Report

Those born on September 18 are very private, even secretive people who for one reason or another often find themselves in very public careers. Their world is a highly personal one to which entrance is not granted easily. They can be depended on, but perhaps not forever, because with great finality and suddenness they are capable of closing the door on a friendship or love relationship. Thus they may be dangerous people to get involved with unless their partners are prepared for their changes of heart. Those born on this day are capable of attaining tremendous success, but they can equally be hounded by repeated failure and plain bad luck. The theme of beauty is central to their lives. They are highly sensitive to any kind of strife, violence or bitter competition, which they would just as soon avoid. The fact is that September 18 people are not capable of handling a lot of stress and despite their often imposing or attractive appearance may also not be blessed with the highest degree of self-confidence. When September 18 people are faced with complex problems, however, they respond to the challenge well, because basically they enjoy figuring things out. They really do want to understand, and in order to do that they often sequester or isolate themselves from the world, so that they can conduct their internal investigations in private. Thoughtful, ruminative and deep people, they take life very seriously, perhaps too seriously. Most September 18 people have a special relationship with worship or belief, whether realized in personal development, artistic expression or social interaction. Because of their devotional nature, they do well with studies and lifestyles which demand unbroken concentration and attention, as well as a submerging of their own ego. This suppression of their affect can create emotional difficulties, but may also produce an air of mystery about them that makes them highly attractive. One must know when to approach those born on September 18, and when to leave them alone. More than with most other people, success in a relationship with them will depend on a mate’s ability to be sensitive to this timing. September 18 people are often found far from their original home, either geographically or emotionally, and some born on this day prefer not to be reminded of their past. In general, they leave what is past behind them and rarely reopen a closed issue or failed relationship.

Numbers

Those born on the 18th of the month are ruled by the number 9 (1+8=9), and by the planet Mars. When combined with their Mercury influences (Virgo’s ruling planet), this grants a quick mind, but also a tendency to be undiplomatic, even tactless. September 18 people have to beware of flareups of temper and also of rejecting others abruptly. Their ability to control these impulses and harness their positive Mars-Mercury (energetic-mental) qualities can only yield positive results. The number 9 also lends survival skills to those born on this day.

Archetype

The 18th card of the Major Arcana is The Moon, which primarily represents the world of dreams, emotions and the unconscious. Positive attributes include sensitivity, empathy and emotional understanding. Negative qualities include emotional malleability, passivity and lack of ego.

Health

September 18 people can be prone to chronic ailments, sometimes resulting from serious accidents or operations. Vulnerable areas include the abdominal cavity, reproductive organs, kidneys and adrenals. When September 18 people are plagued by health problems, they can be quite stoic and learn to live with them. They should, however, become more active in combating ill effects in a positive and therapeutic way. Appetites, both relating to food and sex, must not become an expression of neurosis, whether this means over- or underindulgence. September 18 people can be particularly destructive to themselves when their energies are out of balance and therefore may benefit from acupuncture, chiropractic and yoga.

Advice

Learn to be more perseverant. Conflict is sometimes necessary. Try to understand what your body is telling you; don’t ignore physical symptoms. Your mysterious nature may be keeping out the light. Brighten up.

Meditation

Everything in the Universe is alive