Your Birthday for May 04, 2013

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | May 4th, 2013

Born today, you are often pointed out (by those who know such things) as a "classic" Taurus native: one who possesses all the traits that are usually associated with your birth sign. It is true that you are strong, decisive and even a little stubborn; it is also true that you have a unique way of looking at things that enables you to maneuver in ways that others may not be able to duplicate. What is not true, however, is that you can be pinned down as only one thing. You are a unique individual, with a great many surprising traits -- most of which are behavioral. You don't act the way people think you should!

You have tremendous stores of energy, but here you must be cautioned: They are not bottomless by any means. You must make a concerted effort now and then to replenish what has been depleted through the kinds of tenacious efforts you are known to make each and every day.

Also born on this date are: Randy Travis, singer; Pia Zadora, singer, actress; George Will, author and commentator; Audrey Hepburn, 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.

SUNDAY, MAY 5

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Your confidence is on the rise, but you may not be able to get things done at a fast pace, regardless. Slow and steady wins the race.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You know what you must do, and you know that you have very little time in which to do it -- so what are you waiting for? Get started!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Someone may be depending on you for more than you had originally agreed to do, but you'll find a way to satisfy his or her additional needs.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You need a little more support today than you had first counted on. What happens after hours can prove quite informative.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may inadvertently add fuel to the fire today when you contribute your particular views to an already volatile discussion.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- It's time for you to make a decision: stay where you are, or head off in a new direction. Unfortunately, you can't have it both ways.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Involvement in another's affairs will bring with it certain responsibilities -- one or two of which you may not be quite ready for.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may not know exactly what you are going to do today until the time comes. Indeed, such spur-of-the-moment decisions are numerous today.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- The unexpected brings you both excitement and concern today. You may be learning something about yourself that takes you by surprise.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- The decisions you make regarding expenditures and savings will have far-reaching implications for you and those in your inner circle.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You don't want to be pressured into doing anything today, and neither should you exert unwanted pressure on anyone else.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Your patience can teach another how to be patient -- or vice versa. Whatever is going on, you're not in it alone.

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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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