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October 31: Birthday Profile & Astrology Forecast

Observant, hard-working, and visionary, you’re who people think about when they discuss the powerhouse quality of Scorpio. You have the same birthday as Dan Rather, whose investigative reports shed light on the darker side of politics. As an October 31 person, you share this desire to explore all sides of life—the good, the bad, and the ugly. 

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10/31 Birthdays & Their Unique Traits

Focused, practical, and grounded, you came here to leave a legacy. Although financial stability is important to you, solving the mysteries of life is your primary objective. Understanding the reason why you’re here and the unifying force of the Universe fills you with excitement. Although you’re very private about pursuing spiritual fulfillment, it’s an eternal quest.

As an October 31 person, you prefer having a steady source of income to fund your esoteric interests. There’s a good chance you’re an “accountant by day, crime fighter by night” type. As a result, you have distinct friend groups that rarely overlap. Keeping your work friends separate from your soul family allows you to maintain separate identifies. Moving from one world to another makes you feel like you have doubled your lifespan.

A deep desire to experience as much as you can makes you a devoted reader, moviegoer, or both. You love reading stories that transport you to exotic lands and distant times. There’s a good chance you have a deep attachment to particular writers and directors who excite your imagination. You’d rather read or watch something great multiple times than suffer through a bad book or movie.

Obsessive interests and practices can cause you to neglect your health. If you want to enrich your experience of this lifetime, take the time to establish good exercise and eating habits. Devoting an hour each day to walk, swim, or practice martial arts can keep exhaustion at bay. Having healthy snacks like dried fruit, nuts, and hard-boiled eggs can prevent you from binging on sugary treats that tax your system.

A vigorous sex drive informs much of what you do. Unlike many sensual people, you’re not intent on adding notches to your bedpost. For you, sexual relations are emotional exchanges. You’d rather be celibate than hook up with random partners. Having a “friends with benefits” arrangement can work for a limited time, but ultimately, you’re looking for a monogamous relationship with someone you love, cherish, and adore.

Governed by Uranus (3 + 1 = 4) and Pluto (the ruling planet of Scorpio), you’re a delicious combination of intellectual originality and emotional depth. Developing your own style gives you tremendous satisfaction. However, your unique image can sometimes alienate you from others. Some of your greatest struggles may involve feeling misunderstood, mocked, or bullied. Ultimately, you prefer being an outsider to acting like part of the herd.

Having prolonged periods of focus allows you to develop brilliant ideas and indulge fantastic dreams. When someone makes the mistake of disturbing these peaceful interludes, trouble erupts. Practicing patience and establishing healthy boundaries may be lifelong challenges for you. Finding healthy outlets for your anger and frustration is critical to your holistic health. 

Mastering skills like playing musical instruments, speaking foreign languages, juggling, riding a unicycle, and doing origami appeal to your desire to set yourself apart from the crowd. Haters may poke fun at your abilities, trying to write them off as clever bar tricks. Secretly, though, they envy your focus and perseverance. Often, you use your skills to impress the object of your affection. To sustain romantic relationships, though, you must follow through with quality time, loving behavior, and plenty of empathy. 

By pursuing a life that is equal parts perspiration and inspiration, you will find great joy. As an October 31 person, you can have it all, provided you block out pesky distractions. Always remember that you’re not meant to blend in—your destiny is to stand out from the crowd. 

October 31: Zodiac Profile

People born on October 31 are Scorpios, famous for your passionate intensity and demanding nature. Your ruling planet, Pluto, gives you the ability to continually reinvent yourself. Additionally, you’re willing to explore dark places that terrify everybody else. As a Fixed Water sign, you have deep feelings that aren’t easily swayed. While it’s difficult for you to forgive and forget, it’s easy for you to use intense emotion as a catalyst for change

Birth Chart 

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Tarot Card for October 31

The Tarot card for people born on October 31 is The Hierophant. Representing convention, this card emphasizes the importance of following time-honored traditions that can withstand fads, upsets, and uncertainties. 

Our Tarot Methodology 

  • For October 31st:
    • October is the 10th month.
    • The day is 31.
    • Add them together: 10 (month) + 31 (day) = 41.
  • Reduce the Sum to a Single Digit:
    • Take the number 41 from the previous step.
    • Add its digits together: 4 + 1 = 5
  • Find the Corresponding Tarot Card:
    • The number 5 corresponds to the 5th card in the Tarot’s Major Arcana, The Hierophant.

However, some people follow a different method and directly correlate the day of birth with a card. The 31st day of the month reduces to the number 1 (3+1 = 4). According to this methodology, the Tarot card associated with people born on October 31 is The Emperor. This Tarot card emphasizes your authority, allowing you to use your innate power to build systems that are sturdy, reliable, and profitable. 

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Ruling Number: 4

We focus on the day (31), not the month. So to get your ruling number, add the digits of your birth day until they reduce to a single digit, like this: 3 + 1 = 4. The ruling number for October 31 is 4. In numerology, 4 is associated with diligence, authority, and stability. People born under this number are often builders who have the capacity to establish long-lasting systems, relationships, and fortunes. 

Important Events On October 31

  • 1517: Martin Luther posts his Ninety-Five Theses on the door of All Saints’ Church (Castle Church) in Wittenberg, Germany, sparking the Protestant Reformation.
  • 1541: Michelangelo completes “The Last Judgment” fresco on the altar wall of the Sistine Chapel, after working on it for four years.
  • 1756: Giacomo Casanova escapes from the Piombi prison in Venice, where he was imprisoned for crimes including affront to religion and libertine behavior.
  • 1892: Arthur Conan Doyle publishes “The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes.”
  • 1912: The Mona Lisa is recovered two years after being stolen from the Louvre.
  • 1926: Harry Houdini dies at Grace Hospital in Detroit at age 52 from peritonitis caused by a ruptured appendix, possibly related to a punch to his abdomen by a student.
  • 1941: Mount Rushmore’s carving is completed after 14 years of work. The final dedication ceremony was held on October 31.
  • 1950: Earl Lloyd becomes the first African American to play in an NBA game, making his debut with the Washington Capitols against the Rochester Royals.
  • 1956: Britain and France begin bombing Egypt to force the reopening of the Suez Canal during the Suez Crisis.
  • 1961: Joseph Stalin’s body is removed from Lenin’s Tomb in Moscow’s Red Square as part of de-Stalinization.
  • 1968: President Lyndon B. Johnson announces a complete halt to all bombing of North Vietnam.
  • 1984: Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi is assassinated by two of her Sikh bodyguards at her residence in New Delhi, leading to anti-Sikh riots across India.
  • 1999: Roman Catholic Church and Lutheran Church leaders sign the Joint Declaration on the Doctrine of Justification, resolving a centuries-old doctrinal dispute from the Reformation.
  • 2000: The first crew arrives at the International Space Station, beginning a continuous human presence in space that continues to this day.
  • 2011: The global population reaches 7 billion, according to the United Nations.

Celebrities Born On October 31

  • Johannes Vermeer (1632): Dutch Baroque Period painter known for his masterful use of light and intimate domestic scenes. His most celebrated works include “Girl with a Pearl Earring,” “The Milkmaid,” and “View of Delft.” Though only about 35 of his paintings survive, he’s considered one of the greatest artists of the Dutch Golden Age.
  • John Keats (1795): Leading English Romantic poet who produced some of literature’s most beloved works despite his brief life. Famous for odes including “Ode to a Nightingale,” “Ode to a Grecian Urn,” and “La Belle Dame sans Merci.” His letters are considered among the finest literary correspondence.
  • Chiang Kai-shek (1887): Chinese political and military leader who served as the leader of the Republic of China. After losing mainland China to Communist forces in 1949, he retreated to Taiwan where he established an authoritarian government and oversaw rapid economic development.
  • Helmut Newton (1920): Influential German-Australian fashion photographer known for his provocative, stylized black-and-white photography. His work regularly appeared in Vogue and other major fashion magazines, helping define the visual aesthetic of late 20th century fashion photography.
  • Lee Grant (1927): American actress and director who overcame Hollywood blacklisting to win an Academy Award for “Shampoo” (1975). Notable for roles in “Detective Story” (1951), “In the Heat of the Night” (1967), and her directing work including the documentary “Down and Out in America.”
  • Dan Rather (1931): Pioneering American journalist who anchored CBS Evening News for 24 years (1981-2005). Covered major historical events including the Kennedy assassination, Vietnam War, Watergate, and the September 11 attacks. Known for his distinctive reporting style and catchphrases.
  • Michael Landon (1936): Beloved American television actor, writer, director, and producer. Rose to fame as Little Joe Cartwright in “Bonanza,” then created and starred in “Little House on the Prairie” and “Highway to Heaven.” Known for creating family-oriented entertainment.
  • John Candy (1950): Canadian comic actor known for his warmth and versatility. Notable films include “Planes, Trains and Automobiles,” “Uncle Buck,” “SCTV,” and “Cool Runnings.” Started with Second City comedy troupe in Toronto before achieving Hollywood success.
  • Johnny Marr (1963): Influential British guitarist and songwriter best known as co-founder of The Smiths with Morrissey. His distinctive guitar sound helped define indie rock. Later worked with Electronic, Modest Mouse, and The Cribs, while maintaining a successful solo career.
  • Adam “Ad-Rock” Horovitz (1966): Member of groundbreaking hip-hop group Beastie Boys, helping transform the genre through albums like “Licensed to Ill” and “Paul’s Boutique.” Also worked as a producer and composer for film soundtracks.
  • Letitia Wright (1993): Guyanese-British actress who gained international recognition as Shuri in Marvel’s “Black Panther” and its sequel. Notable roles in “Small Axe,” “The Silent Twins,” and “Death on the Nile.” BAFTA Rising Star Award winner (2019).

Birthday Quote

“Do you not see how necessary a world of pains and troubles is to school an intelligence and make it a soul?” ― John Keats