Born April 01
They have to rise above the day, endless April Fool teasing. Since it starts at birth and continues into the departure lounge, there’s lots of practice in tolerance and expertly masked feelings. Modesty is not an Aries characteristic, nor diffidence, but they have a quiet dignity which impresses others. Sometimes they must start work very young and determinedly work their way up, often from shop floor to the top. Those with little schooling are always conscious of it, so wise April fools must get an education at a later date, or grow chippy. Guard against resentfulness. There’s a wet slither of self-pity beneath the dignity. Not to be mined. Success and money may come quickly because they have a knack for spotting a need. Like a sponge which doesn’t break into pieces or an iron which doesn’t scatter white powder over your black jacket. Then the men, in particular find that having propelled themselves into the stratosphere, they have attained something they don’t want. A different way of life beckons, a leap from salesman to archaeologist, from policeman to deep sea diver. The women don’t go in for such violent life changes, perhaps because their energies are diverted by children. This is not a steady marriage date, so they may be struggling along as a single parent with little time to put their librarian’s pen down and tap dance off to Hollywood. Both sexes are also always held back by responsibilities to parents and relatives. This is the one who looks after everybody, and that doesn’t mean money. For April 1 it means energy, love and time. There’s a psychic streak here. Lurking, but could be usefully developed. They really do ‘see’ a horse winning a race, a lost Rembrandt portrait in a junk shop, a box of jewels buried three hundred years ago in a village garden. Treasure-bearing moorland dotted with golden gorse waits for April 1.
Body
This is an exceptionally long lived day, with a strong physique. Keep your heart strong with foods which fight artery disease. New research shows that apples, onions, tea and red wine, may help the healthy heart. All contain flavinoids, similar in weight and solubility to beta-carotene, and presently thought to have anti-inflammatory properties, also anti-allergenic, antithrombotic, antimicrobial and antithyroidal. So far theories are still being tested and it is hoped that in the near future the correct flavinoids can be isolated to prevent coronary artery disease. Meanwhile keep taking the red wine – a help – but cut down on the cheese – not.
Mind
If you like jewellery, and its traditional significance even more, golden amber promises marvels. Amber worn at weddings brings faithful husbands and fertile wives. It wards off sore throats and gives long life to the wearer.
