Your Birthday for February 21, 2016

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | February 21st, 2016

Born today, you are a thoughtful and studious individual, always eager to learn about what is going on in the world, and why. This is sure to give you a distinct advantage at almost all points in your life, as your comprehension of various puzzles means that you always have options that you can work into your strategies and tactics. You are, in fact, never without a plan, and you can construct a complex one quickly and entirely on your own if need be. You enjoy doing things for others, but you will always try something new for yourself to avoid putting others at risk. In this way, you are usually the first to benefit from your efforts!

You may not be able to get through life completely unscathed. In fact, you are likely to face one or two serious crises that challenge you deeply and require you to make significant changes in the way you live on a day-to-day basis. Fortunately, you never shrink from this kind of personal, life-shaping work.

Also born on this date are: Corbin Bleu, actor; Ashley Greene, actress; Jennifer Love Hewitt, actress; Alan Rickman, actor; Ellen Page, actress; Kelsey Grammer, actor; Rue McClanahan, actress; Andres Segovia, classical guitarist; Nina Simone, singer and activist; Tyne Daly, actress; William Petersen, actor; John Lewis, activist and politician; Barbara Jordan, politician; Mary Chapin Carpenter, singer; Erma Bombeck, columnist; Melanie Laurent, actress; Ann Sheridan, actress; Sam Peckinpah, 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.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You'll be doing a great deal that comes naturally, but toward the day's end there will be one task you must perform that is strange and new.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Confidence is the key, and you have every reason to be confident. Strike while the iron is hot!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You'll want to create some good memories with someone who soon may not be as close to you as he or she is right now. It won't take much!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may wonder why someone has cooled to you lately, but in fact you're taking personally something that has nothing to do with you.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- One simple conversation can get you closer than ever to a long-term solution to a stubborn problem. You can't hide from the facts!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Take care that you don't suddenly become overly concerned with your own success. You must think about how you can help others.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Someone may think that you're only pretending, but in fact what you're up to now may prove to be permanent. You're changing on many levels.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You can go for a ride with a friend and enjoy all that the journey has to offer -- provided you have tied up a few loose ends at home.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- A new collaboration begins to pay off almost immediately, but you mustn't let yourself become overconfident.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You will want to check up on a loved one, not because you are lacking trust, but because you sense he or she may need some help.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You can begin to reap the rewards of recent efforts, but don't begin to think that "anything is possible." Be realistic!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may not know how to get in touch with someone who was recently a part of your life. This is worth some careful investigation.

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Your Birthday for February 20, 2016

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | February 20th, 2016

Born today, you cannot always be counted on to make the best financial decisions, nor are you the one others will go to for advice regarding long-term planning. You are, however, quite adept at crisis management; you know how to stop a bad thing from getting worse, how to pinpoint the problem and how to solve it -- often permanently. Thus, while you may never boast a great deal of money in the bank, you will be proud of the fact that your life generally runs on an even keel, immune from the kinds of upsets that so often affect those around you. You never seem to let even the worst news get to you, and you approach sudden developments with a calm rationality that others admire greatly.

Some may think that you are simply uninterested or, worse, coldhearted, but neither of these is the case. You care greatly, and it is because of this that you maintain a steady, calm approach so that you can fix things that need to be fixed! To you, panic is the enemy, and calm is your greatest strength.

Also born on this date are: Rihanna, singer; Kurt Cobain, singer and musician; Sidney Poitier, actor, director, diplomat; Charles Barkley, basketball player; Cindy Crawford, supermodel; Justin Verlander, baseball player; Nancy Wilson, singer; Anthony Head, actor; Sandy Duncan, actress; Ansel Adams, photographer; Andrew Shue, actor; Gloria Vanderbilt, designer; Ivana Trump, socialite; Gale Gordon, actor; Peter Strauss, actor; Willie Garson, actor; Robert Altman, filmmaker; Bobby Unser, auto racer; Mike Leigh, director; Patty Hearst, heiress; Ron Eldard, 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.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 21

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You can save time and money by doing something the old-fashioned way, despite what someone close to you may say.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You can make a big difference to your team. You are perhaps more prepared than ever before to lead a major effort.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You can arrange a meeting of the minds that will result in a plan that can be put into motion almost immediately.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Stick to the game plan. If you feel the need to improvise, you should do so early or late, but not in the middle of things.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may encounter someone whose efforts are in stark contrast to your own -- or is it really just the motives that are different?

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You're in the mood for a change of pace, and you certainly don't want the pressure to increase in the workplace.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You're feeling a little out of sorts, but perhaps this is part of a cycle that you are learning to anticipate.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You are committed to doing things the right way, even if it means changing the way you approach your primary responsibilities.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You're likely to learn something about a friend or partner that takes you very much by surprise -- but it can be an advantage!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may be feeling as if you're rowing against the tide lately. Indeed, some things are taking more effort than they should.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may not yet be ready to assume another's responsibilities, but you know that day will come soon. You should begin preparing!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You can offer someone a bargain he or she wasn't looking for, but you must make sure that you get something in return.

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Your Birthday for February 19, 2016

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | February 19th, 2016

Born today, you have been endowed with tremendous sensitivity and generosity. As a result, you often feel compelled to do all you can for your fellow human, even when it means making personal sacrifices and going without. Indeed, you are likely to shape your entire life around philanthropy of some kind. Even if your choice of profession doesn't fall within this category, you will make it so in some way or another, as you simply cannot combat your innate interest in the well-being of those around you. It is likely you will use words as well as actions to bring about the changes that you wish to see in life; you know how to express yourself with remarkable clarity and a kind of poetic vibrancy that is quite rare, indeed.

You enjoy making people laugh, and you will spend a great deal of time simply talking with others to liven their spirits. This is not only because you want people to be happy, but also because you believe that high spirits lead to high productivity in life: A bright smile is tantamount to high potential!

Also born on this date are: Victoria Justice, actress; Seal, singer; Smokey Robinson, singer-songwriter; Jeff Daniels, actor; Nicolaus Copernicus, astronomer; Lee Marvin, actor; Benicio Del Toro, actor; Justine Bateman, actress; Falco, singer; Amy Tan, author; Jeff Kinney, writer-illustrator; Roger Goodell, NFL commissioner.

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.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- It's a good day to catch up with friends, especially those with whom you share something in the professional arena.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- How you measure your personal space will depend on what you are planning to do once you know how much is available to you.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may not understand a certain message that comes your way, but you know that you must pay attention and do what is suggested.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Instead of setting a large, unreachable goal for yourself, try setting smaller ones that can be accomplished one by one.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You're eager to spend time with someone who boasts more experience than you in a certain key endeavor. It's a good time to explore options.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Reach out to an old friend or colleague, and you're likely to be surprised at the response you get. He or she has been waiting!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You'll want to get from here to there under your own power. Indeed, having someone else in the driver's seat can prove detrimental.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- The way you are trying to do something may attract critical attention, but it doesn't technically break any rules, does it?

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- An early start gives you the advantage you sorely need. A rival doesn't expect you to be ready quite so soon.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You'll feel better about everything if you are able to chip away at your to-do list in a timely manner. Don't procrastinate!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- The warnings you are giving to others are applicable to you more than anyone else. Be sure to listen to yourself!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You can take part, or you can watch from the sidelines. Each approach has its benefits, but you must do what that little voice says!

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