May 11

**May 11** is the 131st day of the year (132nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar.

Those born on **May 11** have a very particular vision of the world. They draw too much attention if they express their feelings in public or act according to their fantasies, so they tend to keep them secret. Even so, the most daring will brag about their eccentricities; even your family and friends will hold their breath when a born on May 11th speaks, and raise their eyebrows when you finish.

Some of those born on this day are slightly eccentric; others directly seem to come from another planet. The only thing they all have in common is the gift of fantasy, which can get out of hand. The luckiest manage to put their dreams and fantasies into practice.

Some have a great talent to benefit from their original thoughts, but they must still have the powerful ones who can help them succeed. If they can objectively present plausible, interesting, or useful ideas, they stand a chance of receiving approval and rewards. On the other hand, if you overwhelm others with fantastic plans and unrealistic projects, you may be giving free rein to your creativity, but underestimating your audience.

Those born on May 11th run the risk that their relatives and friends will smile at them but not take them seriously. Faced with this paternalistic attitude, they feel even more hurt than when they are ignored. In such circumstances they are likely to lose self-respect or even try desperately to appear normal, disguising their true nature in a vain attempt to fit in with the group.

They appreciate the few individuals who understand them deeply and allow them to act spontaneously, without censorship or criticism.

Although it is true that when they tell stories they exaggerate, embellish and sometimes even mythologize facts and characters, a skilful listener or a close friend will know how to distinguish between fiction and reality. Others more gullible, however, will swallow the hook, line and sinker. Those born on this day are capable of sticking to the facts in matters of interest, but it would be a serious mistake to interpret everything they say literally.

These individuals give color to life. Most of the time they work without duplicity; if anything, they are more guilty of pedantry than of deception. They invent themselves because deep down they have little self-confidence and need support and affection. That is why they seek the attention of others in such a childish way: telling stories or behaving in an extravagant way. Fortunately, their innate charm gets them out of the difficulties they get into.

**NUMBERS AND PLANETS**

Those born on May 11 are ruled by the number two (1+1=2) and by the Moon. Those ruled by the number 2 are usually more good collaborators and companions than leaders, but due to their exceptional nature they perform better as freelancers, small business owners or independent professionals. The imaginative qualities of those born on this day are heightened by the influence of the Moon, which conveys strongly reflective and passive tendencies. In addition, Venus (ruler of Taurus) adds charm and sensitivity. People born on this day are interested in double phenomena of all kinds, such as twins, coincidences or symmetry.

**TAROT**

The eleventh card of the Major Arcana is Justice, a serene woman with a scale in one hand and a sword in the other. It symbolizes the order of the universe and reminds us that to continue on the right path we must maintain balance and harmony. The positive meanings of this card are integrity, justice, sincerity and discipline; the negative ones, lack of initiative, impersonality and fear of innovation or adversity.

**HEALTH**

Due to the great imagination of children born on **May 11**, it is sometimes difficult for parents to know if they are really sick, and to distinguish an emergency situation from a minor disorder. The trick for the parent is to understand the behavior patterns and psychology of the child. As adults, these individuals are more than capable of taking care of themselves and sometimes enjoy exceptionally long lives, although they are prone to hypochondriasis. Despite their exotic tastes, they remain remarkably healthy.

**TIPS**

Who can tell you what to do? From time to time try to speak the same language as others, in order to gain credibility. Don't tell all your fantasies. Be selective in your plans and projects. If possible, control your imagination.

**MEDITATION**

Qualifying certain things as important and others as inconsequential is just a value judgment, a product of the human ego.

Strengths: **IMAGINATIVE** – **CREATIVE** – **FUN-LOVING.**

Weak points: **UNREALISTIC** – **FANTASY** – **WITHDRAWN**.