Planetary Influences：Ruling planets:Sun and Moon;First decan:Personal planet is Sun;First cusp:Leo with Cancer tendencies. Virtues：Likable, fun-loving, helpful. Vices：Authoritarian, willful, stubborn. Careers：Wedding planner, politician, actor. Skills & Aptitudes：Willingness to help others, strong moral sense, team player. Compatible with：April 21–25, June 18–19
Fiery idealist
A spirit of enterprise, intelligence, sensitivity, and restlessness are some of the qualities associated with your birthdate. As you were born on the cusp of Leo and Cancer, you benefit from the influences of the Sun and Moon. The Sun in Leo, however, is predominant, and its influence suggests that dignity, pride, creativity, and a need for self-expression are vital parts of your character. Assertive from an early age, you are constantly seeking new interests and experiences. Your adventurous nature is eager to go anywhere, and often you like to take the lead.
Although your greatest asset is your quick and piercing mind, at times you can go a bit too fast. Your creative mental potential, however, is excellent for learning new skills and improving on existing systems. Whatever you do, your creative input and ingenuity can make a difference. With your strong instincts and unusual sense of humor, you can be witty and entertaining.
One of your greatest challenges may be impatience, and only by developing a more persevering attitude can you overcome your tendency to act too impulsively. When you find something worthwhile that interests you, your quick intelligence and versatility help you to successfully develop one particular line of work. If you improve your powers of concentration and mental endurance, you can become more pragmatic in your outlook and develop greater depth of thought.
To utilize the great potential indicated by your birthday, you may need to employ a scientific and logical approach. This will aid you to be more industrious and methodical, with particular reference to thoroughness and attention to detail. Among your many talents, you have the ability to come straight to the heart of a matter and solve problems swiftly and efficiently.
When you are age thirty, your progressed Sun moves into Virgo. Over the next thirty-year period you are likely to be influenced by this sign’s qualities of practicality, discrimination, criticism, and perfectionism. At the age of sixty, when your progressed Sun enters Libra, there is a turning point for you that will highlight the growing importance of relationships, creativity, and harmony.
Sun: Leo
Decanate: Leo/sun
Degree: L°-2°
Eo Mode: Fixed
Element: Fire
Although your Sun’s degree is not linked to a fixed star, some of your other planets’ degrees certainly will be. By having an astrological chart calculated, you can find the exact position of the planets on your date of birth. This will tell you which of the fixed stars listed in this book are relevant to you.
Idealistic and optimistic, with great enthusiasm for life, in your attempt to make it in a big way, you like to take a gamble. Although possessing an inner practical sense, you may have to learn that without patience, proper planning, and foresight, your dreams may turn out to be castles made of sand. Nevertheless, since you are often lucky, changing circumstances may bring you many blessings in disguise.
Since love and friendships are of prime importance, there may be lessons regarding loved ones. The restless side of your nature suggests that although you are very sensitive and emotional inside, you may at times be unsure of your feelings. This can lead you to become easily bored or to scatter your energies. A willingness to help others shows how compassionate you really are, although the pride associated with this birthdate suggests that you may be prone to flattery.
As you learn very quickly, you have the capability to achieve in many different occupations. Whatever career you choose, being ambitious and needing recognition often ensure that you rise to the top of your profession. A versatile side to your nature suggests that you may enjoy work that incorporates travel or variety. Being restless, you may experiment with many different kinds of experiences or occupations in your desire to find one that suits your adventurous nature. You may be particularly successful in business or any type of management position. With your love of freedom and spirit of enterprise, you may also wish to be independent and work for yourself.
Famous people who share your birthday include author Raymond Chandler, actor Michael Wilding, theosophist Max Heidel, and actor Woody Harrelson.
Impulsive and restless by nature, spontaneous and likes to discover the world through the senses. Emotional sensitivity and creativity are some of the attributes of a number 23 birthday. Usually you are versatile and a quick thinker, with a professional attitude and a mind full of inventive ideas. With the number 23 influence, you can learn new subjects easily but may prefer practice to theory. Fond of travel, adventure, and meeting new people, the restlessness implied by the number 23 urges you to try many different kinds of experience, and you adapt to make the best of any situation. The subinfluence of the number 7 month indicates that although at times you encounter self-doubts, you prefer to make up your own mind. Usually multitalented and intelligent, you need to express yourself through mental pursuits. You can devote a great deal of time to work that demands detailed research or independent effort. Although you can appear thoughtful and cautious, you are imaginative and highly sensitive, with quick responses.
• Positive:loyal, responsible, travel, communicative, intuitive, creative, versatile, trustworthy, fame
• Negative:selfish, insecure, stubborn, uncompromising, fault-finding, withdrawn, prejudice
Gregarious and enthusiastic, you are attracted to imaginative people who can inspire and encourage you with their wisdom and knowledge. Your sensitivity and intuitive abilities suggest that you are a good judge of character and can be loving and supportive. Witty and proud, you like to play an important role in your social circle, yet a need for privacy also implies that you may be uneasy if someone intrudes oh your personal life. Discontent may urge you to seek new and exciting experiences, which can include short-lived relationships or secret emotional involvements.
To keep you interested in a long-term relationship, you might want to look out for those born on the following days.
Love & friendship:Jan. 13, 19, 23, Feb. 11, 17, 21, Mar. 9, 15, 19, 28, 29, 30, Apr. 7, 13, 17, 26, 27, May 5, 11, 15, 24, 25, 26, June 3, 9, 13, 22, 23, 24, July 1, 7, 11, 20, 21, 22, Aug. 5, 9, 18, 19, 20, Sept. 3, 7, 16, 17, 18, Oct. 1, 5, 14, 15, 16, 29, 31, Nov. 3, 12, 13, 14, 27, 29, Dec. 1, 10, 11, 12, 25, 27, 29
Beneficial:Jan. 7, 15, 20, 31, Feb. 5, 13, 18, 29, Mar. 3, 11, 16, 27, Apr. 1, 9, 14, 25, May 7, 12, 23, June 5, 10, 21, July 3, 8, 19, Aug. 1, 6, 17, 30, Sept. 4, 15, 28, Oct. 2, 13, 26, Nov. 11, 24, Dec. 9, 22
Fatal attractions:Jan. 19, 20, 21, 22
Challenging:Jan. 6, 14, 30, Feb. 4, 12, 28, Mar. 2, 10, 26, Apr. 8, 24, May 6, 22, June 4, 20, July 2, 18, Aug. 16, Sept. 14, Oct. 12, Nov. 10, Dec. 8
Soul mates:Apr. 30, May 28, June 26, July 24, Aug. 22, Sept. 20, Oct. 18, 30, Nov. 16, 28, Dec. 14, 26
Along with their sense of fun and enjoyment of the good things in life, the determinedly optimistic and cheerful face that July 23 people typically present to the world draws others to them and, indeed, they derive great stimulation from social interaction, being inherently curious about other people. These are not passive bystanders, however, for they prefer to be in the midst of their professional and social circles, contrib- uting their strongly held opinions and exerting their influence over those around them. For despite their easy-going manner, those born on this day are often propelled by a strong desire to help others progress— be it professionally, materially or spiritually—and are prepared to devote their considerable energies to this cause. Inherently traditionalist, their intellectual beliefs and moral values will usually have been instilled in them in childhood and, once formed, will be adhered to with remarkable tenacity. Their strength of convic- tion, vigor and orientation toward others augurs espe- cially well for their success as military or political lead- ers, but may also be effectively expressed within the varied realms encompassed by the arts.
Despite their being generous and loyal friends and relatives, who place great value upon the strong bonds of affection and support that characterize their rela- tionships with their nearest and dearest, these people’s strong wills and natural gregariousness may preclude them from forming close one-on-one relationships. They may also approach others with a sense of appre- hension that they might be required to give more than they receive, thus stifling their inclination to become emotionally involved.
