Your Birthday for April 16, 2013

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | April 16th, 2013

Born today, you are the kind of individual who can, at times, become quite dissatisfied with yourself and the life you are leading -- which leads you, in turn, to make changes that are comprehensive and often permanent. To reinvent yourself in this way -- again and again throughout your lifetime -- provides you with a great deal of excitement, and helps you maintain interest in life's daily affairs when you might otherwise find them intolerably dull. You depend upon variety to keep you engaged and involved; without it, you are likely to squander your considerable talents and make no name for yourself whatsoever.

While you do like surprises, there are two or three times in your life in which you may be met with something so unexpected that you do not immediately know what to do about it. In such a situation, stagnation is surely your enemy; you must keep moving, one way or another.

Also born on this date are: Martin Lawrence, comedian and actor; Ellen Barkin, actress; Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, basketball player; Dusty Springfield, singer; Pope Benedict XVI; Henry Mancini, composer and songwriter; Peter Ustinov, actor and writer; Merce Cunningham, dancer and choreographer; Charlie Chaplin, actor; Wilbur Wright, inventor, aviation pioneer.

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, APRIL 17

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may discover today that you have much more in common with a rival than you had supposed -- and you can use this to your advantage.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- What is it that you want from the day? Answer this question before things really get going, and you can all but guarantee satisfaction.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Knowledge is, indeed, power -- and what you know today is likely to put you head and shoulders above those who are working against you.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You're going to need someone else to go to bat for you today if you expect to make headway at what amounts to a rather difficult time.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Your priorities are not entirely in sync with another's today, and it's important that you try to work together for mutual gain.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You're likely to remember something you're supposed to do today while you are in the middle of doing something else. You can find the time!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may be worrying about money matters a little more than usual today. After hours, you'll be able to square away certain key details.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You're going to have to let others know what your schedule looks like today, so that there are as few surprises as possible.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You can keep others in the loop today and still reserve some information for yourself. You don't have to reveal everything just yet!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may not be as far ahead as you think, but today you'll have ample time to assess the situation and make plans to catch up.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- After thinking through a certain situation again and again, you're likely to arrive at the conclusion that it was entirely unavoidable.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You can put things any way you like, but you're going to have to face the truth sooner or later -- and no one can do that for you.

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Your Birthday for April 15, 2013

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | April 15th, 2013

Born today, you have been blessed with a sound and secure sense of right and wrong, and it this compass, so very reliable, that will see you through even the most difficult trials and tribulations that life offers up. You have a way of dealing with conflict that is truly admirable to others -- and again, it springs directly from the solid and unassailable feeling you have that you know right from wrong. You insist on being treated fairly, and you will always do the same for others. Even when you are not met with the kindness and consideration you desire, you will not sacrifice your principles but treat the offending party as you wish to be treated.

You are likely to get an early start on a career that can, if you play your cards right and take advantage of the right opportunities as they arise, last you a lifetime. The trick, of course, is making the right choices, and not jumping at everything that arises. That can be foolhardy and dangerous.

Also born on this date are: Emma Watson, actress; Emma Thompson, actress and writer; Roy Clark, musician; Elizabeth Montgomery, actress; Hans Conried, actor; Henry James, author; Leonardo da Vinci, artist and inventor.

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, APRIL 16

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may have a hard time getting started today, but once you do you'll find no shortage of things to occupy your mind.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- There are those who do not believe you are the right one for the job -- whatever it may be -- but you can prove, today, that they are mistaken.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Something you did in the distant past is likely to catch up to you today -- perhaps for the first time. You can surely make amends.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may have something to do late in the day that occupies your mind, and has you rather nervous, for hours ahead of time.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You are wanting more in the way of answers than others are able to provide, try as they might. You must modify your own expectations.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may not be able to get your own work done today until you dedicate some time to another's pet project. Eventually you'll be on your own!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Phone or internet communication will not provide you with everything you need today. What's required today is a little face time.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Yes, you know how to do almost everything that will be expected of you today -- but one thing in particular may require a little study.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- The more casual you can be in your conversations today, the less threatening others will find you. Avoid being pushy or aggressive.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- A few memories may have you changing your plans before the day is out -- but remember, you can't recreate the past in every detail.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- For everything there will be adequate time today, provided you have prioritized and given yourself a schedule you can follow faithfully.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may feel as though you have too much to do today -- and perhaps you are right. But that doesn't mean you can't get it all done, does it?

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Your Birthday for April 14, 2013

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | April 14th, 2013

Born today, you are just the kind of person sought out by others who need a specialist of sorts to deal with situations that are over their heads. It's not that you are so skilled that you can tackle anything, but rather that you have the confidence required to face the most difficult situations head-on. You know that you're not able to do everything at the same high level, but you also know that you can learn by doing, and eventually come out on top if you stick with a thing long enough. You know how to combine effective, traditional methods with a cutting-edge approach, to make the best of things and increase your own odds.

Your creativity known no bounds; you think outside of the box, and you will go with any good idea -- even if it is not one that you came up with yourself! You have the makings of a top-notch leader of any kind, because you are not egotistical in your approach. What works, works -- no matter where the idea comes from!

Also born on this date are: Julie Christie, actress; Loretta Lynn, singer; Sarah Michelle Gellar, actress; Rod Steiger, actor; Sir John Gielgud, actor; Robert Carlyle, 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.

MONDAY, APRIL 15

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You can work cooperatively with another today, while still holding true to your own ideals and working toward a very private goal.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You're looking for the best possible price for something that is indispensible to you -- but you must be ready to pay for the quality you need.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Specifics make all the difference today -- in what you say, and in what you hear. You don't want to miss anything, certainly!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may be surprised by someone who is closer to you today than expected. He or she knows just how to get a rise out of you!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Yes, it's time to make a decision one way or the other -- and you know just what lies in the balance. Don't wait another day longer.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may have to wait longer than anticipated today before you have the information you need to move forward with a new project.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Are you really ready to go? That's the question you must answer today -- and there are many more sides to it than you might think.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- The meaning you discover inside a secret message today has you shifting plans and looking forward to something quite unusual for you.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may not be getting the messages from another in a timely manner. No one is at fault, but you can do something to alleviate the problem.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- What you want is not the problem, but rather how to get it. Someone else is standing in your way -- and he or she isn't likely to budge!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You are passionate about the things that are going on at this time, but today you may have to take a break and stock up on supplies.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You have been holding yourself back for some reason, but today you are likely to be required to approach things with increased energy.

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