5 Birth Months Linked to Higher Intelligence, According to an Expert
Don't worry if yours didn't make the list, true intelligence stems from one's willingness to never stop learning and exploring.
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It’s no secret that some people are simply more intelligent than others. Whether they possess emotional intelligence, logical-mathematical intelligence or boast musical brilliance, the types of intellect vary.
In fact, research shows that children born in the fall are more likely to excel in school and sports. However, it's unclear whether this advantage is tied to external factors — like seasonal influences or the age they began school — or simply a matter of chance.
To get a better understanding of it all, we spoke with Aycee Brown, a psychic channel, human design expert and author of the upcoming book Embody Your Magic, to get her take on what she and the stars say are the top five smartest birth months.
If your birth month didn't make the list, don't worry, regardless of whether you were born in the spring, summer, winter or fall, true intelligence stems from one's willingness to never stop learning and exploring.
January
People born in January are quiet powerhouses, says Brown. They don’t need to prove they’re smart. Their moves speak for them. While everyone else is reacting, they’ve already built a plan, a backup plan and a quiet exit strategy.
They think in timelines and move with intention. They don’t waste time explaining themselves to people who don’t understand them. Their intelligence builds legacies. Solid, long-term, unshakeable. They’re not here for attention. They’re here for results. And when it’s time to get things done or get your life together, they’re the one you call.
February
According to Brown, February people are wired differently, and they like it that way. They don’t want to fit in. They want to question why the system even exists. They challenge what’s considered normal and constantly look for ways to make things better and more honest.
Their intelligence is disruptive. They don’t want comfort; they want innovation and change. They can come off very strong and sharp-tongued but it gets you thinking. They want to be ahead of the curve, even if they are waiting for everyone else to catch up to them.
March
People born in March don’t just see the world differently, they feel it differently. They’re always living in two worlds, a world that remembers everything that’s happened and a world that imagines how it could be better. There’s this quiet wisdom to them because they’ve lived too much and are still able to show up with curiosity.
They’re not loud about what they know, but when they speak, it hits. They don’t need to argue their point. They are the point. According to Brown, what makes this group different is their intelligence shows up in their questions, their energy, and the way they make you rethink things you thought you already had figured out.
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September
If someone born in September is paying attention to you, just know they’re catching everything. The tone, the timing, the body language, all of it. They’re mentally sharp, but what really makes them brilliant is how they read people and energy. They know when something’s off before you even say it. And when they care, it’s intentional.
Once they’re locked in, Brown advises that connection is real and lasting. They don’t just collect facts; they collect meaningful relationships. That’s what makes them powerful and unforgettable. You’ll be trying to figure them out long after they’ve already figured you out.
November
November people don’t play nice with the truth. They see through you in a way that feels personal. Their intelligence isn’t loud, it lingers. They’re built to go deep with people and themselves, and to sit in discomfort.
They are the ones who ask the questions most people are afraid to ask. They don’t avoid hard conversations. They start them. They hear what you say and pull out what you didn’t. Being around them can feel like spiritual surgery. Necessary, a little uncomfortable, and impossible to forget. You can’t fake it with them. They’ll call out everything, says Brown.
Karla Pope is a longtime writer, editor and blogger with more than two decades of editorial experience. She’s written for a variety of outlets including Good Housekeeping, Woman’s Day, Travel + Leisure, Tripadvisor, People, Parade and more. Her coverage includes travel, lifestyle, entertainment and wellness content. When she's not exploring the world with her family, you can find her curled up on the couch watching a documentary and eating gummy bears.
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