February 22.

Happy Birthday!
“The Day of Universality” 

Strengths: Unselfish, idealistic, dedicated.
Weaknesses: Unforgiving, pessimistic, overcritical.
Meditation: In some obscure corners of the world, the ideal and the real have consummated a secret marriage.
Advice: Don’t be so demanding of yourself and others. Allow for mistakes; they cannot always be avoided. Be very conscious of your responsibilities to those who entrust themselves to you. Show more interest in yourself as a person, too.
Health: Those born on February 22 are most often apt to ignore their health. They may one day be force by disease to seek treatment if they don’t more actively engage in preventive practices. Staying informed as to current medical health research and possible homeopathic and holistic cures may prove beneficial, if not to themselves, then to their family. Taking vitamin and mineral supplements and eating a low-fat diet featuring plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables is a good start for them. Vigorous exercise is recommended for February 22 people, including aerobics, running, weightlifting, ocean swimming or climbing, and possibly competitive team sports.
Numbers and planets: Those born on the twenty-second of the month are ruled by the number four, and by the planet Uranus, which is both erratic and explosive. Those ruled by the number four are highly opinionated and can be rather argumentative. Such traits may be enforced in February 22 people by the lingering influence of Uranus, and given a rebellious or revolutionary cast. Not infrequently, number four people wish to change the social order, particularly true for those born on February 22. Since the sign of Pisces is ruled by Neptune, the Uranus-Neptune connection resulting here can dictate high idealism but also personal confusion, preoccupation with strange subjects, even self-destructive tendencies. Since twenty-two is a double number, those born on the twenty-second of the month may be interested in twins, coincidences, symmetry or other doubles.
Others born on February 22: Drew Barrymore, Edward Gorey, Steve Irwin, George Washington, macksmumbles.

“Those born on February 22 tend to dissolve their ego away in the service of a meaningful cause. Their personal world may be an intricate and complex one, their emotions profoundly sensitive, yet they do not allow this to be their principal concern, and rather turn their spotlight out on the world, illuminating worthy ideals and goals.

February 22 people generally believe in the greatest good for the greatest number. In this sense, their democratic, perhaps patriotic feelings run high. Not infrequently, they find themselves supporting or leading the cause of their clan, organization, community, even country. However, the most highly evolved people born on this day have ideals that reach far beyond municipal or national borders. Lovers of universal freedom, high idealists, they wish that all enjoy the blessings of a good life, without threat of tyranny or oppression.

February 22 people have a strict sense of duty and can be rather stern and unforgiving. When they make mistakes, they come down very hard on themselves. They also suffer greatly when they have gone against their own personal code, whether for reasons of expediency or survival. They must learn to be less hard on themselves, and more accepting of circumstances as they are. February 22 standards are often too high for anyone (including themselves) to ever live up to.

Though, as mentioned, February 22 people often dissolve away their ego in the service of their work, this does not mean that they are necessarily easygoing in personal relationships. Despite the fact that they can appear open to a variety of experience, their likes and dislikes are pronounced, even fixed. In addition, they will pull no punches when making their displeasure known to their partner.

Those born on this day are frequently critical of their society, adopting a revolutionary or avant-garde stance. Not particularly optimistic, they realistically assess the shortcomings of everyone and everything. Less highly evolved individuals born on this day can’t help but see all the imperfections around them, but choose to do nothing most of the time, vacillating between grumbling and aimlessly striking out in rebellion. Those February 22 people who come to accept social inequities against their idealistic nature can sink into a deep pessimism.

Because of their capacity to put personal desire aside, February 22 people are capable of making magnetic leaders who instill great loyalty in their followers. Certainly not everyone born on this day will have the opportunity to exercise authority as an employer, manager or political leader. However, should the need arise to call for assistance or support, they will be able to demand great sacrifice from colleagues, family and friends since the purity of their motives is rarely in doubt.”