Your Birthday for July 02, 2013

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | July 2nd, 2013

Born today, you are the portrait of self-confidence, and you carry yourself with dignity even when things are falling apart around you. Indeed, it is perhaps when things are at their worst that you are at your best, able to rise above the fray and remain true to yourself and your principles. This is not to suggest, of course, that you always make the right decisions or always do the things that are best for you; on the contrary, you may actually make more mistakes than the average mortal! But you never let those mistakes -- or the hardships that they bring upon you -- get you down; you are confident that you will enjoy better times very soon. In fact, you firmly believe that what you most want is just around the next corner.

You have a great deal of natural magnetism, and you are likely to attract a great many people into your orbit. You must take care, however, that you do not let yourself be taken advantage of by those who would use you for their own ends. Stay away from those who would take, take, take without giving something back!

Also born on this date are: Lindsay Lohan, actress; Polly Holliday, actress; Jerry Hall, model; Imelda Marcos, Philippine leader; Richard Petty, auto racer; Thurgood Marshall, Supreme Court justice; Hermann Hesse, author and poet.

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, JULY 3

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You've been at cross-purposes with an old ally, and today is the day for you to sort out the situation once and for all.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You've been anticipating a happy ending, but nothing today is likely to be concluded in the way that you expect. Some things may be better!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You're trying too hard to make things difficult for yourself, whether you know it or not. Lighten up and do yourself a favor instead.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- A one-way situation suddenly opens up and offers you more options than expected. You and a friend communicate in a new way.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You'll receive news from someone who seems to know better than you what really matters to you at this time.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- A smile does much more for you today than a frown. You may not know where the road is leading, but the view certainly pleases you.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- The time has come for you to foot the bill for something you should have paid for quite some time ago. It's a good day to mend your ways.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You'll understand just what is at stake today, but you may feel restricted by rules that don't seem to suit the times. Change them!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You'll be feeling better than expected today, especially given the complicated circumstances that you are currently facing.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may not know what to think when an old friend comes to you with a very surprising request. The best thing to do is play along.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Travel plans may have to change as a result of a sudden development on the home front. This requires a postponement, not a cancellation.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- It's time to settle -- for good -- the bad blood between you and an old friend who is still, for good reason, one of the best friends you have.

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Your Birthday for July 01, 2013

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | July 1st, 2013

Born today, you are not always one to consider the feelings of others when you are immersed in your own business, but you are never the kind to hurt, slight or offend another intentionally. It would behoove you, of course, to cultivate a certain level of courtesy that can serve you well in casual situations so that you do not run afoul of anyone who might take your behavior the wrong way. Minding your manners appropriately can certainly help you avoid any unnecessary tension or conflict as you move through life and mind your own business! You do prefer to be on your own as much as possible, but you must be able to get along with others as a general rule!

You can be quite serious-minded and driven, but there are also times when you choose to abandon all of your cares and cut loose in a way that takes even those who know you best by surprise. When you are in such a mood, you're not likely to tend to many responsibilities -- except those that are most basic to your daily survival.

Also born on this date are: George Sand, author; Twyla Tharp, dancer and choreographer; Olivia de Havilland, actress; Diana, Princess of Wales; Dan Aykroyd, actor and comedian; Charles Laughton, actor; Carl Lewis, Olympic runner; Sydney Pollack, filmmaker.

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, JULY 2

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Someone else has what you want. Don't stoop to larceny, however! You can derive a great deal of inspiration from this situation.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Despite following the advice of a trusted friend, you may not be able to extricate yourself from an uncomfortable situation.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You're not likely to find the answers you're looking for in the places you've been looking. Try conducting your search closer to home.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- The right situation is staring you in the face. You may not recognize it until it is almost too late, but you can wake up just in time.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You can change the way you do things, and perhaps even your luck, but you can't change the things others do. You can only deal with them well.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Someone may be making demands on you that you are not able to meet -- at least not right away. Keep this in mind as the day progresses.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- That invitation you've been turning down regularly isn't likely to be extended many more times. Perhaps it's time to change your tune.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You mustn't spend too much time thinking about what others will say if you do this or do that; rather, focus on doing it right, whatever it is.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- It's time for you to take control of those things that will affect your own future. Today, even something small can prove to be big.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may find yourself waiting and waiting for something that was never promised to you in the first place.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Someone older and wiser has a few words of wisdom for you today. Make yourself available and you will surely benefit almost right away.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You have news for a loved one today, but he or she may not know how to react at first. You can smooth the way for both of you.

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Your Birthday for June 30, 2013

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | June 30th, 2013

Born today, you are never one to move in a direction that seems unnatural to you, or in one that doesn't provide you with some kind of immediate satisfaction. Fortunately, you are likely to discover at a relatively early age what it is that really turns you on, excites you, motivates you, and drives you. From that point on, almost everything you do will be a natural extension of yourself and a natural expression of your talents. You are assured of a certain level of success, and you may actually be able to reach the top of your chosen field if you work to maximize opportunities and fine-tune your talents.

You are colorful, energetic, fun-loving and optimistic, yet you can also be rather glum and even pessimistic at times. When these phases fall upon you, it is essential that you work to counteract them and their effects as quickly as you possibly can, before they take hold and affect you on a long-term basis.

Also born on this date are: Michael Phelps, Olympic swimming champion; Mike Tyson, boxer; Leonard Whiting, actor; Susan Hayward, actress; Lena Horne, singer.

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, JULY 1

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may not be asked to play a major role in someone else's affairs today, but you can contribute much as a supporting player.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You can do something quite exciting today, but first you must tend to business that refuses to wait for you to be ready.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You mustn't confuse another's apparent motives for what truly resides in his or her heart. Nothing is quite what it seems today.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Your personal power is on the rise, and others are likely to feel either inspired or uncomfortable as a result.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You're after something for yourself that you feel will not be available to you again, but are you ready to make the requisite sacrifice?

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You have something important to offer, but you may not get the chance to do so until relatively late.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You can derive a curious pleasure from doing only what you are told. You needn't carry any additional burdens at this time.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You have what it takes to challenge one of the greats, but the position you find yourself in as a result may bring hardship.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may have trouble creating something out of whole cloth, but you can cobble something together from other bits and pieces.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You can lead others to a strange kind of victory and be remembered for it, but it may leave you somewhat dissatisfied.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You cannot avoid every risk at this time, but you can surely minimize the risks you take away from home.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may find yourself racing against the clock, but take care that you don't sacrifice quality for the sake of efficiency.

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