Your Birthday for September 23, 2012

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | September 23rd, 2012

Born today, you are one of the most honest, forthright and self-expressive individuals born under your sign, and you can be counted on to bring out the honesty and self-expression in others as well. Indeed, even the most timid or insecure individuals may find themselves coming out of their shells and engaging in frank, honest talk and revealing things about themselves they never thought possible -- all because you are able to bring them to life in this way. You are a positive influence, and great fun to be around -- and when it's time to party, you can party with the best of them, long into the night.

When you are alone, however, things are not so rosy; you can be quite dour and serious about the world, and when you are by yourself these things seem to dig in and take a firm hold of you and your spirits, driving you into serious depression. Fortunately, you can recover quickly -- when you choose to recover.

Also born on this date are: Jason Alexander, actor; Bruce Springsteen, singer and musician; Mary Kay Place, actress; Julio Iglesias, singer; Ray Charles, singer and musician; John Coltrane, musician; Mickey Rooney, actor.

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, SEPTEMBER 24

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- In your attempt to conceal certain things from those around you, you are keeping those who can help from doing so.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You will want to sit on those reactive instincts today to ensure that you don't do or say anything to spark a conflict.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You can exert quite a positive influence on those around you today -- especially those who are young and eager to tag along with you.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- A friendship is beginning to form today, and you will want to see just how far it can go. There's no reason to conceal anything -- just yet!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You'll be quite interested in things that are driving community affairs at this time -- and you may be able to play a major role at some point.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Someone is trying to give you precisely what you need, but you may not recognize the effort. Try to relax and look around more openly.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You know what is expected of you, but something unspoken and unacknowledged may be holding you back. You must get to the bottom of this.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You can thank others when the time comes, but not prematurely; there is much to do, and everyone is concentrating on the tasks at hand.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may be reminded of something that brings up painful memories -- but today is different, in that you can deflect them with ease.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Keep yourself on schedule today, and work to make others understand just why you are being so strict with your time -- and theirs.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You cannot avoid attracting attention to yourself today, but you can surely avoid being seen as a show-off -- and you must.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You are desirous of change at this time, but you're not sure where to begin. Talk to someone who knows you well.

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Your Birthday for September 22, 2012

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | September 22nd, 2012

Born today, you are not the kind to follow in another's footsteps for long. Rather, you are a daring and adventurous individual, led by curiosity and a desire to spread your own wings, and you will always chart your own course -- even if it means, occasionally, severing relationships with those who see you in a certain mold or fashion and who wish for you to do things in certain ways. You insist on being self-made, and you want to live your life in a way that makes you indebted to no one.

You want a great deal, but you know how to go without when times are hard. You have a fanciful imagination, and though you will always maintain realistic expectations, you can and do, on occasion, indulge in flights of fancy that prove quite important to your development.

Also born on this date are: Tom Felton, actor; Bonnie Hunt, actress; Scott Baio, actor; Andrea Bocelli, singer; Joan Jett, singer; Debby Boone, singer; Shari Belafonte, actress and singer; Tommy Lasorda, baseball manager.

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.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 23

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Hardship that you cause now will only be multiplied in the days to come, so you'll want to tread lightly and treat others with great respect.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Your own perspective is perhaps unique, and if so, then you'll surely want to explain it as clearly as possible to those around you.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Take care that you're not shortchanging yourself today. Give yourself what you feel you deserve, and consider that you may be worth even more.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Activities that let others contribute as much as possible without feeling overwhelmed or overworked are most favored at this time.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You'll be thinking a great deal about what might happen in the coming days; family affairs take on greater importance.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Your creative energy is on the rise, and while most will be swept up by your enthusiasm, some may actually be taken aback. Be ready.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You shouldn't have to do anything that you seriously don't want to do -- especially if you have a moral objection of any kind.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You can expect a few differences of opinion to spice up the day -- and you'll be in a position that allows you to keep the peace.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You'll be afforded an opportunity today to see things from an entirely different point of view -- which will certainly be helpful tomorrow!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Any sort of knee-jerk reactions can be quite detrimental today. Trust a friend to steer you away from a precipice during evening hours.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You can affect those around you in either a positive or a negative fashion today -- and which it is depends on your overall attitude.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- All that is really being asked of you is that you show up in a good mood and be ready to share your ideas with others. You can do it!

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Your Birthday for September 21, 2012

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | September 21st, 2012

Born today, you can always be counted on to do things that will attract attention -- this is neither good nor bad in and of itself, but rather manifests itself in certain ways that can win either praise or criticism, depending on one's outlook and expectations. If you are doing things to attract attention to important issues and causes, then you are sure to win praise from those who see you as a champion of good. If you are doing things that attract attention only to yourself and your antics -- whether consciously or unconsciously -- then you may be criticized as a champion of self-indulgence.

Your emotions run in swift currents deep beneath the surface; even those who know you very well may not understand just how sensitive you really are. You react quite emotionally to personal injury, of course -- but also to the goings on in the world around you. You take things seriously -- and personally.

Also born on this date are: Nicole Richie, socialite; Alfonso Ribeiro, actor; Ricki Lake, actress and talk show host; Faith Hill, singer; Rob Morrow, actor; Bill Murray, actor and comedian; Stephen King, author; Henry Gibson, comedian; Larry Hagman, actor; Chuck Jones, cartoon director; H.G. Wells, 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.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- After making a small error, you may be unusually hard on yourself; it's a good time to remind you that no one is perfect!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- It may be time to go it alone today, but you are being pulled in at least two directions at once. An emotional issue is weighing on you.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Your own imagination is the key to a problem that has been plaguing many over the past several days -- or even weeks. You have a plan!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You can see where you are going today more plainly than at any time in the recent past. Others want to come along with you, surely.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Personal strain may result from taking on more than you had originally bargained for today. A loved one may be tired of coming in second.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You'll find greater significance than usual in the small things that fill each and every day. Satisfaction lies in the details.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may not fully understand a message sent from someone far from home -- but you do understand that it's your turn to offer assistance.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- It's a good day to see how far you can take a certain idea; perhaps it won't pan out as you had hoped, but you can learn much along the way.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- What you most need is likely to come to you today courtesy of someone you've never met. There are coincidences at play here.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Confidence is the key today -- and a big part of your success will be convincing others that you have what it takes. And you do, of course.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may have gotten yourself into a situation that you do not completely understand, nor do you know what it really requires of you.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may require some assistance today, but you'll want to wait until the last possible moment to ask for it.

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