Your Birthday for October 07, 2024

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | October 7th, 2024

Born today, you are a champion of right and justice and fairness in all things, and there is never a time in your life when you might compromise even a little and allow any sort of injustice, large or small, to go unaddressed or uncorrected. This can be a rather tricky thing, however, because "right" and "justice" can be somewhat subjective, so you must always be sure that your notions align with the majority notions of what is good and desirable, lest you slip in some way and dedicate your life to that which is dark and villainous to many. In other words, while the dedication is there by birthright, you must always choose, at every juncture, what it is you are working for, and for whom, so that you never find yourself going to the dark side!

You are quite charismatic, though you often prefer to remain in the shadows rather than in the sunlight, metaphorically speaking. You don't always choose, or enjoy, being in the spotlight, though you do understand that getting attention for what you do can, in many ways, help you do it with greater efficiency and success.

Also born on this date are: Desmond Tutu, South African archbishop and anti-apartheid activist; R.D. Laing, psychiatrist and writer; Oliver North, U.S. military leader; Yo-Yo Ma, cellist; Henry A. Wallace, U.S. vice president; Niels Bohr, Nobel prize-winning physicist; John Cougar Mellencamp, rocker; Helen MacInness, novelist; June Allyson, actress; Whitcomb Riley, poet; W.W. Rostow, economist and journalist.

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, OCTOBER 8

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Something is just beginning, and you're ready to pull the plug on something else -- so be ready for this transition to take a toll.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You can see the potential in a situation others may be trying to avoid. The quicker you act today, the more options will be open to you.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Many more possibilities lie open to you at this time, though you may not yet be able to see them all clearly. Patterns of behavior warrant study.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Take care that you don't misinterpret someone else's actions today and make an already uncomfortable situation worse than it really is.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You can see the end of a current phase approaching, but you may not yet know precisely what to do to adjust to any anticipated changes.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- A change in someone else's behavior is likely to telegraph something to you that you must take very seriously. Don't be tempted to shrug it off!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) –- Just when you’re ready to surge ahead at a quicker pace, you’ll be compelled to slow down to accommodate someone else. This won’t last long.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- It may be a good day to back away from stress-inducing activities and pay more attention to your emotional needs. Seek friendly counsel.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Are you really going to believe everything you're told today? Not likely -- and you may have to call someone else out for a falsehood.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Get together with those who are after much the same thing as you, and you'll be able to combine forces very soon and increase productivity.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may not be in the mood to fulfill a social promise, but doing what you said you'd do now will be important to you in the near future.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may be missing something that is dear to you, but it's not time to panic just yet. Get the word out and let others help you search.

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Your Birthday for October 06, 2024

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | October 6th, 2024

Born today, you are never one to lose track of what others are doing around you -- not because of any great, abiding interest in their doings, but rather because you are naturally quite competitive and want to be sure that no one is doing anything that might in some way steal your own thunder or cause you to come in second, third or -- the stars forbid! -- worse. Indeed, perhaps your greatest single motivator is competition, and you can consider anyone a rival, especially when you are working on something you feel is memorable or worthy of attention and acclaim. In fact, the more important the project, the more likely you will be to look over your shoulder to ensure that others aren't coming up behind you. Some may call this paranoia, but you simply call it being realistic.

You are highly capable, and your many talents are sure to pull you in many different directions throughout your lifetime. When it comes to choice, you will almost always opt for that path which is less traveled than others -- again, simply because you want to minimize -- if not eliminate altogether -- the competition.

Also born on this date are: George Westinghouse, engineer and manufacturer; Jenny Lind, opera singer; Helen Wills Moody, tennis player; Hafez al-Assad, Syrian president; Thor Heyerdahl, anthropologist and adventurer; Carole Lombard, actress; Janet Gaynor, actress; Britt Ekland, actress; Louis-Philippe, French king.

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, OCTOBER 7

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may be unable to forge ahead as anticipated today, so be ready to use the time to adjust both your plan of action and your expectations.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Fitting your behavior into a certain mold may be difficult today. You must be ready to disappoint someone whose opinion matters to you.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may wish that you had more space in which to work or play today -- and you may have it, actually, by making a small concession to another.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- It's time to put your money where your mouth is, for it's important for you to demonstrate to others that you mean what you say today.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may be facing something that is not likely to budge simply because you want it to. Your will alone is not likely enough to remedy this today.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- A rival has you second-guessing yourself at this time. Do what you know you can do well, and you can end this cycle and regain confidence.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Help yourself to a piece of what someone else is having today -- literally or figuratively. The risk of overindulgence is very small.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- The more options you have, the more satisfied you'll be by day's end. Don't let yourself get stuck because so many are attractive to you.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You are soon to make an important decision that will surely affect others. Give them an idea of what that might be -- today, if you can.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Look at your schedule before things heat up and you'll see where you have to make adjustments. Try not to change anything major on the fly.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Things may seem to be going exactly as planned today -- which should make you suspect that something is not quite right. Investigate!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- What you find when searching for something recently lost may be far more valuable than what you're looking for at this time.

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Your Birthday for October 05, 2024

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | October 5th, 2024

Born today, you are easily fed up with that which is not fair, equitable or -- as you would prefer to put it -- simply right, and you will dedicate all of your time and energy to putting right that which you see as wrong. You are sure to make more than your share of friends in this manner, but enemies too -- and you must always be ready to deal with those whose ideas of right and wrong are different from your own. You may poo-poo the very idea, but they are out there, and they're likely to be just as adamant and as passionate about their notions as you are about yours -- so when you are called upon to fight for your beliefs, you had better be ready to bring your all to the contest.

You are highly creative and you find it very easy to think outside the box and come up with new and fanciful ideas where there were none before. What is tricky, however, is getting others to sign on and work hard with you to turn your ideas into reality! Those who will do this are sure to be friends and allies for life.

Also born on this date are: Vaclav Havel, Czech president and playwright; Denis Diderot, French philosopher; Chester A. Arthur, U.S. president; Louis Lumiere, chemist, movie camera and projector inventor, pioneer filmmaker; Bob Geldof, musician and promoter; Mario Lemieux, hockey player; Donald Pleasence, actor; Steve Miller, singer, songwriter, and musician; Richard Gordon, astronaut; Glynis Johns, 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.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Change isn't likely to happen quickly today, no matter how urgent you think your current situation may be. Slow things down a bit.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Watch your back today, and be ready to maneuver quickly if someone tries to get the better of you. You're well aware of most possibilities.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You want more of what you've got, but you have to let others have their share as well. There should be plenty left over, so be patient.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Those closest to you may doubt your ability to overcome an obstacle that has just appeared before you. It's not unfamiliar to you, however.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Focus on what lies ahead and let someone else deal with what's behind you. Now is not the time to get lost in thoughts of what might have been.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You're eager to relive a past success, but circumstances have changed, and you'll likely have many new and tricky requirements to fulfill.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You're in just the right position to negotiate successfully where such efforts have failed in the past. Don't miss out on this opportunity.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You can up the excitement level today simply by staying the course, for what comes next is sure to get your blood pumping. Are you ready?

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Helping others to the finish line isn't cheating, it's being generous and philanthropic. Your reward lies in their eventual success.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Timing isn't the only thing today, but it's surely a major concern, and you'll want to heed the ticking of the clock at every juncture.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Keep your head in the game today and be ready to do what others haven't been able to do within recent memory. If you've got it, flaunt it!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Overconfidence can be your downfall at this time, so though you are aware of your abilities, you must always be realistic about the outlook.

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