October 16th Zodiac

When we speak of October 16th, we need to keep in mind that this is a deep time of relating when nothing less than perfect will do. Each person born on this date might be a bit overburdened by emotions they feel for their partner, and their love life poses as a fine dance between their own light and shadows. They will see this if they pay close attention and work on their ability to reach for love and heartfelt communication, becoming brave enough to stay flexible and go with the flow as time goes by.

October 16th Horoscope

It is obvious that Venus has some trouble in this planetary row, for although it shines a light of love on these two suns and Pluto, it is quenched, and a bit burned by their influences. Too many people could easily penetrate the sensitive inner world of those born on the 16th of October, and they need a lot of work on their emotions, so they can build their relationships clear of influences of the past. They are just as joyful as they may be dark, and their shadows aren’t meant to overflood the energy of life they carry within. The most important thing here is to hold on to creative work, self-expression and relationships that are filled with love and support, so that inspiration remains, and one is motivated to deal with quite extreme differences in personalities of those around them.

Love and Emotions

Partnership and romance play the largest part of lives of Libras born on the 16th of October. They are to constantly be in love, so they can find the motivation for all other things in life, and even when their relationships aren’t as easygoing as they’d like them to be, they will still push them forwards in other areas of life. Creativity grows as they approach emotions, so rationalization doesn’t really do them good, for common sense isn’t necessarily linked to overthinking and they are to focus their thoughts instead of scattering them all around important emotional issues.

They need a strong partner to lead the way, nurture their loving energy, and absorb their ways and tactful approaches so they can have their real purpose. They don’t need someone who’ll constantly tell them what they must do differently, especially when relating to people on the side, but they must to leave room for constructive criticism from those whose judgment they usually trust. Excellent and kind lovers, they are to make some mature relationships filled with love and fun activities, for as long as their life force doesn’t fade due to lack of confidence or disappointments from the past.

Purpose

The story of love that people born on October 16th are to share, is to find a safe-haven and materialize, showing its face in the real world and actual relationships in their life. No disappointment should make them lose faith, as Mars is their destination with its decisiveness, initiative, and grounding. Their connection of mind with the body needs to be strong enough, so they can balance out their physical world with the dream world they wish to sink into. Building the strength of their physiology, exercising, walking and committing to a healthy routine, they cleanse their mind and start building constructive focus on the real world they wish to create.

What They Excel In

Someone born on October 16th excels in all things that are artistic and creative enough, working well as a silent partner or someone to care for the background. They are designers, opera singers and artists of all kinds, as well as those who strive at couples counseling or as any kind of mediators. It is important that they don’t get needy and insecure, relying too much on abilities of others instead of their own. If they are centered and loving enough, nothing will push them off course.

October 16th Birthday Gift

A song, an album, or a musical instrument might be excellent gifts for those born on October 16th. They will enjoy any work of art really, for a long as it is balanced and not too disturbed or dark for the way they want their inner world to feel. They want something beautiful, soft, cozy and still colorful enough, elegant yet friendly. You could also choose a new makeup kit, perfume, a tie clip, or something that will make them feel beautiful and nurtured.

Positive Traits for October 16th Born

Mellow, loving, and eager to find balance and resolve conflicts with others, they are those who find beauty in our human nature and understand inspiration that comes from our interpersonal touch.

Negative Traits for October 16th Born

Overthinking and self-absorbed, they lose sight of their own value trying to cut through things and become quicker and more energetic in their decision-making process. They need time to spark the real foundation of their creative beauty.

Healing Crystal

Triplite is a great stone for those born on October 16th, as it connects the extremes in one point of balance. It is a crystal to integrate all levels of an individual, bringing their mental, emotional and material levels to the same plane where they can interact and see each other clearly. A stone of universal oneness, it brings emotional balance to those who use it. On the other hand, it is highly energetic and boosts the flow of kundalini through the body, reminding one of their strength and the importance of their physical existence.

Sabian Symbol

The Sabian symbol for Libra representatives born on October 16th in every year:

It is the inspiration of sunrise that play the largest part of this symbol, and people born on this date need a foundation for their creative energy and their life force to grow. They need to sing, dance, enjoy life, nurture their emotions and be in love, so they set up a basis for anything they wish to achieve and all those roles they wish to take among other people. Status itself won’t give them much satisfaction if they aren’t doing what they love through true self-expression. They are to summon light from the inner darkness by letting their voice out to be heard.

Famous Birthdays on 16th of October

• In 1854 Oscar Wilde was born, an Irish playwright, poet and novelist, remembered for his novel The Picture of Dorian Gray. He was one of the best-known personalities of his day for his flamboyant dress, incredible conversational skills, wit, and as a spokesman for aestheticism.
• In 1888 Paul Popenoe was born, an American eugenicist and agricultural explorer, known as an advocate of compulsory sterilization of those who are mentally ill or disabled, as well as the father or marriage counseling in the U. S. The focus of his counseling approach was on couples’ attitudes towards marriage, sexual education and preparation, moral values and understanding between the sexes.
• In 1977 John Mayer was born, an American singer, rapper, songwriter and guitarist, who rose to fame with his single "Your Body Is a Wonderland". He stated that his parents’ contentious marriage led him to disappear and create his own world he can believe in.

Important Historical Events on 16th of October

• 1384 – The crowning of Jadwiga, a woman who became King of Poland.
• 1736 – William Whiston (born on December 9th) predicted that a comet will strike the Earth on this day, but it fails.
• 1793 – The execution of Queen Marie Antoinette in the course of the French Revolution.
• 1847 – Publishing of the novel Jane Eyre.
• 1923 – Founding of The Walt Disney Company.
• 1964 – The first nuclear weapon of China is detonated.