Your Birthday for May 03, 2013

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | May 3rd, 2013

Born today, you seem immune to the kind of insecurity and self-doubt that can plague others -- or at least this is the impression you give. You are always putting on a brave front: making decisions, demonstrating strength and resolve, and personifying a general tenacity that others may not have. What is true on the surface, however, is not always true beneath -- and in your case you may be hiding an uncertainty that is likely to remain with you throughout your lifetime. It is no general unease, however; it is something very specific that you may well be able to understand perfectly in time.

You are known for making interesting choices, even if they are not always the best ones. You weigh all possibilities with care, and try your best to avoid knee-jerk reactions of any kind. This doesn't mean what you do will always make sense to others, however!

Also born on this date are: Christopher Cross, singer; Doug Henning, magician; Frankie Valli, singer; James Brown, singer; Sugar Ray Robinson, boxer; Bing Crosby, singer and actor; Golda Meir, Israeli leader.

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, MAY 4

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You don't want to end the day singing the blues, so be sure to make decisions that come from the heart -- and not from any of the "experts."

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You and someone quite different from you can actually work very well together today. All it takes is a few simple rules.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21) -- You can approach a few serious situations with a more lighthearted attitude than usual -- and win the day when all is said and done.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You can say that you've "arrived" today in some respects, but in others you may feel that you are still very far from your destination.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Not everyone is likely to fall for your tricks today, and you'll be inspired to do something that others think is out of character.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Someone who is trying to show you up today will actually be put in his or her place by a third party who proves to be on your side.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- A trip down memory lane leaves you a little cold today. You're likely to realize that where you're going is better than where you've been.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- That which has been holding you back of late is likely to be removed today, and most things will look much brighter as a result.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Your passions are near the surface today, and you're likely to reveal something to those around you that mustn't be taken too seriously.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Any delays today are likely to cause you a great deal of trouble -- even those that bring you a certain amount of enjoyment.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You can reveal to others what you're made of today without being overly aggressive. Indeed, a quiet, rational approach wins the day.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- The time has come for you to take a stand. You know what is required of you today, and you're ready to all that -- and more.

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Your Birthday for May 02, 2013

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | May 2nd, 2013

Born today, you don't always do things in the accepted, expected or desired way. More often than not, you will steer clear of those things that require you to "toe the line" or otherwise conform to another's idea of proper behavior. Still, you are able to get along with others without letting rebellion stand in your way. You are not an angry individual, but you enjoy pushing the edge of the envelope, testing the waters and redefining boundaries. You also have a vivid sense of humor, which can help you navigate the difficult episodes in life.

You take your work very seriously, though you may not pursue a career in the strictest sense. You may be able to make quite a life out of what others would call "odd jobs," but this will satisfy your need for change, and give you plenty to look forward to on a daily basis.

Also born on this date are: Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, wrestler and actor; Roscoe Lee Browne, actor; Theodore Bikel, actor; Dr. Benjamin Spock, pediatrician and author; Manfred von Richthofen, World War I aviator known as the "Red Baron."

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.

FRIDAY, MAY 3

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You can accomplish a great deal very quickly today, but not everything will last as long as you had hoped. One thing is truly valuable.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Success today will come as a result of your own efforts -- but only if you are willing to share what you are doing with those who show interest.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may not appreciate the criticism that you receive today -- but if you reflect on it for a moment, you'll realize that you can learn from it.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You'll be more concerned with real life than usual today. It's not that you want to live in a dream; you want your dreams to come true!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may have to make a decision that brings with it certain hardships -- but going it alone for a while may be just what you need.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You are in the mood to revisit old haunts today. Pay attention to someone on your travels who seems to have a story to tell you.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You can maximize your own effectiveness today simply by taking the high road and doing what you know is right. Avoid any name-calling.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You'll find the right position very soon, but as you experiment you may discover that not everything hits you the way you have expected.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Take care that things are not done in a random fashion today -- whether you are in charge, or someone else is in the driver's seat.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may have to change your plans today, but what you do at the last minute is likely to be the most significant thing you do all day.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Every time you say goodbye you find yourself yearning for something that never really existed in the first place. You can change that!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You mustn't misinterpret another's actions today. The truth is that he or she is honestly trying to help you -- albeit in an unusual way.

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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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