Your Birthday for October 03, 2024

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | October 3rd, 2024

Born today, you very often seem to know better than most what is going on around you, and why, and what you can and should do about it -- and when you do take action, it is most often very effective. What is it that gives you this power over the kinds of things that render other people powerless? It's not confidence, though you are surely confident; it's not timing, though your timing is often impeccable; and it's not luck, though you do consider yourself a lucky individual. Rather, it's the genuine belief that if you don't do something, nothing will get done, and so you jump at any chance to take action when things are going down. You are sure to attract a great deal of attention as one who gets things done.

You can be rather emotional at times, but instead of letting yourself be ruled by your emotions, you likely have learned how to channel your emotions into the things you do. This comes across as passion, of course, and passion is very attractive to others -- which may explain why you are so often drawing others into your orbit!

Also born on this date are: Eleonora Duse, actress; Thomas Wolfe, novelist; Ming Cho Lee, theatrical scenic designer; Chubby Checker, rock singer and musician; Gore Vidal, author; Dave Winfield, 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.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may have to make a certain request several times today before anyone in charge is willing to respond to you in a productive manner.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may find that you're actually in a better position to get things done today than you were yesterday. Take advantage of this, by all means!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You cannot let a chance encounter surprise you so much that you are unable to use it to your advantage today. Be ready for almost anything!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Why are you hesitant to follow the path that can lead you directly to your desired destination? Are you more afraid of success than failure?

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Going nowhere today can be just as detrimental as going backward. You must be willing to forge ahead even when the road looks hazardous.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may be put to the test today in a personal or professional way, but if you combine the personal and professional, you can surely prevail!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Something you weren't able to do yesterday or the day before may actually be quite easy for you today, after an unexpected change of heart.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- A quick attitude adjustment may be required today before you're able or even willing to jump into something unknown and help another.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You can try anything today, but take care you don't let your zest for adventure get the better of you. You must be practical again soon!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Talk may run the gamut today between casual, routine affairs and those that no one has been willing to mention. You can be quite influential.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- What you are trying to accomplish today may run counter to that which those in charge are trying to do -- but you're on the right track.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Give yourself more time to do the things that don't come easily today. You cannot afford, right now, to be hard on yourself or unrealistic.

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Your Birthday for October 02, 2024

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | October 2nd, 2024

Born today, you have a knack for being where the action is, and not only witnessing things that are likely to prove quite memorable, but more than occasionally playing a major role and influencing how things turn out -- for you and everyone involved. You may be soft-spoken and even at times shy and retiring, but when something is going on that attracts your interest, you are able to shed the quiet side of your nature so that you can jump right in and, if there is one available, play a major role. The truth is, actually, that you are more than likely to create a major role for yourself where none exists in order to get yourself as involved as possible in whatever is going on that gets you fired up. Then, once you've reaped whatever gains you can, you can easily go back to living your relatively quiet life.

But even that life can be full of exploration and learning, for you are likely something of a bookworm and you love digging into new topics of all kinds. You may discover at some point in your life that you have a talent for teaching -- and that is something you may not only do quite well, but also love doing very much!

Also born on this date are: Mohandas Gandhi, Indian lawyer and independence leader; Wallace Stevens, poet; Groucho Marx, actor and entertainer; Graham Greene, novelist; Sting, rock singer, songwriter, and musician; Cordell Hull, U.S. statesman; Annie Leibovitz, photographer; King Richard III of England; Paul von Hindenburg, German military leader and president; Ferdinand Foch, French WWI commander; Donna Karan, designer; Bud Abbott, comedian; Rex Reed, film critic.

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, OCTOBER 3

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Your gift to another person today will be what you do in a situation that arises very much by surprise. You can control what they likely cannot.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may receive so much input today that you're unable to sort it out effectively. Be patient, and wait until the surge dies down somewhat.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You are likely facing a challenge at this time that will require a great deal of thought along new lines, but it may not be upon you today.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- It's a good time to study your own priorities and determine whether you have, indeed, organized them in the best possible way. What feels wrong?

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may be experiencing a slowdown of sorts today, but you needn't fear what may happen as a result unless you are somehow overindulgent.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Ask yourself what would have happened some time ago if you had taken a different path. You are likely facing a very similar choice today.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You're eager to start something new, but are you really up for something as long and complex as what you are imagining? Think this through!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Your performance at the workplace today may attract attention for a completely new reason today. This may be something to explore and develop.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Now is no time to look for shortcuts, for the search is likely to take up valuable time that you cannot afford to lose right now.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Pay attention to how your interactions with people differ -- even if only slightly. How are you changing to suit expectations?

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You're eager to demonstrate what you're capable of right now, but take care that you don't overstate your case. Let others come to you.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Dealing directly with someone who has your number isn't likely to be effective today. You can do what you need to do another way, surely.

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Your Birthday for October 01, 2024

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | October 1st, 2024

Born today, you are both a thinker and a doer, the kind to dream up all manner of unlikely plans and then, as if by magic, turn them into reality simply by virtue of your natural talents, your capacity for hard work, your positive attitude and your willingness to stick with a thing until it's done. These are admirable traits to be sure, but perhaps your most valuable is your ability to get along with almost anyone -- even those who do what you would not, say what you would not, think what you would not and believe what you do not. You truly believe that there's room in the world for all types -- and you enjoy interacting with them at every opportunity!

Tenacity and longevity are likely going to give you tremendous advantages in life, both in your personal relationships and your business affairs, for you aren't one to balk at the little things. Indeed, once you've committed to someone -- or something -- you're more than likely to follow through until the bitter end.

Also born on this date are: Jimmy Carter, U.S. president; Vladimir Horowitz, pianist; Rod Carew, baseball player; Julie Andrews, singer and actress; Richard Harris, actor; Walter Matthau, actor; James Whitmore, actor; Stanley Holloway, actor, song-and-dance man; Bonnie Parker, bank robber; George Peppard, actor; Randy Quaid, 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, OCTOBER 2

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- The only thing that can get in your way today is your own stubbornness, especially when it comes to making decisions. Let someone else speak!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- The more daring you are today, the more attention you'll attract, but that doesn't mean you'll have more to show for your efforts than usual.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may be temporarily baffled today by the way things are adding up -- or not adding up. Look at the key issue from the inside out.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Kindness is no vice or weakness at this time. In fact, you'll surely find that kindness today reaps major benefits few have anticipated.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Someone close to you seems intent on reminding you of the obvious, but today you would be wise to listen to even the most obvious messages.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You don't have to be front and center today to have an influence over what goes on, and the briefest input can have a major impact.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- It'll be important for you to get the ball rolling today -- and you must be the one to do it, not someone else. You must take a hands-on approach.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- There's no harm in repeating yourself if doing so helps to increase your confidence, but you must be ready to address a new problem.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may have a few complicated ideas to communicate to others today, so you must begin slowly and with the basics. Don't overreach.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You're likely to learn something from someone today without even knowing it, but soon you'll realize you're putting the lesson to good use.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Pick up the pace today and you'll be able to put your competitors to the test. Not everyone will be able to keep up with you, surely.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Just when you think it's time to do something else, you'll likely realize that you have a few more key steps to complete on a current endeavor.

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