Your Birthday for July 09, 2013

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | July 9th, 2013

Born today, you know how to transform a negative into a positive with the seeming magical skill of a medieval alchemist. In your hands, black is white, rainy is sunny and lead is turned into gold -- figuratively, at least! You have such a positive outlook that it is rare when anyone else sees you struggling. Just as you keep your outlook bright and optimistic, so do you keep your behavior calm and productive, promoting a cultivated air of ease. Indeed, that is the key: Much of your image is cultivated -- that is, you have worked hard to establish and maintain it, despite any influences that might work against you. The real you, then, is the result of both thought and effort.

You have a romantic bent that will see you falling in love a great many times in your lifetime. While this may happen to others with the same remarkable frequency, what sets you apart is your tendency to stay in love, even when the relationship has come to an end.

Also born on this date are: Fred Savage, actor; Courtney Love, singer and actress; Kelly McGillis, actress; Tom Hanks, actor and producer; Jimmy Smits, actor; John Tesh, musician and TV personality; Chris Cooper, actor; O.J. Simpson, football player; Richard Roundtree, 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, JULY 10

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You are facing a few difficult choices, but there's no reason to back away from them now. The timing feels right, so don't hesitate.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Today, first impressions are going to be more important -- and more necessary -- than usual. Listen to your instincts at all times.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You can score points with someone who has been difficult to deal with in the recent past. Things may be changing in a few important ways.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- What you would do in a given situation isn't really the point, but you can offer your perspective when asked.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- The time has come for you to lay down the law to someone who has been doing things his or her own way for far too long. You're the boss.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may not be ready for everything all at once, but if you divide things into parcels, you can tend to everything one step at a time.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- It's a good day to present ideas in a clear and concise fashion; the more direct you are, the more likely you will be to win support.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You must take a certain amount of time to evaluate certain situations that you suspect may affect you more directly than others.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You can work a little magic and have a critic singing your praises before nightfall -- or soon after. Timing counts for much.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- What you've been planning is coming to fruition, but you mustn't rush things in any way.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may have to stand up to someone you respect, but who also stands in the way between you and something you dearly desire.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You've been asked to do something or take part in something that is clearly not for you. Play it safe and know when to say no.

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Your Birthday for July 08, 2013

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | July 8th, 2013

Born today, you are a determined and hard-working individual, but you're not the kind to limit yourself to a single course of endeavor at any time. Rather, you let your heart and your head lead you into all manner of new encounters and new activities day by day, choosing rather liberally which of those will be worthy of further study and pursuit. Of course you are able to do what is required, what you are told, and what everyone must -- but you also insist that you be allowed to "follow your bliss" and do those things that strike your fancy and offer you true contentment, regardless of the level of success you enjoy.

You are usually easygoing, but when you are met with unfair criticism or obstacles that cannot be avoided, you can become quite cranky and defensive. When it comes to love, you're not about to brook any kind of restrictions or limitations; indeed, there are times when your liberal views may cause you some hardship.

Also born on this date are: Elisabeth Kubler-Ross, physician and author; Kevin Bacon, actor; Roone Arledge, sports promoter; Marty Feldman, actor and comedian; John D. Rockefeller, tycoon.

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 9

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You'll have to fight through some unusual fatigue at some point today in order to get things done on time. A personal discovery helps.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You can be quite helpful today if the mood strikes you. Otherwise, you may actually be unusually selfish in many of your dealings.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may not have a chance to step into the spotlight today, but you can watch from the wings as a friend turns in a first-class performance.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You must be prepared today to proceed with renewed vigor a plan that has lain dormant for quite some time. Others are ready to assist you.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may have to ask someone in charge for permission to do something just a bit out of the ordinary today. You know what the results will be!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You are likely to have a chance to do something important for someone who is not in a position to make things happen for himself.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- A difference of opinion may have to be taken straight to the top today so that a third party in the know can sort it all out.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may be surprised to know that someone else is aware of your actions, especially in so much detail. You'll want to know why!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- It will be up to you today to decide just who will be rewarded and who will not, though in some cases the decision has already been made.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- A review of recent events may clarify certain details that have been fuzzy to you since it all began.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may be threatened today in some way, but you mustn't let a knee-jerk reaction make things worse. You can avoid real danger.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may be on dangerous ground today, but take care that you don't mistake an ally for an enemy. It's time to cut through all the mystery.

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Your Birthday for July 07, 2013

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | July 7th, 2013

Born today, you are sometimes quite the clown, and in fact there may be occasions when you behave in an outright inappropriate manner, according to some. This is because you cannot control your humor, your enthusiasm, your lively spirit and your tendency to see things in a rather ridiculous manner. Indeed, it is primarily your outlook that sets you apart, for you aren't the kind to let what happens in life put a single dent into your positive attitude and your belief that things will, in the end, turn out all right. You're not immune from disappointment, of course, but you are always hopeful for the future.

You are adept at solving problems, but you much prefer anticipating them so they can be avoided outright. You have varied tastes, but not even you can tell from day to day what is going to capture your imagination. You always try to leave yourself open to new experiences and ideas.

Also born on this date are: Shelley Duvall, actress; Michelle Kwan, figure skater; Marc Chagall, painter; Pierre Cardin, fashion designer; Doc Severinson, musician; Ringo Starr, drummer, 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 8

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Someone is likely to demand of you something only you can give, but you may not feel as though the time is quite right. Negotiate.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- The difference between the truth and a fiction may be a very fine line today. You may have to walk on both sides for a while.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- One one hand, certain suspicions are likely to be confirmed; on the other, you are fully prepared to deal with the consequences.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You are likely to receive a promise from someone who can, when the time comes, do you a real favor, but things may get unusually complicated.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- The time has come for you to make a pivotal decision between telling the truth and covering up what you know to be someone's big mistake.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You must be willing and able to follow your own rules to the letter today if you are going to insist that others do the same.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may have gotten things backward recently, resulting in a confusion that will be difficult to resolve in the usual ways.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may not fully understand what another means today when he or she gives you the whole story. Truly, you will be impacted.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- The end of one phase is nearly upon you, while the beginning of another has yet to be clearly imagined. How will you fill the gap?

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- That which you expect to mean very little is actually going to be quite important to you before the day is out.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You can do much to bring conflicting parties together, but the alliance may not last long if you are not willing to invest further.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Your proposed solution to a nagging problem may not be accepted at first, but you know what can be done if you and others apply yourselves.

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