Your Birthday for February 24, 2013

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | February 24th, 2013

Born today, you are just the kind of individual to take full advantage of everything that comes at you in life, and you will certainly raise the level of enjoyment for yourself and those around you with every passing day. This is not to say that you will not experience disappointment, frustration, depression or simple sadness; on the contrary, these will be well-known to you. But you know how to recover from these in such a way that you soar even higher for having been at the depths. You enjoy spending time with friends, family members and loved ones, and you are always quick to forgive someone his or her idiosyncratic behavior.

You're not one to explore the dark side intentionally; you will do what you can to steer clear of those who would bring you down in any way. It is likely that you will enjoy varied success, and you will not have to commit yourself to only one kind of professional endeavor.

Also born on this date are: Kristin Davis, actress; Billy Zane, actor; Steve Jobs, computer pioneer; Michel LeGrand, composer.

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, FEBRUARY 25

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You are feeling quite passionate about a great many things, and even a loved one is going to notice the difference.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- For one who usually approaches things in a rational, albeit sometimes heated fashion, you may prove surprisingly erratic today.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You're very close to scoring that victory you've been so keen on lately -- but one particular challenge has you doubting your approach.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You'll find yourself at the center of the action during much of the day -- unless you make the decision to back away and give another the reins.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You will be able, confident and self-sufficient today. What you do as a result, however, may hinge upon some random circumstances.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You'll want things to feel comfortable and "homey" today, especially if you find yourself far from home. It's the little things that count.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- A smile makes all the difference, especially when you are dealing with someone for whom authority and status are important assets.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Teamwork is the key today -- but it may take you longer than expected to find that one person who rounds out your team just so.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- The fruits of your labors can prove quite enjoyable -- if you have time to enjoy them. You may have to move on right away.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Take care of a situation that is, right now, private. Delay, and it is likely to become a public situation before you know it!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- The nicer you are to those around you today the more you will gain -- in ways that you have perhaps never before imagined.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Jumping to conclusions today can very likely put you in hot water -- or find you, at the very least, in an extremely awkward position.

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Your Birthday for February 23, 2013

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | February 23rd, 2013

Born today, you enjoy working with others, helping them, and giving them a leg up when they need it -- and you're not the kind to insist on any kind of credit for your labors, but rather you consider success to be reward enough. You are not one to be entirely selfless, however. You are always on the lookout for those opportunities that you can take advantage of to secure your own place in history -- and indeed, you want to be remembered for what you accomplish! You are positive and forward-thinking, and able to make the impossible possible.

When it comes to friends and loved ones, you prefer to surround yourself with one or two rather than a large group; you are able to interact better in one-on-one situations, and having a few close friends allows you to do this better than any large flock! You try to be friendly to all -- but friends with only a few.

Also born on this date are: Peter Fonda, actor; Naruhito, crown prince of Japan; George Frideric Handel, composer.

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, FEBRUARY 24

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You have your eyes on the prize, but it's a long way from where you are to where you want to be. Patience is a virtue; planning is essential.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You'll be influenced by forces that you can neither see nor hear -- though you will begin to recognize them by day's end.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You are watching someone else's actions today to see how and why they are as effective as they are; you can perform just as well!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You understand how others are feeling, but you may not be able to help them just yet; they must be ready and willing to be helped!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You're following the rules, but that doesn't seem to get you very far. Still, you mustn't be tempted to break those rules for any reason!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may not be in the mood to work as hard as the social scene requires. Don't let yourself become too distant.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Something that is only temporary mustn't be allowed to fester, or you risk having it become permanent -- and you can't afford that!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You're not about to be pinned down by circumstances today; with a little skill, you can maintain your freedom, no matter what happens.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You don't want others to credit you for your good luck when you know for a fact that skill has far more to do with your current winning streak.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may behave in a way that confuses others, but you understand where you are going and how you are to get there.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- It may be time for you to make a dramatic change -- but take care! You can't afford to sever ties with those who give you a lift.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Someone who has been watching over you is in need of a little moral support from you this time; you can surely return the favor.

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Your Birthday for February 22, 2013

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | February 22nd, 2013

Born today, you are an ambitious and hard-working individual, but that is not what gives you the edge over the competition. What really makes you one in a million is your imagination, which allows you to see and embrace as possible those things that others might discount out of hand, simply because they have never been seen or done before. You are just the type to forge new ground in an area that becomes quite important to the history of mankind: You are of the type who first flew, who first sailed beneath the sea, who first reached space and landed on the moon. Because you can imagine it being done, you can, of course, do it!

You will accept criticism when it comes your way, and you are quite adept at telling valid criticism from that which is merely personal -- and you have very little use for the latter. Indeed, you never take anything personally -- and you are almost always willing to forgive and forget.

Also born on this date are: Drew Barrymore, actress and producer; Lea Salonga, singer and actress; Ellen Greene, actress; Marni Nixon, singer; Steve Irwin, naturalist and TV personality; Edward M. Kennedy, U.S. senator; Robert Young, actor; George Washington, U.S. 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.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You're in the mood for a little mischievous fun today, but take care you don't take someone by surprise with unbridled aggression.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You cannot afford to be held responsible for something that you didn't do; make sure the authorities know the truth!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- What comes your way can be used in a productive fashion eventually, but first you'll be hard-pressed to come up with a productive plan.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Those around you are not likely to believe that you can do what you say -- until you do it. Then, you'll have everyone's eager support.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may be invited to take part in something that you don't entirely trust to be good for you -- now or in the long run. Steer clear!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- A rivalry may develop today between you and someone who was only recently one of your most supportive teammates.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Efficiency is the key today, and if your efficiency suffers, your productivity will follow suit. You can't afford a slump right now!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- A message from out of the past has you wondering how you could have gone astray -- but have you? It's only a matter of perspective.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- The questions you are asked today may compel you to ask a few yourself -- and the answers you seek may not be entirely pleasant to you.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Accepting what comes your way today is the key to remaining calm and collected. Fighting the inevitable is the path to discontent.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Someone may claim to know a great deal about you today, but he is only likely to reveal more about himself than about you.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may have a hard time making up your mind today, as the choices you are presented are attractive from all sides.

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