Personal ruling planets: Venus, Mars
Lucky colours: Red, maroon, scarlet, autumn tones
Lucky gems: Red coral, garnet
Lucky days: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
Lucky numbers: 9, 18, 27, 36, 45, 54, 63, 72

You are extremely passionate; but this passion has to be channeled in a proper manner to achieve the success and goals that you aspire.

At times you are adamant and daring in your quest to achieve your goals. Ann then at other times you are totally vulnerable and full of self doubt in everything you do. This aspect of your personality makes you a complex person to understand.

Your personality is characterized by a strong rebelliousness against authority or control. Being aggressive is not the best way to get your way. You need to take a lesson or two in modesty.

Say yes to: Accountability, commitment to causes, spirituality

Don't give in to: Recklessness, self-admiration, a quarrelsome nature

Children & Family
The men and women born on this date may have a habit of rewriting their background. They have a tendency to grow up too early. October 18 individuals are concerned about making life less stressful for their children. With their tendency to go to extremes, they may be too protective.

Health
People born on this date are highly motivated to keep themselves looking and feeling good. They enjoy pushing the envelope and may favor dangerous pastimes. They are more Spartan than most people of their sign.

Career & Finances
October 18 people don't like being in the background. Because they have great analytical intelligence, they do very well as engineers, architects, designers, city planners, teachers, and musicians. People born on this date are extremely budget-minded and have the patience to save for big-ticket items.

Dreams & Goals
It is in the nature of October 18 individuals to attempt a reconciliation between the practical and the aesthetic sides of their personality. This can be a challenge, so they are accustomed to letting others see only their "sensible" side. They are organized and detail-oriented.

You share your birthday with: Om Puri, Nicholas Culpeper, D.T. Suzuki, Mike Ditka, Chuck Berry, George C. Scott, Martina Navratilova, Jean-Claude Van Damme, Angela Visser and Erin J Dean.