Theresa Cheung - The Element Encyclopedia of Birthdays

Born observers, these people are drawn to work that utilizes their powers of moderation and curiosity or observation. Writing, design, art, photography, social media, broadcast media, publicity, advertising, business, banking and law appeal, but they are determined enough to excel in any career. Despite having a common-sense approach to health, they are often guilty of living on the edge or driving themselves too hard. Prone to stress and insomnia, calming and gentle exercise such as yoga is recommended rather than extreme or high-intensity workouts. Soothing chamomile or warm herbal tea before bedtime help them sleep better. For self-care, place your hand over your heart. Breathe deeply, feel your heart beating and hear what it is saying to you. Give your feelings as much consideration as your thoughts.

Personal life often takes second place to work, but this can be for fear of getting hurt. Behind the strong image lies a person who often feels misunderstood; these feelings are heightened if they haven’t found a direction in life to which to devote their considerable energies or a person who loves them for who they are rather than what they do. Those born on this day become more emotionally confident and more attuned to the importance of details in their mid- to late thirties and beyond. Once they understand it is not wealth or status they crave, but emotional connection and the ability to make positive change, they can leave their insecurities behind and find their true destiny, which is to introduce positive reform or new ways of doing or looking at things.

Tarot card, lucky numbers, days, colors:Temperance, 5, 6, Saturday, Wednesday, black, green

Born today:Albert Schweitzer (philosopher); Cecil Beaton (photographer); Emily Watson (actor)

Potential:Principled, convincing

Dark side:Obsessive, insecure

“I am a voice and a force for good”

The life lesson:is to learn to cope when there is no recognition or praise.

The way forward:is to do things because you believe in them rather than for show.

Luck maker:Share your success when you can and allow others to take the recognition.

People born on January 15 can be idealistic, instinctive and ambitious, with a strong desire to lead, innovate and inspire. They passionately want to live a meaningful life and make the world a better place. For them, everything happens for a reason and this spiritual perspective, combined with an uncanny sense of the motivations of others, gives them a talent for seeing life as an exciting ride, with possibilities for great highs and lows, and to learn and grow from both success and failure. They have dramatic flair and others often see them as invincible, with hero-like qualities. Their Achilles’ heel is their desire for recognition or credit, and occasional reluctance to share the limelight.

Born campaigners, those born on this day have great empathy for those who are disadvantaged and often find themselves speaking on behalf of others, fighting for human rights or raising awareness of a cause. Whatever career they choose, be it the law, social reform, the military, the police, art, theater, architecture, management, civil rights, healthcare, science or online influencer—they are likely to stand out as decisive innovators. Health-wise, they have a pleasure-seeking tendency that can lead to excess, so it is important for them to follow a healthy diet and exercise plan. Moderation in all things is key. They can also benefit from wearing, meditating on and surrounding themselves with shades of blue and green, to stay balanced. For self-care, make a point today of saying “thank you” or praising someone out loud for doing a good job.

These people have a passionate nature. Initially drawn to those who speak to their ego rather than their heart, they do possess a vulnerable side and start to live in an increasingly heart-centered way and to seek out people who speak to their hearts from their mid-thirties onward. This shift toward their inner life and greater sensitivity toward others is an extremely positive thing because, once they find a vocation they believe in and understand that in the drama of their lives other people have parts to play too, their destiny is to become an important and much-needed voice for the good of the people.

Tarot card, lucky numbers, days, colors:The Devil, 6, 7, Saturday, Friday, black, blue

Born today:Molière (playwright); Martin Luther King (activist); Charo (actor)

Potential:Idealistic, inspirational

Dark side:Self-indulgent, obsessive

“I get things done”

The life lesson:is to manage anxiety about what others think and what will happen to you in the future.

The way forward:is to focus on validation from within and what is good about your life right now.

Luck maker:Fake a smile when you don’t feel like smiling to trick your mind into positivity.

People born on January 16 are a delightful mix of empathy and intellectual insight, the mystical and the material, the creative and the logical. They have great organizational skills and it gives them enormous satisfaction to see a job well done. They prefer doing to talking and structure to uncertainty because they believe rules improve their chances of getting things done, but they can become restless if life gets too routine. Although satisfactory completion of tasks is their goal, it is important for them not to become overly negative about themselves or others when results are not as good as expected.

Born managers, these people make excellent organizers, consultants, managers, coaches, advisors, troubleshooters and accountants. Publishing, politics, social reform, charity work, police and the law appeal, as do the caring professions or dealing with people in sales, teaching and personal relations. Music and art offer outlets for emotional expression. For self-care, get up as early as you can at the same time each day, even on weekends, and make your bed mindfully. If you need more sleep, go to bed earlier.