Personal ruling planets: Venus, Sun
Lucky colours: Copper, gold
Lucky gem: Ruby
Lucky days: Sunday, Monday, Thursday
Lucky numbers: 1, 10, 19, 28, 37, 46, 55, 64, 73, 82

You possess a forceful personality and terrific powers of persuasion. You are also endowed with a commanding and imperious nature, but affable and endearing at the same time. You choose your partner after great scrutiny and once selected you are totally faithful and very caring.

Professionally, an executive position will allow you to give full expression to your leadership qualities. You are likely to have early success, probably in your 19th year.

Say yes to: Wise use of power, unselfish motives, spontaneity

Don't give in to: Hesitation, dishonesty, losing faith

Children & Family
People born on this date may not be able to come to grips with some unhappy incidents of their past. They make good parents, though they are likely to be somewhat unsure of what they are bringing to the experience. It takes them a while to become accustomed to sacrificing their private time for a child.

Health
People born on this date take a strong stand in matters of health and nutrition. They are constantly exploring ways to optimize their physical, spiritual, and emotional well-being. They are big on exercise and favor a varied diet.

Career & Finances
Because they prefer to be in positions of power, October 10 men and women often choose careers in business, management, and retail. They have an eye for knowing what the public wants. They are good money managers who are concerned with financial security.

Dreams & Goals
These men and women need to feel as if they are constantly moving forward in their lives. Because they are ambitious, they are sometimes forced to spend more time away from loved ones than they prefer. Yet once they have attained certain career goals they are careful to make up for lost time with the people they love.

You share your birthday with: Rekha, Chris Pronger, Mya Harrison, Charles Dance, Giuseppe Verdi, Helen Hayes, Thelonius Monk, Harold Pinter, David Morse, Melissa Graham and Bradley Whitford.