October 17 Birthday Astrology Profile

If Today is Your Birthday: October 17

Personality Profile for People Born on October 17

The following descriptions reveal some of the characteristics of people who share a birthday—those who are born on October 17th of any year—based on various methods used in Astrology and Numerology. Both Astrology and Numerology reveal much more depth when a birth year, and in the case of the former, a birth time and place are included.

The Astrology & Numerology of your Birthday

Your Sun is in Libra in the Gemini decanate and the Cancer quadrant.

The ruler of your Sun is Venus. Secondary rulers of your decanate and quadrant signs are Mercury and the Moon, respectively.

You have strong opinions and possess much determination. Your insight into human nature makes up part of your appeal to others. Your tendency to bang your head against the wall and to become frustrated easily is something that you outgrow and/or temper over the years. Your strong ideals and emotions, if channeled constructively, can bring you much success in your chosen profession. Communication is important to you, although your own communication style is moody. You are highly intelligent and possess the ability to "hit the nail on the head". Although you can be blunt at times, you generally come across well to others, simply because they can sense your good intentions.

Evel Knievel, born October 17, 1938 Daredevil.

Eminem, born October 17, 1974 Singer.

Ziggy Marley, born October 17, 1968 Reggae performer.

Rita Hayworth, born October 17, 1918 Actress.

Fixed Star(s) Near Your Sun:

Sun Conjunct Arcturus
This fixed star has a Mars/Jupiter influence, endowing you with self-determination, success in life after some early setbacks, and good luck through travel.

Progressed Sun: Turning Points in the Life

We carry our Sun sign with us throughout our entire lives. If I'm a Libra, I'll always be a Libra. However, in secondary progressions, the Sun "progresses" in a symbolic sense through our natal Sun sign, and then beyond it to subsequent signs. Secondary progressions are "a day for a year", and because the Sun moves just under one degree per day, our Sun symbolically progresses just short of one degree every year of our lives. Because there are 30 degrees for every sign, if I was born in the latter days of a Libra Sun, my Sun would progress to the sign of Scorpio in my early childhood, and to the sign of Sagittarius in my early to mid-30's. If I was born near the beginning of a Libra Sun, however, my progressed Sun would enter Scorpio close to my 30th birthday, and to Sagittarius in my late 50's. The changeover of signs marks a critical turning point in a person's life. At the very end of a sign (just before changing signs), individuals may make life-changing, impulsive decisions.

Your progressed Sun enters Scorpio at age 6. The ages of 5 to 7 mark a critical turning point in the development of your personality. Circumstances are such that you develop a slightly thicker skin. You become more passionate and have less of a need to rely on others for support, and your power to make decisions improves.

Your progressed Sun enters Sagittarius at age 36. The ages of 35 to 37 mark a critical turning point in the development of your personality. After some sort of crisis of consciousness, and perhaps elimination of circumstances that have been limiting your growth, you begin to feel lighter, more free, and decidedly more outgoing. Your desire to learn increases, and your sense of humor is enriched.

Your progressed Sun enters Capricorn at age 65. The ages of 64 to 66 mark a critical turning point in the development of your personality. You become more practical and concerned about your personal security.

Degree Meanings of your Sun:

Sabian Symbol:

Sabian symbols present imagery associated with the degree of your Sun in Libra. Either of the following may apply, depending on the exact degree of your Sun:

If Sun is 23-24 degrees Libra:

"A Butterfly With A Third Wing On Its Left Side"

If Sun is 24-25 degrees Libra:

"The Sight Of An Autumn Leaf Brings To A Pilgrim The Sudden Revelation Of The
Mystery Of Life And Death"

Harmonic Degree Meaning:

The following is the degree meaning of your Sun (24 degrees Libra) based on harmonic sign influences.*

"Good understanding of the inner, emotional needs of others. Aptitude for social
work and psychology. Aggressive protector of home, country, and his/her ideals."

Numerology of October 17

You were born on the 17th day, which reduces to an 8. You learn best through practical experience—your own—rather than through theory. Factoring in the 10th month of October, you are a number 9. You need to carry out your own plans and ideas in order to feel accomplished and personally successful. You must watch for a tendency to try to force issues. Anger and impatience must be channeled into constructive or creative endeavors. Factoring in your birth year gives you your Birth Path Number—a highly personal number for you. Find out how to determine this number here.

Birthday Forecast for You

2005 is, and has been, a Number Seven year for you. Ruled by Neptune. This is a year of preparation, chance, and refinement. It is not a time of dramatic changes. Instead, it's a year when reflection on the past is helpful, and when refinements to your life path should be made. It's a good year to study and analyze. Unexpected twists to your life story and "chance" meetings are probable. Advice - take stock of your life in order to prepare for more exciting years to come, examine the past and plan for the future, get in touch with your deepest needs and uncover your personal power, don't strain yourself or actively try to expand.

2006 is a Number Eight year for you. Ruled by Saturn. This is a year of power and accomplishment. Actively seeking to expand, taking educated risks, and moving forward are highlighted. This is a year of opportunity, particularly in the material and business world, and opportunities need to be seized. It's generally not a year to find a new love partner, simply because the focus is on the material world and your place in the world. Advice - take action, plan ahead, seize opportunities.

See Your Full Astrology Birthday Forecast for the year ahead

You Are Drawn to People Born on...

Easy, subtle attraction and harmony: You don't feel an irresistible pull towards each other, but over time, appreciate the peace you have between you. These people are good for you, although they might not challenge you to grow.

February 8-18, June 10-20, August 13-20, December 13-20

On-again, off-again attraction. This is a complex connection, and you make an odd yet interested couple.

March 13-17, May 13-17, September 15-19, November 15-19

A mysterious attraction that can be very romantic...or completely platonic! This is a spiritual connection that has a magical quality to it.

January 26-30, June 30-July 4, August 23-27, December 5-9

Opposites attract. Push me, pull me. You could complement each other well if you allow yourselves to learn from each other, or you could actively war against each other.

April 9-19

Attraction of the soul; challenging, intense, rich, and binding.

September 4-8, November 25-29

Powerful, tumultuous attraction--you are aware of the distinct differences between you, but may be drawn to each other because of the simultaneous awareness of a need and a lack. Either the relationship is ongoing and obviously tumultuous and of a "love-hate" nature, or it flows well until it breaks unexpectedly.

January 10-20, February 26-March 2, May 29-June 2, July 11-21, August 30-September 3, October 12-22, November 30-December 4

Creative, communicative, inspiring, and spiritually rewarding connections.

March 7-11, May 19-23, August 2-6, December 26-30

More to Astrology

There's certainly something magical about birthdays, but much more information can be obtained with the birth date and birth year. Even more insights into the personality can be found with a birth date, year, time and place. Cafe Astrology is devoted to pages of information that allow readers to explore astrology in more depth. We offer free astrology reports as well. Take the time to delve further into the fascinating subject of astrology. For example, find your Venus sign and read about how your Venus sign reveals your love nature. There's also much more to relationships and compatibility. Look to Venus Sign Compatibility, for example. We also have astrology reports for personality interpretations, compatibility, and predictions based on your full birth data.

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