Born today, you are a highly imaginative individual. This may come as a surprise to those who size you up too quickly and see you as far more "normal" and "down to earth" than you really are. Your early years were surely defined and shaped by your dreams; you imagined big things for yourself and the world around you! Those imaginings set you on a course that you are likely to follow throughout your lifetime. You don't feel a need for approval; you will do what you want, provided you believe it's right and good for you, regardless of what others may think. You are not one to underestimate others; you assume that anyone you work or compete with is worthy of your respect and fair dealings. You strive to treat everyone as you want to be treated yourself.
Though you are certainly not going to enjoy success in every endeavor, you should be able to maintain a positive outlook no matter what happens to you at work, at play, and in your primary relationships. You may not be a pure idealist, for you do know what's what in the real world, but you are certainly not a cynic.
Also born on this date are: Richard Gere, actor; Chris Tucker, actor; Van Morrison, singer; James Coburn, actor; Queen Rania of Jordan; Itzhak Perlman, violinist; Buddy Hackett, actor and comedian; Debbie Gibson, singer; Maria Montessori, educator; Eldridge Cleaver, activist and politician; Frederic March, actor; Hideo Nomo, baseball player; Edwin Moses, Olympic athlete; Julie Brown, comedian and actress.
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, SEPTEMBER 1
ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may find yourself embroiled in a clash of wills that won't be resolved until one of you simply gives in. Will that be you?
TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You know where the current path will lead you, and while you aren't exactly eager to go there, you don't know how to change direction just yet.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Family members are vitally important as you gather support for a plan that you've waited a long time to set in motion.
CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may have to accept something that you were adamantly against only a short time ago. Circumstances have changed, and so must you.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may not believe what you are planning to do, but you know that it is the only option available right now. Prepare yourself!
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may need to employ a bit more self-control than usual. Not everyone will respond well to your habitual way of doing certain things.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You don't want everyone to agree with you right away. A little conflict can actually serve to improve your ideas and prepare you for action.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You're eager to see where a certain endeavor will lead you, but you cannot anticipate every development. Some guesswork will be required.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You will be keenly aware of someone's absence. What can you do about it? A secret message will answer that question!
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Someone will propose something that, at first glance, seems utterly impractical. That will change as you look at it more closely.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- All you need is one person to say that you've come up with a good idea, and you'll be off and running. Success is all but in the bag.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Making the right choice is not as complicated as you may think -- nor is it as simple as someone else has been telling you it is.