People born in the year 1942 are diligent workers and possess good communication skills. These people are very amiable and pleasant to be with. Their quick wit is another positive quality that makes them understand the needs of others even without their having to say anything. Leadership and decision making comes naturally to them and they would rather do things their own way than take orders from the others. Being extroverts in nature, they do best in the careers which involve interaction with people such as those of journalists, translators, salesmen, performer, librarian and tour operator.

They are socially popular and good at making friends. Their good humor and easy nature makes them great for relationships too, though they can be a little cunning and self centered at times. They try to show intelligence on the surface, but lack genuine confidence at the core. At the same time, people born in 1942 possess the innate quality of helping others be comfortable with them.