Your Birthday for May 08, 2013

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | May 8th, 2013

Born today, you are a model of style, grace, confidence and skill -- and yet there are times when that little monster of insecurity and doubt rears its ugly head and causes you moments of frustration and delay. Fortunately, you have learned to navigate those episodes with a certain level of anticipation and expertise -- the same skills that allow you to succeed at so many of your chosen endeavors. You know how to take advantage of even a fleeting opportunity, and it can never be said that you will sit back and watch your one chance pass you by -- though you are likely destined to enjoy far more than one chance when all is said and done! You like working with others, though you do have your favorite collaborators.

You may fool others into thinking that you are rootless and without any real sense of what is possible -- but this is hardly the case. You are highly creative, it is true, but your imaginings are always bound to a healthy sense of reality. You don't build castles in the air!

Also born on this date are: Melissa Gilbert, actress; Beth Henley, playwright; Toni Tennille, singer and songwriter; Enrique Iglesias, singer; Peter Benchley, author; Ricky Nelson, singer and actor; Harry S. Truman, U.S. president.

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 9

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- The time has come for you to speak openly about what it is you are expecting from that certain someone. Let the negotiations begin!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may be able to square away a difficult arrangement today thanks to a surprise teammate who comes through for you just in time.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You're likely searching for something that is very difficult to come by -- but if you keep it up, you'll find that and something more.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- A little charm goes a long way today. By the end of the day, you'll realize that you've still got it.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You're waiting on a good friend to do what he or she promised -- but you must realize that it's going to take a little while longer.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You're going to have to take turns with someone who is not as facile as you are, which means you're going to have to be quite patient.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- The game you are playing today will require you to explore some dark and rather stormy areas of your own personality. Do you dare?

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may have to arrange things from afar today, but if others are willing to do their parts, you should have little trouble.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- A great deal depends upon your team-building skills today. You can accomplish something memorable if you have the right partners.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may find yourself in need of a little pick-me-up before the day is out, and a surprise new friend has just what the doctor ordered.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You can do someone a favor who, in little time, will be in a position to do you one in return.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You know what you're capable of, but you don't want to give too much away lest a rival discover a secret he can use to his advantage.

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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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