The Day of the Policy Makers
Month: April
Day: 11
Sign: 20-22 degree Aries
Season: Spring
Element: Cardinal Fire
Those born on April 11 do not have the overwhelming need to be a star, like many
of the people born in the Aries II period. When they are at the center of the action it is
generally due to their usefulness rather than ambition. What they are most comfortable with is being
part of a decision-making team, in which they often play a dominant role.
It is ideas in which most excite and stimulate April 11 people, not glory or prestige.
April 11 people are less concerned with developing a sparkling personality than with
honing a message. They do not care for the high-blown verbiage that usually hides a rather
mediocre or even non-existent idea. Those born on this day like to know what others think,
straight out, without subterfuge. This does not mean that they themselves are incapable of
subtlety or make poor diplomats. Actually, as mediators they can be quite superb, able not
only to bring hostile parties together but also to reconcile widely diverging points of view.
Whether in the workplace, at home or among friends, April 11 people are often called upon
when all else has failed and the unsaveable must be saved.
Given such talents, April 11 people are of course psychologically astute but also have the
knack of finding common ground for agreement. Those born on this day have a profound
understanding of ideas and language, as well as the power it carries. Often, however, in their
personal lives they can be baffled and bewildered by what loved ones express, particularly if
it is not to their liking. As good as they are in the diplomatic and policy-making areas, they
may be on occasion suprisingly insensitive to the needs and wants of those closest to them.
Frequently those born on this day take on great responsibilities for the support, nurturing
and education of their families, but nonetheless fall short. Sometimes the energy required to fulfill
such commitments has been spent in other areas, and there just isn't enough left. In addition,
those born on this day must beware of conflicts with those above them in the family hierarchy.
Because of their fine social skills, April 11 people do well in professions which involve
working with others (e.g., social work), or planning for others (e.g., administrative positions).
Those born on this day are generally convinced tha they know what is best for the common
good, but must also learn to listen carefully to feedback. Deafness to objective evaluation of
their work may stand in the way of their sucess; even worse is a gradual insulating of themselves
from any criticism at all. April 11 people must always try to keep an open mind, and once having made a
decision not be ashamed to change course if events warrant it. Essentially,
cultivating felxibility is crucial to those born on this day maintaining an integrity
and effectiveness of action.
Numbers and Planets: Those born on the 11th day of any month are
ruled by the number 2 (1+1=2), and by the Moon. Those ruled by the number 2 are gentle and imaginative
by nature. They are capable of lending wise counsel to projects without demanding the ego rewards
of being number 1. As Aries, however, they must beware of the martian influences of anger, hot-headedness
and overconfidence. Thus the challenge for April 11 people is to be masters of themselves, not of others.
Those born on a double number day (11, 22) may have a special interest in double of various
kinds, including twins, coincidences and symmetry.
Tarot: The 11th card of the Major Arcana is Justice, a serene seated
woman holding the scales in one hand and a sword in the other. She reminds us of the order of the
univers and that balance and harmony will be maintained in our lives as long as we continue on our path.
The positive aspects of this card are integrity, fairness and discipline; the negative aspects are
low initiative, impersonality, fear of innovation and grievances.
Advice: Have an open mind. Don't take on too many responsibilities.
Keep your energy flowing; use it or lose it. Be more sensitive to the personal needs of those closest
to you. Control you temper and beware of family conflicts.
Strengths: Decisive, diplomatic, sagacious
Weaknesses: Insensitive, resistant, unenthusiastic
Taken from "The Secret Language of Birthdays" written by Gary Goldschneider and Joost Elffers
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