October 8
The day of high romance
For those born on October 8, life is a romantic adventure. They will give all for love, elevating it to a high plane, or they will have none of it. But it is not only the area of love to which their romantic feelings apply. Their souls can soar from the wonders of nature to the mysteries of outer space, from the movements of the sea to the rotation of the planets themselves. Those born on this day often have well-developed intellects also, and are particularly sharp in their perceptions of human psychology. Yet many October 8 people have little insight into their own personality. As they see it, they are simple attending to business, efficiently acting on what they have to do, while others state in open-eyed amazement ata their unusual antics.
Within their families or social group those born on this day are usually free spirits. For this reason, their common sense and judgment are not always trusted, particularly by those who think of themselves as highly practical. Yet October 8 people are good with money. able to run a family, responsible and consientious in discharging their obligations-up to a point! For always the danger is present that they will be swept away to other worlds, sailing off into the beyond. Their experiential attitude to life recognizes few limitations and boundaries, and therefore they can get caught up in sheer sensationalism in a thirst for excitement.
It is not surprising that October 8 people can get themselves into all kinds of trouble, particularly in the emotional sphere. Their relationships are not only complex but also occasionally hazardous. They have a habit of getting invloved with all manner of strange and sometimes questionable characters, but also, paradoxically, with people who are too nice and prove to be not at all right for them. Their interest in unusual people and fateful, even bizarre circumstances makes them pray to those who attempt to use them for selfish purposes. Yet somehow these brilliant October 8 butterflies always manage to escape their would-be captors and fly to yet another beautiful flower. They are deeply affected by their experiences, particularly feeling the grief and pain caused by seperation from a loved one, but they are also indestructable, perhaps because of their ability to key into the essence of things, to confront (or be forced to confront) them and emergea wiser person. Thus those born on this day may read and think a great deal (and often do) but ultimately their wisdom is derived from life experience, which they value more highly than anything else.
October 8 people must never lose a sense of their origins. There is a definite danger of power-tripping attendant to this day, of either being carried away by authority or being tempted to climb social ladders that only lead to unhappiness. The happiness and stability of October 8 people is directly proportional to their ability to remain centered in their true self. Whatever dragons or monsters they encounter will have to be overcome, or perhapstransformed into companions and guides.
Numbers and Planets
Those born on the 8th of the month are ruled by the number 8 and by the planet Saturn. Since Saturn carries a string feeling of responsibility and an accompanying tendacy toward caution, limitation and fatalism, the combined influence of this planet and Venus (Libra's ruler) can trigger an October 8 person's darker, more deppressed and discontented feelings toward relationships. Those ruled by the number 8 gennerally build their lives and careers slowly and carefully. Although they are most often warmhearted, those ruled by the number 8 can present a cool or detached exterior. Sometimes a Saturn-Venus connection can indicate childhood difficulties with the parent of the opposite sex.
Tarot
The 8th card of the Major Arcana is Strength or Courage, which depicts a graceful queen taming a furious lion. The queen symbolizes the female Magician who can master rebellious energies and stands for moral as well as physical strength. This card's positive attributes include charisma and determination to succeed; the negative qualities include complacency and the misuse of power.
Health
Those born on October 8 will not have so many problems with their physical health as with their psychological health, particularly in relation to their emotional experiences. They are particularly prone to depression, and find it difficult to dealwith grief, either attempting to ignore it or conversely, allowing it to dominate their life. October 8 people are extremely complex emotionally, and therefore may find that psychological counseling can be helpful in keeping them on track. Aesthetic forms of physical exercise, particularly dancing, are recommended for October 8 people. Those born on this day must not put too much faith in extreme or unusual diets and instead shouldground themselves woth earthy foods such as grains, bread, stews, and root vegetables.
Information on this page obtained from:
Goldschneider, Gary. Elffers, Joost. The Secret LAnguage of Birthdays. Penguin Books USA Inc. New York, New York. 1994
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