Your Birthday for May 07, 2013

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | May 7th, 2013

Born today, you are never one to pale in the face of a challenge or an obstacle, but you may slow just a bit in order to assess the situation and plan your defense, charge or assault with care and attention. You are a tenacious and dedicated individual with a kind of energy that seems to be inexhaustible -- at least when you are engaged in an endeavor about which you feel strongly. You aren't one to enjoy routine endeavors; you like everything to be singular in its import, and you are drawn to those activities that provide you with unusual opportunities and the promise of even more unusual rewards.

Though you are secure, confident and strong-willed, you are not always eager to go it alone -- but it is very important that you choose your companion or companions with great care. Even one wrong choice can ruin things for you, bringing tension and conflict into your life in a way that you will find difficult to overcome.

Also born on this date are: Eva Peron, Argentine leader; Anne Baxter, actress; Gary Cooper, actor; Robert Browning, poet; Johannes Brahms, composer; Johnny Unitas, football 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.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 8

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Conflict is best avoided today; keep yourself from attracting the attention of those who would only want to try to stand in your way.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may want to take a trip down memory lane today, but even as you do, someone new is likely to get your attention and ask for a little time.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You can work wonders today by simply asking another what he or she truly thinks about a situation you are both involved in. Listen up!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may be lacking confidence at this time, and not without reason: The task you have ahead of you is daunting. You can do it!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You must be willing to think outside the box today and try doing things in ways they have not been done before. Originality is key.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may be overthinking a current problem -- but this is not the first time. You may want to get help clearing the air.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You and a friend may be at odds about something that should never have come between you in the first place. You must be willing to compromise.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Progress is not likely to happen all at once today. You will move forward in increments; you must be patient with yourself and others.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Your strategy is sound, but you may be trying to do too much with resources that are outdated and ineffective. It's time to modernize!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- An opportunity will come your way today that allows you to explore certain aspects of your own character in new and deeper ways.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You can lighten your load somewhat today, but you can't expect to unburden yourself completely. Some things you will have to do on your own.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- The future may seem uncertain in some ways at this time, but if you hit upon an idea whose time has come, you can do almost anything.

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Your Birthday for May 06, 2013

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | May 6th, 2013

Born today, you are seemingly quite normal, with very little to dissuade others from interaction with you on any level -- and indeed, you can count on the association of many throughout your life to give you opportunity, enrichment and enjoyment. The idea of being "normal," however, may actually be subject to debate, for you are often to be caught doing things that mark you as far more conscientious, considerate and deeply caring than most! Indeed, though you may follow a rather ordinary path through life, you are destined to do things that can very much improve the lives of those around you, simply because doing so comes very naturally to you.

After a long period of trial and error, in which you may experiment with a great many different avenues of professional endeavor and personal expression, you're likely to hit upon that one line of work to which you are really suited -- and it may actually be one you first tried long before! Your success is likely to be quite lasting.

Also born on this date are: George Clooney, actor; Orson Welles, actor and director; Rudolph Valentino, actor; Sigmund Freud, psychoanalyst; Tony Blair, British prime minister.

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, MAY 7

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Follow the rules today, or be ready to pay the price. You cannot afford to do anything that attracts the wrong kind of attention.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You can bet that certain dangers will be unavoidable today, but what you do ahead of time can certainly increase your own safety level.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- It's sure to prove a good day as long as you can stick to your schedule and avoid any big surprises. A co-worker offers an unusual option.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may find yourself behind the 8-ball for a while today, but a little cleverness can serve to extricate you just in time.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may not understand all signs and symbols today, but those that affect you most will be comprehensible on at least a gut level.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You'll receive a promise today that you may not have great faith in -- just yet. As the day wears on, you'll be able to believe in it more.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- What is left undone today will prove more important to you in the long run than anything you actually accomplish. Keep accurate records.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You mustn't let others overhear what is said in private. Make sure that your intentions are known and understood by those who count.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- The wrong information may be passed around today among those who don't know how to correct it; it's up to you to set them straight.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You'll be in a position to tell others what to do today -- but take care you don't come off as officious or simply demanding.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Quality and quantity both count today, and you'll devise a way to maximize both for the time being. Later, however, there may be a setback.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- That which you've set your heart on may not be available to you just now, but in a while, you will be satisfied with what comes your way.

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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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