Your Birthday for February 20, 2013

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | February 20th, 2013

Born today, you harbor an innate sensitivity that is very much a part of everything you do, informs every action you take, and dictates how you will relate to all those around you -- friends, loved ones, co-workers, fans and critics. You feel things deeply, and you have an abiding sense of fairness; you will go out of your way to avoid doing anything that even remotely seems to be unkind or thoughtless. Still, you are able to manage your affairs in a progressive, productive fashion, and you're able to use your sensitivity to your advantage, while others with your makeup might simply become overly passive, even sheepish.

What you accomplish in the professional arena is likely to bring you a great deal of confidence in your private life: The better you are doing on the job, the better you are doing in your personal affairs. You know how to combine business and pleasure in ways that others cannot match.

Also born on this date are: Gloria Vanderbilt, designer; Sandy Duncan, actress; Patty Hearst, heiress; Cindy Crawford, model; Robert Altman, filmmaker; Sidney Poitier, actor; Ansel Adams, photographer.

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, FEBRUARY 21

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You'll have to work harder today to balance your own budget -- especially after an unplanned expense requires attention.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You can prove a great deal about yourself, and when all is said and done you can bet that someone in authority will be on your side.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You can enjoy what you do today even though you may not be able to do it precisely the way you had planned. Be flexible!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You can combine business and pleasure in an unorthodox manner today -- and one that is likely to be adopted by others very soon.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You must make no assumptions about those on the other side of the fence today. You have much to learn -- and today your schooling begins.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You've been waiting for someone from your past to reach out and make contact once more. Today, how that unfolds may surprise you.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Others may be making an assumption about you that actually works to your advantage. Soon you'll score big gains -- by revealing the truth.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You are proficient at many things, an expert at some, but truly inspired by only one endeavor -- and today it will reap unique rewards.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You're not likely to express yourself in a routine manner today; what you say and how you say it will separate you from the amateurs.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may think that others are trying to play tricks on you, but the truth is that you have put yourself in a strange position.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You'll be responsible for doing something that others are not capable of doing today. You'll be recognized for an invaluable contribution.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- What others need, you can surely provide, but before you do, you will want to be sure that their motives mesh with your own principles.

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Your Birthday for February 19, 2013

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | February 19th, 2013

Born today, you have a positive outlook and a good-natured way of coping with stress, obstacles and adversity. You take the good with the bad, focus on what you can learn from virtually any negative development or situation, and you never seem to panic. Of course, much of this is simply a cultivated way of displaying to the world that you are strong and confident. The truth is that beneath the surface, you may be crying for help, certain that you will fail, and fearing the worst -- but you'll never let anyone see that, except perhaps those with whom you are most intimate. Even when you do fall, you are quick to get over it and rise again.

You are able to spot opportunities everywhere and anywhere, and far more than others born under your sign, you are able to remain positive and confident even when there are no opportunities to explore at the time. Why? Because you know that tomorrow is just around the corner -- and with it, more opportunities!

Also born on this date are: Justine Bateman, actress; Merle Oberon, actress; Lee Marvin, actor; Seal, singer; Jeff Daniels, actor; Nicolaus Copernicus, astronomer; Prince Andrew of Great Britain.

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, FEBRUARY 20

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- The position you find yourself in today may require you to follow someone else's rules to the letter -- and some may seem a little odd.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- After a good deal of back and forth, you and another are likely to come to an agreement today that works for both parties.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You'll require some more information today before setting off on a journey of discovery. You are emotionally ready, however.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Putting your best foot forward today should not be difficult -- though you may not always get the reaction you were expecting.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may have to explain yourself more than once today before you get the go-ahead for a plan that you've been working on for quite some time.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may be surprised to learn that someone else has been working on the very same "surprise" project. Perhaps you can work together?

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- The best thing you can do for yourself today is to entrust a certain friend with the bulk of the time-sensitive work that remains to be done.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may not be able to join in the fun today, but you can appreciate that others are enjoying themselves as much as possible.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You're not in a particularly social mood today; avoid coming in contact with those who may challenge you in an unpleasant way.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You can pick up the pace today and challenge your closest rival in a new and spectacular way. All your plans are coming together.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You know what it takes to get certain things done today, but you may have to interpret the rules in a rather creative fashion.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- The news you have been waiting for is likely to come your way today -- though from an unexpected and perhaps highly unusual source.

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Your Birthday for February 18, 2013

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | February 18th, 2013

Born today, you know what is right and wrong, and you insist that others live according to the ideals and standards that you have developed as a result. You are never one to vacillate in any way when a moral issue is at hand -- whether or not you are on the "popular" side. The greatest single strength you have is the ability to believe in yourself wholeheartedly; your self-righteousness is perhaps unequaled by anyone else born under your sign. You have an air of importance about you, and you carry and conduct yourself accordingly. There are those who think you are simply a blowhard, but you back up your bearing and confidence with action.

You are never one to choose quantity over quality, though whenever you can enjoy both at once, you will do so! You must, of course, guard against over-indulgence, which can result in ill health both mentally and physically -- and emotionally, when it comes to love and romance.

Also born on this date are: Helen Gurley Brown, editor; Cybill Shepherd, actress; Yoko Ono, artist; Molly Ringwald, actress; Matt Dillon, actor; John Travolta, actor; Milos Forman, 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.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Putting yourself in another's shoes for a while today will allow you to assess a strange situation in a more productive fashion.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Gather a team to face a coming challenge and your odds will increase remarkably. By all means, don't try to tackle it entirely alone.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- What you see and hear today will give you a glimpse into something that you didn't understand only yesterday. You have a lot to report.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You've been spending a great deal of time preparing for what it to come -- but what if it has already come and gone? Don't miss the boat!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Apologies may be in order today, and you can be the first to ease tensions by saying what must be said in an open and honest fashion.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- It's a good day for you to consider that which was not an option only yesterday. A friend or loved one gives you a good piece of advice.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Someone who has been on your mind a lot lately may well surprise you by doing or saying something that you least expect.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- What happens far from home today is likely to affect you in a significant manner -- but for how long is entirely up to you.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You've been experimenting with an alternate way of thinking and behaving lately; today, adjustments really pay off.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Today, once you start, you're not likely to stop. Be sure you have plenty of time -- and that resources are sufficient and up-to-date.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You're in no mood to do for another what will not be done for you -- but you may realize that doing just that can increase your own odds.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may receive a warning from someone who doesn't really understand your true force and power. Don't answer in kind!

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