October 2 can have an interest in transport trivia. The earliest recorded British railway was a line for horse-drawn wagons at the coalpits in Strelley to Wollaton, Lane End, near Nottingham. Built by Huntingdon Beaumont, a Leicestershire mining engineer, it cost £166 and opened in 1604.
Sun Sign: Libra/Venus
Decanate: Libra/Uranus; Numbers: 2, 3
The erudite side of Libra comes out strongly in October 2. Be they academics or train ticket inspectors there will be a streak of expertise and knowledge which is always a delight to companions.
Many of the women are walking textbooks on country matters. They can tell you that there are 5, 000, 000 pairs of robin redbreasts in Britain and imitate the soft oo-roo-coo call of the pearly rock dove with its emerald collar. Find wallcharts in their house illustrating edible and poisonous mushrooms and expect to go picking in dew-soaked fields at dawn. (Nothing is more enjoyable.)
Children adore being with them because the hedgerows and fields hold no fear. There's no shouting when you put something edible into your mouth. She teaches nettle wisdom, those that sting and others, like the red and white deadnettle flowers which taste of honey at the base (check for insects) and can be candied. With this creature it's fun to pick the young leaves and shoots and bounce off home to cook them like spinach, tossed in butter. More important, October 2 tells kids what's poisonous. The lovely bluebell, graceful delphinium, wild lupin and golden marsh marigold will make you very ill. October 2 creates safety through knowledge, not hysteria.
Most men are the same. They are the ones at work who research the history of the business, the local history of buildings and churches nearby. Ask him anything about cricket or football and he can tell you when and where scores were made and matches won and that the famous playwright Samuel Beckett was the only Nobel Prize-winner to play first class cricket - for Dublin University against Northamptonshire in 1925 and 1926. You have to dig it out of them, but it's worth it.
If you want something done, get October 2 to do it. They'll find out more, work out the right way, and they'll enjoy every moment.
Besides being gracious and charming, those celebrating birthdays on this date are good listeners with the ability to see all sides in an argument.
Somehow you manage to avoid extreme positions without losing sight of what is equitable for all concerned. A genuine romantic, you think in pairs and probably don’t feel complete without love in your life. Although you like being admired and enjoy flirting, when you are happily involved you expect to remain loyal and faithful to your mate. However, if your partner no longer fits your idealized version of what a lover should be, the romance could fade.
Despite being warmhearted, sensuous, and loving, you may feel a little hesitant about making the first move in the bedroom. You would rather attract love by turning on the charm than by pursuing it openly. Your innate gift for artful seduction allows you to express your physical desires in a dignified, refined manner. You know how to create a setting for lovemaking that engages all the senses. Moreover, your sexual passions seem to surface more readily in beautiful, harmonious surroundings.
Many wild flowers can be candied and used to decorate cakes, puddings and ices. Primroses, cowslips, rose petals, mint, violets, red deadnettle, crab apple blossom, forget-me-nots, daisies, apple blossom and almond blossom make dishes look exquisite. To candy flowers, take 3 tsps gum arabic, 3 tbsps orange flower water. Put crystals in small bottle, cover with orange flower water, leave to dissolve for 3 days, shaking frequently. With small paintbrush, coat freshly picked, clean, moisture-free flowers with solution, separating petals. Hold with tweezers to ensure every part is coated. Sprinkle with caster sugar, shake off excess. Dry on paper in warm cupboard. Store in airtight jars.
The wise mate knows how to whet your appetite for loving. Sexual arousal may begin with subtle flirting and mildly provocative suggestions. Just a hint of your lover’s intentions will spark your interest and draw out hidden passions. Erotic teasing acts as an enticing turn-on because it adds to the sexual tension that heightens ecstasy during sex.
October 2 can have an interest in transport trivia. The earliest recorded British railway was a line for horse-drawn wagons at the coalpits in Strelley to Wollaton, Lane End, near Nottingham. Built by Huntingdon Beaumont, a Leicestershire mining engineer, it cost £166 and opened in 1604.
Preferring to work carefully, in a step-by-step manner, you rarely rush into anything. You’re constantly on the lookout for more efficient ways to do a job. Despite being a slow starter, you pace yourself well. Once you get going, your determination and tenacity all but guarantee that you will stick with the task or project until completion.
Died: Rock Hudson, Hollywood matinée idol, from AIDS-related illness. Born: Mahatma Gandhi, Indian religious and social reformer and leader. Groucho Marx, the nicest of the Marx Brothers. Graham Greene, author, Brighton Rock. Sting, songwriter, rock star. Annie Leibovitz, photographer for Vanity Fair. Donna Karan, fashion designer, friend to Duchess of York. Don McLean, folk and rock singer.
