October 18

**October 18** is the 291st day of the year (292nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar.

## Personal leadership day

Those born on **October 18** seem destined to play a major role in the big show of life. However, in addition to acting, they are excellent directors of the scenes that happen around them, whether in the family, work or social circle. They push their way to the top with determination, but although their desire to become king or queen is great, they are able to adopt a humble attitude if the occasion calls for it.

Those born on this day are not typical leaders, as they have many other interests in life. For example, if they run a business, they will make time to pursue another activity that they are even more passionate about. Many of those in managerial positions look forward to the day when they can return to their main interest. When they leave a company, others are likely to miss their integrity, honesty, and irreproachable sense of honor.

The less powerful of those born on this day may be candidates for fame or amass great fortune through talent, connections, or just plain luck, but they will not feel comfortable in a position of power. As they try to fulfill the heavy responsibilities that have been placed upon them, they may feel overwhelmed or even on the verge of a nervous breakdown. In these circumstances they will have to settle for a lower position or risk stress.

Those born on October 18 love action, and if possible, they want to be in the center. But even the most extravagant maintain an introspective air. Although they have conditions to occupy leadership positions, they should not demand too much; their main interest is work and personal activities, which they will not be able to give up for a long time without feeling unhappy.

Although these individuals like to have fun with others, they are not usually very sociable and sometimes find it difficult to integrate into a group. They want to be included in the plans of the family or their social group and are offended if they are excluded; but since they despise self-pity in themselves and others, they will not show their emotional wounds. They'd rather go back to their work and their personal interests than run around crying like a lost Cinderella. Although this self-sufficiency is admirable, they must be careful not to misunderstand the intentions of others and break off relationships when they could have worked things out. By staying open to dialogue, those born on October 18 will also avoid coming across as knowing, aloof, and surly. They must preserve dignity and humility and not adopt a superior or arrogant attitude.

**NUMBERS AND PLANETS**

Those born on the eighteenth day of the month are ruled by the number 9 (1+8 = 9) and by the planet Mars. The number 9 has a powerful influence on other numbers (any number added to 9 results in the same number: 5+9 = 14, 4+1 = 5; any number multiplied by 9 results in 9: 9×5 = 45, 4+5 = 9), and those born on October 18 are also capable of influencing those around them. However, this powerful Martian energy may be at odds with the placid Venusian temperament (Venus rules the sign of Libra). The combination of Venus and Mars determines magnetism and a strong need for sexual expression which, if thwarted, can pose a danger to those born on this day (and those associated with them).

**TAROT**

The eighteenth card of the Major Arcana is The Moon, which represents the world of dreams, emotions and the unconscious. The positive meanings of this card are sensitivity, empathy, and the ability to understand emotions; the negative ones, emotional volatility, passivity and lack of self-esteem.

**HEALTH**

Those born on October 18 should prevent burnout or stress caused by too many responsibilities. It is essential that they learn to say no when they feel that they have reached the limit. The key is to define this limit, to recognize what they can and cannot do. Regular dietary and sleeping habits will help them maintain emotional stability. Those born on this day should eat a balanced diet that includes cereals and fresh vegetables, restricting the consumption of stimulants such as caffeine and nicotine. They must be especially careful with alcohol and any class of drugs or drugs that cause drowsiness or depression. They should find time to exercise regularly, and physiotherapy, massage and yoga will help them relax and relieve pain in the back and lower back.

**TIPS**

Learn to say no, not only to others but also to yourself. Producing is just one aspect of life. Let yourself be pampered from time to time and give yourself the benefit of the doubt whenever you can.

**MEDITATION**

At any time they can ask you for what you least expect

STRONG POINTS: **INSPIRED** – **IMAGINATIVE** – **DIRECT**

WEAK POINTS: **STRESSED** – **SURLY**– **CONFLICTED**