Planetary Influences：Ruling planet:Mercury;First decan:Personal planet is Mercury. Virtues：Original, imaginative, tolerant. Vices：Defensive, destructive, isolated. Careers：Actor, theater director, author, business entrepreneur. Skills & Aptitudes：Ability to envisage and initiate progressive change, givers of loyal support and respect in relationships. Compatible with：September 25–29
Forward thinker
With your keen intelligence, idealism, and desire for independence, you are usually happiest when constructively busy and expanding your knowledge. Generally honest and direct, you are shrewd and pragmatic and can be highly intuitive about situations as well as about other people’s motives. By cultivating this insight and combining it with your polished common sense, it is possible to become an advisor to others.
Education is usually important to you, whether a formal course or self-study, and you are likely to continue this well into later life. Mercury, the ruler of both your Sun sign and your decanate, highlights your ability to be youthful, with an androgynous sexuality. Articulate and persuasive, you possess quick comprehension; writing or other forms of communication are likely to play a strong part in your success. Although a resourceful strategist, at times you may be too clever for your own good.
As you become inspired by your many ideas, you often have a surge of optimism and energy that enables you to fulfill your dreams and be fortunate in enterprising ventures. Although idealistic, you may need to develop patience and tolerance, particularly when dealing with people less developed than yourself. Possessing an unconventional streak, you may aim for unusual or daring projects; with an ability to see the larger plan, you have a natural aptitude for leadership. Often travel is likely to play a part in feeding your adventurous spirit and inspiring you.
Having a strong foundation or home to build from starts to have more importance in your life after the age of twenty-four, when your progressed Sun moves into Cancer. This also highlights your personal emotional needs and continues until around the age of fifty-four, when your progressed Sun enters Leo. This will magnify your confidence and creativity, enabling you to become more powerful in public situations.
Sun: Gemini
Decanate: Gemini/mercury
Degree: 6°30’-8° Gemini
Mode: Mutable
Element: Air
Aldebaran, also calied Al Dabbaran, the Follower; Prima Hyadum; Ain
Star’s name: Aldebaran, also called Al Dabbaran, the Follower Degree position: 8°48’-9°45’ Gemini between the years 1930 and 2000 Magnitude: 1 Strength: ****** Orb:2°30’ Constellation:Alpha Taurus Applicable days:May 28, 29, 30, 31, June 1, 2 Star qualities:Mars/Mercury/Jupiter Description:a giant rose-red star, located in the left eye of the Bull
Aldebaran is one of the four Royal Stars or Watchers of the Heavens and therefore is considered of prime importance. It bestows high aims, honor; intelligence, eloquence, and integrity. You are often courageous and can achieve positions of responsibility and good fortune. In many cases, however; success can be short-lived. This star imparts sharp, impressive speech and the ability to discuss and debate. It also bestows a tendency toward argumentativeness and self-destruction. Other warnings from this star concern jealousy from others, or making enemies, and damage to the eyes.
Linked to your Sun’s degree, this star bestows extraordinary mental energy, providing the ability to get on with life and achieve through considerable determination and persistence. Alde-baran also indicates success, especially in dealing with the public. This star grants the ability to think big and undertake or concentrate on large projects. One important warning about Alde-baran is that fame or success may have a price or sacrifice attached to it. The most beneficial influence of this star is a strong preference for study, writing, and educational reform.
• Positive:theological aptitude, love of hermeneutics, expressiveness, popularity
• Negative:notoriety, lack of focus, anxiety
You are active and well informed, but what you may really desire is deep peace of mind. This quest for inner serenity will lead you to explore many avenues of knowledge in your life. Even so, you may find the greatest success through learning to slow down and simplify your life. Reflection and learning to focus are what will help keep you calm and able to deal with your inner restlessness. Inside you are extremely sensitive and vulnerable, though on the surface you appear confident and capable. Leading a well-balanced life can be a vital part of your agenda in order to integrate the two sides of your personality.
Working partnerships are likely to play an important part in your life, and you have a happy knack of knowing the right people. Gradually you will discover that the contacts you consider valuable have less to do with material success and more to do with wisdom. Although you can be very responsible, you become more aware of the value of selflessness.
Your quick and shrewd mind is likely to be full of money-making ideas. Being very independent, you need the freedom to work in your own way but are still keenly aware of the advantages of working cooperatively with others. This may lead you to partnerships or team efforts that could be very productive for you. As a skillful planner and organizer, you may achieve your potential in sales, commerce, agency work, or promotions. Alternatively, you may prefer to be of service to others and choose a vocation in the worlds of law or education. On the other hand, you can become a specialist in your area as an advisor, whether on a personal level or in business. An ability to articulate your ideas and your love of knowledge or wisdom may draw you to the world of writing, advertising, or publishing. You are also likely to have an interest in the study of philosophy, psychology, or religious thought. Generally, you may find more satisfaction in professions that use your fine mind, but you may have to avoid a tendency to procrastinate or not develop any interest in depth.
Famous people born on your birthday include writer Ian Fleming, singers Gladys Knight and Kylie Minogue, British prime minister William Pitt, and musician John Fogarty.
A powerful entity and results-oriented force, all about initiating action and getting things done. Independent and idealistic, with determination and a pragmatic approach, you are often a law unto yourself. Like a number 1 individual, you are ambitious, direct, and enterprising. An inner conflict between wanting to be independent and wanting to be part of a team is also indicated. Always ready for action and new ventures, you courageously take on life’s challenges, and with your enthusiasm you can easily inspire others, if not to join you at least to support you in your latest venture. With a number 28 birthday, you have leadership abilities and rely on your common sense, logic, and clear thinking. Although you can be responsible, avoid being overly enthusiastic, impatient, or intolerant. The subinfluence of the number 5 month indicates that you are shrewd, with strong instincts. You benefit from becoming more supportive or aware of the needs of others. Do not isolate yourself; share your knowledge and expertise by being part of a group or working cooperatively toward the greater good of society.
• Positive:compassionate, progressive, daring, artistic, creative, idealistic, ambitious, hardworking, stable home life, strong-willed
• Negative:daydreamer, unmotivated, lack of compassion, unrealistic, bossy, lack of judgment, aggressive, lack of confidence, too dependent on others, pride
Idealistic yet independent, you often have a clear idea about what you want out of relationships. Yet a certain restlessness or a daring enthusiasm may create problems for you, especially if you are impatient or think you can hurry people along. Wanting someone out of the ordinary also suggests that you can be attracted to unusual relationships, such as with people from foreign countries. Nevertheless, you retreat quickly from unsuitable relationships and with your practical sense seldom truly lose your heart. You may be more likely to express your opinions than your feelings, but once you find someone who positively stimulates your mind, then you can become loving, loyal, and supportive.
For that special someone you might want to look among those born on the following dates.
Love & friendship:Jan. 3, 4, 6, 8, 14, 20, 24, Feb. 1, 2, 12, 18, 22, Mar. 10, 16, 20, 29, 30. Apr. 8, 14, 18, 27, 28, May 6, 12, 16, 25, 26, 31, June 4, 10, 14, 23, 24, 29, July 2, 8, 12, 21, 22, 27, Aug. 6, 10, 19, 20, 25, Sept. 4, 8, 17, 18, 23, Oct. 2, 6, 15, 16, 21, 30, Nov. 4, 13, 14, 19, 28, 30, Dec. 2, 11, 12, 17, 26, 28, 30
Beneficial:Jan. 4, 8, 21, Feb. 1, 2, 6, 19, Mar. 4, 17, 28, Apr. 2, 15, 16, May 13, 24, June 11, 22, July 9, 20, Aug. 7, 18, 31, Sept. 5, 16, 29, Oct. 3, 14, 27, Nov. 1, 12, 25, Dec. 10, 23
Fatal attractions:Jan. 3, Feb. 1, May 31, June 29, July 27, Aug. 25, Sept. 23, Oct. 21, Nov. 19, 28, 29, 30, Dec. 1, 11, 17
Challenging:Jan. 7, 10, 15, 31, Feb. 5, 8, 13, 29, Mar. 3, 6, 11, 27, Apr. 1, 4, 9, 25, May 2, 7, 23, June 5, 21, July 3, 19, Aug. 1, 17, Sept. 15, Oct. 13, Nov. 11, Dec. 9
Soul mates:Mar. 31, Apr. 29, May 27, June 25, July 23, Aug. 21, Sept. 19, Oct. 17, 29, Nov. 15, 27, Dec. 13, 25
Those born on May 28 are stimulated by the grand picture, by visions that are so progressive that others may find them radical and unrealistic. Yet because they are blessed with the ability to accept and investigate innovative ideas rather than reject them out of hand, the proposals that they advance rarely seem to be fantastic and unfeasible. In many ways those born on this day are ahead of their times, and, in retrospect, it will probably be their detractors who are proved wrong. Although they are able to communicate their ideals effectively to those who are sympathetic and like-minded, their words will fall on deaf ears when they preach to those who are less enlightened and adventurous.
Given the generally unenthusiastic reception to be expected for their enterprising proposals, people born on May 28 are likely to achieve greatest success when able to work apart from mainstream bodies in those areas where their personal flair and originality can be showcased. Thus, they can make very successful artists, writers or stage performers for example, or business entrepreneurs.
Because these people yearn to influence others and institute progress in their own, inimitable way, they have to learn to deal with the inevitable disappoint- ment of having their most deeply cherished ideals dis- paraged by others. Some of those born on this day are able to cope with this by putting on a brave and defi- ant face, others by withdrawing into their own worlds. All, however, value the unquestioning respect, support and affection of their friends, partners and families, and usually reciprocate such loyalty in kind.
