Here’s a roundup of some findings by different researchers to date.
Happiness: Happy people are more likely to have been born in June, July and August, according to a University of Vienna study. Meanwhile a study at the University of Tokyo found that people born in December, January and February were likely to be more pessimistic than those born at other times of the year.
Personality: Psychiatrists at the University of Umea, in Sweden, looked at personality differences in 2,000 people and found that women born between February and April were more likely to be novelty seekers than those born in October and February. Men born in spring were more likely to be impulsive, while those born in winter were prone to introspection.
Intelligence: Winter-born children may end up being bigger and more academically inclined than those born in summer. Psychiatrists and anthropologists from Harvard and Queensland universities tracked the development of 21,000 boys and girls over seven years, finding seasonal variations in intelligence, weight, height, and head size. Another study from the University of Vienna, however, indicated that female students born in spring and summer achieved better exam marks than those born in fall and winter.
Health: Research from the University Hospital Clinic of Modena, Italy, showed that women born in the fall have the fewest symptoms at menopause and those born in spring have the most. Work at Bristol University has shown that those born in winter have a greater risk of developing heart disease, while another study from the University of Southampton indicated that being born in the winter months may increase the risk of obesity.
True to your sign?
Aries
(March 21 to April 19)
The first sign of the zodiac is a fire sign ruled by Mars. The symbol of Aries is the ram. Aries-born people are typically dynamic, energetic and motivated toward action. Assertive is a good way to describe people born under this sign. They tend to be enterprising, impulsive, warm-hearted, and confident free spirits who say what they mean and mean what they say, although they can also be impatient, rash, tactless, excitable and bossy.
Taurus
(April 20 to May 20)
The second sign of the zodiac is an earth sign ruled by Venus. The symbol of Taurus is the bull. Taureans are typically reliable, loyal and patient individuals with a discriminating taste for quality and the good things in life. A good word to describe them would be determined. These people like to improve their knowledge so that they can make the best out of their intelligence and practicality, but they can also be lazy, materialistic and moody at times.
Gemini
(May 21 to June 20)
The third sign of the zodiac is an air sign ruled by Mercury. The symbol of Gemini is the twins. Geminis are often intellectual and natural communicators who are driven to forward thinking and analyzing, their minds capable of going anywhere. A good word to describe them would be inquisitive, but at times they can be inconsistent and changeable. Their endearing zest for ideas and something new can make committing to anyone and anything problematic.
Cancer
(June 21 to July 22)
The fourth sign of the zodiac is a water sign ruled by the Moon. The symbol of cancer is the crab. Being ruled by the Moon, these people are often highly creative and intuitive. A good word to describe them would be sensitive, but at times they can be oversensitive and insecure. Their empathy and good sense of humor win them many admirers but their moodiness can also be confusing.
Leo
(July 23 to August 22)
The fifth sign of the zodiac is a fire sign ruled by the Sun. The symbol of Leo is the lion. Like the Sun, these people are magnetic and bright, attracting the attention of everything they influence; charismatic would be a good word to describe them. Their lives are typically full of activity and they are often courageous, natural leaders but they are also prone to arrogance and attention seeking.
Virgo
(August 23 to September 23)
The sixth sign of the zodiac is an earth sign ruled by Mercury. The symbol of Virgo is the virgin. They are logical, analytical and practical, and their minds are intellectually oriented and capable of maintaining strong focus. A good word to describe them would be methodical; however, due to their perfectionist natures, these people can be self-critical, which may in turn make them critical of others.
Libra
(September 23 to October 22)
The seventh sign of the zodiac is an earth sign ruled by Venus. The symbol of Libra is the scales. Those born under Libra tend to be peace loving and agreeable, harmonious people, and balanced would be a good word to describe them. They are also naturally empathetic but their natural ability to understand the viewpoint of everyone can be interpreted as insecurity and indecisiveness.
Scorpio
(October 23 to November 21)
The eighth sign of the Zodiac is a water sign ruled by Mars and Pluto. The symbol for Scorpio is the scorpion. Scorpios are passionate, focused and sensual, and intense would be a good word to describe them. They can be highly sensitive and intuitive but they can also be secretive and destructive.
Sagittarius
(November 22 to December 21)
The ninth sign of the Zodiac is a fire sign ruled by Jupiter. The symbol for Sagittarius is the archer. Those born under Sagittarius tend to be unconventional and idealistic, and open minded would be a good word to describe them. They can be visionary and spiritually minded but they can also be reckless and ruthless.
Capricorn
(December 22 to January 19)
The tenth sign of the Zodiac is an earth sign ruled by Saturn. The symbol for Capricorn is the goat. Capricorn natives are often persistent and cautious, and steady would be a good word to describe them. They can be self-disciplined, stable and warm hearted but they can also be inflexible and mean at times.
Aquarius
(January 20 to February 18)
The eleventh sign of the Zodiac is an air sign ruled by Saturn and Uranus. The symbol of Aquarius is the water carrier. Aquarians are often idealistic, intellectual and unconventional, and a good word to describe them would be independent. They can be generous and altruistic but can also be unpredictable and emotionally detached.
Pisces
(February 19 to March 20)
The twelfth sign of the Zodiac is a water sign ruled by the planets Jupiter and Neptune. The symbol for Pisces is two fish. Pisceans can be intuitive and creative, and imaginative would be a good word to describe them. They can also be highly spiritual but they can also be dreamy, impractical and impressionable at times.
A brief introduction to numerology
Numerology assigns characteristics to the cosmic combinations of the digits 1 to 9, suggesting traits and weaknesses for every day of the year. It is based on the concept that the universe is mathematically constructed and the vibrational energy of people, places and things can be expressed through numbers. By reducing birth dates and names to numbers a person’s personality and destiny can, allegedly, be determined.
Although numerology probably has its origins in ancient Babylonia and among the early Hebrews, and many different numerology systems have been used in different parts of the world, numerology is most often associated with the fifth-century BC Greek mathematician and philosopher, Pythagoras. Pythagoras believed that there were mathematical connections between the gods, men and numbers that could be codified and if certain number patterns appeared they could be used to predict the fate of a person. According to Pythagoras, numbers were the source of energy in the world and the numbers 1 to 9 represent the nine stages of life. He is quoted as having said, "The world is built upon the power of numbers."
In numerology all numbers are reduced to a number between 1 and 9 and each number is also associated with a letter of the alphabet. Any larger number than 9 can be reduced to a single digit by adding all the digits together; for example, the number 123 becomes 1 = 2 = 3 = 6. The qualities of 123 are therefore equivalent to the symbolic number 6. Using the single digits as a guide, the patterns of different dates and a person’s name can be analyzed to define character and predict the future. Briefly, the numbers 1 to 9 represent:
1 Independent, creative, ambitious, extrovert
Downside: can be selfish with tunnel vision
2 Sensitive, domestic, imaginative, musical
Downside: can be timid and gullible
