Your Birthday for September 18, 2024

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | September 18th, 2024

Born today, you are able again and again to make the most of nothing, and you will often score major personal victories in life by doing as little as possible. Indeed, very few have ever been able to accomplish as much by lifting a finger as rarely as you! How is this possible? The truth, of course, is that you put in as much effort as anyone else -- but it is of a kind that others rarely if ever see, and you seem to be able to do great things without trying at all. It is rather like a duck crossing a pond: by all appearances the duck is cruising smoothly and effortlessly across the glassy surface of the pond, but underneath, that same duck is paddling fast and furiously! This is you, a furious paddler who knows how to look as though nothing much is happening at all.

In your private life you can be much more demonstrative, even emotional, and you tend to wear your heart on your sleeve. You will brook no slight or unfair treatment by anyone who shares your life; you are quick to spot an injustice, and whether it is intentional or not, you will almost always punish the perpetrator in some way.

Also born on this date are: Greta Garbo, actress; Robert Blake, actor; Jack Warden, actor; Agnes de Mille, dancer and choreographer; Frankie Avalon, 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.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You are dealing with an inherited situation, but dealing with it well. At some point today you'll see where this is all leading you.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Keeping facts and figures available and ready for use at a moment's notice will take a good deal of discipline today. Avoid sloppy thinking!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- The sooner you take responsibility for something you've tried to ignore, the sooner you'll free yourself from a self-made trap of sorts.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Your sense of self receives a boost today by something that happens almost by accident between you and a fan. Make sure you take notice!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You are likely to be exposed to something today that you wouldn't have enjoyed even just a few days prior, but something new is at work internally.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may be intrigued by your own thought process today, and any chance you have to disassemble the conclusions you come to will be beneficial.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Whether or not you've armed yourself with assistance, you're going to have to trust your instincts to get where you're going today.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- In guiding another to their destination today you can guide yourself, and where you end up may be both surprising and highly satisfying.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- When asked what you want today you must be serious in your response. Don't make the mistake of thinking that this is only courtesy.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may be considering a change in your living situation, but whether it means redecorating or packing up and moving is yet to be gleaned.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may find yourself in a tight spot quite early, but if you go about your business honestly, you should extricate yourself by day's end.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- The solution to a personal mystery may be right in front of you today. If you can't see it, it's because of some faulty assumptions.

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Your Birthday for September 17, 2024

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | September 17th, 2024

Born today, you take things very seriously indeed, whether they be work related or recreational, and when it comes to friendly competition you may actually take things a little too far at times -- for you will play to win no matter what is at stake. This trait can certainly serve you well in all manner of career tracks, but especially if you choose one that requires you to do battle, figuratively at least, with those who stand opposed to you. You are always a fine representative of any cause which you embrace and espouse, for you will do all you can to further it and ensure its longevity. You rarely have to decide whether something is worthy of your efforts; if it attracts your attention and captures your interest, it is!

When it comes to domestic affairs, you can be much more lenient and relaxed at home than you are in other areas of your life -- and in fact you may actually take a hands-off approach to most things under your roof. This makes it absolutely necessary, of course, that you partner with someone who is ready and willing to take on care of the home -- and of you, too!

Also born on this date are: Hank Williams, country singer and songwriter; William Carlos Williams, poet; Warren Burger, U.S. Chief Justice; Anne Bancroft, actress; George Blanda, football player; Sir Francis Chichester, yachter, circumnavigated the globe solo; Ken Kesey, novelist; Roddy McDowall, actor and photographer; Orlando Cepeda, 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.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Your creative energy will lead you in a direction that takes you by surprise at first -- but later on you'll realize this was virtually foretold.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may have more trouble than expected smoothing things over for a pair of friends who've been going at it over a simple misunderstanding.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may find yourself in a situation that requires you to do things in a way that doesn't really come naturally. A careful approach is best.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Lash out at others today and you're sure to put a dent in your nice, shiny reputation -- and you can't afford that. Control yourself!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- What may be detrimental to another can be quite a boon for you, and vice versa. Don't assume that things will be as you had hoped or feared.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- What you do today is likely to be remembered for quite a while, but not necessarily for the reasons you would wish. A big decision is pending.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may have to spend a good deal of time today doing something that others have dumped on you -- but you're likely to enjoy it a lot!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Save what you can today -- and tomorrow and in the days to come -- and you'll find that it does, indeed, add up. This has hidden benefits.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You don't want to spend all of your time doing that which fails to engage you fully. Get routine jobs done quickly so you can move on!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- It's a good day for you to explore options that others may have recently overlooked. The right decisions can help you get ahead.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You're not keen on repeating something you had to do recently, but today, similar circumstances are likely to influence your actions.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You mustn't take yourself too seriously today -- or anyone else, for that matter! You can turn a work project into something of a game.

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Your Birthday for September 16, 2024

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | September 16th, 2024

Born today, you have been endowed with an adventurous spirit, but you are in no way careless or foolhardy in your approach to life. You are always careful to learn what you must and prepare fully before taking on anything new, whether it be a small domestic task or something bigger that might be considered a major expedition. You never do anything without solid reasons -- though there may be times in which others either do not understand those reasons or do not agree with them. That's fine with you, as long as they stay out of your way and don't try to thwart your progress -- for if that happens you can prove quite an adversary, and you will bring all your resources to bear in defense of your autonomy and your freedom to do what you want when you want.

It may be that you have what amount to two distinct personalities that are continually battling for supremacy: the first is playful, mischievous, and always willing to push the boundaries of propriety; the second is far more serious, even dour, and rather judgmental of those who are anything like your other self. You will always be working to keep these sides of yourself in careful balance.

Also born on this date are: Henry V, King of England; B.B. King, musician; Lauren Bacall, actress; Peter Falk, actor; David Copperfield, illusionist; John Knowles, novelist; Charlie Byrd, jazz guitarist; Orel Hershiser, baseball pitcher.

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, SEPTEMBER 17

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Where your interests clash with another's today is an area that demands some understanding -- and you must be honest with each other.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may be far too eager for another's approval today, and that's likely to keep you from doing what must be done. Let go of that desire!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- A few rounds of trial-and-error will set you on the path to success today, provided you know precisely what it is you are trying to accomplish!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You can make an important contribution to a group effort today, or you can try to further your own independent cause. Which will it be?

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Respond to what happens to you today in an emotional way and you're not likely to recover quickly. Be objective and address the problem.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may be unusually studious today, but as the afternoon wears on you'll be able to employ instinct as well as intellect with success.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Take a look at what's going on around you today and you'll be able to tell yourself whether you are where you want to be -- or not.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Any changes you want to implement today or in the days to come will have to go through proper channels first. Describe them fully!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may not be quite as focused as you like to be, but soon you'll know why -- and once you do you'll be able to do something about it!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You're eager to understand what it is that is driving you in the direction you're currently going. It's not just instinct, is it?

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Someone is eager to give you another chance -- but it's important that you know why you need one. This is worth an open, honest conversation.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You are interested in more than the usual today, and you should have the chance to investigate even that which is mostly hidden away.

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