Born today, you are something of a rascal, the kind of person who makes life for others so entertaining -- or problematic, depending on one's point of view. You are often mischievous and willing to play the fool when others are slogging through life with frowns on their faces. You are fun-loving, to be sure, and you will do almost anything for a laugh -- not because you thrive on attention, but because you know that laughter is indeed the best medicine. None of this is meant to suggest that you are not a serious individual or a hard worker! You are both, and it is because you balance good humor and a whimsical approach to life, with serious consideration of issues and a firm dedication to purpose, that you are able to succeed -- and win the praise and admiration of others.
You have a kind of wisdom that others are likely to rely on again and again. It's not that you say things that are earth-shattering or game-changing, but that your approach to even the most routine affairs can inspire thought and reflection in others, enabling them to rise to almost any occasion.
Also born on this date are: Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, composer; Eva Peron, Argentinian first lady; Gary Cooper, actor; Traci Lords, actress; Breckin Meyer, actor; Johannes Brahms, composer; Johnny Unitas, football player; Alex Smith, football player; Robert Browning, poet; Gene Wolfe, author; Gabby Hayes, actor; Darren McGavin, actor; Anne Baxter, actress; Tim Russert, journalist; Amy Heckerling, filmmaker.
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, MAY 8
ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may sense that dangers are approaching from all sides, but most of them are only imagined. Avoid any kind of knee-jerk reaction.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Your schedule is chock-full, and you may not be able to get to everything before you have to shift your attention to someone else's needs.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Now is no time to hide your feelings from someone who is eager to know what is going on beneath the surface. Much is at stake.
CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You want to begin reaping the benefits of a recent change of heart, but those benefits may be quite subtle at first. Have faith!
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You can salvage a situation that others may wrongly think is beyond hope. You will recognize when things have taken a turn for the better.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may end up in a compromising position at some point during the day, but a friend or loved one will step up and get you out of it.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Follow someone into unknown territory at your own risk, as he or she is likely to be far more cavalier about the dangers than you.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- The more you fear looking foolish, the more foolish you're likely to appear. Don't worry about anything but pursuing your dream.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may be facing overwhelmingly opposing evidence, but you are not willing to abandon your view of things just yet.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- The simpler you put things, the better. Others will not be able to listen to you for long, so your message must be short and sweet.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may have to work harder to convince someone to follow you down a certain path. Does he or she sense danger that you do not?
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You can work wonders by letting your sense of humor prevail. Even a short laugh at just the right moment can save the day.