Your Birthday for September 13, 2024

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | September 13th, 2024

Born today, you are a rather solitary, studious, and circumspect individual, and you value brainpower over almost all attributes -- but though you are known as a thinker above all else you can surely swing into action effectively when called upon to do so. You are likely to score a great many "firsts" in your lifetime, not because you have set out to do so but because your curiosity is sure to lead you into situations that lead directly, in turn, to some sort of accomplishment that has simply never been done before. It is almost as if accomplishment, for you, is a by-product of curiosity -- as it is, indeed, for so many people who allow themselves to be led by their interests into new situations. Your interests, as it happens, are quite varied, and it's anyone's guess where they may lead you next.

Though you claim to be an open book, the truth is that you are so complex that it is impossible to get to know you completely -- as even those who know you best will attest! You are often full of surprises, and as soon as someone decides that this, that, or the other thing is what makes you tick, they'll often discover that it's actually something else again entirely!

Also born on this date are: Walter Reed, bacteriologist and surgeon; Arnold Schoenberg, composer; Claudette Colbert, actress; Maurice Jarre, film composer; Mel Torme, musician and singer; Jacqueline Bisset, actress; Roald Dahl, writer; Milton S. Hershey, chocolate magnate; J.B. Priestley, writer; Sherwood Anderson, writer.

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, SEPTEMBER 14

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You can surprise a friend today by being where you thought you couldn't be -- and you are best not to call attention to yourself when you do.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may be thinking about the many small changes that could be made in the next weeks or months, but are you entertaining too many such ideas?

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You're not likely to get the attention you want or need today without stepping forward and announcing your presence in some creative way.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may be close to a decision that will have far-reaching ramifications no matter which way you go. The key issue is a personal one.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Someone who agrees with you in principle may have suggestions for you with regard to your methods -- and you are best to listen to them all.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Avoid knee-jerk reactions today. Take the time to judge what you see and hear with care, and don't let past experience influence you too much.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You can find the positive even when others are suffering from an abundance of negativity, and today that skill will serve you quite well.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You can do something today to prepare the road ahead for someone who is going to have to make a journey without your usual assistance.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Progress requires nothing more of you today than to put one foot in front of the other. You needn't complicate matters more than that!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- News you receive today may have you rethinking something you'd already decided. By day's end you should realize you're on the right track.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You're eager to learn whether your approach to a certain issue will win the approval of others. Don't rush this process in any way.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You have much to look forward to, but take care you don't neglect current interests and responsibilities! Get today's jobs done!

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Your Birthday for September 12, 2024

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | September 12th, 2024

Born today, you are such a straight shooter that your rivals and enemies are often simply rendered ineffectual when competing with you in any way, for you go about your business with little to no fuss and focus squarely on the goal you are trying to reach, and you often reach it with time, money and effort to spare! You never listen to criticism or nay-sayers; you do what you must to perform at your best in any given situation, and you never let negativity or self-doubt get in your way, whether you are merely making plans or actually putting them into motion to accomplish something memorable. You are so economical and straightforward that you often get where you are going and do what you have planned to do before anyone else knows what it is you're up to!

You are not all work and accomplishment, however. You possess a bright and charming personality, and you bring so much life into a room that no one is ever able to remain gloomy or dour for very long in your presence. Indeed, your presence is often sought at social events of all kinds, and you're more than welcome even when you haven't been invited.

Also born on this date are: Jesse Owens, Olympic gold medalist track star; H.L. Mencken, writer and journalist; Alfred A. Knopf, publisher; George Jones, singer; Barry White, singer; Maurice Chevalier, actor and entertainer; Maria Muldaur, singer; Herbert Henry Asquith, British prime minister.

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.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You can give something a try today without making a full commitment in order to determine whether it's really for you or not.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You mustn't be so keen on outdoing a rival that you push yourself too far too fast today. You must be sure to respect your own boundaries.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- There may be times during the day in which you come to doubt your own intentions, but if you keep moving in the same direction all will be well.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Environmental influences are disturbing many of your routines at this time. You may find it necessary to take a break and enjoy new scenery.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- If at first you don't find the right partner today, keep looking. They're out there, and they're ready and willing to accompany you right away.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Despite being energetic and enthusiastic you may not be able to go the distance today for reasons that are largely beyond your control.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You cannot afford to spread yourself too thin today. Focus on one or two endeavors that will give you more than they take away.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You're in need of some motivation today, and you can have it simply by looking in the direction of one with a remarkable track record.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may not be able to do what you have planned for the day without the involvement of an assistant -- or, perhaps, an accomplice!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- One accomplishment leads to another today, and so on, until you reach a point at which you may ask why doing more is even necessary.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You can build upon what you did successfully some time ago if you're willing to take a little less in compensation to start with.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may have trouble figuring out how the same effort as before can bring you equal reward. You're going to have to make adjustments.

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Your Birthday for September 11, 2024

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | September 11th, 2024

Born today, you are an imaginative and highly expressive individual, and your way with words is likely to be nothing short of legendary -- even in your own lifetime! What others have difficulty expressing you are often able to put in ways that far exceed mere communication and achieve the level of poetry. This doesn't mean that you will use ten words when two will suffice; on the contrary, you are quite economical when speaking and writing and you will say what you mean to say in the most direct manner possible -- but even then you have a kind of expressive flair that thrills those who hear or read your words. You have a fine mind and an insightful way of looking at things, which is immediately apparent to anyone who interacts with you personally or professionally.

Though you see things through bright eyes and tend to be positive and optimistic in your dealings with others, there is a darkness that often threatens to dampen your spirit from within that you have a hard time dealing with now and then -- for it can sneak up on you and wrap you in a melancholy that is very difficult to shake off at times.

Also born on this date are: D.H. Lawrence, poet and novelist; O. Henry, short story writer; Lola Falana, singer; Brian De Palma, film director; Ferdinand Marcos, Philippine dictator; Tom Landry, football coach; Paul "Bear" Bryant, college football coach; Herbert Lom, actor; Leo Kottke, guitarist; Kristy McNichol, actress.

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, SEPTEMBER 12

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You will want to acknowledge all possibilities before you get moving today, but once you're in action focus only on the positive.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- What you can do well on your own you may be able to do better in tandem with another -- but your choice of partner is surely the key.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You're going to have to slow down a bit today in order to help someone who is depending on you for guidance. Take the time it requires.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You can score something of a "personal best" today, in part because someone else is pushing you beyond your comfort zone -- as expected.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may be more fired up about what the day holds in store than you are used to, and you'll have to work hard to keep your emotions in check.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- The way around a certain situation you've long been trying to avoid is likely to take you down a surprising path. Keep your eyes open!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You'll come to an important understanding today that makes it easier to approach a seemingly unapproachable situation.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You mustn't assume that someone else has taken care of the preliminaries today; you must take care of them yourself to ensure a job well done.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- It's not enough to understand the instructions you are given today, but you must be willing and able to follow them to the letter.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Your friends know what's going on with you better than you do yourself, but you'll have to face much of the day largely on your own.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Your current strategy will enable you to make some headway today, but you're likely to encounter an obstacle that may slow you down.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Efficiency is the key to success today, especially as you will be moving from one thing to the other very quickly -- just like a rival.

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