Those born on September 21^st are very concerned with the prevailing social taste of the times, either in setting them within their own circle or observing them. It can be said that most September 21^st people are extremely up to date in their thinking, their dress, the way they keep their homes, even the car they drive for at least have a strong desire to be. Consequently, if their financial circumstances do not allow for such a contemporary lifestyle, those born on this day grow rather unhappy. Often their desire to be successful financially is motivated by such needs. It must be mentioned, however, that there is a smaller group of September 21^st people who are not preoccupied with these externals at all, but only concerned with being up to date intellectually and having an advanced outlook. For this type of person, a natural lifestyle, away from the bustle of the city, may come to assume great importance.

     The word modern is applicable to September 21^st people, both in the sense of being in tune with their times and in being progressive. They are generally attracted to modern architecture, new ideas, fashion trends and advancements in science, and may await the appearance of the latest model tool, machine or gadget with great interest. The reasons for this interest are not only a fascination with innovation and wishing to be seen by others as up to date, but also a real knowledge that such developments can better their lives and allow them to work more efficiently.

     September 21^st people have an undeniable fascination for mystery, strange people, suspense, and even danger and violence. These interests should of course be channeled creatively and kept within bounds because though they can make for a stimulating dream and fantasy life, they can also produce a highly destructive personality. The ideal occupation for those born on this day may be one which allows them to dream up new ideals and then see them through in practical application. Most September 21^st people seek to be elegant and admired, some even worshiped. Their feeling for beauty is important to them and matters of aesthetic taste are usually given high priority.

     Those born on the 21^st of the month are ruled by the number 3 (2+1=3). September 21^st people may be easy with their money, which can lead to debt; overdrafts or losses from get rich quick schemes. The primary task of September 21^st people is to make their way in the world in a constructive fashion.

Advice: Find your true values within. Don’t get carried away by the latest and greatest. Try to keep to one path. Feel free to flaunt your differences if you wish, but don’t be obsessed by them it doesn’t matter so much what you neighbor thinks.

Strengths: Tasteful, progressive and aesthetic

Weaknesses: Materialistic, sensationalist and flighty

Born on This Day: HG Wells, Bill Murray, Larry Hagman and Stephen King

Famous Inventions: 1993 A patent for Baseball Batting Apparatus, patent #5,246,226 was granted.

This Day In History: Sep 21, 1780 Benedict Arnold commits treason

This day in 1780, during the American Revolution, American General Benedict Arnold meets with British Major John Andre to discuss handing over West Point to the British, in return for the promise of a large sum of money and a high position in the British army. The plot was foiled and Arnold, a former American hero, became synonymous with the word "traitor."