January 18 Birthday Astrology

January 18 men and women often use friendships as a springboard to professional success, though not opportunistically. As lovers and mates, they project sophistication, which only represents one part of their personality. They make a habit of falling in love with people who don't suit them long-term.

People born on this date may come from an ordinary background that may not accord with their view of themselves, so it isn't uncommon for them to reinvent their past. They are concerned with giving their children all the status symbols they themselves may have wanted but could not have.

Because January 18 people are concerned with the image they project, they're likely to take good care of their health. They combine a few bad habits -- smoking, fast food -- with a love of vigorous outdoor exercise. They love food and may enjoy making gourmet meals to showcase their culinary talents and nutritional sense.

January 18 natives are among the most career-oriented individuals of the yearly cycle. They have amazing faith in their talent and often appear egotistical or even foolish about the way in which they visualize the wonderful things coming their way. Although realizing that making a lot of money doesn't necessarily indicate success, they are concerned with the luxuries of life.

January 18 people live for plans. Goals are the apex of their life, and even after the goals have been reached, new goals are likely to be set. Although it may seem that they are always in the right place at the right time for success, their preparation and hard work has a lot to do with the good things that come their way.

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.