Personal ruling planets: Venus, Mercury
Lucky colours: Green
Lucky gem: Emerald, aquamarine, jade
Lucky days: Wednesday, Friday, Saturday
Lucky numbers: 5, 14, 23, 32, 41, 50, 59, 68, 77

You are endowed with the tremendous capacity to grasp things quickly along with the ability to respond to them imaginatively. And the beauty of it all is, you do it so effortlessly, making it look so simple when actually it is not.

You want to be occupied and busy at all times. But sometimes you tend to lose yourself so much in this hustle bustle that you lose sight of your main goal. You have to slow down the hectic pace with which you live life lest you exhaust your energy completely.

You will succeed in business provided you concentrate on only one venture at a time. The same is true for relationships too.

Say yes to: Humor, a sense of the ridiculous, simplicity

Don't give in to: Fear of change, an argumentative attitude, disinterest

Children & Family
Individuals born on this day have very clear memories of their pasts. Many of their beliefs and emotions are centered in the way they were raised; these beliefs are unlikely to be altered without great effort. They have a real talent for parenthood and have the ability to positively affect the lives of their children.

Health
People born on this date are fairly unconcerned about health matters. Because they are naturally active, they are unlikely to have a weight problem. Being able to relax and beat stress can go a long way toward maintaining their emotional and spiritual composure.

Career & Finances
People born on this date need to take control of their destiny through their work. This is often linked to a genuine need to make a difference in the world. October 5 individuals have a knack for making good investments, and they keep their spending to a minimum.

Dreams & Goals
The people born on this date are committed to making a difference. They don't require a lot of praise or encouragement; they see what needs to be done and do it. October 5 people aren't content to merely do the work. It is important to them that their message of reform is acknowledged and acted upon by others.

You share your birthday with: Nicky Hilton, Guy Pearce, Chester A. Arthur, Kate Winslet, Grant Hill and Daniel Baldwin.