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Rhodey birthday reading

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Rhodey

James Rupert Rhodes

October 8, 1968

WONDROUS HIGH ROMANCE

- PERSONALITY TRAITS OF THIS DAY -

IMAGINATIVE

ROMANTIC

CAPABLE

UP‑TO‑DATE

FAIR

INSIGHTFUL

CHARMING

FRANK

DYNAMIC FLIGHTY

EMOTIONALLY LABILE

POWER‑ABSORBED

COMPLACENT

SEVERE

SELF‑DECEIVING

OVERLY EXACTING

CRITICAL

REPRESSED

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The Day of High Romance

Traits...

IMAGINATIVE

ROMANTIC

CAPABLE

FLIGHTY

EMOTIONALLY LABILE

POWER‑ABSORBED

Meditation...

Astrology is the psychology of the Universe

Advice...

Keep to your path and move steadily forward.

Learn to deal with distractions; don’t get sidetracked.

Use your wisdom to help yourself as well as others.

Experiences are not only to be lived but learned from as well; beware of getting stuck.

For those born on October 8, life is a fabulous romantic adventure. They will give all for love, elevating it to a high plane, or they will have none of it. But it is not only the area of love to which their romantic feelings apply. Their souls can soar from the wonders of nature to the mysteries of outer space, from the movements of the sea to the rotation of the planets themselves. Those born on this day often have well-developed intellects also, and are particularly sharp in their perceptions of human psychology. Yet many October 8 people have little insight into their own personality. As they see it, they are simply attending to business, efficiently acting on what they have to do, while others stare in open-eyed amazement at their unusual antics.

Within their family or social group those born on this day are usually free spirits. For this reason, their common sense and judgment are not always trusted, particularly by those who think of themselves as highly practical. Yet October 8 people are good with money, able to run a family, responsible and conscientious in discharging their obligations—up to a point! For always the danger is present that they will be swept away to other worlds, sailing off into the beyond. Their experiential attitude to life recognizes few limitations and boundaries, and therefore they can get caught up in sheer sensationalism in a thirst for excitement.

It is not surprising that October 8 people can get themselves into all kinds of trouble, particularly in the emotional sphere. Their relationships are not only complex but also occasionally hazardous. They have a habit of getting involved with all manner of strange and sometimes questionable characters, but also, paradoxically, with people who are too nice and prove to be not at all right for them. Their interest in unusual people and fateful, even bizarre circumstances makes them prey to those who attempt to use them for selfish purposes.

Yet somehow these brilliant October 8 butterflies always manage to escape their would-be captors and fly to yet another beautiful flower. They are deeply affected by their experiences, particularly feeling the grief and pain caused by separation from a loved one, but they are also indestructible, perhaps because of their ability to key in to the essence of things, to confront (or be forced to confront) them and emerge a wiser person. Thus those born on this day may read and think a great deal (and often do) but ultimately their wisdom is derived from life experience, which they value more highly than anything else.

October 8 people must never lose a sense of their origins. There is a definite danger of power-tripping attendant to this day, of either being carried away by authority or being tempted to climb social ladders that only lead to unhappiness. The happiness and stability of October 8 people is directly proportional to their ability to remain centered in their true self. Whatever dragons or monsters they encounter will have to be overcome, or perhaps transformed into companions and guides.

Health...

Those born on October 8 will not have so many problems with their physical health as with their psychological health, particularly in relation to their emotional experiences. They are particularly prone to depression, and find it difficult to deal with grief, either attempting to ignore it or, conversely, allowing it to dominate their life. October 8 people are extremely complex emotionally, and therefore may find that psychological counseling can be helpful in keeping them on track. Aesthetic forms of physical exercise, particularly dancing, are recommended for October 8 people. Those born on this day must not put too much faith in extreme or unusual diets and instead should ground themselves with earthy foods such as grains, bread, stews and root vegetables.

Numerology...

Those born on the 8th of the month are ruled by the number 8 and by the planet Saturn. Since Saturn carries a strong feeling of responsibility and an accompanying tendency toward caution, limitation and fatalism, the combined influence of this planet and Venus (Libra’s ruler) can trigger an October 8 person’s darker, more depressed and discontented feelings toward relationships. Those ruled by the number 8 generally build their lives and careers slowly and carefully. Although they are most often quite warmhearted, those ruled by the number 8 can present a cool or detached exterior. Sometimes a Saturn-Venus connection can indicate childhood difficulties with the parent of the opposite sex.

Archetype...

The 8th card of the Major Arcana is Strength or Courage, which depicts a graceful queen taming a furious lion. The queen symbolizes the female Magician who can master rebellious energies and stands for moral as well as physical strength. This card’s positive attributes include charisma and determination to succeed; the negative qualities include complacency and the misuse of power.

The Week of Society

Traits of this week...

UP‑TO‑DATE

FAIR

INSIGHTFUL

COMPLACENT

SEVERE

SELF‑DECEIVING

Advice...

Try to find your true heart’s desire.

Once you have found it, remember to show you really care.

Don’t always give things away—hold on to what is most valuable in yourself.

Learn to limit your explorations of interesting but distracting subjects that can sidetrack you from your main purpose.

Make some hard choices, but preserve your dreams and visions.

Personality of this week...

The paradox about those born during the Week of Society is that although their social skills are highly developed, they may really be loners by nature. Their knowledge of current events, fashions and matters concerning lifestyle is impressive, and family and friends usually consult them as to the choice of materials or methods to get the job done in the most tasteful way possible. Constantly in demand, they often have difficulty finding time for themselves, and at some point must learn how to limit the time and energy they are prepared to give.

Generally well liked as people, they are also highly sought after as confidants and counselors. They inspire trust in those who are meeting them for the first time. Their nonthreatening approach makes other people quickly feel that they have nothing to fear—they can open their hearts and unburden themselves. Indeed these people rarely behave hurtfully or maliciously toward those who confide in them. Those who seek them out feel safe with them.

Although fair, just and agreeable in most situations, they can also be extremely sharp and critical. Because their insights are so often right on, their barbs can sting. Associates and employers who listen to them can probably learn something, but the fury of their attack often arouses too much negative emotion in the assaulted party to allow for clear listening. Only later will the truth of their criticisms begin to sink in.

These children can be demanding of their parents, and these parents can be strict with their children. When young, they may be extremely rebellious or at the very least troublesome to those in authority. They are guided by a sense of fairness but also by an extreme antipathy to stupid, harmful and needless regulations and laws. Too often these young persons may see the harm or waste being caused by a social or parental attitude yet feel helpless to do much about it. As they grow up, they may become crusaders or reformers, but they can just as easily turn into quiet observers who watch and listen but only offer their opinions and judgments when asked to do so.

Emotional instability may be the single biggest problem they face. It can undermine their relationships, making them prone to jealousy, irritation, possessiveness and all sorts of negative emotions they could really do without. Physical problems and even lifelong disabilities can result. Involvement in some form of spiritual, religious or physical training is often essential, to provide the stability and grounding that they require if they are to keep on an even keel.

There is too often a glaring discrepancy between what they think they want and what they truly need. They may blunt their own desires by not taking them seriously. Thus, through their own insistence that they don’t need something, they can stunt the development of their will. Any resulting confusion, unhappiness or despair may serve them well, if they can take advantage of it. Through depression, they can get in touch with themselves at a deep level and, stripped of externals, will find out what their deepest needs really are.

An ever-present danger for these imaginative individuals is that they will come to live too much in a fantasy world in which all things are possible. Through complacency, and narcissistic enjoyment, they can fail to take action. This lack of aggression may affect their professional life. Worldly ambition can be very healthy for them, since it can spur them on to be more assertive, and to demand from the world what they really want. The problems here are they aren’t always sure what their true wishes are, and they are too often satisfied with what they have and indecisive in charting out a realistic course of action.

These people are highly valued by their friends, not least for their light and fun-loving manner. They are often good conversationalists, and even the most shy of these blossoms in activities involving a small group of companions, such as parties, dinners or outings. They are highly responsible in such surroundings, and may be depended upon to make a contribution. Yet as aware and realistic as they are about other people, to the same or a greater degree they can be unrealistic about themselves. It may be an unfortunate trait of these people to pull the wool over their own eyes. Such self-deception can lead to disastrous choices of partner, and also to professional blunders. Simply put: without a clear view of themselves, they cannot make cogent personal choices, and are constantly landing themselves in trouble. Fortunately, they are highly resilient. Still, they must not take their ability to snap back from injury or defeat for granted, or rely on it unduly.

During rocky periods in their personal relationships, those born during the Week of Society tend to be more hurtful toward themselves than to the other person. This is a sign less of masochistic tendencies than of low self-esteem, and of a habit of putting the needs and wants of a lover or friend before their own. Their difficulty in expressing anger and aggression leads them to blame themselves when things go wrong. They may consequently sink into a quiet depression, tumbling into a well of loneliness from which it may be extremely difficult for them to climb out.

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The Way of Wonder

Traits of this way...

CHARMING

FRANK

DYNAMIC

OVERLY EXACTING

CRITICAL

REPRESSED

Suggestions...

Practice affirmations that remind you of your worth.

Know that you deserve to have pleasure.

Realize that you are not responsible for fixing all of life’s problems.

Try to be more spontaneous.

Their goal...

TO CULTIVATE AN ONGOING AND INSPIRING SENSE OF AWE OF THE WORLD AND LIVING

They must release...

BEING CRITICAL—OF BOTH SELF AND OTHERS

Their reward...

THE JOY OF PLAY

Their balance point...

WORK & PLAY

Personality of this way...

Those born during the Way of Wonder must let go of their exacting attitudes in order to approach life in a more open, relaxed manner, one that is defined by a childlike sense of awe at or delight in the world. They must learn to cultivate and experience wonder. This requires releasing an overemphasis on the details of life and a propensity to perfectionism in order to achieve a broader view. By being less critical and focused and by extending their vision behind the mundane, they will significantly enhance the quality of their lives and will become imbued with a sense of wonder as they get into touch with the larger forces at work in the universe. Awe is the natural byproduct of such a process. Fairly cool customers emotionally, they will usually need to become more familiar with their own feelings in order to become more spontaneous and fun. Play is the simple key for them, as well as their core lesson. It is best for them to slow down by putting the brakes on a bit and regularly taking the time to enjoy life’s simple pleasures.

These folks are born with a desire for order. They need to arrange their world in a fashion that feels right to them. Naturally, this requires quite a bit of management and organization. Their minds are taken up with all the little details of any situation or issue and with thoughts of how best to arrange them so that they form more beautiful or perfect relationships to one another. Efficiency is their goal. As useful as this tendency may be, as anyone who has too much to do or worry about can attest, at a certain point the sheer volume of decisions required by such an exacting approach can be overwhelming. Stressed out, they forget to see the bigger picture, to engage more openly or fully in the experience of living, or even to enjoy the end result of their labors. Sometimes they are so overinvolved in setting the details of their lives in the right order that nothing is good enough for them, causing them perpetual frustration and irritation.

Their core lesson is quite simple: to nourish the child within through play. Teaching themselves how to engage in play and making sure that they give themselves enough playtime will help they to cultivate a sense of wonder. Through play, they will forget to focus on everything they think needs to be done and begin to relax and allow things to go as they will. Of course, bills must be paid, daily tasks attended to, and provisions made for the future, but there is no reason why one cannot forget about work or chores for a while. They will discover that stress is largely something that they inflict upon themselves and that when they are able to put things out of their mind long enough to enjoy themselves, their general health and well-being improve dramatically.

Almost always, they force themselves to assume a mature or overly responsible role. Often they are hard on themselves for not being perfect enough. Rarely satisfied, they drive themselves on toward greater and greater achievement in all areas of their life. Frequently, such a stance echoes an overly strict or critical parent or other authority figure from childhood. An underlying dynamic here is that they have a tendency to repress their feelings. Somewhere in the distant past, they decided that mastering emotion was a high priority. This, combined with a dislike of anything that smacks of emotional messiness and a love of an efficient and wellordered world, makes for people who are quite good at denying, stuffing, and blocking their feelings. They appear to be quite cool, even unemotional, but in fact they are quite complex on a feeling level. Developing any sort of spontaneity means that they must engage in the work of unlocking their emotional expression. While letting their real emotions out of the proverbial box may be fearful for them, ultimately they will discover how to balance feeling and rationality, contraction and expansion, expression and reticence. The child in them and its sense of wonder will begin to peek out and be heard only when their internal, and often critical, parent stops being so repressive. Moreover, they may find, as they rediscover their feelings, a kind of warmth and charm they never knew existed. They will know they are doing something right when they start to notice how many people seem to be attracted to them.

These are intense personalities, uniquely suited for tremendous achievements as long as they transform themselves into motivators rather than detractors of others. It is extremely unlikely that they will give up their discrimination or exacting tastes, but they must learn to keep them in balance with the rest of their personality and not allow them to dominate. Unusually critical people, they have a tendency to nitpick, be negative, or criticize others too severely based on their own high standards. They will always employ those standards to achieve the best results for their own and others’ efforts, but when it comes to motivating others, learning to focus on the good and to ignore the lessthanperfect side of things (even though they will always see it pretty clearly) will reap them rich rewards in any field of endeavor. Relenting in this approach and becoming more accepting and forgiving will occur naturally as they begin to relax and have more fun. Also, an important part of this process is that, following the development of a greater sense of wonder themselves, they will find that they are able to infect others with it. Moreover, they are possessed of a fierce, quick wit; once they learn to use it less to wound or to be critical and more simply to entertain, they will find that it is inordinately powerful as a form of engaging and charming people. Thus, they will be able to inspire others to great creative achievement.

Their issues are likely to be worked out on an internal or psychological level. Working on patterns in thinking and relating will be their main objective. Learning how to relax and drop one’s critical attitudes is not as easy as it sounds. The best approach is to attune oneself to the natural flow of things, letting things happen rather than attempting to make them happen. Since relaxation is so important here, they should spoil themselves more, particularly in the form of treating themselves to certain activities that will inevitably lead to removing tensions. Learning to enjoy themselves fully, without any feelings of guilt, is crucial to this process. Also, paying more attention to sleeping, eating, sex, and other natural functions will give their unconscious self more autonomy and free them from many strangling inhibitions.

What a relief it can be for them at last to back off from workaholic tendencies. Suddenly having more time on their hands and less work can lead them to make new friends and seek out whole new worlds of experience. In general, deemphasis on career and a focus on increasing interpersonal involvements are hallmarks of progress for them. Finding the right partner, or partners, will aid the process tremendously, and the joys of vacation, travel, affection, lovemaking, and in general just kicking back will steer these intense individuals in a sensibly hedonistic direction. If they have children of their own, they will vicariously rediscover the joys of childhood through their own progeny. Also, having children provides them with a chance to become the loving, nonjudgmental parents that their own stern mother or father could never be. Attracting more free and open friends can exert a positive influence by fostering more fun-loving attitudes.

What is best for those born during the Way of Wonder is to put aside more serious, intellectual, or demanding hobbies such as reading and discussion in favor of less cerebral and more active ones such as sports, dance, hiking, or biking. All outdoor activities should be pursued, since it is outdoors that a sense of wonder is truly fostered. Through really learning to enjoy themselves, even being silly and irresponsible from time to time, they will get into the habit of forgetting to be demanding and critical. Strange to say, for these people, who typically find it hard to reward themselves except with more hard work and responsibility, even the untrammeled pleasure of getting lost in the thorough enjoyment of a chocolate bar or a cartoon can represent a major spiritual breakthrough. Their fulfillment can be likened to a student’s playing hooky from school. Removing himself from the reach of a critical or repressive teacher, he spends time on his own and simply indulges himself in the joy of a beautiful spring day.

The Path of Wondrous Society

The Week of Society

travelling

The Way of Wonder

Their fulfillment...

OPERATING FROM THEIR LIGHT, FUN-LOVING SIDE MORE OFTEN

Their challenge...

TAKING THEIR OWN NEEDS AND DESIRES MORE SERIOUSLY

Personality of this configuration...

Paramount to the success of those born during the Week of Society who navigate the Way of Wonder will be learning to take their own desires and needs more seriously and not trying to quell their sense of passion or enthusiasm in endless responsibilities, unproductive relationships, or trying to reform others. Going within in order to get reacquainted with the child who dwells in all of us may prove quite an education for these souls, especially if it frees them from the rigid or overly exacting standards they have most certainly outgrown. Likely to be rather sharp-tongued and insightful, they would do well to keep their critical faculties under control and turn their attention to the task of developing a clearer vision of themselves and their place in the larger scheme. Thus, freed from self-deception, they can experience great happiness on this life journey.

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The Month of the Magnet

Their motto...

I Attract

Personality of this month...

The Month of the Magnet is the seventh month of the Personology year. As perhaps the most socially involved of all the months, those born during this time symbolize the need of the mature human being to take their place in the world. Moreover, these people posit a full awareness of the roles which people play on the world’s stage.

These people emphasize the need for attractiveness in their external orientation. Indeed, for them, looking good can go very far, sometimes resulting in being liked by others; however, they can also be criticized or even rejected for their vanity. They believe in fair treatment for all, but at times can be overly judgmental. Their sensuousness, charm, grace and good humor exert a magnetic effect in drawing others to them.

Those born during the Month of the Magnet transmute service-oriented, discriminating and analytical energies into fixed, powerful and controlling ones.

Their personality can be compared to a mature adult passing through their mid-life period and endeavoring to formulate a modus vivendi for the second half of their life. Inevitably, this involves redefining social roles by reconsidering the way one relates to others. Attractive individuals, they have beauty-loving and social aspects to their personality, as well as a need for harmony. Paradoxically, despite the fact that they love things to go smoothly with few problems, they can stir up a great deal of argument through their controversial attitudes and behavior. Although generous, they can sometimes be blind to the wishes of others and proceed (either merrily or miserably) on their own way.

Because of their need to see both sides of a problem, indeed to examine every aspect of it, they are capable of procrastinating. They stubbornly refuse to be rushed in making up their minds about most anything. These people demand adequate breathing space and tend to get nervous if crowded or pressured. They are quite capable, however, of applying pressure to others, particularly if they feel they are acting in everyone’s best interest.

Because of their attractiveness and personal magnetism, those born during the Month of the Magnet are often highly prized as mates and co-workers. However, they must beware of imposing their strong views on others. They are at their best when they can keep it light and have fun—particularly since depression is difficult for them to cope with. Being attractive is extremely important, but they must beware of becoming obsessed with physical appearances. If they go too far in this regard they may compromise their dignity.

Another high priority for them is fairness, but in their quest for equality they must seek the middle way, thus avoiding the twin pitfalls of overly accepting or judgmental behavior.

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The Season of Maintenance

Their mode of thought...

MAINTAINERS

These are the people who can be relied upon to hang in there, institute repairs if necessary and keep things going year after year.

Concepts of this season...

Beauty, Drama & Criticism, Revolution

Their motto...

I Weigh, I Control, I Philosophize

Elements of this season...

Air, Water, Fire

Personality of this season...

The fall equinox usually occurs around September 23rd in the northern hemisphere. At this time of harvest, days and nights are again of equal length. As fall wears on, however, the days grow shorter and the nights longer. Fall is the third quarter of the yearly cycle, extending from the fall equinox to the winter solstice.

Fall is traditionally the period at which time the final harvest of summer growth takes place—afterwards, much of the ground is covered by leaves or mulch for the winter. A decomposition of plant life now begins by which the earth is enriched. Most of the farmland lies fallow during this period but some winter crops can be planted. Temperatures begin to drop as the sun shares less of itself, and freezing nights are evinced by morning frost. Some animal life goes into hibernation or migrates to a warmer climate. Deciduous trees change color in riotous displays, and an autumn nip is in the air. The rhythm of life of this quadrant is quicker and more survival-oriented. High-energy or bulk diets are preferred here (both by animals and humans). The bounty of foodstuffs is waning, and life again becomes more difficult.

Generally speaking, those born in the fall demonstrate both a greater ability and need to control their external environment. Autumnal people are rarely as enthusiastic as those born in the spring and summer, being rather more selective and critical. Maintenance is the overriding consideration here rather than initiation or development of new projects. In some respects, autumnal people tend to be more introverted and thoughtful than springtime and summertime people. Feelings are kept under stricter control. Yet, social urges are more maturely and fully expressed here also—friendships, group and community activities, direct working contributions to society are important at this time. Autumnal people manifest a strong urge to share and take part in serious and fulfilling relationships.

Those born in the fall have a heightened awareness of what is going on around them, perhaps greater than that of any other seasonal group. Impulse and emotion may be lower key in autumnal people, but often more subtle and complex. Both self–understanding and self–control are given high priority.

Autumnal folks tend to be more concerned with nurturing ideas and with survival than with bringing new life into the world. Childbearing and childrearing generally speaking may not hold as central a place for autumnal people as for those born at other times of the year. Sexuality and affection, on the other hand, may hold a deeper meaning and be highly valued by autumnal people. Rather than being positive per se, the attitude of those born in this period is realistic, and positive only when justified by the course of external events.

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