Your Birthday for June 16, 2013

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | June 16th, 2013

Born today, you are not always one to do things in a conservative, established or accepted way; indeed, you are often to be found experimenting with perhaps the most unusual, most unconventional and most controversial ways of doing things that anyone has ever tried! You are never satisfied with any level of success if you have not achieved it in your own way; you insist on following your own instincts and doing things in a way that excites, inspires, engages and energizes you.

Despite what others may think, you are never simply after the attention that being a nonconformist can elicit; indeed, you are after a kind of knowledge that comes from leading such a life, and you are always willing to share what you learn with those around you.

Also born on this date are: Tupac Shakur, rapper; Joan Van Ark, actress; Joyce Carol Oates, writer; Erich Segal, writer; Stan Laurel, actor and comedian.

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, JUNE 17

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- A chance encounter mustn't be ignored today, for it's likely to have a far-reaching impact on you and those around you.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You have been given the power to fix what is broken, but first you must get the lay of the land. Don't try to do too much too soon.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You've almost reached the level of accomplishment to which you have been aspiring of late, but one obstacle remains. Buckle down!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You can combine your efforts and achieve much more today than you had planned on -- provided a rival doesn't mount a counter-campaign.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You can bet that someone out there has his or her eyes on you, and you'll feel inspired by the attention your endeavors are currently getting.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- The question for you is not "what" or "when" or even "how," but "why." Once you address this you'll be well on your way.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Something is likely to happen today that affects you immediately -- and in the days to come. You are in charge of something rather big.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- One little mistake is nothing to worry about, but when you make the same one over and over again, it may be cause for concern.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You will want to keep your own judgments out of the equation today; focus on the things that move you forward, ever forward.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may want to consult someone whom others recommend as an expert, but take care that you don't ignore your own instincts.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may be starting a phase marked by a feeling of uncertainty or inadequacy, but that is only a minor insecurity at work.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Remember that you're not completely alone today, despite feeling as though you're the only one with a certain burden to bear.

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Your Birthday for June 15, 2013

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | June 15th, 2013

Born today, you are always watching, judging, assessing, and storing up information that comes to you on a daily basis -- indeed, on a moment-by-moment basis -- for the single purpose of arming yourself with what you feel you may need to make the best of any possible circumstances in life. You are confident that preparation is the key to your success, and though you may not always know just what you must do to prepare, you are certain that doing something, anything, can send you on your way and hold you in good stead. You are both wise and intuitive; you seem to have a solid idea of your place in the world.

Despite the fact that you can be a respected and admired team player, the truth is that you are far happier doing things on your own -- when, indeed, fortune has provided you with the opportunity and the knowledge necessary to do so. Still, you can make your way in almost any circumstances.

Also born on this date are: Neil Patrick Harris, actor; Ice Cube, rapper and actor; Courteney Cox, actress; Helen Hunt, actress; Jim Belushi, actor; Mario Cuomo, politician; Bob Wian, founder of Big Boy restaurants.

SUNDAY, JUNE 16

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- What do you have to do to get others to take you seriously? Today, you may have one or two tricks up your sleeve, but they involve risk.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You are finding out that someone else's odd outlook is actually based in some kind of truth that you are only now beginning to understand.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may be unusually sensitive to environmental influences today, especially the presence or absence of bright light.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You'll have all the help you need at your disposal today. All you have to do is take advantage of it at the right time and in the right way.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- No one is going to tell you what you must do or, even more importantly, how you must do it. It's all up to you, and you are ready.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Keep your outlook bright and your willingness intact. You may encounter one or two roadblocks today, but they can be removed with effort.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- The more creative your thinking, the more likely you are to achieve the goals you have set for yourself. Don't be stuck in old ways.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may be tempted to rekindle an old flame at this time, but you must think through all possible outcomes before taking action.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You know that you are more than halfway to your destination, but you also know that the second half is the hard part of the journey!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You can go about your business in the relative quiet of your own home today, or you can get out into the world and take part more actively.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may not be in the mood to do those things that are scheduled for today, but in the end you'll be glad you got them out of the way.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You will want to bring all your talents to bear today as you face a challenge that you knew was coming -- just not quite so soon!

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Your Birthday for June 14, 2013

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | June 14th, 2013

Born today, you are always interested in knowing what's going on behind the scenes, and while you are fascinated by the kinds of tricks that may be used to get things done, you always want things to be more real than that. You will work tirelessly to get to the real heart of everything in which you become involved. It's not likely that you will always behave in such a genuine way -- and indeed, there may be times when you are nothing like what you most want to be! Still, while you are not perfect by any means, you always know in which direction you should be heading.

You don't always have the answer, but you almost always know what question to ask to get you closer to the truth. You have a great many complex and even complicated relationships, and you seem to be able to juggle the needs and desires of a very wide variety of individuals with a great deal of skill.

Also born on this date are: Kevin McHale, actor; Yasmine Bleeth, actress; Boy George, singer; Donald Trump, businessman; Jerzy Kosinsky, writer; Marla Gibbs, actress; Che Guevara, revolutionary; Pierre Salinger, statesman; Burl Ives, actor and singer; Harriet Beecher Stowe, 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.

SATURDAY, JUNE 15

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You can put yourself in a better position with regard to recognition and rewards; you've been going long enough without being singled out.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- What you do today is likely to have far-reaching consequences, but only in part because of an unanticipated turn of events you cannot control.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may feel as though you're behind the eight-ball right out of the gate, but you can recover quickly today.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Your schedule is likely to require you to move everything up a bit and make an earlier start than usual. You can get moving quickly today.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may not think that you've mounted a credible challenge to someone in the lead -- but by day's end your activities will gain a lot of attention.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may be playing a waiting game of sorts at the moment; today, you can use what seems like extra time to get a new project started.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Take care that you don't start something today that cannot eventually be finished. It's time for you to be taken more seriously.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- The boundaries you've been recognizing lately may have shifted somewhat, requiring you to adjust your behavior accordingly.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You're trying to improve things all around, but today you may be thwarted by someone who says that things are "good enough."

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You're not likely to buy into someone else's attitudes about what is happening or why. Maintain your own views and you will prevail.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- A glitch may have you scrambling for an alternative way of doing things today. You may have to revert to an old-fashioned method.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may encounter something of an anomaly today that has you focusing on your own needs rather than another's. Surprises are in store.

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