Your Birthday for May 05, 2013

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | May 5th, 2013

Born today, you are considered by some to be "bigger than life," and indeed you are likely to be remembered for a kind of bombastic, boundless approach to life that is at once feared, admired and imitated. The truth is that there are many people who would actually like to be you -- though you would be the first to point out that being you isn't always what it's cracked up to be. Indeed, you know yourself better than anyone else knows you, and you are keenly aware of your strengths and your weaknesses. You don't take yourself too seriously, though you will seriously commit yourself to a worthy enterprise.

Your down-to-earth approach to daily toils can be an inspiration to those around you. You are not one to get upset about that which you cannot control, and instead of fighting against such things, you instead try to understand what you could learn from them.

Also born on this date are: Tina Yothers, actress; Tammy Wynette, singer; Pat Carroll, actress; Tyrone Power, actor; Karl Marx, author and political philosopher.

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, MAY 6

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may think that you have farther to go today, when in fact what you are after may be well within reach already. It can be yours!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may want someone else to stand in for you today while you learn the ropes. Very soon you'll be able to play your part with confidence.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You're likely to make a discovery today that marks the beginning of a long journey that you have been waiting a long time to make.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- A certain personal issue is going to demand your attention today, and you may have to split your focus between it and your professional duties.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may have to insist that you be included in a certain endeavor today. Those in charge will eventually be very glad that you did.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may be wondering whom you can turn to for advice today -- but the situation in which you find yourself will make the choice very clear.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Courtesy will work wonders for you today; the more polite you can be, the better. Seek out alternative avenues for pursuing your goals.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may have to do things a little differently today because someone else is doing what you least expect. Your adjustments pay off.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may have to share more information that you had planned on today -- but once you do, you'll realize that honesty is the best policy.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may find yourself waiting for another's input with eagerness today. This individual has more for you -- when the time is right.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You'll have reason to count your blessings today, even when things do not go entirely your way. It's all a matter of perspective.

PISCES (Feb. 18-March 20) -- You can get a head start today and leave yourself plenty of time to enjoy activities that are more personal in nature.

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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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