The Element Encyclopedia of Birthdays. Theresa Cheung

       29 FEBRUARY

       The Birthday of Wistful Vivacity

       “I innovate and improve”

      The life lesson: is to believe in yourself.

      The way forward: is to stop comparing yourself to others and only compare yourself with the person you were yesterday.

      Luck maker: People react to a person’s self-image. Notice what you are thinking and feeling about yourself and replace negativity with positivity.

      February 29-born sense there is something different about themselves from early in their lives, since they only celebrate a real birthday every four years and have to swiftly learn the art of compromise by celebrating their birthday on other days. They are likeable, vivacious, sometimes eccentric, characters with an eternally young, wistful quality that can make them appear less resilient and driven than they really are. Although they have remarkable insight into what makes people tick, others are unlikely to understand what motivates them although their motivation is simple: to feel needed and—above all—to feel they have an important part to play in improving the world. They like to inspire or help others, but, being sensitive, they can withdraw into immature behavior if they don’t get the response or gratitude they expect.

      Born competitors, these people thrive in careers where they can constantly improve and prove themselves. Sport, business, science, banking, the stock market, social media and life-coaching may all appeal, as might writing, art, design and music. Their empathy and ability to compromise may draw them toward the law, humanitarian work, the caring professions or the world of personal growth and transformation. They can be self-indulgent, so they need to stay disciplined as far as their diet and health are concerned. For self-care, write the words, ‘I am enough’ in lipstick or pen on your bathroom mirror so that it is what you read when you see yourself in the morning.

      In relationships those born on this day need to ensure they don’t become overly dependent on others for validation, and to cultivate their own sense of self-worth. They may feel driven to aggressively validate their differences by working ever harder to achieve their goals—a strategy they may take to self-destructive extremes, especially before the age of 51, when there is an emphasis on being assertive and ambitious. Once they realize their powerful intuition and youthful zest for life are strengths not weaknesses, these special individuals find that others not only accept but highly value their unique contribution. Their destiny is to find outlets for their huge creativity and innovation, and, by so doing, talk directly not just to the minds and hearts of others, but also to their souls.

      Tarot card, lucky numbers, days, colors: The High Priestess, 2, 4, Thursday, Monday, turquoise, silver

      Born today: Tony Robbins (life coach); Martin Suter (author); Dean Radin (scientist)

      Potential: Inspirational, original

      Dark side: Immature, self-indulgent

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       The Birthday of the Practical Visionary

       “I believe in miracles”

      The life lesson: is dealing with self-doubt.

      The way forward: is to talk to yourself in a reassuring way, as a loving and supportive parent would to a child.

      Luck maker: Stop thinking “what if?” Worry achieves absolutely nothing, so use that energy proactively to take small steps toward achieving your goals.

      March 1-born have great originality and intelligence, a talent for inspiring others and for transforming ideas into reality. Sensitive and charming, they have an eye for beauty, seeing the world with the vision of an artist. They can also be extremely practical—anyone who dismisses them as dreamers is making a big mistake. They often feel a deep concern for the wellbeing of others, although it may not be until later in life that they inject practicality into those concerns. When focused they can accomplish miracles through their determination and conviction, but they are also prone to lack of self-confidence, can be easy influenced, and their ideas