Your Birthday for February 08, 2016

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | February 8th, 2016

Born today, you don't take kindly to being told what to do, where to go, what to wear, how to behave or who to be! Rather, you insist on deciding these basic questions entirely on your own and following a course of action of your own making, regardless of the hazards you may encounter as a result. Indeed, you will sometimes completely disregard all that has gone before you, choosing instead to discover things on your own as if they had never been discovered before! This can serve you well at times, but at other times you would certainly benefit from heeding the warnings of your predecessors and relying on pertinent bits of information they have collected in their travels. You cannot be wholly ignorant of the past if you wish to forge a successful future for yourself!

You can be rather intense, choosing to give your emotions free range of expression. This will certainly win you a great deal of attention, and there are some who will find your unfettered, uncontrolled manner compelling and highly attractive -- while at the same time recognizing that it can be quite dangerous.

Also born on this date are: Seth Green, actor; James Dean, actor; Gary Coleman, actor; John Williams, composer and conductor; Nick Nolte, actor; Lana Turner, actress; Jack Lemmon, actor; John Grisham, novelist; Audrey Meadows, actress; Jules Verne, author; Mary Steenburgen, actress; Ted Koppel, news anchor; Mary McCormack, actress; William T. Sherman, military leader; Robert Klein, comedian and actor; Henry Czerny, actor.

To see what is in store for you tomorrow, find your birthday and read the corresponding paragraph. Let your birthday star be your daily guide.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may be trying to repeat yourself, when doing something new and original is really the way to go.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You are approaching a crossroads of sorts. It's important to understand where you've come from -- and what you've brought with you.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You're eager to get in the fray, but you must take a little more time to assess the situation and plan your entry with care.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- A good friend reaches out from afar, while at home you are torn between two options that promise something you've never had before.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may score a major "first" -- quite by accident! You are likely to move through the day with unusual flexibility and peripheral awareness.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Something you've enjoyed in the past may well be yours to enjoy again before the day is out -- but remember that it's only a special treat!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may be confused by the mixed messages you're getting from a friend or loved one. In truth, it's your perception that is misleading.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Something is likely to last much longer than expected, and while this is a good thing, it carries with it a certain risk.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- There's no reason not to treat yourself to something special -- particularly after you've come through for someone else.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may have to sit back and watch as someone else makes dramatic headway. Your turn will come, but you mustn't force it.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Taking care of yourself is most important, even though your tendency is to take care of others first. Don't ignore that inner voice!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may not have as much time as expected to complete a certain task. Someone else comes along and offers a quick solution.

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Your Birthday for February 07, 2016

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | February 7th, 2016

Born today, you may rise to the top of your chosen profession with remarkable swiftness, only to abandon that line of work at some point in order to regain a certain kind of balance in your life and focus on that which only the simple things can give you. Indeed, the quality of your life is far more important to you, in the long run, than the material rewards work can bring. Although you are sure to work harder than most to achieve your professional goals, you will work even harder to maintain a kind of private life that is down to earth and fulfilling. You certainly don't want to find yourself on the treadmill so long that you cannot stop and smell the roses now and then!

You have physical strength and stamina, and the willingness to put yourself through all manner of physical hardship, but it has to be for a good and productive reason. You're not the kind to enjoy working out simply for its own sake, but you will put yourself through the wringer in pursuit of some other kind of goal.

Also born on this date are: Chris Rock, comedian and actor; Ashton Kutcher, actor; Steve Nash, basketball player; Garth Brooks, singer-songwriter; Charles Dickens, author; Laura Ingalls Wilder, author; James Spader, actor; Eddie Izzard, comedian and actor; Buster Crabbe, Olympic swimmer and actor; Sinclair Lewis, author; Miguel Ferrer, actor; Sir Thomas More, writer and politician.

To see what is in store for you tomorrow, find your birthday and read the corresponding paragraph. Let your birthday star be your daily guide.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 8

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You'll want to keep a secret, surely, but you're also interested in sharing a little bit of something you think is special.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- What goes on out in the big, bad world is worth some attention, though you may choose to remain in the safety of your home.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- What begins today isn't likely to end today -- or tomorrow, either, for that matter. You're onto something that can last quite a while.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may be disappointed to learn that a certain situation isn't going to develop the way you had hoped. It's not too late to back out.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You can impress others with your ability to keep things to yourself. Indeed, knowing what not to say can make all the difference.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may want to let others take control of certain issues that usually come under your jurisdiction. Things will happen differently today!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You're nearing the end of something you've been working on for quite some time. The pace quickens, and you're eager to call it done!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Your freedom and autonomy are not likely to be threatened, even if you find that you have to follow certain rather archaic rules.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You deserve something more than you are getting, but take care that you don't make demands that seem to come out of left field!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Despite the fact that you are far away from someone who is continually on your mind, you can get a great deal done. Creativity is high.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You can make a small change that results in a very big improvement over how things were only yesterday.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Others are expecting you to take the lead, and the first item of business will be making up your mind about a key issue.

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Your Birthday for February 06, 2016

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | February 6th, 2016

Born today, you are a thoughtful and sensitive individual, and your ability to combine intellect and emotion will surely be a tremendous strength as you make your way through a life of opportunity, accomplishment, struggle, disappointment, contentment and tremendous vibrancy and meaning. There are some who may point to you and say, "There is someone who has it all." Indeed, you live your life in such a way that others will both admire and covet what you seem to have. Only you know that to fly so high among the mountaintops, you must also be able to swoop down into the deepest valleys. This is something you can do again and again, and live to talk about it.

You have a sense of destiny that you are never likely to ignore. It may lead you to accomplish what no one -- including yourself -- may have thought possible. Still, you strive on, confident that your life was meant to be important and memorable, and doing what you know will bring the rewards you seek.

Also born on this date are: Bob Marley, singer and musician; Babe Ruth, baseball player; Ronald Reagan, actor and U.S. president; Axl Rose, singer; Rick Astley, singer; Natalie Cole, singer; Zsa Zsa Gabor, actress; Fabian, singer; Mike Farrell, actor; Tom Brokaw, news anchor; Rip Torn, actor; Patrick Macnee, actor; Mary Leakey, paleoanthropologist; Mamie Van Doren, actress; Robert Townsend, actor and comedian; Aaron Burr, U.S. vice president; Kathy Najimy, actress; Francois Truffaut, filmmaker.

To see what is in store for you tomorrow, find your birthday and read the corresponding paragraph. Let your birthday star be your daily guide.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 7

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You will learn a great deal from your own memories, but you must sift through self-deception to get to the heart of the matter.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- What you bring to the table is surely unique, and not everyone will recognize it for what it is -- not immediately, at any rate.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may have trouble maintaining a constant level of activity throughout this busy day. Choose your rest periods very carefully.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Someone may be testing your powers, but you can come through with flying colors, especially if you're on your home turf.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- It may be difficult to ask for what you really need; issues of self-doubt and even some embarrassment may come into play. Rise above them!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may not be able to organize everything in the most logical fashion, but your system will certainly work for you, at least.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You'll be introduced to something that has you considering a whole brand-new set of options. Don't worry -- a family member proves supportive.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may be yearning for something that you never had, but this is likely to inspire you to raise the stakes at the workplace.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may have to set aside a dream in order to pursue the kinds of practical goals that will sustain you right now.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You can have much more fun with only two or three friends than in the company of a great many more. Keep things under control, socially.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You will not prevail unless you are able to keep the action fast and your own performance at a higher level than usual.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may encounter someone who challenges you to a duel of sorts. He or she knows that you can deliver when things really get going!

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