Your Birthday for April 24, 2013

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | April 24th, 2013

Born today, you have a strong and reliable intellect that allows you to approach any situation or problem in a logical, positive and productive way. At the same time, you are quite passionate about everything you do, and invest a great deal of emotional energy into your every endeavor. Your ability to balance your heart and your head so very well -- your intellectual, analytical side with your passionate, emotional side -- is what separates you from others and often gives you an advantage, especially in complicated professional situations. You feel strongly and you think clearly -- and the combination is virtually unbeatable.

You are destined to enjoy considerable longevity in the career of your choice -- provided, of course, that your choice is the right one and that it is made at a time when you can learn the most and progress as swiftly as possible. Indeed, almost everything depends upon this one key life decision.

Also born on this date are: Barbra Streisand, singer, actress and director; Shirley MacLaine, actress and author; Jill Ireland, actress; Chipper Jones, baseball player.

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, APRIL 25

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may not have invested fully in a certain endeavor the first time around, but today you may get a rare and valuable second chance.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Things have been moving along at a moderate pace, but you may have the feeling that something isn't quite right -- and so it isn't.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Make sure that you don't fall victim to a self-fulfilling prophecy today. Keep your thoughts and attitude bright and positive.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You have a lot to say today, but you may not be afforded the right forum in which to say it. You must be patient and hone your thoughts.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You're likely to come upon something that is much more affordable than you had imagined, and also satisfies a number of personal needs.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You're likely to miss a great deal of the meaning hidden between the lines today if you pass too quickly from one thing to another.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You have a great deal to say, and fortunately a good friend is likely to lend an ear and be eager to hear it all -- or almost all.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may get word today of a project someone else is mounting without you. It may be time to mount one of your own!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- There may be a shortage of planning at this time, so take care that you do everything you can to promote your own safety and security.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You want to take care of those around you today, but you mustn't put yourself in harm's way, either. It's important to strike a balance.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- The time has come for you to make your desires known in the most direct way -- without, of course, being overly demanding or tasteless.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Your beliefs may be undergoing something of a sea change; what you become as a result can lead you into new and exciting territory.

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Your Birthday for April 23, 2013

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | April 23rd, 2013

Born today, you tend to take yourself and your work very seriously, but you also enjoy yourself fully when you are fully committed to a given project. As the adage says, "the harder you work, the more fun you will have" -- and you seem to prove this time and time again. You have what it takes to be one of the greats, or at least to be long remembered, and yet you do not spend a lot of time thinking about greatness or longevity. You simply want to do your best and to win the praise and admiration of your peers -- for their opinions are the ones that matter most to you.

You won't have to combine business and pleasure very often in your lifetime, and this is a good thing, for when these two very different aspects of your life come into proximity, a great deal of confusion and upheaval can result. You want to keep your priorities straight at all times, and to keep things clearly delineated.

Also born on this date are: Shirley Temple Black, actress and ambassador; Valerie Bertinelli, actress; Sandra Dee, actress; Jan Hooks, actress and comedian; Vladimir Nabokov, novelist; William Shakespeare, playwright and poet; Lee Majors, actor; Roy Orbison, singer.

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 24

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may be considering a change that involves someone close to you -- but he or she may not be willing to make the required sacrifices.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Those in your inner circle may be worried about you, now that you have crossed a line of some sort.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may be more concerned with the money that is coming in than that which is going out -- though balance is really what you should work toward.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- What you envision can surely come to pass today -- even if you think it is far-fetched or downright impossible.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- It's a good day to dig deeper into a topic that has had you spellbound for quite some time. What you learn will surprise and impress you.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- As soon as you say "no," you are likely to realize that the choices facing you are far more complicated than you had supposed. Avoid regrets!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Your view of things may not be taking into account the views of certain others who are actually playing important roles in your own affairs.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may not need permission to do a certain thing -- it's just short of the line that should not be crossed.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- What you do today will surely have been worth the trouble when you realize how much others are benefitting from it.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- In attempting to simplify a central issue today, you may actually be doing yourself a disservice. What is looming requires your attention.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Something is coming, and though you can't say precisely when, you can surely acknowledge that you must take certain steps -- now.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You can't afford any serious lapse in judgment today; what matters most is maturity, and at this time you have an advantage.

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Your Birthday for April 22, 2013

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | April 22nd, 2013

Born today, you are a rather adventurous individual, but this by no means suggests that you are in any way reckless or foolhardy! On the contrary, you insist on taking all necessary precautions when doing the things that really get your blood pumping. You want to enjoy yourself fully and give yourself a little adrenaline rush in the process if possible -- but without endangering yourself or others in any significant way. You are able to measure expenses and profits quite carefully, and you are always striving to balance these in such a way that you do not have to worry about coming up short -- whether you are talking about cash or other necessities. You have a good head for facts and figures.

You are sometimes quick to fall in love, and very slow to see the error of your ways -- if, indeed, an error is made. When it comes to matters of the heart you tend to be rather flighty and even inconstant, but you and your partners will surely enjoy yourselves -- if only for a short time.

Also born on this date are: Queen Isabella of Castile; Charlotte Rae, actress; Jack Nicholson, actor; Aaron Spelling, TV producer; Immanuel Kant, philosopher; Charles Mingus, jazz musician; Yehudi Menuhin, violinist.

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 23

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Keep going, for today you may pass a milestone that has you excited about where you've been and what's to come. A friend says "yes."

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Your attitude may not be the best today, but you'll get by. Someone is relying on you to do something you've been trying to avoid.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Now is no time to raise your voice or get defensive in any way. Take what comes, and try to appreciate it for what it offers you.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- A memory has you making decisions today that might not be in your own best interest -- at least in the short-term.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Someone is likely to hang on your every word today, so you must take care that you don't say something you don't want heard or remembered.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Take a leaf out of your own book today -- without copying yourself point for point -- and you'll manage just fine in most things.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may discover today, at last, that what you have is far more valuable to you than what you think you want. Count your blessings!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Someone is likely to tempt you with an offer that has you behaving out of character. Can your strict schedule accommodate such an interruption?

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You can't expect everyone to believe what you are dishing out today. You may be quite far from the truth, without even knowing it.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You are craving something that isn't very good for you, but in small doses you may be able to avoid any serious harm.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You're likely to meet someone who affects your life in a small but dramatic way. This is something to remember.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Simple is best for you today, and anyone who tells you otherwise is best avoided. Indeed, it's time to think about what's best in all things.

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