Your Birthday for July 03, 2013

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | July 3rd, 2013

Born today, you are sometimes far more reactive than you need to be. As a result, you may actually be the cause of much that is disruptive or otherwise undesirable in your own life. Learn to tone it down somewhat and face things with a certain amount of cultivated stoicism. You will then be able to maintain a proper balance in your life without being at the mercy of your emotions. Like all good Cancer natives, you can be something of a homebody, preferring your own comfortable native surroundings to anyplace else on Earth -- but you know that you must expose yourself to the real world now and then.

Your energy and dedication are noteworthy, and others often try to approach their own lives as they imagine you would. Indeed, others think that you are far more fascinating than you do, and there are times in which you would very much like to be the person that others think you are!

Also born on this date are: Laura Branigan, vocalist; Tom Cruise, actor and producer; George M. Cohan, composer and entertainer; Tom Stoppard, playwright; Franz Kafka, 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, JULY 4

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Answers may come to you from a surprising source today. Focus on honing the questions so you get information that is up to date.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Past trouble mustn't be given more significance than usual; focus instead on what lies in the future and how much better that can be!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You must pay close attention to the things that happen behind the scenes, as you will be affected in a way that you must comprehend fully.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- The influences that have been affecting you in the past are likely to ease up some, making room for others that will soon take their place.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- What appears on the horizon early in the day is likely to have you seeking some kind of shelter, figuratively if not literally.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Your ambition is intact, but you may not quite know how to get from here to there. A friend or loved one holds the key; it's time to ask!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You don't want to be overwhelmed by your own mood, particularly if it takes on a darker cast than usual.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may be blaming another for something that is actually entirely your fault -- and you'd know it if you looked at the situation honestly.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You'll realize that what you have to offer is quite valuable to those who will be trying to fill your shoes in the future. Be generous!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You know what is causing you to bounce between a good mood and a bad one; now is no time to indulge in such behavior, however.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You'll have a lot to say, but not a lot of time in which to say it. You must choose your words very carefully at all times.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may be more fatigued at this time than you are used to, with the expected result that efficiency and enthusiasm wane throughout the day.

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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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