Report

Those born on January 21 are headed for the top and when they reach it they usually know how to stay there. Until those born on this day realize just how ambitious they truly are, they may suffer a great deal of unexplained frustration. January 21 people are tough individuals with lots of drive, but also have an easier, pleasure-loving side which can come to dominate their time and energy if they lose direction. The most successful people born on this day are able to integrate these two sides of their personality. However, many January 21 people swing like a pendulum from a more relaxed to intense state and back again, seemingly unable effect a synthesis of the two. Sooner or later, a desire to lead the pack emerges in January 21 people. If they do succeed in reaching the top in their chosen field, relinquishing such a position may indeed be difficult for them. Competing interests, poor health, advancing age, even unhappiness with the work itself may not dislodge them. If they are brought down from their perch, it is most often due to their pleasure-loving side which can dull their competitive edge. Most January 21 people are not cut out to be leaders in the long haul, having neither the ruthlessness nor innate authoritative sense generally required. Careers where they may strive to be the best through improvement of their talents and skills are thus preferable to careers within a highly politicized or hierarchical structure. January 21 people have a large measure of star quality that attracts others to them. They are often not only trendsetters at work, but also in their social circle. They have a knack when it comes to handling people, and are highly persuasive when offering their views or making suggestions. Those born on this day who occupy a high place in society usually have the common touch, and therefore mix well with people from all walks of life. Their exciting, colorful, active and passionate nature makes for an undeniably attractive sexuality. Heartbreakers of a kind, they can sometimes hurt others by being too caring, when it would be better to just say goodbye. Most often, however, friends and lovers are happy to have known them, even for a short period, as January 21 people enrich the lives of those they spend time with. For all of their public pizazz, January 21 people are somewhat retiring, rarely liking to mix their public and private lives. They normally have a home or hidden retreat where entrance is granted to but a privileged few. Perhaps their greatest problem lies in making up their minds what it is they really want from life. Until they do so, they will, like fireflies, disappear and reappear from one spot to the next.

Numbers

Those born on the 21st of the month are ruled by the numbers 3 (2+1=3) and 21, and by the expansive planet Jupiter. Those ruled by the number 3 are often ambitious, sometimes dictatorial, although the former and not the latter trait holds true for January 21 people. The number 21 has marked associations with physical beauty, particularly for women, but this can be true of January 21 men as well. Jupiterian influences lend an expansive attitude toward the world, and the added power and vitality of Uranus (as Aquarius’s ruler) lends practical ability and the vision necessary to get big projects on the rails.

Archetype

The 21st card of the Major Arcana is The World, which depicts a goddess running with energy-giving rods in her hands. She surmounts the world and displays the truth; she has unlimited power. This card symbolizes all that is attainable on the earthly plane. Although reward and integrity are assured, traditionally the card can also indicate monumental obstacles and setbacks of fortune, as well as negative traits of distraction and self-pity.

Health

Those born on January 21 are generally open to suggestions for improving their health. In particular, sensuous activities, such as massage, are attractive to them. Their physical side takes quite naturally to exercise, as long as not too much discomfort is involved. Also in the area of food, January 21 people are open to suggestions about eating in a more healthy fashion. Sexual expression on a regular basis and being admired for their physical attributes are both very important to January 21 people. Health may be the area in which an important connection between their ambition and their love of repose and sensuality can be effected. Partners should be sought who are able to share their lifestyle as much as possible. Reinforcement from a loving mate keeps January 21 people on track.

Advice

Expect the very best from yourself. Beware of a tendency to drift; keep moving with a purpose. Don’t hold on too long, or relinquish your freedom.

Meditation

The capacity to be centered where you are at the moment, and yet prepared to move on if necessary can be acquired with practice