Your Birthday for May 10, 2013

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | May 10th, 2013

Born today, you do not always behave in a way that is considered conventional, acceptable or correct, though you can always be counted on to follow your instincts and do what you think is right and necessary in any given circumstances. The truth is that you seem to follow different rules from most other individuals, and that's what separates you from the crowd. What you have come to consider right and necessary is often quite challenging to those around you, though you never intend to rub them the wrong way or fly in the face of convention. You always have a very good reason for doing and saying what you do, and you can always explain yourself quite effectively.

The talents that you are likely to have displayed when young are those that will ultimately pay off for you when you are older. Even if you go down a different path from the one that is expected of you, those abilities that let you shine when young will help you accomplish much when you are nearing your prime.

Also born on this date are: Nancy Walker, actress; Bono, singer; Donovan, folk singer; David O. Selznick, producer; Fred Astaire, dancer, singer, actor.

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 11

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You can begin to chip away at a barrier that has been standing between you and a loved one for far too long. You know what must be done.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You're likely to be as productive as you had planned today -- no more and no less. But that is something, all things considered!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- It's time to get something done once and for all, so you don't have it hanging over you any longer. Other things vie for your attention.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You are slated for action that others cannot possibly match -- but you may not be feeling as though you can give 100 percent.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You're waiting on information from those in charge today -- but perhaps you should make the first contact. Strike while the iron is hot.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may not fully appreciate what someone else has done for you recently, but today you'll surely begin to reap the benefits.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You'll reach the halfway point today, and you'll have the chance to look back and see if the journey is really beneficial for you.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- There are those around you who are looking out for you and your interests even more than you are. It's time to put yourself first.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may want to begin the day much earlier than usual in order to give yourself time later on to tend to one or two personal issues.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may be eager for some time off, but it's not likely to be yours until you deal with a complaint lodged by a third party.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You can learn how to do what you do even better -- but today your progress may be slowed by an unexpected obstacle.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You've been striving to achieve something memorable, and with limited results. Today, try focusing on the results themselves first.

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Your Birthday for May 09, 2013

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | May 9th, 2013

Born today, you are drawn to those things that loom large and that are destined to have a major impact on your own life and the lives of those around you -- and even, in some cases, on the world at large. Not for you the small, routine endeavors that seem to matter very little; rather, you choose to spend your time engaged in negotiations and plots that have import and significance. In other words, you always want to be playing with the big boys. You are quite skilled, and your talents range from the domestic to the universal. You are able to do those things that matter to both direct family members and members of your larger human family. You enjoy working behind the scenes, as well, making things happen in a way that often goes unnoticed -- at first.

Like so many other Taurus natives, you prefer the company of others to your own -- though you can be by yourself without any real harm to your own happiness or productivity. Still, what you do with others is likely to make more of a mark than anything you do entirely on your own.

Also born on this date are: Candice Bergen, actress; Glenda Jackson, actress; Billy Joel, singer, songwriter, musician; Albert Finney, actor; Mike Wallace, journalist.

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 10

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may discover that someone else has been working on the same thing you have for quite some time. Perhaps you can join forces.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You won't be able to make up your mind if you're unwilling to put things in the proper order or importance. Priority is everything.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may not recognize the symptoms, but today you may be suffering from a kind of malaise that doesn't allow you to commit fully.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You're likely to meet someone today who will have a major impact on the way you do things in the future. Be ready to make some changes.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Your mischievous side is showing, and today you may get yourself into a little hot water as a result -- though nothing you can't get out of.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may be playing with fire, but you may also be entirely unable to stop doing what you are doing. In that case, prepare yourself!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may not understand what is going on beneath the surface, but it's surely something you'll want to learn more about as soon as you can.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You mustn't let yourself be rushed into making a decision prematurely today. There are some complicated issues to weigh and assess.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You'll receive an invitation today in which the details are very surprising. This may be something you cannot afford to miss!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Your eagerness may be giving someone else the advantage today. Hold your cards a little nearer to the vest.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- That which strikes you as funny today may actually be something that someone else is wholly unwilling to laugh at -- and that has to be OK with you.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- It's time for you to try something you've avoided -- but take care that you don't sacrifice your autonomy in the process.

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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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