Personal ruling planets: Saturn
Lucky colours: Deep blue, black
Lucky gems: Blue sapphire, lapis lazuli, amethyst
Lucky days: Wednesday, Friday, Saturday
Lucky numbers: 8, 17, 26, 35, 44, 53, 62, 71

You have a pessimistic bent of mind and therefore you must constantly work towards thinking positive and feeding you mind with happy thoughts. Try to get rid of the cynicism towards life that you have developed, as well as your over-cautious nature. You will immediately notice a marked change for the better.

You are very good with money, highly resourceful and prudent in all your dealings. You are highly ambitious and driven by a strong sense of purpose. So, basically you have all the qualities needed to make it big in life.

Finding love may not be easy for you and you may prefer your own company to that of others. But do remember you have a lot to offer to everyone around you.

Say yes to: Sensuality, dynamism, stamina

Don't give in to: Overindulgence, greed, self-pity

Children & Family
Even when they do not feel bound to family members, people born on January 8 are generous to them. They may have had a strict upbringing from which they lapsed in adulthood, creating guilt and dishonor. They make doting parents, anxious to give their children material as well as spiritual riches.

Health
Although January 8 people love food, they are not interested in learning healthful ways to prepare it. They may have food issues dating from childhood that need to be reconciled. Exercise can be a physically as well as emotionally safe way to work out their aggressions and stress.

Career & Finances
People born on this date need to feel they are in control of their destiny. Unfortunately, they sometimes take the easy way, allowing family connections to dictate their path. Although they know the value of a dollar, they enjoy spending money lavishly. They indulge themselves and are generous with friends and loved ones.

Dreams & Goals
January 8 people may dream big, but their goal is to understand their motivations. This is not always easy because they are seldom in touch with their core self. If they manage to integrate the two sides of their nature, they can achieve any goal.

You share your birthday with: Saeed Jaffery, John G. Neihardt, Simone de Beauvoir, Elvis Presley, Shirley Bassey, David Bowie and Ami Dolenz.