Those born on September 13^th bring their full powers to bear on the job at hand.   Blessed with a remarkable level of concentration and resilient determination, they may face great obstacles to their success, but not for a moment will the outcome be in doubt for them. Indeed some born on this day seem to believe that they have a magical ability to surmount any difficulty. Yet they are not particularly superstitious or disposed physical explanations for what they do. Theirs is a straight ahead, no nonsense approach. The more exceptional of September 13^th people can, however, handle such difficult, complex and manifold tasks, that others marvel at how they are able to accomplish what they do.

   Often September 13^th people strongly support certain ideas and causes, but later realize they have been a bit off track. Because of their sincerity and dedication, however, they gain the respect of others, even those who vehemently oppose them and feel that what they are doing is harmful. At a certain point in their lives those born on this day may change direction dramatically, at one stroke setting out toward new horizons. Once on this path, however, they will continue on it until the bitter or happy end. No one can dissuade them once they have made their mind up about something, although for the time being they may mark time for the sake of diplomacy, not wanting to cause undue upset.

   Those born on the13th of the month are ruled by the number 4(1+3=4). Although the number 13 is considered unlucky by many people it is, rather, a powerful number which does carry the responsibility of using its power wisely or run the risk of self destruction.

Advice: Be sensitive to the needs of those around you. Do not neglect your spiritual self or allow your emotional side to be suppressed. Fight your tendency to choose a difficult path. Expect a degree of compromise, but not where ultimate goals are concerned.

Strengths: Intense, devoted and persevering

Weaknesses:  Off track, hardened and unaware.

Born on This Day: Walter Reed, Mel Torme, Jacqueline Bisset and Sherwood Anderson.

Famous Inventions: 1870 Patent #107,304 was granted to Daniel C. Stillson for the improved monkey wrench.

This Day in History: Sep 13, 1814: Key pens Star-Spangled Banner

On this day in 1814, Francis Scott Key pens a poem which is later set to music and in 1931 becomes America's national anthem, "The Star-Spangled Banner." The poem, originally titled "The Defence of Fort McHenry," was written after Key witnessed the Maryland fort being bombarded by the British during the War of 1812. Key was inspired by the sight of a lone U.S. flag still flying over Fort McHenry at daybreak, as reflected in the now-famous words of the "Star-Spangled Banner": "And the rocket's red glare, the bombs bursting in air, Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there."