ⵌ 𝗭𝗢𝗗𝗜𝗔𝗖 ── DEON WATTS, THE TAURUS. BORN MAY 18, THE DAY OF ESTABLISHED ACTIVISM.
Those born on May 18th are an interesting blend of tradition and liberalism. They could be described as movers and shakers with a revolutionary bent, but their primary impulse is less to overturn society than to improve it. Many born on this day are protestors, speaking out against injustice and unfairness wherever they find it. But whether political or not, they treat their work, hobbies or art in a thoroughly professional, straight-forward fashion.
No matter how imaginative they may be, May 18th people are highly practical. They like to get things done, and without too much fuss or bother. Their outspoken nature, however, may get them into trouble, as they are unable or unwilling to keep quiet when they encounter ignorance or prejudice. They despise irrationality, and present a clear, logical approach to issues. In their families, May 18th people tend to be the voice of reason.
A danger for May 18th people is to get carried away with a cause and in doing so become as irrational as those they criticize. Those born on this day may be unaware of this tendency and when it is pointed out to them will find it difficult to accept, harder still to change. In becoming fanatical about their views they will fall into an emotional trap of their own making.
They are fascinated with many facets of life ── probing, testing, tasting what life has to offer. There is a certain wholeness in the feeling tone of their personalities; when you meet them you feel as if you have met a total person. This is perhaps because they usually get their own house in order before taking on the world. If they are confused or unsure of themselves in their youth, it may be their principal task to pull themselves together later in life. Those born on this day may well define life as a struggle, perhaps an inner struggle; conflict can become a way of life for them, always looking as they are for obstacles to overcome. Thus it may be difficult for them to find rest.
While appearing to be “together” people, those born on May 18th may be somewhat out of touch with their own desires. Busy as they are with societal and family responsibilities, they often suppress legitimate personal needs, inviting unhappiness. They can be unaware that the first grey tinges of bitterness are setting in.
NUMBERS AND PLANETS.
Those born on the 18th are ruled by the number nine, and by the planet Mars. They are able to exert a strong influence on those around them. Such powerful Martian energy can, however, be at odds with the more placid Venusian temperament that rules the Taurus sign. This combination produces a highly magnetic and sexual orientation.
TAROT CARD.
The 18th card of the Major Arcana is The Moon, which primarily represents the world of dreams, emotions, and the unconscious. Positive attributes include sensitivity, empathy and emotional understanding. Negative qualities include emotional malleability, passivity and lack of ego.
