Your Birthday for July 19, 2017

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | July 19th, 2017

Born today, you are an instinctive strategist, in that you know how to make a plan, conserve your energy, gather your resources, prepare fully and wait patiently until the right moment to set your plan in motion. This basic approach is likely to win you more than your share of success over the years. You are often able to beat the odds and succeed where others have failed, and it's mostly a matter of natural talent and luck rather than any concrete ability derived from experience or learning. You are a highly visual individual; you can create all manner of pictures in your mind's eye, which you then transform into reality with seemingly remarkable ease -- though you know full well that it takes dedication and tremendous effort to do so again and again, as you so ably demonstrate.

There is something magnetic, even mysterious, about you that others find irresistible. You had better get used to being the object of adoration and the subject of much gossip, wherever you go and whatever you do. Not everyone understands you -- indeed, you don't always understand yourself -- but almost everyone wants to know you.

Also born on this date are: Benedict Cumberbatch, actor; Anthony Edwards, actor; Campbell Scott, actor; Edgar Degas, artist; George Dzundza, actor; Samuel Colt, inventor; Lizzie Borden, alleged murderer; Vikki Carr, singer; George McGovern, politician; Ilie Nastase, tennis player; Lisa Lampanelli, comedian; Jared Padalecki, actor; Brian May, musician.

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.

THURSDAY, JULY 20

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You're ready to stake your claim, but take care that you don't come on too strong, lest you turn a few supporters into detractors.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Progress is being made, and you must focus on the good things that have been happening. A loved one will give you a positive response.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Just because you've experienced a personal setback doesn't mean that you cannot score measurable gains before this busy day is out.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You're going to have to take the lead when it comes to identification and prevention of certain key problems and dilemmas.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You want to get a good deal, but you don't want to haggle. This may seem to be a pipe dream, but you can find the right place to go.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-sept. 22) -- You'll be impressed with someone's simple, straightforward approach. There are a few lessons you can take away from this interaction.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- It's a good time to share your feelings with those who don't always listen to reason. You may not change any minds, but you'll clear the air.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Someone you know well has got your back, even though you may not see him or her in action. This is a good day to mount a personal crusade.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may come to realize, before the day is out, that you made the wrong decision recently -- and for all the wrong reasons.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Your role may expand considerably, whether or not you do anything to help it happen. Your influence is great.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You can score an important "first," but you're going to run into some serious opposition along the way. Batten down the hatches.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You're going to have to navigate a situation that isn't favorable to your personal agenda. The decisions of others may leave you behind.

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Your Birthday for July 18, 2017

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | July 18th, 2017

Born today, you are nothing if not patient, and you can surely wait out anyone as you look ahead to long-term successes rather than short-term gratification. Indeed, you always have your eyes on goals that might simply be out of view for most others, but you are so far-sighted that you never feel that even your most distant aspirations will be out of reach for long. You are always thinking, always planning, always dreaming of the day when you will have what you want, when you will be able to live your life as you envision it and -- because you are so generous and philanthropic -- help others do the same. You are never one to think exclusively of yourself, and perhaps that is why you are able to postpone immediate enjoyment for the longer-lasting contentment that will surely result from hard work over the long haul.

You have something of a temper, which seems to be at odds with your normally calm and cool exterior, but anger is not something that you express freely. Rather, you let it bubble beneath the surface, and you wait -- patiently, as always -- for the right moment to give your feelings free rein and full expression.

Also born on this date are: Nelson Mandela, South African president and civil rights leader; Vin Diesel, actor; Kristen Bell, actress; Richard Branson, entrepreneur; John Glenn, astronaut and politician; Screamin' Jay Hawkins, singer; Hunter S. Thompson, writer; Red Skelton, actor and comedian; James Brolin, actor; Harriet Nelson, actress; Joe Torre, baseball manager; Elizabeth McGovern, actress; Dick Button, Olympic figure skater; Hume Cronyn, 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.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 19

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may not want to keep up with the news, as there's too much going on that you take personally. One item, however, you simply can't avoid.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Tend to things one at a time, and your day won't be too busy for you -- or for a friend who wants to share some time with you.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- It may be time to get back in touch with someone who has been giving you a lot of space lately. He or she has been waiting patiently.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You should be able to prevent a permanent rift from forming between two parties who have let a trivial conflict grow out of control.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You can have all the help you need, but take care that you don't allow just anyone to encroach on certain personal territory.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Someone close to you will know what's going on, even if you don't share it openly. There is only so much that you can keep to yourself!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Someone is trying to get in touch with you for reasons beyond your understanding -- but to avoid any contact is to risk unnecessary conflict.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may think you know what a loved one really wants, but you haven't exactly been keeping up lately. Things have changed in subtle ways.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Your desires can surely be satisfied, but it'll take the right person to identify them correctly and address them head-on.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- An interest you and a loved one share may prove more important in the days and weeks to come than either had anticipated.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Something big is on the way, but you must get yourself prepared before you can take advantage of any opportunities that come with it.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You'll be sought after for your particular expertise even though you are eager to move on to other things. You may need the money!

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Your Birthday for July 17, 2017

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | July 17th, 2017

Born today, you never seem to be satisfied with the way things are, no matter what you may be doing or how well you are doing it. This would no doubt manifest itself in a singularly negative manner for most individuals; they would wallow in frustration and the rubble of shattered dreams, never quite formulating a plan for making things better. You are not that kind of person, however, for while you may always think that things are not quite the way they should be, you use that to energize and motivate yourself so that you are always making plans for the future. It's really quite simple: If today doesn't please you, then plan to make something extraordinary happen tomorrow! You are never without some kind of scheme in the works, and you are confident that, given time and opportunity, you will at last enjoy the satisfaction you feel you so richly deserve.

You are multitalented, but that's not always helpful -- for you may have trouble focusing on one particular talent, choosing instead to see where any or all might lead you. That's not a very organized way to go about things, and it is very likely the reason you so often feel that things are not quite right from one day to the next.

Also born on this date are: David Hasselhoff, actor and singer; Donald Sutherland, actor; Phyllis Diller, actress and comedian; James Cagney, actor; Art Linkletter, television personality; Lucie Arnaz, actress; Diahann Carroll, actress; Alex Winter, actor; Erle Stanley Gardner, author; Angela Merkel, German 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.

TUESDAY, JULY 18

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You'll be dealing with facts and figures a great deal throughout the day, but eventually what really matters will be how you feel.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You don't want to be at the mercy of your emotions -- or anyone else's -- but you must still be willing to listen to your heart.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Someone is likely to move closer to you than ever before, and you'll have a decision to make. Is this something you can talk openly about?

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You'll receive news early in the day that requires you to adjust your schedule for later on. More demands will be made.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- A slow start doesn't necessarily predicate a slow finish. You can shift gears quite dramatically and come in strong at the wire.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- There is always more than one option to consider -- even today. Don't close your eyes to that which is staring you in the face!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You mustn't be too predictable, lest you make yourself vulnerable to someone's rather obvious attacks. Remain nimble.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You have a pattern that you follow in situations like the one you face now. It gives you confidence, but may also raise questions.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may have trouble coordinating a friend's efforts with your own, especially early in the day. Take time to get up to speed.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- A flurry of activity may have you spending more time than usual in front of a computer screen or on the telephone. Pace yourself.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Don't let yourself get stuck doing too much of something that you know isn't going to be good for you in a while. Stay free and flexible.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Are you ready to do what you said you would do? You may be wondering if you spoke too soon, but you should be able to follow through.

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