Born today, you may not know in what direction you want to travel when you are young, and so you may well travel in as many as you can -- seeing the world, meeting its people and assessing your place in the scheme of things. Then and only then are you likely to return to your roots and begin building a life for yourself on a solid foundation of belief, inspiration and hard work. It may surprise you -- but few others -- when you choose to devote your life to something you explored in a cursory way when quite young; it is as if you knew all along where you belonged, but weren't yet ready to commit your life to that course of action. Ultimately, you will seem to fit right in to the career you choose -- more than most, in fact.
Whether playing a starring role or working behind the scenes, you like to keep things real and down-to-earth. You're not one to build castles in the air; you want to have your feet on the ground, and you want your dreams to be fabricated from the solid stuff that is all around you. They must be real, practical and, above all, possible.
Also born on this date are: Patrick Swayze, actor; Edward Norton, actor; Robert Redford, actor and director; Roberto Clemente, baseball player; Christian Slater, actor; Malcolm-Jamal Warner, actor; Denis Leary, actor and comedian; Roman Polanski, director; Meriwether Lewis, explorer; Shelley Winters, actress; Madeleine Stowe, actress; Martin Mull, actor; Rosalynn Carter, U.S. first lady.
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, AUGUST 19
ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You're eager to see where things are going between you and someone whose attention you simply cannot ignore. Is something brewing?
TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may not state things in the most positive way, but what you say is only meant to assist and encourage.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You can't be expected to react to things in any way but your own. The more you can be honest with yourself and others, the better.
CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- It'll be your turn very soon to step up and show others what you can do. Now is the time to raise the bar.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may be surprised by what shows up at your door. Are you ready to make a few quick adjustments as a result?
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You're not likely to be in the dark much longer about someone else's intentions. Now the question is, are you willing to go along?
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Ot. 22) -- You may have some serious doubts about a plan set forth by someone else. You have yet to see qualifications of any kind.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You're likely to be surprised by someone else's solid, if not inspired, performance. You can follow suit -- with improvements.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You're in no mood for distractions. You can do yourself a big favor by making sure that the noise level stays very low.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You're likely to have your hands full with two projects -- one of your own, and another that you have inherited from someone else.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- The timing of certain events may not be in sync with your own expectations or plans. You're going to have to be fluid and flexible.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- When you depart the company of others, you'll be eager to see what kind of inspiration they have provided you. Start making plans!