Your Birthday for May 01, 2013

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | May 1st, 2013

Born today, you know how to pick yourself up and start over again when you fall, which you are sure to do now and then because you are so daring in your pursuit of personal success. Fortunately, you will have been taught when quite young that mistakes and missteps are all a part of life, and that you can learn almost more from them than you can from any progress or success. You are constantly judging and assessing your decisions, your actions and your accomplishments, eager to be a better person and to improve yourself on a daily basis.

You are likely to be widely admired, simply because you hold true to your ideals and "stay the course" as a matter of principle. You can be unusually sensitive -- far more so than many a Taurus native, in fact -- but you turn this into an asset and never let it become a liability.

Also born on this date are: Tim McGraw, country singer and actor; Ray Parker Jr., singer; Rita Coolidge, singer; Judy Collins, singer; Glenn Ford, actor; Kate Smith, 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.

THURSDAY, MAY 2

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Trust is the major issue today, and you should know whether or not you have assembled a team you can trust before the end of the day.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You've been playing by someone else's rules long enough. Today is the day for you to break free from constraints you can no longer tolerate.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may want to take yourself a little more seriously at this time. A new friend is likely to become more important to you.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You've had it with the same old routine -- but you may not know the way out just yet. Keep your eyes open for a rare and attractive opportunity.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Someone may be trying to hold you down, but you won't take no for an answer. What happens to you today will leave a lasting impression.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You can have almost anything you want today, but you must be willing to ask for it -- and do a certain something that is asked of you.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- After your eyes are opened to a new situation that is quickly developing, there may be no stopping you. Someone rolls out the red carpet.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may realize that style and substance are both important today -- but you must start with substance. Another revelation can be yours as well.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You can contribute to another's success today, but you may have to sacrifice a little something on your own home turf.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Take care not to overthink problems today; they are really very easy to solve if you take them one at a time.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Someone may be taking charge of situations that are really yours to control. You must be willing to stand up for yourself.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You and a rival are poised to go round and round again -- unless you are willing to make a change that eases tensions considerably.

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Your Birthday for April 30, 2013

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | April 30th, 2013

Born today, you are prone to bouts of insecurity and self-doubt, but these are rarely if ever truly debilitating -- though they may slow you down a bit from time to time. You are a strong character with a deeply sown work ethic; you're not the kind to let up simply because you are feeling somehow uncertain about what you are doing, or why. You aren't the kind to compare yourself or your accomplishments to others. You go about your business knowing that to keep busy is, itself, something to be proud of; you do not feel the need to engage in some kind of "competition" with rivals that are only illusory.

You insist on keeping your private life just that -- private. Even though your career might bring you, on occasion, into the public eye, you never let yourself become fodder for the rumor mill. You sometimes prefer a quiet night at home to an evening out with friends.

Also born on this date are: Kirsten Dunst, actress; Carl Gustav XVI, King of Sweden; Jill Clayburgh, actress; Burt Young, actor; Willie Nelson, singer; Cloris Leachman, actress; Queen Juliana of the Netherlands; Eve Arden, actress.

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, MAY 1

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may be depending on another in a way that can work against you if don't make a change. Today you can alter the dynamics.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You aren't likely to have occasion for a side-trip today; you'll want to be sure you reach your primary destination with time to spare.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You can come up with quite a story to tell someone when you are on the spot, but the best thing you can do is to tell the truth.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You mustn't argue with someone who holds all the cards today. Wait until the deal is yours, then name the game to suit your own situation.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may have a hard time telling friends from enemies during the first part of the day -- but later on, the line becomes quite clear.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- There's no reason for you to harden your heart today; be open to what comes your way -- and to the emotional involvement it brings with it.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may be able to make a dream come true today -- and it doesn't matter how big it is, how fancy, or how much it is coveted by others.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You are trying to get in touch with someone who, for some reason, doesn't want to get in touch with you. All it will take is patience.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- It's a good day to make some real money, but you may have to say no to someone who makes you an unconventional offer.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You've been avoiding a certain situation long enough; today is the day to say yes to someone who has been waiting a long time for you.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You have more at stake today than you may have guessed -- and this will be very clear just when you think the day is winding down.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You can unveil a trick or two today that wins you the attention of someone in charge. You can take it from here.

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Your Birthday for April 29, 2013

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | April 29th, 2013

Born today, you can sometimes be very intense, but for the most part you travel through life with a lighthearted, positive spirit that helps you navigate even the most difficult times with aplomb -- if not impunity. You can lash out against others when you feel that your back is against the wall, but you will do your best to avoid that kind of situation in the first place. Most of the time you are friendly, sociable and a joy to be with -- whether at work or at play. There is something about you that inspires curiosity in others; the people around you are almost always eager to know what makes you tick -- though they are never likely to find out the truth.

Your behavior can be quite disarming at times, particularly when you are to be found acting very casual in the midst of a crisis. Such behavior can be something of a tip-off, however: You know how to remain quite calm in a storm.

Also born on this date are: Andre Agassi, tennis player; Uma Thurman, actress; Michelle Pfeiffer, actress; Daniel Day-Lewis, actor; Kate Mulgrew, actress; Jerry Seinfeld, comedian; Dale Earnhardt, auto racer.

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 30

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You have good cause to brag, but you'll want to keep your opinions of yourself to yourself -- at least until you are among friends.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You can show someone close to you what you're really about today, and in the end you'll be much closer -- but is it too close?

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You cannot claim to know what someone else is doing, or why -- but you can combat his or her encroachment with a dedication that is all your own.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may be surprised to learn that someone special has been looking out for you for quite some time. Today you can think things over.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Read between the lines today and you'll learn an important lesson that can hold you in good stead throughout a trying time to come.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- A new idea comes your way today, and though you may not be able to take credit for it, you can surely make it work well for you.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Taking things one step at a time may be the sensible thing to do, but you're not feeling all that sensible right now!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may have to make someone else wait until you are truly ready before he or she can count on your own personal contribution.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You won't be able to use that old excuse today. You must be willing to do all you can.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may consider it a mistake to follow your instincts today, but it's not -- though it may complicate matters.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You'll have to stick with what happens to you today. Trust that everything will turn out all right if you stay the course.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You're getting things all wrong at this time, and it would behoove you to get to the bottom of a situation that you are misreading.

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