Your Birthday for October 31, 2012

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | October 31st, 2012

Born today, you are something of a visionary, and though you will always maintain ties to the past, you are always seeking to propel yourself and your endeavors into the future with new methods, techniques and ideas. You are so confident, in fact, that you would have no qualms about improving on a past master's work of art -- and because you are so bold and daring in your approach it is likely that others would recognize your contribution and not take you to task for "defacing" the original! Fortunately, you have such respect for tradition that you're not one to ruin another's work.

You don't always follow the most linear plans. There are times, indeed, in which you let your instincts determine what direction you will go -- and what goals you will pursue. Eventually, you develop a concrete notion of what you are truly after -- and how to get it!

Also born on this date are: Peter Jackson, film director; John Candy, actor and comedian; Jane Pauley, journalist; Deidre Hall, actress; David Ogden Stiers, actor; Michael Landon, actor and producer.

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.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 1

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- It may be time for you to lay down the law, insisting that those in your care follow your instructions to the letter.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Your interest in another's affairs is likely to increase as a result of your introduction to one or two fascinating episodes.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may be worrying about issues that you cannot control; though understandable, such preoccupation will only serve to limit your productivity.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You can see where others are headed, and there should be time for you to warn them against what you know lies ahead.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Honest talk can be quite useful as you try to cut through the kinds of barriers that result from secrecy of all kinds.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Appropriate action will be required as you face a situation that not everyone is familiar with -- but all are afraid of to some degree.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may be wondering how the competition has been able to challenge you so directly -- but today you'll realize why this has been possible.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may not be able to get away with certain mischief today -- but in truth, now is not the time to challenge others in that way anyway.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Cause and effect is worthy of some study today, as it will play out in a way that is unexpected -- though not altogether surprising.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You're going to want to have things transpire in certain ways -- but you must acknowledge that you can influence them only so much.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Now is no time to sever communications, especially with those with whom you have been negotiating certain financial terms.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may feel as though you are drowning in facts and figures, but it's important for you to keep abreast of such details as best you can.

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Your Birthday for October 30, 2012

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | October 30th, 2012

Born today, you are not the kind to come at a project with the same old methods and motive. You are such an original that when you sign on to a job you can be sure that others will be keenly interested in what you will bring to it -- and find it almost impossible to anticipate that with any real accuracy. It's anyone's guess what you will do at any given time -- but you always have a plan, and you never do anything simply by accident. There is always, as the poet says, a "method to your madness." You are a daring and adventurous individual, and you're drawn to those activities that put your skills to a true test.

The attraction you have toward those who seem dangerous is something you will have to contend with throughout your lifetime. You like people who do not fit any apparent mold, who march to the beat of their own drums and who do not always stand upon the most solid foundation. You realize, too, that this does not always lead to happiness!

Also born on this date are: Harry Hamlin, actor; Grace Slick, singer; Louis Malle, filmmaker; Ruth Gordon, actress; Charles Atlas, fitness guru; Ezra Pound, poet; John Adams, U.S. patriot and president.

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, OCTOBER 31

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You're interested in promoting certain ideas in new ways -- but a question of safety and security may keep you from doing all you can.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You are judging another in a way that should be avoided -- and it's all a misunderstanding springing from a chance encounter.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You can rely on a friend to do what is necessary to promote a current project without threatening your own autonomy one bit.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- What you have to say may be difficult for some people to hear -- but you know that it must be said without apology, before the day is out.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- A key issue may not be fully understood -- either by your or others directly involved with you. Guesswork may be unavoidable.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You can expect to encounter some rough terrain as you travel to previously unexplored territory -- literally or figuratively.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You can maintain a calm, rational stance today even while those around you seem to be losing their cool. Much depends on timing during the evening.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Your unique perspective will allow you freedom throughout the day -- and it can be shared liberally with those around you.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- A hidden danger lurks not far from home today. You'll want to take all necessary precautions -- but you cannot avoid all hazards.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Even the smallest detail today can have a major impact -- especially if you are unprepared to deal with it.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Someone far from home holds the key to a personal mystery you have been working on for some time. Get in touch right now!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- An awkward situation is eased simply by being honest about your own sense of discomfort. This may be something you can laugh about.

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Your Birthday for October 29, 2012

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | October 29th, 2012

Born today, you are able to anticipate which way the wind will blow at any given juncture -- which means, of course, that you are able to anticipate events and react to what you see coming in a way that maximizes your own potential and all but assures your eventual success. What matters most is that you remain positive and forward-thinking. Get stuck in old ways or allow yourself to sink into any kind of negative patterns and you will surely miss out on a great deal. Always be aware that you have a certain self-destructive streak that must be carefully controlled if you are to avoid any serious setbacks.

You are able to look at things in a creative way, but that doesn't mean your ideas are always the best ideas. Indeed, you are able to take the best from a wide variety of sources and combine them into modes and methods that work well for you.

Also born on this date are: Winona Ryder, actress; Kate Jackson, actress; Richard Dreyfuss, actor; Bill Mauldin, wartime cartoonist.

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.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 30

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You should be able to help another recover from an emotional injury -- and the result, today, is a bond richer than it was before.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- What has happened before in circumstances very like today's must be studied if you are to maximize gains and minimize hazards.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You are likely to be granted more authority over certain situations than you are used to -- but you can wield it with wisdom.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Things are more "different" today than you had expected -- but you are able to restore some things to the way they were, if that's what's desired.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Your memories will serve you well today as you try to relive a certain experience for yourself and those who were not there the first time.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- What you want and what you need can both be reached and enjoyed today -- but you must be sure to share with a friend or family member.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Complacency is the enemy today; the moment you become too relaxed and secure with what is happening, you risk falling back a step or two.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may have to overcome one or two unexpected obstacles today before you are able to perform a task you have been assigned.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You can undo a past error today simply by doing now what you didn't do then. Some may object, but you know what is right.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You are not as enthusiastic about a current project as you once were, but you should be able to perform up to par nonetheless.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- That which lies within your rights is worthy of serious consideration today; you should be able to determine where your boundaries lie.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- The difference between an advantage and a disadvantage may be nothing more than mere timing today, and its importance mustn't be underestimated!

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