Your Birthday for August 14, 2017

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | August 14th, 2017

Born today, you are a romantic and highly sensitive individual, but you don't let those traits define you altogether. You are also quite realistic, able to see things for what they are and avoid sentimentality. You know how to keep your feet planted firmly on the ground even as you give your imagination free rein to explore all manner of possibilities -- and impossibilities, too! You are a creative, hard-working go-getter; when you set your sights on something, you will either make it yours or eventually face defeat knowing that you have done absolutely everything you could in the endeavor. You don't respond to most situations in an ordinary way, yet you do understand what makes other people tick. You are always interested in lending a hand when time and resources allow.

Even though you may not believe or admit it, you have the stunning looks and graceful carriage that will win you admirers almost everywhere you go. Yours may not be a classic beauty, but there is something quite breathtaking about you and about how you make your way in the world.

Also born on this date are: Mila Kunis, actress; Halle Berry, actress; Tim Tebow, football player; Magic Johnson, basketball player; Steve Martin, actor and comedian; Doc Holliday, gunfighter; David Crosby, guitarist and singer; Danielle Steel, author; Marcia Gay Harden, actress; Susan Saint James, actress; Gary Larson, cartoonist; James Horner, composer; Sarah Brightman, singer; Dash Crofts, 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.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 15

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Someone may question your qualifications. You can prove that you are the right person for the job, but you mustn't get defensive!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Some may accuse you of living in a completely different world. By day's end, however, you will have won broad support from others.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You can't afford to do anything in an uncertain manner. You may be wrong, and you may make mistakes, but you must be brave and confident.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may find yourself running short on patience, but take care that you don't lash out at the wrong people for the wrong reasons.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may be fighting against your mood swings as you attempt to do something that requires a more thoughtful approach than usual.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may have to wait for someone to get in line before you are able to set your plans in motion. Patience is a virtue, as always.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You must be prepared to act, though you may not know just when the right moment has come. As the Bard wrote, "The readiness is all."

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Someone knows what you're up to, even though you've been trying to keep things to yourself. You may have to let him or her in on the secret.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may be misinterpreted due to mixed messages that were not started by you. It's a problem you have to solve!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Presenting yourself properly isn't enough. You must be willing to share ideas that you might not otherwise share. Be bold!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You're not likely to encounter anything that is as clear-cut as you would like. Shades of gray predominate; nothing is black and white.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- What makes you think that you've given others the wrong impression? You may be doubting yourself and your methods for the wrong reasons.

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Your Birthday for August 13, 2017

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | August 13th, 2017

Born today, you are straightforward and candid -- usually. There are times, however, when you seem to have something hidden up your sleeve, or a secret tucked away in your heart, and this is likely to make you rather mysterious to many others. Your emotions can be quite near the surface, and when you are angered or impassioned in some way, you can be quite colorful in both language and behavior -- taking by surprise those who think you are conservative and staid. You are purposeful and dedicated in pursuits that can bring you rewards either tangible or intangible. When you go to work, you usually want to bring something home with you at the end of the day to share with family and friends.

You are not immune to criticism, yet you can rise above it and avoid falling into a pattern of tit-for-tat behavior or name-calling. You always try to treat others in a respectful manner, but in certain situations this desire may not shine through, especially when your heart is captured by someone who seems aloof and unattainable.

Also born on this date are: Sir Alfred Hitchcock, filmmaker; Fidel Castro, Cuban leader; Annie Oakley, sharpshooter and entertainer; Bert Lahr, actor; Danny Bonaduce, actor; Sir George Shearing, pianist; Debi Mazar, actress; Don Ho, singer; John Slattery, actor; Sebastian Stan, actor; Elvis Grbac, football player; Valerie Plame, CIA agent; Dan Fogelberg, singer-songwriter; Philippe Petit, daredevil.

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, AUGUST 14

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You can afford to approach an everyday problem with much more creativity. Think outside the box and expect the unexpected.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You're in need of help -- but not from just anyone. The person who can make the most difference may require some persuading.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You'll want to see inside someone with more clarity than usual. Try taking the initiative and sharing something about yourself first.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may have to endure some violent mood swings during the first part of the day -- until you receive a piece of news that calms you down.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You want things to be a certain way, but right from the start you'll realize you'll have to work harder than usual to reach that goal.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- A conflict will stem from your inability to keep quiet when asked to do so. No real harm will be done, but a certain someone may overreact.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Something new beckons, and though you are eager to move in that direction, you understand the need to tie up loose ends. Get to it!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You'll experience both ease and difficulty. On at least one occasion, a single endeavor will be both! It's a surreal situation.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Others are eager to see what you're made of, so you can expect someone to come at you with a challenge you've not seen before.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Make your desires known. Don't let anyone tell you that you can't have what you want. Your heart's desire is nearer than you think.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You're not about to take orders, nor should you give them. You can expect others to want exactly what you want in many cases.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You'll recognize the value that someone brings to the table, especially when your team is racing against the clock.

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Your Birthday for August 12, 2017

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | August 12th, 2017

Born today, you are the kind of person around whom other people always seem to feel comfortable and at home -- even complete strangers. You have the ability to meet and greet others in a fashion that doesn't seem at all artificial, but rather warm and genuinely interested in their health and well-being. Throughout your lifetime, you will be able to use this ability to your distinct advantage -- though you must be careful that it doesn't become so automatic as to be insincere. You must always be true to yourself and genuine with others, and let your natural care and concern shine through. You really do like people, and you appreciate the wide diversity of the world's population. You yearn to travel and enjoy a variety of experiences in other lands.

Because you know what makes people tick so well, you are seldom surprised by what happens around you -- except when it comes to love. Indeed, in this one area, you may not display the confidence you are usually known for. You are not the kind to pursue and court, but rather to be pursued and courted. Anyone who wants a relationship with you must understand this simple concept.

Also born on this date are: George Hamilton, actor; Casey Affleck, actor; Erwin Schrodinger, physicist; Buck Owens, singer; Mark Knopfler, singer and musician; Cecil B. DeMille, filmmaker; Pete Sampras, tennis player; Bruce Greenwood, actor; Cantinflas, actor; Jane Wyatt, actress; Pat Metheny, guitarist; William Goldman, screenwriter; Christy Mathewson, baseball player.

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, AUGUST 13

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You're more concerned with "where" and "when" than with "why," but it's this last question that must be answered before the day is out.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- The moment you begin denying what is already widely known is the moment you risk losing the respect of someone important to you.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Your actions are likely to strain credulity. A friend has your back, however, and may well provide you with your most valuable marketing.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You can bounce back quickly, but perhaps it's better to avoid certain foreseeable hazards in the first place!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Any difficulties you encounter can be minimized simply by approaching them with the correct outlook. Nothing is as bad as it seems.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may have to go with Plan B because of something a rival has done to stand between you and the most logical path.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Timing isn't everything; it's the only thing -- or close to it. You must keep your eye on the clock, even as you improvise.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You know how to do a certain something much better than a rival. This is a case of training as well as suitability for the task.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Your eyes will be opened to an opportunity you have been overlooking for far too long -- and it won't be around forever!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You can get around a roadblock without sacrificing either speed or progress. Someone you know will make a spectacle of him- or herself.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- The demands made on you may push you to the brink, but your rational nature will keep you from doing what can't be undone.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may not recognize what is right in front of you. Someone you know only casually will take on a more important role than usual.

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