the secret language of birthdays

eliana's auntie kelli has been visiting from portland this week and brought with her the fabulous book, the secret language of birthdays. because i don't have a copy machine and i'd like to capture some of the ideas about people born on eliana's birthday, i'm going to type up some of the info for her on her blog:

"those born on july 16th are seized by romantic impulese again and again - impulses to do with love, adventure, fantastic happenings and unusual people. those born on this day strive to bring excitement into their lives, and are generally frustrated with the humdrum nature of mundane existence. it is the passionate energy they give to their projects which sets them off from others. idealists at heart, they must believe in what they do, and their work often takes on aspects of a crusade.

yet there is another side to these romantics, and that is their highly developed mental powers. many born on this day see themselves as logicval creatures and believe in the power of mind over matter. what they say and what they do, however, may be two different things. if one were to read the content of their remarks, one would recognize logic, but in fact when one listens to how they comunicate, it is the language of emotion that comes across. indeed their mode of expression can resemble a sermon when they try to convince others of what (to them) is sound, practical and makes sense.

conflicts often arise for july 16 people between their reasoning and emotional natures. for example, they may be disturned by their passions and adopt a rigid discipline in order to regulate their energies. unfortunately, this too often results in stilted behavior which produces frustration, and distances those born on this day from others. all the while the kettle is standing on the boil.

many july 16 people cannot avoid proselytizing, using their curious blend of logic and passion to convert others to their side. they must beware of intruding on or being insensitive to estabolished beliefs, or depriving othters of the opportunity to learn for themselves through personal study and experience.

.....it goes on and on here....and it's time to eat dinner, so i won't keep going...but here's the nutshell....

strengths: faithful, passionate, nurturning
weaknesses: repressed, unrealistic, moralizing

.......and now her passion is making her cry, so now i sign off...