Your Birthday for May 22, 2013

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | May 22nd, 2013

Born today, you are rarely one to avoid taking the high road; you will do all you can to defuse sensitive situations by treating people well, and with respect and consideration. This in itself is nothing to wonder at -- but when it is truly remarkable is when you yourself have been wronged in some way. At that point, the fact that you are so willing to let bygones be bygones is something, indeed, to remember -- and emulate, too! Indeed, there are many who consider you a kind of role model, and who will do all they can to live their lives by your example. For someone else, this may be an undue pressure -- but not for you.

You rarely let yourself fall under the influence of those who would have you behave in any way that is not organic or natural for you; you are so confident and secure that you can recognize instantly when someone else doesn't click with you in that way -- and even then you are able to be friendly and considerate.

Also born on this date are: Naomi Campbell, model; Susan Strasberg, actress; Mary Cassatt, artist; Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, author.

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 23

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Unwanted influences can certainly be avoided today -- but one or two may be more difficult to identify in the first place.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Take care that you don't reveal too much today when you find yourself immersed in a situation that could prove hazardous.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You'll get some encouragement today from an unusual source. You'll be ready to return the favor when the need arises.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You'll have more questions than answers today, but that's no reason to stop the quest. You'll run into an unexpected obstacle after dark.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You can prove your popularity today in a way that doesn't say the wrong things to those who are not inclined to see things your way.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may not be as openly communicative today as you are used to being -- and despite this, you can get a great deal done today.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may not be using your time to the best possible advantage today. Take care that someone else doesn't beat you to the punch, however.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You'll be jumping on the bandwagon today in support of an idea -- even though it may have been spawned by a rival.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may not be taking advantage of the opportunities that are being presented to you at this time. A certain negative influence prevails.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You show great promise. Lay the groundwork of a project that can ultimately win you a great deal of notoriety.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Something may be going on at home at this time that you don't want to share openly -- even with those who know you well.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may be waiting for something that is not likely to come to pass anytime soon. It's a good day to let go of unrealistic expectations.

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Your Birthday for May 21, 2013

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | May 21st, 2013

Born today, you can sometimes be more emotional than is good for you, yet despite this, you are rarely one to hold your emotions in check. Rather, you let yourself feel as fully as possible no matter what situation you may find yourself in, whether or not an emotional perspective is one that can serve you well. Be warned, however! The world will not always agree with you, and you are sure to experience perhaps more than your share of difficulty as a result.

Because you take things so personally, you are not the kind to engage in an endeavor merely because you are expected to or are persuaded to. Rather, you will do what you do simply because you are compelled to do so by following your innermost feelings.

Also born on this date are: Peggy Cass, actress and comedian; Mr. T, actor; Harold Robbins, author; Judge Reinhold, 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.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 22

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may be able to progress at a rate that takes even you by surprise. Your closest competition is likely to concede this one.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Yes, it's time for you to go back to the drawing board and devise a plan that you can stick to this time. You mustn't waver!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You mustn't forget yourself today when dealing with a situation that requires certain well-ordered behavior at all times.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You're interested in increasing your own perceived value at this time, in order to be able to ask for what you feel you deserve.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You'll have more power today than you have had in the recent past. Someone is likely to come to you for advice that only you can give.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You know that you must do what you're told today -- but there are certain instances in which you will be able to put your own spin on things.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may be tempted to give another just enough rope to hang himself today -- but such a strategy isn't really considered fair, is it?

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You wonder what others are doing, and yet you are not willing to let them know what you are up to. All's fair in love and war!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may be surprised by the answer a loved one gives you in response to a question you've been wanting to ask for some time.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may be facing an important issue that demands a little more time and effort than usual to understand fully. Do your homework!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You can't expect changes to stick today if you are unwilling to put in the time necessary to do the groundwork as completely as possible.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may be tempted by someone who doesn't even realize that he or she has something you want. You must control yourself!

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Your Birthday for May 20, 2013

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | May 20th, 2013

Born today, you are never one to back away from a fight if you feel that you are in the right, or if you are in some way being attacked for something in which you strongly believe. You are a force to be reckoned with in most situations. You are not one to hide your feelings -- and, indeed, your feelings are perhaps your greatest single asset, for you are constantly making decisions and adopting behavior based upon how you feel. You are often one of the first responders in the case of an unexpected event or sudden development that has others stopped in their tracks. You are rarely, if ever, afraid to charge forward and put yourself in harm's way -- literally or figuratively.

There are those who may not understand why you insist on being front and center so much of the time, and they may claim you are merely a glory hound -- one who is in it merely for the notoriety. While being noticed is certainly not a bad thing as far as you're concerned, your motives are almost always much more far-reaching than that.

Also born on this date are: Cher, singer, actress; Mindy Cohn, actress; Busta Rhymes, rapper; George Gobel, entertainer.

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 21

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Others are likely to follow you, wherever you go -- so be careful that you don't lead them into dangers they are not equipped to face.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You can work more quickly today than you had hoped, and the results will impress someone who is in a position to do you an important favor.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You'll have to play fast and loose with what you thought was a firm order of events. Someone else is requiring you to be this flexible.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You'll want to be a little more straightforward than usual today; you're not in the mood for conflict, but there may be no other way.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You are facing a challenge that requires you to dig deeper than usual as you muster up the courage to face what is required of you.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You can do much to alleviate another's fears today -- and in the process you can put your own fears to bed as well.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- What began as a working relationship is quickly developing into something far more involved. You may be getting in over your head.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You must focus on details today if you wish to keep yourself from falling into a rather dangerous trap.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You know what is required of you, and yet you still may not grasp the importance of the overall chain of events today.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You are likely to remember where you met someone you re-encounter today -- and just in time. Adjust your behavior accordingly.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may find yourself standing in your own way later in the day -- but before that, you can do much to improve your chances of success.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Something that is usually treated in a much more formal way is likely to be more casual today -- and this will allow you to relax.

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