Those born on November 15 repeatedly face challenging life experiences and intense encounters with people, often people they have never met before. Being prepared is thus a big item for those born on this day, whether it be a general readiness for unforseen circumstances or a conscious planning for scheduled events.

November 15 people may be known as confrontational types because they rarely, if ever, avoid a challenge or back down in a disagreement for the sake of comfort or convenience. They are ready to stand up for themselves and in addition, they are stalwart champions of those who need their protection. Yet they are also willing to walk away from pointless arguments or no-win situations that would only compromise their dignity. Their real strength lies in defense, with the threat of retaliation their most potent weapon. Others instinctively feel that these are people who, like a wasp’s nest, are better left undisturbed.

Most November 15 people can display great patience. They recognize the importance of waiting for the right moment to act, and rarely miscalculate. To others they may seem overly grave and measured, acting as if they believe that their whole life can come crashing down as the result of an error. Indeed, fear plays an important part in their prudence, for they know instinctively what to be realistically afraid of.

Not surprisingly, November 15 people can make dangerous partners in love relationships. They are hardly lacking in charm or sophistication, but such attributes often hide a more volatile interior than anyone would ever suspect. This side of their character may be revealed suddenly and by surprise, occasioning great alarm. However, it also lends excitement and fire to their emotional image.

November 15 people have a feeling for the apocalyptic. Either they expect the worst, or at the very least have a good idea of what the worst can be. Explosions of all sorts seem to recur in their lives, and they themselves can be accused of erratic behavior. Perhaps it is simply that when November 15 people have to move, others must get out of the way. With startling speed and secrecy, those born on this day are capable of appearing and disappearing like a will-of-the-wisp in the night. Those who value security may be taking a chance choosing such a person for a love relationship, but those who like excitement may have found their mate.

November 15 people often make an issue of honorable behavior. Yet the temptations for them to act otherwise can be overwhelming. Consequently, the twin issues of honesty and integrity figure strongly in their lives, and raise internal battles which only they can fight. Guilt is not, however, especially troubling to them – rather not having prepared properly for an eventuality bothers them far more.

Source: The Secret Language of Birthdays by Gary Goldschneider & Joost Elffers

When given the chance, October 30 people generally make good managers who have a talent for directing others. Those born on this day are usually multi-talented and can often bring abilities specific to one field of endeavor to bear on another, traditionally unrelated, field. In addition to their expertise, they invariably have the ability to draw people to projects and keep them interested and motivated. Strangely enough, many people born on this day travel overseas in fulfilling the demands of their career or even in starting a new life, thus giving the name of their day a double meaning.

The image of an October 30 person crossing a sea is indeed a relevant metaphor for those born on this day, as they must sail through three crucial periods in their lives: their late teens, late twenties and early forties. At each juncture they are faced with the daunting challenge of uncharted waters. Should they decide to stay where they are and shun this challenge they can find themselves living out their lives in frustration with their wishes remaining unfulfilled. On the other hand, if they take the plunge, they may have to suffer hardship and instability for an indeterminate length of time. Although others may see their decisions to risk as courageous, in fact many October 30 people feel that they no choice but to follow their dreams.

Though October 30 people often initiate projects themselves, they are also capable of conforming to another person’s system or way of working. They possess a rare capacity to be both directive and receptive. Thus they can make good chiefs but also good braves, good cooks but also good assistants. They adapt well to tasks of maintenance, and are therefore able to keep a project running (whether their own or another’s) despite problems that arise. October 30 people have a way of asserting their authority effectively. This is not to say that they do not arouse resentment from time to time in their family, social circle, or workplace, but that they are nonetheless able to smooth ruffled feathers and convince everyone to go on with the job.

Though, as mentioned, October 30 people are not averse to taking the challenge of a new opportunity when it presents itself, they can nevertheless be so attentive to the here and now that they miss chances to advance their career or widen their world. They do better when they give themselves the space to think broadly, the distance and objectivity necessary to view their lives from another side. Too often, those born on this day are preoccupied with the discharging of responsibilities when all the while the clock is ticking on their larger plans.

October 30 people must not only direct their energies outward toward the success of worldly concerns, but also pay more attention to their personal needs and wants. They must beware of sacrificing their own spiritual development for the sake of a larger social group or cause; allowing time for themselves to grow as individuals is equally important.

Source: The Secret Language of Birthdays by Gary Goldschneider & Joost Elffers

Those born on November 10 are taken up with the most profound changes possible, both in themselves and the materials or products with which they work. Their personal transformation may at times seem extremely slow and can be quite painful, often involving a real struggle or wrestling in the final stages. Like the lowly caterpillar, November 10 people may need to isolate themselves from the world in a personal “cocoon” for quite a long period of time, even years, before they can one day emerge as a butterfly. Like the tadpole, they may at the onset bear little resemblance to the empowered being they will become.

Often November 10 people paradoxically give the impression of being very constant and unchanging. Yet, if one watches them as one would the minute or even hour hand of a clock, a barely perceptible but certain progression is in fact taking place. In their work also, November 10 people are endlessly searching, magically transforming humble materials into finished products, or energy into services. Most November 10 people display an instinctive knowledge of how things work, admirable patience and a technical mastery of their medium. On the other hand, although they can be magnetic and attractive individuals they are usually lacking in understanding concerning people at large and may be socially inhibited and self-preoccupied. Those born on this day who realize the importance of social contacts and relying on the right people when necessary will be highly successful. Those who are overly concerned with their own growth to the exclusion of developing their career or place in the world may find life a continual struggle. The phrase “it’s not what you know but who you know” may sound a bit mercenary or crude, but certainly holds more than a grain of truth.

At some point in their lives, November 10 people will probably take the rap for having an overly critical and intense nature which is not easily satisfied. Also, their characteristic high seriousness and idiosyncratic habits can rub some people the wrong way. It is true that friends, family or lovers will have to be extremely faithful and trusting in order to stand by them year after year.

The self confidence of November 10 people is not always the highest when venturing out into the world, but even when they get depressed, they maintain a sense of pride and belief in their own worth. Although their personal interior space can be seen as dark from the outside by others, yet they themselves know it well and feel comfortable living in it. Like a blind person, they have thoroughly explored this inner world, and therefore have a realistic notion of their abilities and limitations. Not surprisingly they rarely overreach, but on the other hand they may ultimately not reach far enough. Thus self-knowledge is usually both the cross and salvation of these fascinatingly intricate people.

Source: The Secret Language of Birthdays by Gary Goldschneider & Joost Elffers

November 14 Scorpios are introspective and refuse to conform to the worldly standards of success. Of particular interest is the possibility they have healing powers or psychic talents. They have an affinity for nature. They regard themselves analytically and can make objective judgments regarding their motives and inner drives.

Friends and Lovers

November 14 people understand relationships at their most intimate level, yet it may be difficult for them to show their feelings. Because they are sensitive, they may appear aloof, even snobbish. Yet their friends know how kind and considerate they are. November 14 people have respect for commitment.

Children and Family

People born on this date have a close relationship with family, which influences their attitudes throughout life. They are liberal with their children, giving them a chance to make many decisions. Although quick to discipline, they can differentiate between innocent mistakes and disobedience.

Health

November 14 natives enjoy physical exercise because it counterbalances their exhausting mental activity. They are generally careful what they eat, though nervous energy could promote smoking or drinking caffeinated beverages — which increases nervousness.

Career and Finances

November 14 men and women may not decide upon a career path until after they have grown into adulthood. Because they are intelligent, they often feel most comfortable in an academic setting. A casual attitude about money marks many people born on this date.

Dreams and Goals

People born on November 14 seek to find their separateness within personal relationships. If they feel that too much is being demanded of them, they are unlikely to be happy. They strive for a spiritual oneness with nature.

Scorpio Information for November 14

You should embrace: Insights, spiritual truth, modesty

You should avoid: Craftiness, immorality, unhappy heart

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Very few people have the potential of the amazing Scorpios born on November 7. They possess intelligence and spirituality in equal measure. Although they have a strong sense of mission, they need a lot of time to concentrate on their personal sense of fulfillment. They are often drawn to New Age studies and attitudes.

Friends and Lovers

Few people have as much love to give as those born on this date. They take their friendships seriously and will keep their word without fail. Being a mentor as well as a pal is second nature to them. They usually experience the greatest joy through their primary love relationship. They are loyal and do not take any commitment lightly.

Children and Family

Whatever their upbringing, people born on this date are able to use the experience in a positive way. They want to be good parents but realize that rearing children is complex. They know that not all children respond to their philosophy and do not blame themselves if their youngsters choose not to follow their way of life.

Health

November 7 people believe that a healthy body, mind, and spirit are interrelated. They have lots of natural energy highlighted by a positive attitude. Prayer and meditation are important in their lives.

Career and Finances

November 7 individuals do their best work in jobs that give them the opportunity to help others. November 7 men and women do not set themselves up as “experts.” They see themselves simply as good listeners. Although financial gain is seldom a major factor when they choose a career, they are adept at handling money.

Dreams and Goals

November 7 natives are dedicated to doing good. Although their ideas and politics may conflict with those of their closest friends and relatives, no one can question their motives. People born on this date know that for them, family must always come first.

Scorpio Information for November 7

You should embrace: Fortitude, a pure heart, innocence

You should avoid: Absolutism, conflict, misunderstandings

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October 29 Scorpios are quixotic, sprite-like individuals who possess a changeable nature and exciting personality. They always seem to be observing and dislike being the center of attention, though they have the ability to draw the spotlight. Though they’re careful to safeguard their secrets, they love to uncover the secrets of others.

Friends and Lovers

People born on this day have a small group of friends. They can be extraordinarily jealous and will react strongly to any questionable behavior — real or imagined — from their mate. They will interpret anything less than being cherished and adored as a lack of sincerity.

Children and Family

October 29 men and women may have many past regrets, especially from adolescence. They’re likely to have spent some difficult times during this period, striving to be something they weren’t. As parents, they stress the importance of autonomy to their youngsters.

Health

October 29 men and women enjoy the challenge of testing themselves. They may push themselves in difficult physical activities, such as mountain climbing or long-distance running. They like to prove that they can get along on a limited diet.

Career and Finances

Whether or not they wish to be noticed, October 29 people don’t remain hidden easily. Their personality is slightly off-center but enchanting. They favor unusual careers and often end up working for themselves. They aren’t interested in money, though they have potential to become rich through their talents. They have a reputation for spending money casually.

Dreams and Goals

People born on this date are secretive about goals because they have a problem with intimacy and don’t like to answer to others, especially to explain failure. If they change their minds, they don’t want to explain. They sometimes give too much attention to their professional goals while ignoring personal ones.

Scorpio Information for October 29

You should embrace: Emotional stability, a hopeful heart, high ideals

You should avoid: Envy, blaming others, troublesome love affairs

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October 24 Scorpios have great magnetism. In love with life, they possess a highly romantic and sensual nature. People born on this date are talented as well as fiercely competitive. While they have a haughty disposition, they are nicer than they appear. Because they may lack confidence, they find it necessary to act as though they are in complete control.

Friends and Lovers

October 24 people are able to command love, even worship, from friends. These darkly charming individuals can treat people rudely and still be loved. Romance can be difficult for them. They are addicted to excitement and often end up with someone who is actually the antithesis of what they really want.

Children and Family

Even if there is not some dark secret in their past, October 24 individuals treat the memory of their childhood as if there were. They make mysteries of everything! If they have learned the important lessons life has to teach them, October 24 men and women will not repeat the mistakes their own parents made with them.

Health

Extremists in most areas of life, October 24 natives have some eccentric health habits. They are likely to banish certain foods from their diet and overindulge in other foods that are considered to be especially “healthy.” Fasting is a popular health habit of October 24 people because it fulfills physical and spiritual needs for them.

Career and Finances

October 24 people enjoy work that has some possibility of danger, such as police work, firefighting, or the military. They also enjoy professions that let them dabble in mystery. They are careful about how they manage money. They are much more taken with the idea of saving, even hoarding, money than with spending it.

Dreams and Goals

People born on this day have difficulty deciding what they want out of life. Their talents often make things easy for them, but they want to strive, fail, then begin again. If they make complicated situations work, they’ve achieved nirvana.

Scorpio Information for October 24

You should embrace: Experience, activity, subconscious will

You should avoid: Carnality, lordly behavior, hidden agendas

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October 27 Scorpios are complicated individuals who like to walk on the wild side. Their quiet personality seems to hide something dangerous and volcanic. They can make others notice them because they’re magnetic. While some might use this power to manipulate, they rarely attempt that.

Friends and Lovers

Few people make more loyal friends than those born on October 27. Their love nature is extreme. They love so deeply they nearly become the person they love. This has its drawbacks, including fits of jealousy. They are often involved in tempestuous love affairs.

Children and Family

October 27 people feel bound to their upbringing. Though they may have experienced an estrangement from family, they inevitably mend fences. They make good parents, although because of busy professional lives, they will depend heavily on a spouse for child-rearing.

Health

It’s difficult for October 27 people to banish their all-or-nothing attitude from health matters. Either they faithfully adhere to a fitness program or they ignore exercise. Food and drink can be problematical for them. The downfall of many is their habit of taking huge servings. They need to eat five small meals rather than three huge ones.

Career and Finances

Because October 27 individuals understand the balance of power that exists in every relationship, they are canny judges of others. They make fine supervisors, mentors, teachers, and coaches. October 27 men and women have a common-sense attitude about finances.

Dreams and Goals

October 27 people are very complex; they walk the tightrope between excitement and high risk. There’s so much contradiction in their behavior that it’s difficult to know how they’ll react from one moment to the next. Those born on this date have the energy to accomplish amazing things in their lifetimes.

Scorpio Information for October 27

You should embrace: Intellect, balance, friendships

You should avoid: Depression, insecurity, making demands

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Scorpios born on October 23 have the charismatic personality often found in those whose birthday falls on the cusp. They have a flair for putting themselves into situations where they will be noticed, then are likely to pull back when too much attention is accorded them.

Friends and Lovers

Those born on October 23 are romantic, even idealistic, about love. Romances are likely to be conducted surreptitiously; they like secrecy. They demand loyalty and will leave a relationship if there is a suspicion of betrayal. They often have friendships that allow them to express their unique personality.

Children and Family

October 23 individuals have extremely close family ties. They regard their brothers and sisters more as friends than siblings and may have forged close relationships with other relatives. They make affectionate, protective parents who are concerned with giving their children a sense of self-reliance and independence.

Health

People born on October 23 often strike a cavalier attitude about health and fitness. They tend to have a strong constitution and superior powers of physical and emotional endurance and may feel invulnerable to outside forces. They benefit from meditation before bed to promote deep sleep and productive dream patterns.

Career and Finances

October 23 individuals are drawn to careers that offer emotional and spiritual satisfaction. They need to be challenged and enjoy challenging others. Although skillful at handling financial matters, they are not ambitious about making money. Having the talent is more important than using it.

Dreams and Goals

People born on this date think big. They are not interested in the reasons why something cannot be done, only in how they can turn that negative into a positive. Although their goals may seem improbable, even impossible, to others, October 23 individuals embrace them without fear. They would rather be in chaos than boredom.

Scorpio Information for October 23

You should embrace: Artistic fulfillment, finding your soul mate, a positive self-image

You should avoid: Being overly secretive, going to extremes, self-fulfilling prophecies

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Scorpios born on November 13 possess a powerful conscience and a strong desire for personal autonomy. Uniqueness is so important that they may adjust their opinions to deliberately conflict with others! They have a natural dignity and are humorous, spontaneous, and often lucky.

Friends and Lovers

November 13 people have difficulty making friends. When they do make friends, it is a complicated process. They seem destined to draw criticism of their love affairs. They often pick partners who are different from them in lifestyle, background, or religious beliefs.

Children and Family

People born on this date have a powerful connection to their upbringing. It is possible that they experienced an emotionally transforming period in childhood, which forever marked their development. They may have felt insecure about their appearance or social standing when little. They are strict parents and never allow their more tender feelings to get in the way of what they perceive to be their parental duty.

Health

People born on this date believe in taking control of their physical and spiritual well-being. They often follow the advice of a healer, guru, or spiritual counselor to understand the esoteric nature of life. Being healthy isn’t a part-time occupation — it’s a lifetime quest.

Career and Finances

November 13 individuals often follow a circuitous path to career success. They may start out in one field, only to be lured into another through circumstances. This appeals to their love of the unexpected. They are careful about money; their careful handling of assets is often born out of a fear that prosperity will not last.

Dreams and Goals

November 13 individuals want to achieve success on their terms. They know their talents, but, no matter what they have to offer, they will resist if they cannot do things their way. They strive to achieve a personal best and have no concern for others’ opinions.

Scorpio Information for November 13

You should embrace: Ethics, appreciation, desire

You should avoid: Irreverence, ill-will, stress

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