MARCH 31
The famous French philosopher René Descartes was born on March 31. Along with his famous line, “I think; therefore, I am,” Descartes also said, “An optimist may see a light where there is none, but why must the pessimist always run to blow it out?” This kind of thinking is consistent with that of other Arians born on March 31—they hate haters and their optimism and willpower are often the very things that propel them through life.
APRIL 1
It’s hard to admit that you’re not where you thought you’d be, isn’t it, April 1st-er? You start out full of energy, ecstatically attacking life. You live ferociously, but by the time you look up and take stock of where you are, you haven’t gone nearly as far as you’d hoped.
APRIL 2
Life is no fairy tale for people born on April 2. They struggle with creating meaningful friendships and lasting romances. Hans Christian Andersen, who famously penned the original, ultra-dark stories, now Disney classics, had a tumultuous love life that existed primarily in his imagination. Andersen yearned to connect with love interests that were unattainable, either because they were out of his class—or already married—or because they were men who didn’t reciprocate his affections. The famous womanizer Casanova was also born on this date, in 1725, and famously recorded his inability to settle down with a mate in his autobiography.
APRIL 3
It’s not uncommon for someone born on April 3 to think of him- or herself as a real wild child. They probably engage in some risk-taking behavior, sure, but at the end of the day these rebels are just big, blustering teddy bears. Television and movie star Alec Baldwin is an April 3rd native, as was famous stage and movie actor Marlon Brando.
APRIL 4
April 4th Arians may often describe themselves as Renaissance Men or Women. The truth is… they’re not. They can do one, or maybe two, things well, and just doggie-paddle through all other aspects of life. Their parents likely tried to build up their self-confidence in areas where they lacked skill and this backfired to make them overly proud of their less-than-stellar achievements in some areas.
APRIL 5
People may be initially drawn to the earnestness that April 5th natives have, but this admirable honesty can easily turn into a bullying tendency in their personal relationships. The hurt feelings and bruised bonds they leave in the wake of their open communication can destroy their goals of having a pleasant family life and fruitful career.
APRIL 6
Don’t despair if sometimes you look in the mirror and don’t see a supermodel staring back at yourself. You have a sexual magnetism and a strong artistic sense, and you will naturally succeed at everything you do. Who needs good looks? Not you.
APRIL 7
In the film The Godfather, goings on within a criminal family help to rocket some people to power and destroy the lives of others. People born on April 7 may find that they’re able to succeed only with the help of their friends and family, and if they are alone, they can’t seem to meet any of their goals. Francis Ford Coppola, born on April 7, directed all three movies in The Godfather trilogy—so it may be no coincidence that the films focus on those themes. As a side note, be careful not to cross an Aries born on April 7, or you may wind up with a horse’s head under your sheets.
APRIL 8
Like an appetizer that hasn’t been fully cooked through, people born on April 8 have an ice-cold center. They are completely focused and choose careers where they can be the best; can compete ruthlessly with others in their field to prove without a doubt that they are superior. Their lack of warmth might be troubling to those around them, but they get the job done, and quite often they are able to bring others up with them as they rise to success.
APRIL 9
April 9th natives work very hard to make their dreams come true, and they have total faith that they can and will. They are able to break their dreams into actionable steps, and focus on each of these steps until it is successfully completed. Twilight actress Kristen Stewart was born on this day, and the growth of her career is no accident. Jenna Jameson, American star of such classic adult films as Dirt Merchant and Zombie Strippers, shares this birthday—and Jenna’s really progressed her career “job by job” as well.
APRIL 10
It takes a lot of praise to satisfy someone born on April 10. They need to be noticed and rewarded, and if an employer or spouse can give them this recognition, they will never stop reaching for the metaphorical carrot. April 10th natives are incredibly stubborn, even amongst their fellow Aries kin. They don’t like change and will be hard-pressed to try new methods of accomplishing things, either at home or in the workplace.
APRIL 11
Okay, April 11th-er, tell the truth… how many of your friends have you bagged? Probably quite a few of them, because—in your mind—intimacy is intimacy. When you open yourself up to people you know, you naturally feel very attracted to them and aroused by the closeness. Since history has shown that sleeping with people you consider “just friends” is always a good idea and leads to very healthy relationships… by all means, go ahead and keep it up.
APRIL 12
Intellectually, people born on April 12 stand head and shoulders taller than their Aries peers. High-brow concepts just click with people born on this day. They also were born with a sort of super-power—the ability to identify subtle contradictions in others’ behavior. Basically, they can sniff out bullshit when colleagues or family members serve it up. Sadly, when they call others out on delusions, it can cause major relationship problems.
APRIL 13
Fictional spy James Bond was born on this day in 1953, when Ian Fleming’s first novel Casino Royale hit the shelves. Bond, like others born on April 13, can be cold and calculating in his romances. Arians can view romances with the same logic and cunning as they would see business partnerships. And if they feel like they’ve been double-crossed, they’ll put the relationship on ice. Just like Bond, if their partner puts them in a tight spot, they’ll give them the slip and find another costar for their next adventure.
APRIL 14
If you’ve ever cut your own bangs, you’ll know the dangers associated with getting obsessed with things being even. It starts off with a snip on the left side, and then moves over to a chop on the right side, but the right side then gets a little bit too short, so you have to come back around to the left side again. Et cetera. People born on April 14 tend to do this with their soul-body connection. They focus a little too much on their soul and completely ignore the physical world, then switch back and lose sight of their spiritual side. It may be good advice to seek out professional intervention—a hairdresser for the bangs and a counselor for the spiritual-physical balance.
APRIL 15
The very first McDonald’s restaurant was opened in the United States on this date in 1955. People rejoiced. As history has proven, however, there can be too much of a good thing… and now many people worldwide question the cultural and culinary benefits of a McDonald’s. Similarly, spending too much time with someone born on April 15 can adversely affect your mental health. They are stubborn and argumentative and need to be taken in moderation.
APRIL 16
Charlie Chaplin, the famous star of black-and-white movies and master of physical comedy, was born on April 16. He entertained audiences for decades and, in the usual Aries style, he rose to the top of his field through hard work and by taking control of all aspects of his work. Offscreen, Chaplin had significantly fewer laughs.