Your Birthday for October 12, 2024

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | October 12th, 2024

Born today, you don't always use the foresight that you might, nor do you always stick to the schedule you've made or that has been made for you by others -- and this can at times be quite frustrating, especially for those who are expecting you to do this, that or the other thing. On the other hand, when you do commit yourself to an endeavor, you are the kind to see it through to the bitter end, and your ability to stick with it for the long haul is always going to attract the attention and praise of others. Your life may seem to be one grand improvisation, and in fact, you are often at your best when you are making things up as you go along.

You are keenly interested in things in life that cannot be readily explained, whether it be certain human behavior, odd and unexpected events, or the macabre and the occult. All of this is quite fascinating to you, and you will do all you can to immerse yourself in the study of the unusual, unexplained and unexplored whenever you possibly can.

Also born on this date are: Luciano Pavarotti, operatic tenor; Aleister Crowley, magician, spiritualist, and writer; King Edward VI of England; Pedro I, Brazilian emperor; Tony Kubek, baseball player and commentator; Bill Steinkraus, equestrian, president of the U.S. equestrian team; Susan Anton, model and actress; Ramsay MacDonald, Scottish statesman.

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 13

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- An issue brought to your attention early in the day can be resolved before nightfall if you're willing to set other concerns aside for a time.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- An idea cobbled together by more than one person may actually prove quite effective when implemented today. Be sure you're part of the team!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Dealing with others effectively today requires a certain brand of confidence, and no one needs to know that you're faking it!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may soon become somewhat obsessed with an issue you can do nothing about, and it'll soon get in your way if you don't shrug it off.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Take care that you're not drawn into a situation today that can prove dangerous to you tomorrow. Are you able to anticipate such hazards?

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may discover that a rule you recently put in place has no real bearing on the situation you were trying to control. Try something else.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- More time must be devoted to key activities because of peripheral complications today. You can't ignore what's going on around you.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You cannot control the reactions that others may have to what you say or do today, but you can and must make certain guarantees to some.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may not be able to do much today until someone else clears a path for you and gets out of your way. Don't try to force such actions.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You can combine luck and timing today to maximize your chances of success -- especially after adjusting your position ever so slightly.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- A partner never needs to know what is really inspiring you today -- so be sure to keep that to yourself! Focus on what really works for you.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You know what the rules are and why they've been put in place, but that doesn't guarantee that you'll inspire others to follow them.

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Your Birthday for October 11, 2024

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | October 11th, 2024

Born today, you are one of those energetic, charismatic and visionary individuals destined to change the way the world works -- even if only in your small corner of it. You are never truly content with the status quo, and even when you've worked hard on a project for quite some time, you may suddenly one day wake to discover that it's not really doing it for you, and you'll decide to make dramatic changes simply to shake things up and keep things interesting for yourself -- and others, too. You may find a way to influence far more than just your own immediate family, neighbors and friends; you may rise through the ranks to such a position of influence and authority that your fame actually outweighs your accomplishments at times.

It's the details that really excite you, and you will allow yourself to get lost in the weeds again and again simply because it is so interesting to you to study the nitty-gritty of any kind of issue. You'd much rather study the individual trees than appreciate the entire forest -- which can, at times, be rather hazardous as you can sometimes forget what it is you are really trying to do!

Also born on this date are: Eleanor Roosevelt, U.S. first lady and U.N. delegate; Jerome Robbins, choreographer and director; Lester Bowie, jazz trumpeter; Daryl Hall, singer, songwriter and musician; Billy Higgins, jazz drummer; Friedrich Bergius, Nobel Prize-winning chemist.

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, OCTOBER 12

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- It'll be very important for you to shape how you think and act to suit the situations you encounter today. Don't be stubborn!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Being true to yourself, your ideals and your intentions will be all-important today -- to you and everyone else who is counting on you.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Your confidence is on the rise, and you'll be inspired to do something new to increase your chances of success today -- and tomorrow too.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Your compatriots are likely to be loyal to you today even in a situation that reveals your unique vulnerabilities. That's what counts!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Those who are following you will do so today without question, and you must treat them carefully and respect their wishes as firmly as your own.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may not come in first today, but you can surely make a strong showing. In the days to come you can surely improve your overall standing.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You mustn’t be afraid of sharing your opinions with others today, even if what you say is going to go against the grain. Speak up proudly!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You needn't keep your feelings to yourself today. Share with those who you are confident will give you the support you need right now.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- What you don't know can hurt you, so be sure to reach out to someone who can give you the information you are currently lacking.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You are getting involved in a situation that would, in the past, have had you running for cover -- but today you can face it head-on.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Some may say that you are the cause of some unpleasantness that's almost certain to arise today, but this is not true. Stand your ground.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You can speed up your own personal progress today without affecting someone else's in the least. Indeed, your efforts may well be intertwined.

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Your Birthday for October 10, 2024

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | October 10th, 2024

Born today, you are often eager to take everything you know and everything you've done and put it through a process very much akin to alchemy in order to change it all and transform it into something entirely new, different, challenging and no doubt very exciting -- at least for you. What is the motivation behind this kind of behavior? You are so easily bored by yourself and by the world around you that you are always very eager to change things dramatically at the first sign of dissatisfaction or ennui, and you almost always find a way to do so in a manner that not only benefits you, but those around you as well. Indeed, you will spend much of your life leading others into new territory -- whether you or they know it or not!

You are always interested in what makes people tick and you will study human behavior intimately throughout much of your lifetime -- in a manner, of course, that is not always mainstream or even recognized by the world at large. You will accumulate knowledge in your own way, at your own pace, for your own reasons, and no one else but you can determine whether you've been successful or not.

Also born on this date are: Henry Cavendish, chemist, mathematician, and astronomer; Thelonius Monk, jazz musician; Harold Pinter, actor and playwright; Giuseppe Verdi, composer; James Clavell, novelist; Helen Hayes, actress; Harry "Sweets" Edison, jazz trumpeter; Oom Paul Kruger, South African statesman.

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 11

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Reach out to a friend today and ask for the help you need. You're likely to receive a quick response that surprises both of you.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- It's a good day to examine your methods. Are you doing things that will get you what you want in the time allowed? Be honest with yourself.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You can provide something special today to those in need, so long as you trust yourself and take advantage of an unforeseen opportunity.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Take the time to chart your anticipated course with care today. The more prepared you are, the more effective any needed adjustments will be.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Don't make the mistake of submitting your work without checking it for errors. Even at your best, you are capable of making very small mistakes.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Now is no time to carry a grudge. Reach out to those who may have offended you in the past and let them know that you're very much over it.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may have to give someone else a wide berth today in order to avoid a conflict that will threaten more than your peace of mind.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Focus on quality before quantity today and you'll achieve a balance between them that will impress those most interested in your work.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may have trouble understanding the rules today, but if you follow another's lead you should avoid a run-in with any authority figures.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- A problem you encounter today isn't going to solve itself, so you're going to have to make ample time to give it some serious thought.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You are likely to need more than luck today in order to meet another's expectations. Be ready to work harder than expected.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Take a closer look at what appears to lie ahead of you today and you'll come to realize that your plans for the future require adjustment.

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