horace Mann (educational reformer, pioneer) Thomas Henry Huxley (British zoologist, writer)

Preachin' the gospel. If you were born on May 5, you feel it's your duty to educate and enlighten everyone around you. Regardless of your job, you can offer good advice on life and happiness. Some may question your meddling, but later they'll value your words. Ruled by the number 5 and the planet Mercury, you persevere in your work despite setbacks.

A realist. You have a well developed intellect that you use for practical thinking, not blue-sky hypotheticals. You have a stubborn streak that won't allow you to admit you are wrong. Your ability to start over after plans have derailed will determine your success.

To action! You strive to arouse and motivate others, to alert them to the truth behind the lies. You want others to take action, to better themselves, to speak up, to defend themselves, or rebel against the establishment. Ignorance and apathy in others will not be tolerated. Most of all, you don't like to be ignored.

Appreciate others. Those close to you may feel hindered by your limited view of their ability. People like to be appreciated for their unique traits and talents, to be loved for who they are, not made to feel inadequate because you think they can do better. Children are especially sensitive to this kind of treatment.

Some advice: Admit you were wrong. It makes it easier to start again and be productive. Let others alone to make their own mistakes, especially young ones. You have your own problems to deal with.

Also born on this day: Karl Marx (political, economic philosopher) Herschel Loveless (Iowa governor) Ian McCulloch (singer, songwriter) Kevin Saunderson (singer, songwriter, producer) Blind Willie McTell (blues singer, guitarist, songwriter) George Muche (abstract painter) Hans Baluschek (German social critic, painter) Queen Eugenie (wife of Napolean) Alice Faye (radio, film comedienne) James Beard (food writer, TV cook) Bernard Pivot (French journalist) Michael Palin (of Monty Python)

Inside the mind. If you were born on May 6, you seem to be in touch with the workings of the imagination and unconscious. This can mean you are sympathetic with others and make an excellent parent or counselor. Or that you dare to live out the fantasies others only dream about. Ruled by the number 6 and the planet Venus, you enjoy working with others and have an active love life.

Use it for goodness, not evil. Messing with the imagination must be handled with care. If you insist on manipulating others for your own benefit, or acting like someone you're not, you could end up in a relationship or career that was never meant to be. Successful May 6 people recognize their limitations and learn to treat others fairly.

Tough childhood? If you struggled through a difficult childhood with courage, you have insights others may never know. With your compassion and empathy, you can be a valuable counselor or social worker, though you still may have to work on your inner demons.

Mood swinger. These demons, coupled with your sensitivity, may make you a prime candidate for emotional instability and physical problems. You see life as a never-ending obstacle course. In an effort to control your life, you may compulsively structure every moment of your time. Your fortifications, however, may only cover the surface of your seething emotions.

Some advice: Don't be afraid to ask for help. Beware of other people's needs and feelings. Don't let your emotions fly off the handle. Attend to your own personal problems before you help others.

Also born on this day: Barbara Aronstein Black (Columbia Law School dean) Emmanuel Celler (NY congressman) Stewart Granger (actor) Victor Neuberg(British poet) Samuel Doe (Liberian president) Sigmund Freud (founder of psychoanalysis) Orson Welles (actor, screenwriter, producer, director) Rudolph Valentino (silent film star) Weeb Ewbank (football coach) Robert E. Peary (first to North Pole) T.H. White (journalist, writer)

For the cause. If you were born on May 7, you are super devoted, whether it's to a spiritual, artistic, or social cause. Although you don't strive for riches, you like your creature comforts and things that bring you pleasure. You may attract gifts or rewards for your selfless pursuits. More mature May 7 people will move beyond these material things toward spiritual development. Ruled by the number 7 and the planet Neptune, you can be overly romantic and impressionable.

Hide your feelings. May 7 men who suppress their desires and drives usually manage to fulfill their needs, but through force not evolving as people. Women born on this day can also suppress their true desires to the point that neurosis and anxiety result. If they are aware of this condition, however, they can improve themselves to become calm, poised people.

Beauty in all things. Your venusian influence gives you a love for beauty and other things of a sensual nature. Music, art, interior design, topiary, speech, whatever you are into is imbued with a sensual quality. You move with nobility and grace, causing others to look up to you.

Home alone. You are very direct and to the point, never wanting to chew the fat. A loner, you prefer the comfort and security of your home to the company of others. As a parent, you take the job seriously and will do anything to provide for your children.

Some advice: You are who you are. Learn to live with yourself. Don't dwell on the past, look ahead. Don't let your beliefs rule you unconditionally. Give yourself a break every now and then.

Also born on this day: Jimmy Ruffin (soul singer) Gabby Hayes (western actor) Pete Domenici (senator, New Mexico) Susan Atkins (Manson follower) Carolyn Rhoem (fashion designer) Anne Baxter (actress) Eva Peron (actress, dictator's wife) Tony Gwynn (baseball outfielder) Johannes Brahms 19th c. composer) Tchaikovsky (Russian 19th c. composer) Robert Browning (British romantic poet)

Motor mouth. If you were born on May 8, you are outspoken, brash and opinionated in verbal and sometimes written form. You are a defender of established and forgotten values, but will take action with modern technology if needed. Ruled by the number 8 and the planet Saturn, you are cautious, building your life slowly.

Environment. You have especially strong roots in your surroundings. Issues about the environment or your specific living conditions are very important to you. But this doesn't mean you are tied to one place. Many May 8 people travel around the globe checking out new surroundings.

For the group. Your outspoken nature may lead you to become a spokesperson for a larger group. Unfortunately, diplomacy is something you need to work on. Your abrasive, blunt comments may cause antagonism at times, though this is unintentional. You simply take your opinions very seriously and don't hesitate to express them. Your confident, calm, thorough manner makes you very persuasive.

Friends and enemies. When it comes to a fight, you don't cry uncle easily. You'll stand firm, finding creative strategic ways to punch back even when the odds are against you. (Not a good enemy to have, ay?) As a friend, family member or lover, you are very faithful and dependable.

Some advice: Don't be so damn serious all the time. Lighten up, goof off. Laugh at unbelievable situations and your own silly mistakes. Watch your sarcasm and don't always mete out judgment on others.

Also born on this day: Jane Roberts (writer) Sonny Liston (boxing champ) Peter Benchley (novelist) Norman Lamont (British chancellor) Harry S. Truman (US president) Gary Snyder (poet, ecologist, writer) Oscar Hammerstein (inventor, opera impresario) Philip Bailey (R&B vocalist) Ricky Nelson (singer, TV actor) Mary Lou Williams (jazz pianist, composer) Candice Bergan (actress, activist) Roberto Rossellini (director, producer)

For the cause. If you were born on May 9, you have a good sense of fair play and your word is as good as gold. When it comes to justice or a good cause, you have the backbone to stand up and fight. Ruled by the number 9 and the planet Mars, you have strong magnetic sexual qualities.

Lost in the dream. You tend to get carried away by ideas and causes but forget to think realistically. Even when something is clearly out of your reach, you keep after it, exhibiting self-destructive behavior. If you focus on the tyranny and injustice of the world, you will become irritable and unsettled, causing unhappiness with those around you. Some May 9 people love this struggle, love to be the great reformer, no matter the personal cost. Others seek peace in creative occupations that won't upset their moral balance.

Inner strength. Although you're not as huge or aggressive as a bull, you radia te power. Your strength lies in an untiring defense, especially when you're defending others. You have a persuasiveness and charisma that attracts friends, but your nasty temper can drive them away if not controlled. People soon learn how quickly your reasonable, good natured side can turn when the right buttons are pushed.

Here's some advice: Learn when to give up on idealistic hopes and move on to reality. Control your temper and don't be so intense and judgmental.

Also born on this day: Orville Freeman (MN governor, marine) Devoe Brand (US astronaut) Henry Kaiser (industrialist, automaker) Anton Cermak (Chicago mayor, assassinated) John Brown (militant abolitionist) Daniel Berrigan (activist priest) James Barrie (Scottish playwright, Peter Pan) Pancho Gonzales (tennis champ) Glenda Jackson (British actress) Billy Joel (singer, songwriter, pianist) Mike Wallace (tv reporter, 60 minutes)

One of a kind. If you were born on May 10, you act alone but may influence others by example, although it may be hard for them to keep up with you. You not only have unique, innovative thoughts, but also deliver them in a unique way. Ruled by the number 1 and the sun, you work from behind the scenes to become number one.

To the top. You have grace and charm, and can be hypnotically persuasive. While you are rising to the top and making contacts with all the right people, you may be instilling antagonism in all the wrong people. These people may come back to haunt you later in life. This doesn't discourage you, however, as long as you feel you are in the right.

Intuition rules. Others may claw their way uphill to succeed, but you have an uncanny knack for riding the waves of fate, making it look easy. You know when to charge and when to lay back or try a subtle maneuver. Your hunches are strong and usually right.

Heads up. Totally engrossed in matters at hand, you sometimes lose sight of the big picture, such as the good of others and certain big responsibilities. You're not consciously selfish, just self-absorbed. Your impulsive nature can get you in trouble.

A little advice: Learn to weigh the consequences of your actions before you act. And don't forget your everyday responsibilities, especially where they concern others.

Also born on this day: Pat Summerall (sports commentator) Steve Mahre (Olympic skier) Fred Astaire (dancer, actor, singer) Max Steiner (film composer) Ariel Durant (writer) Sid Vicious (punk bassist, Sex Pistols) Milton Babbitt (composer) Mel Lewis (jazz drummer, bandleader) Judith Jamison (dancer) Karl E. Krafft (German astrologer) David O. Selznik (producer) John Wilkes Booth (assassinated Lincoln)

Day of the Eccentric

Pros
Innovative, Creative, Fun

Cons
Isolated, Impractical,
Out of sync

Delightfully different. If you were born on May 11, you have an extraordinary way of seeing things. You often get funny looks when you voice your opinion in public, so you tend to either keep quiet or conversely, revel in your eccentricity. Ruled by the number 2 and the moon, you work best as a partner or co-worker.

Spinner of tales. You tend to stretch the truth a bit and make life's stories and characters more colorful. Deception is not your goal. You just seek the attention and appreciation of others, and feel that your life isn't interesting enough as it stands.

Making it pay off. Most successful May 11 people can put their fantastic thoughts to work in a practical sense, even make some money doing it. Selling the ideas to those in power is a constant balancing act of fantasy and reality. You must show imagination but also show you have their needs and wants in mind. Those May 11 people who constantly offer outrageous ideas of no practical use will be continually disappointed and unrewarded.

The downside. Friends, family and co-workers may begin to treat you like a harmless weirdo, smiling at what you say, then ignoring you and moving on. This patronizing attitude can hurt, causing you to lose self-respect, change your personality or try to hide it. For this reason, it is very important for you to find people who accept you without heavy judgment.

Some advice: Watch your image. Your success depends on remaining credible and dependable to those in power. Stay realistic and objective in your planning and decision making. Keep some fantasies to yourself, or you'll read like an open book.

Also born on this day: Peter Camper (18th c. anatomist) Phil Silvers (comedian, actor) Mort Sahl (comedian) Walter de Voe (healer) Marth Graham (dancer, choreographer) Eric Burdon (singer, The Animals) Salvador Dali (surrealist artist) King Oliver (New Orlean cornettist, bandleader) Irving Berlin (songwriter) Andre Gregory (director, actor, writer) Carla Bley (jazz pianist, composer) Marco Ferreri (Italian actor, producer, director)

Day of the Barbed Tongue

Pros
Sharp, Gifted, Humorous

Cons
Knitpicky, Cynical, Disturbing

Joker, Joker. If you were born on May 12, you are a trickster, well-known for your teasing and practical jokes. Some May 12 people are more serious, but still clash with others because they do things a little differently. Ruled by the number 3 and the planet Jupiter, you are very optimistic in your endeavors.

A critic, too. You are more than happy to point out the foolishness and delusions of others. A debunker, you enjoy refuting unsturdy claims, spouting sarcasm and irony with laser precision. You do not, however, claim to know it all and hesitate to reveal your own philosophy and principles. You can be insightful and offer fresh approaches to solve problems.

Don't judge a book. Since you always go against the grain, others may label you a rebel. Actually, you are conservative and fairly logical. In addition, your stony exterior makes others think you a cool and unemotional customer. But this is just a wall built to keep the world out.

Born leader? Your self-assurance, liability and sympathetic ear cause others to look up to you. Superiors notice you because of your drive and dedication. These folks may choose you as a leader or spokesperson, but you really don't desire all that responsibility. You'd rather enjoy your freedom.

Some advice: Know when to try a little diplomacy and bite your tongue. Don't preach to people all the time. Leave them to sink or swim on their own.

Also born on this day: Emilio Estevez (actor) Katherine Hepburn (actress) Lennox Berkely (composer) Wilfred Hyde White (British actor) Pat McCormick (medal-winning diver) Farley Mowat (Canadian naturalist, writer) Howard K. Smith (TV journalist) Edward Lear (landscape painter) Joseph Beuys (German painter, sculptor) George Carlin (comedian, actor) Yogi Berra (baseball catcher, manager)

Day of Popularity

Pros
Natural, Fun,
Easy-mannered

Cons
Superficial, Unpredictable, Depressed

Voted most popular. If you were born on May 13, you are a very popular person, and you didn't have you fight to get this recognition. Some may think you shallow, and it may be true. Ruled by the number 4 and the planet Uranus, you must learn to control your explosive impulses.

A mover and a shrugger. You often feel stuck if you stay in one place or job too long. Movement and travel are very important to you. And since you tend to be preoccupied with your popularity, you shrug off practical concerns such as financial matters. It may behoove you to get some help in this area.

A big influence. You have a great influence on others and therefore must watch what you say, how you act, even how you move. (You are a very physical person.) If you only wish to amuse, you should attach no heavy message to your performance. If you do want to make a statement, you should beware of corrupting forces.

Could you become deep? A big challenge for you is deciding whether you want to remain a natural, self-taught and easy-going person or to deepen your knowledge and skills with intensive, determined study. May 13 people can live perfectly happy lives remaining light-hearted and popular, but may be frustrated when others don't take them seriously. Often a setback or tragedy of some sort shakes them up and causes them to dig deeper.

Some advice: Shallow and easy-going, or intense and deeply-talented? That is the question you face. And it's never too late to change. Do not worry so much what others think.

Also born on this day: Josephine Butler (19th c. social reformer) Jane Glover (British conductor) Ravi Shankar (spiritual leader of Vendanta) Adolph Hozel (German painter) Joe Louis (longest reigning heavyweight champ) Stevie Wonder (singer, songwriter, musician) Gil Evans (jazz composer, pianist) Georges Braque (French cubist painter) Arthur Sullivan (British composer, musicals) Harvey Keitel (actor) Jim Jones (cult leader)

Hi!

Do you have anything about May 15th?

I WOULD LOVE to have the site that you got these from....
I sent copies of the days my siblings were born..

but....sadly, not all seven of us are luckily enough to belong to Taurus.....so they need their 'dates'...

Could you share that with us??

thanks so much..

*sheri*  who had a marvelous 50th birthday...on the 13th

Day of the Contemporary

Pros
Active,Cutting-edge,
Perfectionist

Cons
Nervous, Stressed-out,
Fussy

Right now. If you were born on May 14, you have a good feel for modern times and opportunities down the road, even a hundred years from now. You can easily dismiss tradition because you feel you have better ways of doing things. Ruled by the number 5 and the planet Mercury, you should strive for gradual change and avoid impulsive, reckless urges.

Let others catch up. Since you are ahead of your time, you may be misunderstood and your work dismissed early in your career. You demand a fair shake, however, and in time, others come to appreciate your work.

Perfectionist. Your drive to success and perfection can be overwhelming to yourself and those around you. Perfectionist parents are particularly tough to handle. May 12 people that show some moderation prove much happier and fulfilled. They also tend to listen to valuable advice more.

Mixed signals. Although you are outwardly energetic and driven, you can be emotionally and spiritually low-profile under it all. Therefore, it can be difficult for others to read you, to know when to approach and when to back off. And you are not very patient with those who misread you. You want others to follow your pace, be it fast or slow.

Some advice: Don't drive yourself into the ground, show some restraint and good judgment. See the big picture. When you criticize, make it constructive. It is better to be 20 minutes ahead of your time than 20 years.

Also born on this day: Dona Lynn George (songwriter) Joseph Fruton (biochemist) Marion Harper (ad exec) Jack Bruce (bassist, vocalist, Cream) Norman Luboff (choir director) George Lucas (director, producer) Sidney Bechet (jazz soprano sax) David Byrne (singer, songwriter, Talking Heads) Patrick Bruel (French singer, songwriter) Otto Klemperer (German conductor) Kurt Browning (figure skater) Bobby Darin (singer, actor)

Day of Subtle Tides

Pros
Talented, Magnetic, Natural

Cons
Passive Frustrated Solitary

Subtly attractive. If you were born on May 15, you unconsciously exhibit admirable qualities that cause others to be drawn to you without knowing why. You may be surprised by all the attention. Ruled by the number 6 and the planet Venus, you may be too passive for your own good.

Your chemistry. Your outward appearance and first impression are not extraordinary to others, so you don't draw much attention at first. Only later do those close to you realize the power of your charm. You add ordinary, every day personality characteristics together to get more than the sum of your parts.

Your world. You are probably a loner, working an ordinary job during the day, but pursuing more exotic interests at night, in your own private world. Beware of cutting yourself off from others and not expressing yourself. Share your talents and concerns with those close to you and grow from there.

Your excuses. You feel you must train and discipline yourself extensively before stepping out in very visible positions that could lead others astray. You also feel you must pay your dues, suffer a little before grasping the rings of success.

Some advice: Acting responsible is noble but don't use it as an excuse for inaction. Step out and go for it. You have a right to enjoy what you do for a living and have talents others will enjoy, too.

Also born on this day: David Cronenburg (Canadian director) Don Bragg (Olympic pole vaulter) Mario Monicelli (Italian director) Max Frisch (Swiss playwright, novelist) Mike Oldfield (British composer) L. Frank Baum (writer, Wizard of Oz) Brian Eno (British composer, musician) James Mason (actor) Joseph Cotton (actor) Katherine Anne Porter (writer, novelist) George Brett (baseball, 3rd base) Richard J. Daley, Sr. (Chicago mayor) Peter Shaffer (British playwright, Amadeus)

that would be perfect....*big smile*

*sheri*

Day of Expression

Pros
Uninhibited, Interesting, Emphatic

Cons
Volatile, Oblivious, Explosive

Progressively wacky. If you were born on May 16, you may start out conservative or extroverted, but become more and more flamboyant as the years go by. Ruled by the number 7 and the planet Neptune, you may lose touch with reality, and your finances.

Eye of the storm. Others may think you a composed and quiet person, until your buttons are pushed. Then you become lively, sometimes frenetic. Your temper is legendary, and those that have seen it often treat you like a hand grenade with the pin pulled. If you can channel your volatile emotions to creative work, you can produce provocative, imaginative work.

Problems. Your frustrations can lead to psychological problems if you don't get a handle on them. Self-destruction, manic/depressive swings and other stormy episodes may create havoc in your personal life. It is important that you have friends and family who will stick by you, so beware of driving them away.

Snappy dresser. The way you dress influences your mood greatly. Showing your unique flair, be it mild or totally outrageous is crucial to your success and happiness. You push the limits, the degree of flamboyance dependent on whether you are in the arts, business, sports or whatever.

Some advice: Find a way to express your uniqueness, but don't let it get out of control. Don't try to do everything at once. Finish one thing before starting another.

Also born on this day: Zoe Fontana (fashion designer) Margaret Sullivan (Henry Fonda's first wife) Billy Cobham (jazz/rock percussionist) Garth Allen (editor American Astrologer) Liberace (pianist, entertainer) Billy Martin (baseball manager) Betty Carter (jazz singer) Henry Fonda (actor) Olga Korbut (Olympic gymnast) Janet Jackson (singer, entertainer) Woody Herman (clarinetist, bandleader) Christian Lacroix (French fashion designer)

Day of Simplicity

Pros
Dedicated, Reliable,
Unwavering

Cons
Burnt-out, Harsh,
Reproachful

If you were born on May 17, you like to get down to the basics, to the heart of a situation. Compromise and complications are not your style. You are known for making simple, yet profound statements. Ruled by the number 8 and the planet Saturn, you may have problems with relationships.

Very outspoken. You say exactly what you feel, and this can attract both support and antagonism. Though you'd rather avoid it, controversy swarms around you like angry bees. Despite your talkativeness, you keep much to yourself and may have trouble opening up emotionally. You must trust someone absolutely before they become your confidant.

The stoic loner. You prefer to go it alone, often too vain to ask for help. Behind your stony exterior, however, you crave affection and support from others. You have a hidden, volatile emotional side that can go from tender to fierce in a blink. Alcohol and drugs could bring this side exploding out of you. Avoid them.

Nose to grindstone. You have a fanatical approach to your job or specialty. Your great powers of concentration and productivity won't mean much, however, when your health is failing. You must learn to pace yourself, to be content with where you are. Don't drive yourself into the ground.

Some advice: Lighten up and learn to laugh at yourself. Don't try to control your environment so much you annoy others. Learn to accept what fate throws your way.

Also born on this day: Archibald Cox (Watergate prosecutor) Frederick Prokosch (novelist, poet) Jesse Winchester (singer, songwriter) Edward Jenner (discovered vaccination) Dennis Hopper (actor, director) James "Cool Papa" Bell (Negro League baseball great) Eric Satie (French composer) Sugar Ray Leonard (boxing champion) Birgit Nilsson (Swedish soprano) Taj Mahal (singer, guitarist, songwriter) Maureen O'Sullivan (actress)

Day of the Activist

Pros
Committed, Visionary, Dependable

Cons
Denial -prone, Self-oblivious, Fanatical

A liberal traditionalist. What does that mean? If you were born on May 18, you are comfortable with established ways, but feel they can be improved, not overthrown. Many May 18 people are protesters, speaking out against injustice and tyranny in their world. When it comes to changing these things, however, you prefer a straightforward, traditional approach. Ruled by the number 9 and the planet Mars, you can have a great influence on others.

Open-minded realist. You don't mind coming across new ways to do things, but often opt for practical means just to get things done quickly without hassle. Unfortunately, your outspoken nature creates snags, since you can't keep your mouth shut when ignorance and prejudice rears its ugly head. You are the pillar of logic, presenting concise, reasonable arguments in a chaotic world.

All together now. On first impressions, you come across as a balanced, whole person. You seem to have it all together, especially where emotions are concerned. If your youth is filled with problems and confusion (as most are), you strive set things right, gain some composure, before you present your personality to the adult world. Underneath your composed exterior, however, you may be slipping out of touch with your own desires.

Heed this advice: Beware that you don't become so fanatical in your cause that you become as irrational as those you denounce. You may find it difficult to accept, but it can happen. Be tolerant of others, even if you find their logic or ideas lacking. Take a break occasionally to recharge and get to know yourself.

Also born on this day: Pierre Balmain (French designer) Toyah Wilcox (British rock musician) Meredith Wilson (show singer) Warren Rudman (senator, New Hampshire) Richard Brooks (director) Bertrand Russell (philosopher, mathematician, atheist, pacifist) John Paul II (current pope) Perry Como (singer, TV host) Frank Capra (director, producer) George Straight (country-western singer, songwriter) Don Lind (astronaut, NASA commander)

Day of Influence

Pros
Fundamental, Vital,
Fair

Cons
Controlling, Frustrated, Unfocused

Wavering star. If you were born on May 19, you have great leadership potential and abundant energy, but you must learn to channel it effectively. You can be quite successful and weather hard times well if you plan ahead and stay focused. Ruled by the number 1 and the sun, you must learn to calm yourself internally and externally.

A natural. You are self-taught and like to function in natural mode. But sometimes, you tend to rely on logic too much instead of intuition. Over-thinking can delay action and cause you to drift from your intended goal. Listen to your inner voice, for it usually leads you in the right direction.

Talent for talking. You have a gift for persuasion, thanks to your charisma and eloquence. Use it wisely and it can be a powerful key to success and happiness. In less evolved May 19 people, this talent can manifest itself as a roguish charm or worse, a con artist mentality.

Your guiding light. Finding a mentor is very important to you. This person will show you how the world works, how to use your talents and where you fit in the grand scheme of society. Spiritual guidance and society can also help you stay on track. You tend to drift toward materialism, concerned that you must provide for yourself and others. But these responsibilities may restrict your desire to be mobile and free, thus causing frustration.

Some advice: When you feel angry or frustrated, step away for awhile and reassess the situation. Don't blow up. Follow your heart. Don't try to control others all the time. Let them go and let go of your responsibilities once in awhile.

Also born on this day: Nellie Melba (operatic soprano) Grace Jones (model, actress) Pete Townshend (guitarist, singer, songwriter) Jane Brody (health, science writer, NY Times) Lady Nancy Astor (American-born British politician) Cecil McBee (jazz bassist) James Fox (British film actor) Sonny Fortune (jazz saxophonist) Edward de Bono (developed lateral thinking) Malcolm X (African-American activist) Ho Chi Minh (Vietnamese revolutionary leader) Lorraine Hansberry (playwright, civil rights reformer)

Day of Relentless Energy

Pros
Stimulating, Innovative, Emphatic

Cons
Motor mouth, Undisciplined, Dissatisfied

Not shy. If you were born on May 20, you let it all hang out, expressing yourself loud and clear to those around you. You also like to probe, test and analyze your environment leaving no stone unturned. Ruled by the number 2 and the moon, you may be overly impressionable and emotional.

Surface dweller. You grow quickly bored if not constantly entertained, which can exhaust your friends and family. Since you are always looking outward for stimulation, you rarely look inward to analyze and improve yourself. You stay only skin deep, never stopping to focus or expand your knowlge, and for this, others may call you superficial.

You are like a shark. You must constantly move or die. Your pace is ridiculous and nerve-wracking. Travel, whether around the globe or around town, is necessary. The only thing that slows you down is a complete illness or breakdown. Jumping from one thing to the next without finishing anything is your style.

Hit the off switch. Your need for stimulation and constant movement stems from your mind. You can't turn it off. This leads to overanalyzing, overworrying and overfearing, to coin a phrase.

A little advice: You must learn to quiet your mind. Start by closing your mouth. Rise above and observe yourself. Learning to meditate may help. Focus on the task at hand and bring it to a conclusion.

Also born on this day: Constance Towers (actress) George Gobel (comedian) Lya Bosi (Italian painter) Elijah Fenton (British poet) Socrates (Greek philosopher) Jimmy Stewart (actor) John Stwart Mill (British philosopher) Cher (singer, actress) Joe Cocker (singer, songwriter) Owen Smith (Olympic pole-vaulter) Doris Fleeson (first US woman syndicated columnist)

Day of the Unstoppable

Pros
Confident, Successful,
Fearless

Cons
Egoistic, Impenetrable, Stressed

A dreamer with grit. If you were born on May 21, you have vision and the resolve to stick with it. You thrive on challenge, gathering even more energy from problems and setbacks. You are driven by a desire to see your ideas brought to physical, concrete form: something you can touch, see or hold. Ruled by the number 3 and the planet Venus, you should beware of being too optimistic with get-rich-quick schemes.

In the trenches. You have a great desire to be amongst people, battling alongside your comrades, fighting for a just cause. The cause can be initiated by you or someone else; you give your undying devotion in either case. Giving is easy for you. Accepting gifts or help, however, can be difficult. You prefer to handle personal matters yourself.

Struggle for money. You don't strive for money, but somehow it always appears when you desperately need it. You just have such confidence in your success, others rally around you. You may struggle for years without success, scorned by others, but you are not diverted from your goals. A few less evolved May 21 people may have great ideas but lack the courage to act on them.

Over the top. For the majority , however, confidence is abundant and leads to success. You must beware of your ego inflating to the point where you become arrogant and stop listening. Beware that your giving becomes a form of condescension from your lofty perch.

Some advice: Once in a while, take a good look at yourself to see if you are as selfless as you think. Accept a little help or charity occasionally; it makes people feel good. Slow down and attend to your own needs.

Also born on this day: Clarence "Bighouse" Gaines (college basketball coach) Malcolm Fraser (Australian prime minister) Armand Hammer (businessman, promoted trade with China & USSR) Andre Sakharov (Russian physicist) Marcel Breuer (designer, architect) Robert Montgomery (actor) Gina Bachauer (pianist) Harold Robbins (writer) Fats Waller (jazz pianist) Henri Rousseau (French painter) Raymond Burr (actor)

Day of Persistence

Pros
Tenacious, Tireless,
Prolific

Cons
Impractical, Obsessive, Compulsive

Persistent person. If you were born on May 22, you have the energy required to move mountains. You enjoy activities, hobbies and entertainment in which you can exercise your talents repetitively, improving as you go. You gauge your success not by the material wealth or number of friends you collect , but the amount of work you accomplish. You are a collector of things, facts, numbers, trivia, even friends, and you spend a lot of your time naming and categorizing these items. Ruled by the number 4 and the planet Uranus, you often arouse antagonism by taking the minority view.

Family feelings. The structure and good feelings of family life are important to you. If you decide to have a family, you will reap mountains of joy and wonder watching your little brood prosper and develop. If a family of your own is not in the cards, you will gladly take part in an extended family as an aunt, uncle, godparent or the like.

Giant leaps. You must learn to not bite off more than you can chew. May 22 people tend to be obsessive-compulsive and take on huge projects they could never finish. This makes them feel tall as a giant until they discover they can't accomplish the task. Then they feel about as lofty as a dung beetle.

Forgiving and forgetting. They are not your strong points. You tend to hold grudges a long time or color memories of past wrongs to shield yourself against the pain. This is a sort of buffer, for your emotions are rather unstable and you tend to explode in a childlike manner when disturbed even slightly.

Some advice: You must control your hysterical tendencies to evolve as a person. Take on big projects in small chunks and finish what's on your plate. Don't skip over the details; learn to maintain things so they don't come to a catastrophic breakdown.

Also born on this day: Susan Strasberg (actress) Marisol (painter, sculptor) Jean Tinguely (French dadaist artist) Marie Fish (oceanographer) Cyril Fagan (astrologer) Richard Wagner (German opera composer) Sir Laurence Olivier (British actor) Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (Sherlock Holmes creator) Mary Cassatt (painter) Harvey Milk (gay San Francisco councilman) T-bone Walker (blues singer, guitarist, pianist) Michael Sarazin (actor)