Born today, you will often find yourself in one highly rewarding situation after another, sometimes in quick succession, and your ability to be in the right place at the right time is almost universally acknowledged. Others, surely, would like to be you -- for while they are destined to toil long and hard for their rewards, you seem to stumble upon them again and again, as if by accident. Of course, you know this to be a complete myth; the truth is that you work just as hard as anyone else -- after your fashion -- and the rewards you seem to enjoy by serendipity will actually have been in your sights for quite some time. It is true, however, that if you can visualize it, you can make it real. This gives you quite an advantage in life!
You have strong opinions, but you do not always share them with others, for you know that not everyone wants to hear what you have to say. When you are invited to speak your mind, however, you will do so freely -- and loudly! Once you have started, you're not about to be stopped!
Also born on this date are: Hulk Hogan, actor and wrestler; Steve Wozniak, computer mogul; Ian McDiarmid, actor; Jerry Falwell, evangelist; Mike Douglas, talk-show host; Alex Haley, author.
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, AUGUST 12
ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- What happens in private must stay private. If even a hint of what you're up to gets out prematurely, you may have to call it quits.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You're ready for something more. When it comes to setting things up, you're the one that those in charge are likely to come to first.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You are likely to make a discovery that has you rethinking your entire game plan, though certain elements may remain intact.
CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You can learn a great deal about yourself by listening to what others say about you, but often the truth is the opposite of what you hear.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- There is some travel in store for you, but before you get on the road, you'll want to send a message to someone who can bankroll your expedition.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- It may be time for you to get in touch with one or two people who did something to make you angry days or weeks ago.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may feel as though you're more isolated than usual, but in fact there are people who are reaching out to you, if only you'd notice.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Some brag about what they've done, while some complain about what's been done to them. Into which camp do you fall -- and can that change?
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You're being pushed in a new direction by forces you cannot control. Fortunately, you're in the mood for a change.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You're not likely to break free of another's control. Still, you can do things behind the scenes that take him or her by surprise.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You'll want to do a little more homework than usual to ready yourself for something that's about to fall into your lap.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Now is no time to rest on your laurels. Some of those who matter most at this time are not aware of what you've done in the past.