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I am too much of a skeptic to believe in astrology, but despite that I found THE SECRET LANGUAGE OF BIRTHDAYS to be a fun read that provides literally years worth of entertainment.
What intrigued me most about this dictionary-sized book is that instead of dividing mankind into 12 groups based upon astrological signs, THE SECRET LANGUAGE OF BIRTHDAYS devotes a two page spread to those born on each of the 365 days of the year and February 29th, too.
To some this may not seem interesting, but having grown up in a large family of six kids -- five of whom are Aquariuses -- I could never relate to astrology because none of my brothers and sisters has anything in common, yet we are all left to read the same paragraph in the newspaper horoscope.
There are three reasons you may want to check out the SECRET LANGUAGE OF BIRTHDYAS either for yourself or as a gift for a friend:
1. In many cases, if you look up your birthday, you will be shocked to find how accurately a complete stranger describes you. In my case, and in the case of many people I know, this book described us to a tee, including the good, the bad and the ugly;
2. When having friends over, this book can be enormously entertaining. Old, young, fat, thin, black, white, Puerto Rican, everyone loves to read about him or herself. Hearing these birthday-related personality profiles has provided hours of conversation as my friends and I debate whether we are accurately described in this book. Most people agree they are. Even funnier is looking up the birthdays of famous people. It is truly shocking what you will find here. Reading about Bill Clinton's and Monica Lewinsky's birthdays will amaze you because in both cases the profiles were written before the scandal; and finally
3. When giving a birthday present to someone, I like to Xerox his or her two page spread and make it into a card. I have found that often they like it more than the gift itself.
- Regina McMenamin
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I've thumbed through this book a few times, and the reading for my birthdate has been remarkably accurate. If you're unconvinced, just read K Conrad's review - it's gold and should convince even the most sceptical people out there.
Still need convincing? Find your favourite actor/singer/famous person and check what it says for their birthdate - you won't be disappointed.
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This is the most amazing book... I have used it on dozens of people, and it is always spot on accurate.... It is scary how accurate this book is!!!!!
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Dear Readers and Fellow Reviewers,
I realize that astrology or any other so-called metaphysical topic is a controversial and sometimes uncomfy subject for most(and I'm not exception to that). I bought this book years ago and found it interesting, but the longer I've had it and the more people I've looked up (dozens,if not a hundred), the more I corroborate its accuracy. I know a decent amount about astrology, but even folks who know nothing about astrology or even outright aren't interested or are skeptical, have to admit uncanny accuracy to their own personalities. I've read other profiles to see if they sounded like me, and they really don't. It is amazing how in-depth it is, as sun-sign astrology tends to be more general, but still relevant imho. I've noticed that people who don't know much about astrology (how individualized it is, for example) and don't realize how detailed and specific it is(signs in houses, sun, moon, rising signs, cusps, transits, clusters of things, aspects), they all combine to make a unique personal "fingerprint" of a person. The most skeptical people I've met over the years are those who know little to nothing about astrology.
I think that trying to find things wrong with something is also a 'self-fulfilling propechy', so even if something is true and is staring you in the face, whether it be the descriptions in the book or anything else in life, then sure...you won't see it. I grew up in an atheistic household and I was reluctant to delve into any of these things, but it's books like these that make me glad that I did.
That's why I find this book particularly exciting...it is easily understandable and accessible to anyone. Furthermore it is extremely helpful in assisting with interactions which may otherwise prove mysterious or confusing. It gives tips on how to make the most out of each relationship.
Enjoy folks and forgive the rant :)
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I'm by nature very skeptical and don't believe in the pseudoscience of astrology, but a recommendation and reviews on this site persuaded to me buy this book, if only for the entertainment value. I thought it might be a fun book to share with others as we looked up our birthdays.
It has been completely "off" for every person I've looked up. I'm described as very confrontational, for example, while if any trait describes me, it's that I can't bear to confront people, at least in real life. I'm a complete wimp in that way. I was also said to be adventure-seeking and that's the opposite of my personality type, too. I've had better 'readings' in cheap astrology books, which at least try to cheat things by pronouncing banal truisms like I'm "an independent thinker who doesn't always agree with 'the experts.'"
Every family member I checked was just totally off and I can't believe the reviews of people who said the book was sooooo accurate.
Consider that Hitler, Daniel Day-Lewis, Jessica Lange, Ryan O'Neill, and Tito Puente all share the same birthdate and supposed personality and then consider how accurate a book like this can be. I agree it might be fun as a way to break the ice at a party, except the personality profiles are dull and boring.
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