Report

Those born on October 19 are independent, spirited and outspoken people who bring liveliness to their surroundings. They are, however, highly opinionated and stubborn in their approach to life. Because of their contentious nature they not only love to partake in competition, but also may unfortunately bring strife and conflict wherever they go. A constant theme in their life is revealing hidden truths, and therefore they have great dislike for ulterior motives, subtle emotional manipulations and punishment through silence. They tend to be explosive when angry, but after the storm has passed they generally do not hold grudges and are open to reconciliations. Perhaps the driving force behind their provocative nature is their desire, as mentioned above, to bring things to light, or better yet to shine the light of truth on the object of their interest. Less highly evolved individuals born on October 19 can be terribly afraid of having the truth about themselves exposed. In this respect they can grow very defensive, even paranoid, in their compulsion to hide from public scrutiny. They can however develop themselves by gradually dropping these defenses until at a moment of personal triumph they stand fully revealed without fear or shame, much like someone afraid of heights who finally manages to scale the highest peak. In this respect their triumph over shyness or introversion would be much greater than for the average person. Another possibility for October 19 people is to drop out of sight, better themselves and their skills, and then reemerge more successful than before. The only danger here is that while cloistered they may stagnate or get involved in a lifestyle or family situation where they in fact never reemerge at all. October 19 people generally make good friends and faithful family members, but because they are free-spirited may resent attempts to tie them down. Indeed, they can become rebellious if pushed to commit themselves. They can also become extremely critical of those close to them, and sometimes their harsh words wound far deeper than they imagine, since their opinions carry great weight. October 19 people must make an effort to break down their defense reactions, particularly regarding their motives and actions. They must also avoid possessiveness over loved ones, for example, demanding that their status be “best friend” and not just “good friend.” Accepting a secondary position or supporting role on occasion, even coming to enjoy it, is a great step in the spiritual development of those born on this day.

Numbers

Those born on the 19th of the month are ruled by the number 1 (1+9=10, 1+0=1), and by the Sun. Because October 19 people are born on the first day of the Libra-Scorpio cusp, which is strongly influenced by both Venus (Libra) and by Pluto (Scorpio), there is inevitably a strong sexual dynamic in their lives as well as a tendency to become possessive and controlling in relationships. Those ruled by the number 1 tend to be ambitious, dislike restraint and demand first position.

Archetype

The 19th card of the Major Arcana is The Sun. It can be considered the most favorable of all the Major Arcana cards, symbolizing knowledge, vitality and good fortune. Due to both their number and Tarot card, October 19 people are granted strong Sun influences. It must be noted, however, that misusing such power can bring disastrous effects. Since October 19 people are already so caught up in the controlling aspects of relationships, they must beware of promoting false values, easy promises and superficialities of all types.

Health

Those born on October 19 must be careful about acquiring injuries due to their competitive nature. Their contentiousness can arouse hostility in others, which ultimately may prove dangerous to them not only in physical but also psychical terms. Those born on this day are very vibrational, easily disturbed by a nasty look or unkind word. Their threshold for nervous irritation is low, causing them to react sensitively to things around them, and thus allergies may prove to be a problem. October 19 diets should be carefully controlled, particularly in regard to dairy, fats and sweets. Competitively oriented, even contact sports may be attractive to October 19 people, but walking and swimming are more appropriate for those no longer young. October 19 women must beware of bladder infections and men of prostate problems.

Advice

Learn the value of silence. Occasionally, let your actions speak for themselves. Balance your desire to be independent with your need for companionship. Don’t assume that people will always forgive you.

Meditation

To a person chained in a cave, the shadows on the wall are reality