Your Birthday for July 10, 2013

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | July 10th, 2013

Born today, you don't always listen to what others have to say, and this is surely going to get you into hot water on occasion. Fortunately, you know how to rectify things and get yourself back on an even keel even after disaster has struck. You seem, most of the time, to be rather invulnerable to the kinds of hurt and emotional strain that can so easily plague others. You don't let things bother you -- or, at the very least, you don't let others see you be bothered by things. You are not always as aware as you might be of what is happening around you, but that is not necessarily a bad thing, as you tend to prove daily.

You're likely to make a great deal of money, or at least find yourself in a position in which you could make a great deal of money if you so choose. The odd thing is, however, that you are not really acquisitive in that way; money is not the motivator for you that it is for so many others. Still, you'd rather have more than less!

Also born on this date are: Jessica Simpson, actress and singer; Arlo Guthrie, singer and songwriter; Arthur Ashe, tennis player; Fred Gwynne, actor; Jake LaMotta, boxer; David Brinkley, newsman.

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 11

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may not be able to get off the block faster than others, but down the home stretch you should be able to make up lost ground.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- An old project demands your attention today, even though you are not really that interested in the outcome. You may actually be surprised!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Time spent away from home may be difficult, but you can surely get a great deal done without being faced with domestic distractions.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You can speed things up considerably today, but you must understand that certain unavoidable dangers will spring up as a result.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- It's time to talk about certain key personal issues, but a third party may keep you from getting to the heart of the matter.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You'll know you've gotten what you want when you hear it, but you must keep your ears open at all times.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- There may be some things you hear that are hard to accept or digest, but you must nonetheless make yourself available to all pertinent input.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Your partnership with another may be affected by external forces beyond your control.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may be critical of another's behavior at this time, and you must take care that you don't start doing the very same things!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may be put off by another's aggressive stance, but if you hold your ground, you'll realize that you still have the advantage.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You risk much by not doing what's required the moment you understand its importance. Any kind of delay can prove dangerous.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Don't chase after things that aren't meant for you; this is no time to walk the line between the good and the bad.

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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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