Report

Those born on July 30 make their presence felt in a very physical fashion indeed. Not only are they individuals of substance but they also have a sense of how material aspects of life operate. The solid, sturdy people born on this day dwell on the earthly plane, which is their dominion, and it may be hard to convince them that they should develop their spiritual side. Taken up with the here and now, with the energy of doing things, they do not specialize in introspection or philosophical detachment. Most often, July 30 people express their thoughts and creativity in a very forceful and/or sensuous manner. Yet, in their later years, they are often more open to the consideration of metaphysical questions. One reason for this is that the subject of death is an extremely difficult one for July 30 people to handle. On the one hand they find it hard to believe in a total end to their existence, and on the other equally difficult to have faith in an immortal soul. An interest in religion and philosophy will often surface in them after their second Saturn return (around age fifty-six), opening up a whole new dimension in their lives. Until that time they will continue on their extremely pragmatic, earthbound course. The subject of love may also be painful for those born on this day. Many July 30 people find it difficult to reconcile “pure” love with physical needs and desires and consequently seek unusual, odd and out-of-the-way expressions for their feelings. Their difficulty in finding a satisfying “normal” and straightforward love relationship may also awaken a powerful fantasy life, leading them into perilous situations. Some July 30 people unfortunately become resigned to the fact that true love is out of reach, an impossibility to achieve. Those that allow such an admission to color their general outlook with a cynical cast can become arrested in their personal development. Physical activities of all kinds interest July 30 people. Even more delicate, less robust men and women born on this day generally display a marked interest in sports, the human body, beauty pageants and modeling, and all types of glorification of the human form. This interest can be highly aesthetic and artistic or merely common and vulgar. July 30 people find it extremely difficult to deal with irrational fears and phobias, and can be bewildered by terrors which surface unexpectedly. They are often unequipped to cope with such anxieties unless they have previous mental or spiritual training to fall back on. However, such irrational experiences can arouse their curiosity about what lies behind the objects of the apparent physical world around them. This can be just the impetus they need to develop an interest in spiritual matters. Challenge-oriented, they will want to overcome their fears and conquer their weaknesses, which can lead to real personal growth. Rather than feeling out of touch, which they hate more than anything, they may seek a deeper understanding of life.

Numbers

Those born on the 30th of the month are ruled by the number 3 (3+0=3), and by the planet Jupiter. Since those ruled by the number 3 often seek to rise to high positions in their sphere, July 30 people may well be driven toward financial and material success. Those ruled by the number 3 love their independence, and tend to be decisive. Jupiter lends an optimistic and expansive social outlook to July 30th people, strengthened with a vitality and courage derived from the Sun (Leo’s ruler). Unfortunately, those born on this day may be unduly optimistic about their future and ill-equipped to handle or even recognize failure.

Archetype

The 3rd card of the Major Arcana is The Empress, symbolizing creative intelligence. She is the perfect woman, the ultra-feminine, Mother Earth nurturer, who is our dreams made real, our hopes and aspirations embodied. This card carries the positive traits of charm, grace and unconditional love, and the negative aspects of vanity and affectation, as well as intolerance for imperfection.

Health

Those born on July 30 usually show a preoccupation with their bodies; either they flaunt them or are self-conscious and try their best to cover up. Some of the physically repressed people born on this day may manifest hypochondriacal tendencies. As parents, July 30 people may put undue emphasis on the physical aspects of life, neglecting emotional, intuitive and mental qualities. In their interactions with their own age group, they may oddly enough suffer from repressed aggression, as if they are afraid that if they release negative feelings, they will lose control. Needless to say, regular exercise and varied forms of sensuous and sexual expression are important for July 30 people. Massage, shiatsu, yoga, music, sculpture—all tactile forms of expression are suggested as hobbies. Overeating may prove to be a problem for July 30 people. Cravings for excess protein and sugar may be periodically indulged, but have to be kept under control.

Advice

Try to see beyond the material world. Develop your mental faculties. Open yourself up to deeper emotional contact and new experiences that can change you. Cultivate an interest in metaphysical subjects.

Meditation

Heavenly bodies