Your Birthday for October 28, 2012

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | October 28th, 2012

Born today, you are a fun-loving and sociable individual -- but when you settle down to work you can be serious and solitary, and often prefer it that way. You believe there is room for everything in life -- for work, for play, for following the rules and for breaking them when necessary. You needn't strive to be consistent in everything you do. Anything you do is organic and natural to you -- provided you are letting yourself respond truthfully to situations as they arise. You know how to apply your best traits to situations as required, and how to minimize your faults and maximize your chances for success.

You are quite ambitious, but this is not something you advertise -- and indeed, it might be something that others simply do not know about you. Yet it is true -- and it is likely you will have set your sights on lofty goals even as a youngster. You know what you want -- and you will work hard to get it.

Also born on this date are: Julia Roberts, actress; Edith Head, costume designer; Cleo Laine, actress; Jane Alexander, actress; Joaquin Phoenix, actor; Bill Gates, computer mogul; Jonas Salk, medical researcher; Dennis Franz, actor; Charlie Daniels, singer and musician.

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, OCTOBER 29

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You're likely to encounter something that challenges you in ways to which you are certainly not accustomed.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You'll want to be where you are most appreciated -- and it may surprise you to learn just where this is, and why.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- A personal mystery may not be unlocked, but you know where to go to find the key. It's only a matter of time.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- The accidental can prove most influential to you. Focus on those things that touch you in unusual ways.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- It may fall to you to tell others what to do, and you must be sure that you're not in over your head or too far outside of your comfort zone.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You will have ample opportunity to prove to those around you that you are, in a word, unusual. Don't get carried away, however!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- It's important that you know when enough is enough. Overindulgence can be detrimental, and you'll feel the effects for quite a while.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may not be able to put your own stamp on an endeavor that has to fit into certain strict parameters, but you'll still be satisfied.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You mustn't overreact today to anything that is said or done in the heat of the moment. A certain freedom of expression is essential.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You'll be in a position to help someone else today, and you mustn't refuse. Indeed, how you react says a great deal about you.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Certain dangers must be faced head-on. You'll want to be sure you can show those under your care what must be done.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Just because something is obvious doesn't mean it isn't worth paying attention to -- and today, in fact, the obvious may be most important.

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Your Birthday for October 27, 2012

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | October 27th, 2012

Born today, you have many talents, but some may never be explored fully because you are likely to pursue a path that allows you to develop only one or two to their fullest potential in the professional arena. You may always feel as though you are missing something because of this -- unless, of course, you faithfully engage in activities that allow you to develop other skills and explore alternate aspects of your nature. You can be quite spirited, and you have a vivid, even rather crazy sense of humor -- but you are also plagued by occasional bouts of depression that are organic rather than situational.

You never mind it when people look at you and your work critically; rather, you consider it an opportunity to put your knowledge and ability on display, and to work harder to keep the bar at a high level.

Also born on this date are: Sylvia Plath, writer and poet; Nanette Fabray, singer; Roy Lichtenstein, artist; Simon Le Bon, singer; John Cleese, actor and comedian; Theodore Roosevelt, U.S. president; Dylan Thomas, poet.

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, OCTOBER 28

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You'll be entranced by one who goes about things today with no hesitation or fear. There may be a connection developing here.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- A situation that evolves quickly today will have you bouncing between two influences that you simply cannot avoid.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- It may be a highly emotional day today for reasons that are not entirely clear. Trying to control yourself too much may only work against you.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You must put your best foot forward today. You may encounter certain variables that you cannot control, however, so be ready to react.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may have trouble controlling your emotions in the usual way today. There are a few occasions in which you can cut loose, however.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Sustained efforts may prove somewhat difficult, but you can get a great deal done by timing short bursts of output with care.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Discussion abounds today, but you may feel as though you are being left out in some situations because of your unusual point of view.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- It's a good day to experiment with methods of doing something entirely routine. You can keep things fresh and fun.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You must expect that others will have differing opinions today -- but just how much they conflict may surprise you.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You'll be able to see things from a different perspective today. What is revealed may surprise you, and inspire you to achieve something new.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You are able to take care of yourself, even as you engage in activities that some might consider foolhardy or even dangerous.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- What happens to you as a result of a mere chance of fate is not to be undervalued. Indeed, you may be heading off in a new direction.

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Your Birthday for October 26, 2012

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | October 26th, 2012

Born today, you are keenly self-aware, and yet there are times when this may translate into a kind of self-importance that is inappropriate in some situations. Indeed, you must always strive to avoid being selfish and self-involved, for that way failure and disappointment lies -- and others are not likely to respond well to it, either. You are confident and eager to perform, however, and this is perfectly all right -- and can, in fact, lead you to accomplish things that others may think are not within your reach. You don't take "no" for an answer -- from yourself or anyone else!

You like to think that you are in touch with your own feelings when it comes to love and romance, but the truth is that with romantic attraction comes a strange kind of flighty behavior that may lead you to make the wrong decisions when potential is high.

Also born on this date are: Lauren Tewes, actress; Mahalia Jackson, singer; Jaclyn Smith, actress and model; Cary Elwes, actor; Pat Sajak, TV game show host; Bob Hoskins, actor; Jackie Coogan, 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.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- The news you get will have you reacting in two completely different ways. This inner conflict must be resolved by day's end.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You'll have to deal with certain key issues before you can embark on a journey that you have long anticipated.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You have a certain way of doing and saying things in situations, and today you'll disappoint no one as you are indeed true to form!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may feel the need to avoid certain encounters today, but that's not the way to cure what's really troubling you. Face it directly!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Your own work will be peppered with moments of brilliance today. Others are sure that you've found what you were born to do.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may feel as though things make sense for the first time in quite a while -- though there may be one mystery still to solve.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may find yourself caught up in an emotional situation that cannot be smoothed over. You may be presented with an ultimatum of sorts.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You'll have cause to share the good and the bad with someone who, until now, hasn't really figured prominently in your affairs.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You'll find yourself surrounded by friends and admirers on perhaps several occasions today; one may display more than friendship.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- It's the little things that count today -- but be careful that you don't assume that everything around you is one of the little things!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You will have the chance to see others go about their business unencumbered today -- and that will inspire you in a new and interesting way.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may not fully appreciate the gravity of a certain situation until you are faced with certain unavoidable realities late in the day.

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