Your Birthday for March 20, 2013

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | March 20th, 2013

Born today, you know how to keep yourself busy and on the straight and narrow when you have your sights set on a worthy goal and you have charted a clear course to get yourself there. But when the future is less clear and you don't have something tangible and compelling to work for, you can become aimless and lazy, and even self-destructive at times. The best thing for you, of course, is to stay involved, no matter what the endeavor or what the cause. Fortunately, you have many interests and you needn't focus on just one line of work; in fact, you prefer having many irons in the fire.

You enjoy taking certain risks, but you're no daredevil; in fact, for a gambler, you can be quite cautious and careful -- and you always want to know that the odds are as strongly in your favor as possible. Still, even the slightest chance that you may not win in the end can cause you a great deal of excitement.

Also born on this date are: Chester Bennington, singer; Kathy Ireland, model; David Thewlis, actor; Holly Hunter, actress; Spike Lee, filmmaker; William Hurt, actor; Bobby Orr, hockey player; Hal Linden, actor; Fred Rogers, children's TV personality; Carl Reiner, actor, director, writer.

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, MARCH 21

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- What you are planning may seem to be too lofty or out of touch to some, but it is very likely to have a lasting and practical effect.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You're not likely to get the whole benefit of another's "magic" today without being in his or her presence and seeing it first-hand.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may be charged with making a decision today that proves difficult because it requires you to get in touch with your hidden side.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may find yourself going out on a limb today in support of an idea that only yesterday, perhaps, was not one you could stand behind.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You will have a chance to fix something that has been broken for quite some time. A neighbor comes to you and gives you an emotional boost.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You've got to fix what is broken before you can put it to good use. What others want is not so different from what you want, is it?

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may find yourself in a familiar situation today, but one or two details make all the difference, and require different tactics.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Now is not the time for you to take risks with your safety or your health. Longevity depends upon making some smart decisions.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You will have to get up to speed today on all manner of developments far from home, as they are likely to affect you indirectly.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You're not likely to find a lot of bargains out there today, so take care that you make only smart spending decisions.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Cleanliness may not truly be next to godliness, but you have many reasons to keep your environment clean and tidy.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Even the simplest of notions today can have a major impact on you and those around you today. Don't underestimate the mundane!

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Your Birthday for March 19, 2013

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | March 19th, 2013

Born today, you are a focused, ambitious, hard-working individual with a great deal to be proud of -- your heritage, your potential, your talents and your promise. What you must never do, however, is let opportunity pass you by. If it does, then all of the things you have going for you will count for very little, if anything, and you will be frustrated by circumstances and unable to fulfill your potential. It is most important that you ready yourself for whatever comes, for as the poet says, "the readiness is all." If you are ready, you will be able to excel; if you are not, you will be unable to do very much of anything.

Though you cannot read minds or see into the future, you do have a knack for anticipating what people will do in certain situations, and you will be able to use this ability to your advantage in a variety of endeavors -- professionally and otherwise. You seem to understand the human heart.

Also born on this date are: Bruce Willis, actor; Glenn Close, actress; Ursula Andress, actress and model; Patrick McGoohan, actor; Wyatt Earp, marshall.

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, MARCH 20

AQUARSIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You will have to wait for word from someone far from home today before you can do the thing that you know you must do for your own good.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You'll have some changes to make before the day is out, but you'll want to get a mentor's advice before making any firm decisions.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may be slowing down as a result of overextending yourself recently. You know what the remedy is -- now you must give yourself permission!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You can come up with something new and different with which to impress both critics and supporters.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- How you look may be nearly as important as what you do and say today; those first impressions must never be underestimated!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You'll find yourself in close proximity to something that has made you feel threatened in the past -- but something is different this time.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You've been trying to keep many balls in the air lately, and today you'll devise a plan to limit your involvement in another's affairs.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You will have to keep any promises you make today, so be sure to offer only what you know you can provide. Your reputation must remain intact!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- A close friend makes it clear that he or she is ready and willing to take things a little further -- but is that what you really want?

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You'll have to travel some distance today -- literally or figuratively -- in order to catch up with someone who has been bringing his "A" game.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Just when you think you can resume something that is quite enjoyable to you, circumstances today will seem to conspire against you.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You've been performing up to par lately, but today you may experience something of a setback. It will prove temporary -- and minor.

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Your Birthday for March 18, 2013

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | March 18th, 2013

Born today, you are one of the most thoughtful and conscientious individuals born under your sign. Even when you are immersed in your own endeavors, working tirelessly to solve your own problems and address your own issues, you always manage to keep those around you in mind: doing things for them whenever you can, and working with them to see that their own lives are made better, richer and more satisfying. You do this in a variety of ways, and it is likely that you will have one or two key talents that you are able to use for the enrichment of those around you -- directly or indirectly.

You have a vivid sense of humor, and though you enjoy working hard, you know how to play even harder -- and you may actually find a way to make playtime the most productive and lucrative part of your day! You have a competitive spirit, but you are never a sore loser -- or a bad winner!

Also born on this date are: Queen Latifah, singer and actress; Bonnie Blair, Olympic speed skater; Vanessa Williams, actress and singer; Irene Cara, actress and singer; Brad Dourif, actor; Wilson Pickett, singer; Charley Pride, singer; John Updike, novelist; George Plimpton, author; Edward Everett Horton, actor; Grover Cleveland, 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.

TUESDAY, MARCH 19

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may have to reorganize your day at the last minute as a result of news that carries with it a new and exciting opportunity.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Someone is waiting for you today -- though you're not sure where or why. Clues come to you one at a time, making solving this mystery difficult.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You can expect a lengthy process when you enter into a new endeavor with a friend or loved one. You can have a great deal of fun, however.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Your work may be interrupted several times today by those who come to you with last-minute requests for assistance.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You're nearing the halfway point of a major personal endeavor. Now is the time to look back and assess your progress -- honestly.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- What you do today is likely to have a lasting impact on your home life -- your finances, in particular. Good news and bad news both arrive.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- The quality, not the quantity, of what comes your way today will come under question. It simply may not be what you expected.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- It's a good day to turn a little money into a lot -- but you must be willing to follow another through a rather dangerous obstacle course.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Your complaints are likely to fall on deaf ears today if you continue to complain to those "under" you. Seek out a superior.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may be sent on a secret mission of sorts today. Remember that success or failure depends on how you deal with the details.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You must focus on the task at hand today with renewed attention and commitment. Those in charge will not accept subpar performance.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- If ever there was a good day to attempt two or more things at once, this is it. Time is short, and you have much to accomplish.

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