Born today, you may well have been born into privilege, but that is not something that will shape your personality to any great degree. Indeed, you may be quite unusual among your peers, in that you see the world in a straightforward, down-to-earth sort of way that affords you a tremendous understanding of how the other half lives. The fact is that you seem to know things you have never been taught; that is, your instincts are so keen, and your understanding of human nature so naturally deep, that you are able to look upon the world and the people in it with a kind of wisdom that gives you a much greater advantage in life than mere material wealth might provide. You are nothing if not real, though you can play a variety of roles with tremendous aplomb.
You may not have to wait long to enjoy your most important opportunities. Take full advantage of them, and the world can very well be your oyster -- but miss out, and you may find yourself engaged in an uphill struggle throughout much of your early life.
Also born on this date are: Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, U.S. first lady; Jim Davis, cartoonist; Elizabeth Berkley, actress; Sally Struthers, actress; Beatrix Potter, author; Joe E. Brown, actor; Rudy Vallee, singer; Vida Blue, 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, JULY 29
ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Doing something that you didn't want to do may actually feel quite good -- and you will likely want more of the same!
TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may be reaching further than ever, but the potential rewards make the extra effort -- and apprehension -- entirely worth it.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- What you're involved in isn't a matter of life or death, perhaps, but it still requires you to examine some very important truths.
CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may be tempted to hide from the truth, but if you're willing to face what you fear most, you should be handsomely rewarded.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- The right words at the right time will surely do the trick, though you may not be able to erase the original offense entirely.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- A friend is waiting for you to tell him or her just what has been going on -- and he or she may be able to soothe both your heart and mind.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may be hooked on something that is not at all good for you. Try setting it aside -- for now, if not forever.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You're getting more out of a certain situation than you had initially anticipated -- and that will surely make it difficult to call it quits.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You're eager to have a little more of something you've only recently acquired a taste for -- and a friend can give you just what you need.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may have to trust your own senses when the facts don't add up. What you see isn't always what you get, of course.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Putting yourself in another's shoes will add to your current perspective in a valuable way. You've been a little closed off.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- A friend or loved one is going to want more from you than you have grown accustomed to giving -- but you're able to oblige, surely.