Your Birthday for October 11, 2016

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | October 11th, 2016

Born today, you can often be found at the center of the action, wherever you may roam in this big old world. It is also likely that you will not only be present when important things transpire, but that you will also be a driving force for change throughout your lifetime, urging others to achieve more and better themselves at every turn. What is most remarkable, however, is that even as you are comfortable at the front of the line, leading others where you think they ought to go, you are also perfectly able to play a supporting role, doing what needs to be done in order to further someone else's agenda. It matters not whether you are center stage or backstage -- the fact is that you will always play an important role!

Your ability to do things in a new way will surely work well for you, but there are times when this may make your home life rather difficult, as you may spend less time attending to your domestic responsibilities than others feel you should.

Also born on this date are: Luke Perry, actor; Eleanor Roosevelt, U.S. first lady; Steve Young, football player; Daryl Hall, singer; Jane Krakowski, actress; Dottie West, singer; Jerome Robbins, choreographer; Elmore Leonard, author; Stephen Moyer, actor; Matt Bomer, actor; Michelle Trachtenberg, actress; Michelle Wie, golfer.

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.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 12

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You have much to offer, and others will surely be willing to let you have your shot when you present yourself and your ideas.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may have to stand up for someone who cannot be there to defend him- or herself against an unjust accusation.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You're very near to what you seek, but finally laying hands on it will depend on timing, luck and your willingness to trust in fate.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may not feel comfortable with a friend's proposal, but it will only require a few adjustments before it suits you perfectly.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You're in no mood to quibble over the little things when there is, in your mind, a larger issue that requires everyone's attention.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may feel as though you've been left out for long enough. You'll get a chance to reinsert yourself into an important endeavor.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You're after something akin to peace and quiet, but you know you can't have everything you want! Strive for a clever compromise.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may feel that a situation is in a downward spiral, but in fact things are about to begin climbing skyward any minute now.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Your name may be put forward very soon as others search for the right person to head up a new project. You're ready to lead!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You'll receive a piece of news that has you scrambling to make connections to other recent events. Some things are not just coincidental.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You want to join the fun, but first you'll have to wait until you are invited and have completed a certain assigned task.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may be surprised to learn that someone you have thought of as a critic has been an outspoken supporter of yours all along.

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Your Birthday for October 10, 2016

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | October 10th, 2016

Born today, you are a highly intelligent individual with a great deal of natural charm and charisma, and the ability to look deep within the souls of others to determine their true motives in all things. You are not guaranteed to be correct in your assessment of those around you, however; you must realize that your instinct and ability to assess the hearts of others can only truly be of use if you combine it with observation of behavior. If you do that, you're always sure to learn something valuable! You are a highly reactive individual; you make decisions based largely upon what others do and why they do it -- especially when those things are done to you. There is a risk that you may become habitually defensive because of this, but with discipline you can surely keep this from happening.

You seem to attract attention wherever you go, so it is not likely that you will ever be able to fly below the radar for long. You must get used to being not only the focus of people's attention, but also the subject of their conversation. You'll find that you are a hot topic on the rumor mill more often than you might like!

Also born on this date are: Mario Lopez, actor and television host; Brett Favre, football player; Dale Earnhardt Jr., auto racer; David Lee Roth, singer; Ben Vereen, actor, singer and dancer; Troy Tulowitzki, baseball player; Thelonious Monk, musician; Tanya Tucker, singer; Helen Hayes, actress; Bradley Whitford, actor; Ed Wood, filmmaker; Chris Penn, actor; Guiseppe Verdi, composer; Peter Coyote, actor; Charles Dance, 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, OCTOBER 11

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- A little stubbornness may actually do you a world of good -- especially when you are standing on the threshold of something hazardous.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may not understand someone else with perfect clarity, but grasping at least the basics may be enough.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may find that the truth has been staring you in the face for quite some time. Why is it that you are only just now becoming aware of it?

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- It's a good time to go back to something familiar and trusted. There are times when something "new and improved" is actually neither!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may find yourself in a position of some authority, but take care to avoid making decisions simply because you can. Reasons count!

VIRGO (Aug 23-Sept. 22) -- You will want to pay attention to even the smallest of details, lest you miss something entirely that could matter a great deal.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may not have things in the right order, but even with a little chaos, you can get things done in a way that impresses others.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You mustn't overdo it. Respect your limits, and be sure that others respect them as well. You can keep exhaustion at bay.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You must practice what you preach -- especially when it comes to doing right by others. You don't want to break your own good rules!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Even a small amount of certain things can be too much. You must know when to say you've had enough of something you enjoy!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Denying yourself is only likely to lead to bad moods all around. Give yourself what you can -- and give to others, too!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Others are likely to look to you as an example, so you'll want to be sure that you are living up to your own high standards.

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Your Birthday for October 09, 2016

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | October 9th, 2016

Born today, you may never realize how significantly you affect those around you, but the fact is that you are simply incapable of walking into a room -- or down the street -- without having a palpable and lasting impact on everyone you encounter. You are charismatic, highly intelligent and always eager to see things through another's eyes. These traits combine in such a way that you are able to make everyone you meet feel important. Your creative talents are many, but it is your ability to communicate even the most complex ideas with effective simplicity that really makes you stand out.

You have many physical traits that are sure to be easily recognizable and long remembered. Those who meet you and interact with you are not likely to forget you or those particular traits. You have a voice that commands attention and a unique carriage that may be imitated but never employed in as striking a manner as the original.

Also born on this date are: John Lennon, singer-songwriter and musician; Sharon Osbourne, television personality; Tony Shalhoub, actor; Scott Bakula, actor; Jackson Browne, singer-songwriter; Brian Blessed, actor; John Entwistle, musician; Guillermo Del Toro, director; Camille Saint-Saens, composer; Bruce Catton, historian; Brandon Routh, actor; PJ Harvey, singer.

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, OCTOBER 10

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may be full of advice for others, but you must also be willing to listen to the little voice in your head that guides you!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You're about to reveal something that will surely impress everyone, one way or the other. You want to be sure to get a positive reaction!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- A dramatic shift to a different focus may be unavoidable. You're ready to head in a new direction, if that's what's required.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Stick to what you know, and follow your path to the goal you have set for yourself. Don't be distracted by what others are trying to do.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You are ready to leave a certain issue behind for now -- whether or not you have resolved it to someone else's satisfaction.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You'll want to follow trends very carefully so that you aren't left behind when others begin to shift course.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You've been living too much in your head the past few days. Perhaps it's time to trust your heart a little more. A friend beckons.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Another's needs may be getting under your skin, compelling you to put your own on a back burner for the time being.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may be stopped in your tracks by a risk that you've recently spotted in the distance. You have time to change course if necessary.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You aren't yet ready for what someone has to offer, but you can surely prepare yourself in time to say yes when the moment arrives.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Two powerful influences are likely to converge soon, pulling you in two directions at once. You may have to sever some ties.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Someone who has said he or she will help you out may not understand that time is of the essence. You've got to explain the situation!

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