Julian Ayrs...Happy Birthday George Clooney, Wllie Mays & moi!

Today, a Happy Birthday greeting goes out to Gorgeous George.

No, I am not referring to the colorful wrestler of yesterday, who delighted fans on old boob tube Saturday afternoons with his wild antics in-and-out-of the ring.

Of course, I mean superstar George Clooney - who, like myself - celebrates another anniversary of his birth.

As I noted jokingly on Facebook yesterday, although George and I share a birthday, there are some differences in respect to our status on this mortal coil.

I am just as sexy as George - according to friends - but the superstar actor has quite a bit more moolah  (big bucks) than I do!

If any of my readers caught the recent article I penned on "time twins" (which took a glance at the realm of astrology and the mysteries of the heavens) the reason for that should be easy to fathom.

Post: 04/15/2011

http://ijulian.blogspot.com/2011/04/astrologydarwins-theory-proves-occult.html

Though born on the day, we were not born under the same unique set of astrological circumstances under the mid-heavens when we both entered this world to play out our destinies according to the cosmic design.

Other famous (celebrated) individuals with a May 6th birthday include Willie Mays (baseball great), Rudolph Valentino (legendary silent film star), Sigmund Freud (noted dream analyst), and Orson Welles (genius film director).

Curiously, there appear to be some uncanny coincidences in respect to our chosen paths in life that have not gone unnoticed by moi!

A handful of us have been involved in the film industry in some capacity - either directing, acting, or film critiquing - for example.

I attribute my tendency to experience bizarre, symbolic - sometimes suggestively sexual dreams - to Freud's influence, by the way!

Intriguing!

In different cultures birthdays are celebrated differently.

Muslims not only celebrate their own birthdays, but those of the Prophets, as well.

In the Jewish faith, particular birthdays are singled out and give rise to ritual ceremonies.

For example, a bar mitzvah is held for 13-year-old-Jewish boys which is benchmark in manhood.

The tradition of birthday parties started in Europe.

It was originally feared that evil spirits were particularly attracted to people on their birthdays - so, to protect them -  friends and family would ceremoniously present their loves ones with good thoughts and wishes.

Early Christians did not celebrate Christ's birth, though, because they considered the celebration of any one's birth to be a pagan custom.

Jehovah's Witnesses - and some Sacred Name groups - refrain from celebrating birthdays on the basis that they are portrayed in a negative light in the Bible and have historical connections with magic and superstitions.

Some Saints are remembered by a liturgical feast.

Colored lanterns at the Lotus Lantern Festival in Seoul (South Korea) are facilitated to honor the Buddha's birthday

The ancient Greeks believed that each person had a protective spirit that attended the person's birth and thereafter watched over him or her.

That spirit "had a mystic relation with the God on whose birthday the individual was born," according to the book "The Lore of Birthdays".

When Christ was born, the relevancy of his entrance onto the grand stage, was heralded by Angels who exalted to the Shepherds.

"I bring you good news that will bring great joy to all people."

"The Savior - yes, the Messiah, the Lord - has been born today in Bethlehem, the city of David!  And, you will recognize him by this sign. You will find a baby wrapped snugly in strips of cloth, lying in a manger."

Suddenly, the Angel was joined by a vast host of others - the armies of heaven - praising God and saying.

"Glory to God in highest heaven and peace on earth to those with whom God is pleased.""

In different cultures birthdays are celebrated differently.

North America families often mark a girl's 16th birthday with a Sweet sixteen party.

In Hispanic-American countries the quinceañera traditionally marks a girl's 15th birthday.

In India, Hindus have the 12th or 13th birthday replaced with a grand "thread ceremony."

The child takes a blessed thread and wears it to symbolize his coming of age. This is called the Upanayana.

This ceremony is practiced amongst boys in the Hindu Brahmin culture.

In some Asian countries that follow the Zodiac calendar, there is a tradition of celebrating the 60th birthday.

In Japan there is a "Coming of Age Day" for all of those who have turned 20.

In North America, family and friends often prepare a special cake for the celebrant - with candles on top marking the years - in addition to offering up gifts.

Usually, this is a joyous harmless occasion for the individual who is often shy about revealing their age as time marches on.

Fortunately, for citizens of the world, a handful of old customs have fallen by the wayside.

For example, according to the Greek scriptures, King Herod beheaded "John the Baptizer" at his birthday celebration.

Today, individuals are more inclined to hear enthusiastic words instructing them to try to their best to -  "Blow out the candles"  - rather than a more ominous one uttered up in the dark ages.

"Off with his head!"

Personally, I intend to treat myself to a movie and delicious supper, and count my blessings.

And, take a moment to wish George Clooney and Willie Ways, all my best.

Happy Birthday George!

Happy Birthday Willie!

Many happy returns, eh?

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Happy Birthday...to George Clooney, Orson Welles, Rudolph Valentino, Sigmund Freud, Willie Mays & moi! It was predicted in the stars...

May 6th has always been an auspicious birthday for individuals seeking to stand out, be original, and achieve in their chosen fields of endeavour.

Today, as I celebrate the "anniversary" of my birth (along with that handsome devil-may-care actor George Clooney) I am inclined to reflect on the issue.

The "sexiest" man alive and I also share the honor with celebrated film director, Orson Welles; screen idol, Rudolph Valentino; Willie Mays, baseball great; and - last, but certainly not least - dream analyst, Sigmund Freud.


I was born just after midnight on the 6th.

As the story goes, my doting father called my Aunt Evelyn to inform her of the good news.

"Victor, it's the middle of the night. Are you mad? Call me in the morning," she whined just before hanging up the phone in his ear.

To some, a bouncing baby boy is not a bundle of joy, I suppose.

Years later, when my Aunt was inclined to boast that I was nearly born on her birthday - May 5th - I didn't have the heart to reveal that I was privy to her selfish response a few dusty decades prior.

When I scrambled out from under the covers bright and early this morning, I dashed to snatch up the morning paper; after all, a special forecast is cast for celebrants experiencing their birthday on the day of publication.

Here's what Holiday Mathis predicted for Georgie-boy and moi this year:

"You hit your stride this year and become powerful in a family or organization. July brings a surprise visitor. There will be a windfall in October (can't wait!). Libra and Leo admire you (better ask folks what their sign is pronto so I can manipulate the scenario!). Your lucky numbers are 3, 5, 39, 15, and 5."

Oops!

Ms. Mathis repeated 5 twice. Guess the science is not always exact due to human error, eh?

Actually, I studied astrology "many moons" ago.

When people complain that their daily horoscope is not always accurate, there is a sound reason for that, 'ya know?

The daily forecast is sketchy and based on general trends for the "sign" in question.

If a true "reading" is desired, then a chart would have to be mapped out based on the specific heavenly influences at play at the exact second, minute, and hour of the subject's "b"-day.

Years ago, when I sprang a few bucks for an in-depth analysis, the assessment was pretty right-on.

Even down to my "sexual" proclivities!

Some say, that astrology rings true because of one of Darwin's most thought-provoking theories:
"Whatever is born of a moment partakes of the nature of that moment."

To determine if the theory was correct, years ago CBC radio tested the theory, and later broadcast the startling results.

In particular, the study focused on individuals who were not related by family, but nonetheless, were born the exact moment under the same set of circumstances influencing the mid-heavens on a specific date.

After exhaustive investigations into the personal and professional lives of the subjects meeting the basic underlying set of criteria, the conclusions were unanimous.

Individuals born the exact moment in time - even though not related or falling under the classic sibling scenario - tended to live "parallel" lives.

Consequently, they were labeled "Time Twins".

To illustrate, consider these case histories that were held up to scrutiny by the scientists.

In one instance, two men born in the same hospital at the exact same second - to separate parents tended to not only live "parallel lives" - but were drawn to similar types of people, places, and things.

For example, two male babies were both named "John", for instance, in spite of the fact the families hadn't met and didn't know each other.

When the two young men reached adulthood - and married - they both got hitched to a pretty young lady by the name of "Mary".

Each had three children, ended up in management for a career, and drove a Volvo.

The study determined that the farther apart babies were born (at the exact second in time) the more pronounced the differences in their personal and professional lives.

Because the "John" individuals were born in the same hospital at the exact same time, their parallels were more astounding.

Two children born under the same set of circumstances in the mid-heaven at the exact moment in time - but brought into the world in hospitals sixty miles apart - might result in more dramatic differences.

In one shocking instance, two men were given the same Christian names, resided in similar semi-detached homes, married a woman with the same first and last name, and so forth and so on.

One day, each was travelling down the road toward each other on the highway, and crashed, and were the cause of each other's death!

Bizarre, eh?

According to the principles of Numerology, a subject must add all the digits of their birthdate to determine their basic personality traits and overall lot in life.

May 6th folks are 1's.

1's tend to have very distinct individual personalities, may be loners, and creative in nature.

Instinctively, such a person can rise up the ranks to become the head of an organization or a politician.

After all, 1's usually possess leadership ability.

But, one classic Taurus personality trait often threatens to undermine their success in life, unless kept in check.

Stubbornness!

Personally, I've turned that potentially-negative trait into a positive one by harnessing its obvious strengths into a "stick-to-it" aspect of my character, that drives me forward when the going gets tough.

Nope, Taureans are not quitters.

In fact, later in life, "bulls" usually end up luxuriating in the fruits of their labor.

When it comes to friends, individuals born under the sign are "solid" and may be relied on.

Watch out for Geminis, though.

They're flighty as he**, Dudes!

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