Report

Those born on March 14 tend to understand themselves in relation to others. Their position in a family or social group is tremendously important to them, since it defines their role and gives structure to their daily activities. The theme of relativity, however, goes much further in their lives. Ideologically, they tend to be open to many approaches and thus find it difficult to be sympathetic to absolute points of view. For March 14 people, changing their mind is a specialty, and even those born on this day who have adhered to a fixed set of principles for a lifetime will be open to examining and modifying them if the right set of circumstances arises. More highly evolved March 14 people are able to consider many different planes of existence simultaneously, whether emotional, physical or spiritual. They are also interested in the relationship between the personal world (concerns of here and now) and the universal world (unchanging, eternal principles). Most March 14 people do believe in some absolute principles, whether they be of God, science or humankind, but they can struggle a whole lifetime trying to define where they themselves stand. They recognize that even the simplest fact can be viewed from many sides (everything depends on how you look at it), and thus can experience great frustration trying to reconcile their varying points of view. Because they like to remain independent, and are usually not the first to rush to join a cause or ally themselves with a group, March 14 people must be careful that others don’t take them for aloof or superior types. Though they have a fine sense of humor and are not afraid to express their opinions forcefully, they are somewhat wary where offering deeper friendship is concerned. In their personal lives March 14 people tend to be open, accepting and tolerant, since they know that anyone may be right in a given situation, and that all outlooks should be considered. They do, however, have a tendency to idolize objects of affection who they are unable or unlikely to attain. Less highly evolved March 14 people often get themselves into trouble by playing favorites with their family, and are in general prone to indulging in relative evaluations where one person suffers by comparison to another. The most successful of those born on March 14 evolve to the point where they can appreciate the merits of a given person or thing with less need for comparison. They recognize both the sameness and difference of all living things, i.e., a person is a person like all other people on the one hand, but is a unique individual with distinct thoughts and feelings on the other.

Numbers

Those born on the 14th day of the month are ruled by the number 5 (1+4=5), and by the speedy planet Mercury, which confers strongly developed mental abilities. However, for March 14 people, Mercury’s influence is shaped by Neptune (ruler of Pisces) which makes for a marked sensitivity and appreciation for surrounding stimuli—particularly colors, smells and sounds. It is fortunate for March 14 people that the number 5 bestows a resilient character, which can recover quickly from the hard knocks of life.

Archetype

The 14th card of the Major Arcana is Temperance. The figure shown is a guardian angel who protects us and keeps us on an even keel. The card cautions against all forms of egotistical excess. Positively seen, Temperance modifies passions in order to allow for new truths to be learned and incorporated into one’s life. Because Temperance may indicate negative qualities of passivity and ineffectiveness, March 14 people should work to establish certain absolute principles which they believe in strongly and stick to them.

Health

Most March 14 people have a natural tendency to nurture and provide. Since they are family-oriented, they will usually be concerned about the health of other family members, and not infrequently take a strong interest in medicine and the healing arts. They must beware of worrying too much or nagging others about such matters. They themselves are prone to problems with fluid retention and circulation—particularly in their feet—as they get older. March 14 people can make excellent cooks. They often find the kitchen, therefore, an important creative outlet in their lives and a social focus for most evenings. Since they tend to be relaxed and comfort loving, some March 14 people may find it difficult to summon the discipline necessary to institute a daily or weekly program of exercise. Particularly recommended are milder forms of physical activity such as walking and swimming.

Advice

Be more demanding of yourself as far as your personal development is concerned. Evolve into the best person you can be. Beware of withholding love from some people while lavishing it on others. Try to be at ease with certain basic principles.

Meditation

We are at once the same—and worlds apart