The Element Encyclopedia of Birthdays. Theresa Cheung

Eva Mendes (actor)

      Potential: Entertaining, insightful

      Dark side: Unreliable, insecure

      

       6 MARCH

       The Birthday of Refinement

       “I see the world with angel eyes”

      The life lesson: is to realize that perfection is not a natural or even attainable human state.

      The way forward: is to understand that in life there are no exact requirements for what is idea.

      Luck maker: Allow yourself room for improvement. It is okay to make mistakes and have weaknesses. Keep a balance and learn and grow from them.

      March 6-born are often pulled toward ideals of sensual beauty and refinement and, although they are unlikely to notice it, they also have a strange beauty of their own. Their gift is their ability to open the eyes of others to the beauty of the world and to appreciate every nuance of nature. Above all, these people are motivated by a desire to experience and be uplifted by the ideal of true beauty. Much of their lives will be devoted to a never-ending quest to translate this perfect ideal into reality. They see the world with heavenly eyes and this is one their most endearing qualities. There is a danger, however, that in their idealization of everything and everyone around them, they can lose touch with what or who is actually there. Others may feel that these individuals are more in love with the fantasy than with the reality. When reality does finally bite and their initial intensity fades, disillusionment may be the cruel result.

      Born sculptors, they are naturally drawn toward beauty, fashion, art, health, nursing, art, poetry, music, design or sculpture. Politics, social reform, life-coaching and personal transformation also appeal, but, whatever career they choose, they invest their talents to achieve high standards. Health-wise they need to be careful that their love of sensual pleasures does not lead to over-indulgence. For self-care. barefoot walking, or ‘earthing’ can help ground you, as can spending more time in nature and surrounding yourself with shades of balancing green or earthy brown.

      It is important for people born on this day to learn to be more objective and less demanding of both people and situations, especially before their mid-forties when they are most likely to be very easily disillusioned. Fortunately, after the age of 45 they become more practical. Others may see them as unrealistic or superficial, but there is real depth and originality under their often charming and sensuous exterior. They do need to learn to develop a more realistic approach, accepting that their lofty standards may not always be attained, but in their constant search for beauty and refinement their destiny is to be an inspiration for all those who cross their path.

      Tarot card, lucky numbers, days, colors: The Lovers, 6, 9, Thursday, Friday, pink, lavender

      Born today: Michelangelo Buonarroti (artist); Rob Reiner (filmmaker); Elizabeth Barrett Browning (poet)

      Potential: Refined, sensual

      Dark side: Naïve, disillusioned

      

       7 MARCH

       The Birthday of Exceptional Vision

       “I dream a dream”

      The life lesson: is to assert yourself.

      The way forward: is to be as encouraging and as positive as possible when trying to get a point across.

      Luck maker: Learn from criticism if there is truth to it, but if the criticism is unjust treat it as a compliment—it just means the critic feels threatened.

      Those born on March 7 often have an otherworldly quality about them. This is because they have a tendency to live in an imaginary world. They are blessed with exceptional vision, but they can also be analytical and practical, and can strike an easy rapport with just about anyone. They never forget a name or a personal detail and like to ensure everybody gets a chance to be heard. Although they have many admirers, they can be lonely. They detest conflict and distance themselves whenever things get heated or they are criticized. The more they run away, the more insecure they become about themselves, as well as secretive and suspicious of others.

      Born designers, they have a strong need to express their vision and may be drawn to careers in art, film, music, dance, poetry, sculpture, web design, photography, social media, teaching, social and charity work and the healing professions. Whatever career they choose—whether it be business, technology, law, politics or sport, or any other—their determination ensures success. Prone to insecurity, wearing, meditating on or surrounding themselves with the color red will encourage them to assert themselves more. For self-care, write in a journal every day. The more comfortable you are with expressing yourself honestly, the more likely you will do the same in your relationships.

      People born on this day should find ways to express how they feel other than retreating into their shell, and be more honest in all their relationships. Up until their early forties, they work at becoming more assertive, which is a positive sign. After the age of 44 they are keener to gain greater emotional and financial stability. Because they are so open-minded, these people may take a while to settle on their chosen goal, but once they are able to focus their vision and energy in a worthwhile direction, their intelligent and sensitive approach assures success. A part of them will always remain untouchable, but this doesn’t make them appear or feel lonely—it just adds to their magic. Their destiny is to realize their visionary goals.

      Tarot card, lucky numbers, days, colors: The Chariot, 1, 7, Thursday, Monday, all shades of blue

      Born today: Ivan Lendl (tennis player); Rachel Weisz (actor); Rob Roy (folk hero)

      Potential: Visionary, intelligent

      Dark side: Isolated, secretive

      

       8 MARCH

       The Birthday of the Uncompromising Rebel