February 2 Birthday Astrology

Building close friendships isn't easy for people born on February 2. They inevitably need to hold something of themselves back. Love can be problematic for them. No matter how deeply in love, they will always put their concerns first. This is not selfishness but an instinct for emotional survival.

February 2 people often bring emotional baggage from childhood into adult life. It's possible that an unsatisfactory relationship with a parent or sibling affected their upbringing. They may have to face unresolved issues before becoming parents. If this is not possible, they may choose to remain childless.

February 2 individuals have a strong, healthy constitution but may take foolish risks with their health and safety. Allergies can be a problem for them. Though they should not avoid conventional cures, they should seek holistic treatments. Acupuncture can be helpful.

People born on February 2 look for careers that let them make their own hours. They don't like to be accountable to anyone. They would rather take a job that gives them freedom and little money. Despite their seeming indifference to money, they have talent for managing financial affairs.

Liberty and self-determination are the chief life-goals of February 2 people. They don't care what they have to do or what they have to give up, as long as it provides autonomy. They do not see achievement as a linear path. They amass life experiences to help them in their quest to reach their full potential -- as they see it.

Jill M. Phillips is the author of hundreds of articles on astrology as well as dozens of books. She has regularly written forecast columns for Astrology: Your Daily Horoscope.