Your Birthday for July 11, 2013

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | July 11th, 2013

Born today, you may be considered by some to be something of a baby, for you do not like to be hemmed-in in any way. When you are, you can be quite noisy in your objections -- in fact, you have been known to throw a tantrum when you feel really trapped. The truth is that you must learn to do what you are told if you are going to make your way in the world, but that doesn't mean, of course, that you ever have to learn to like it! Doing something and liking it are two very different things, as you well know. The trick, for you, will be learning to do a thing well -- like following orders -- while still not liking it one bit.

You have a tendency to think that the grass is indeed greener on the other side of the fence. Put another way, you may go through life convinced that the best times are behind you when in fact you are almost certain to enjoy tremendous highs around any one of the next few corners.

Also born on this date are: Lisa Rinna, actress; Richie Sambora, musician; Suzanne Vega, singer; Mark Lester, actor and director; Leon Spinks, boxer; Giorgio Armani, fashion designer; Tab Hunter, actor; Yul Brynner, actor; E.B. White, writer; John Quincy Adams, U.S. president.

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.

FRIDAY, JULY 12

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- A challenge you are eager to take on at this time may prove more daunting than expected when all is said and done. Prepare accordingly.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Someone who takes pride in your accomplishments is eager to see you branch out into an area that is less familiar to you.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You are intent on doing things that speak to you, but others are still waiting for you to do what the rules require of you.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Focus on those things that seem to make sense when placed next to each other. It's just such continuity that will really matter.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You have something up your sleeve that can really work in your favor, but you must reveal it only when you really need to do so.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- A strange turn of events may lead you to a decision that takes everyone by surprise -- especially you.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- What you want to see and what is available to you are two very different things; you may have to alter the view to suit your needs.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You witness something that affects you deeply, and that compels you to change what you are doing in favor of a more risky endeavor.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Once you get started, you're not likely to stop until you reach your destination. You know what is at stake.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may be concerned with the well-being of another, but there is little you can do to ensure his or her safety just now.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may have trouble navigating rough waters. It may be time to reduce power and take a more cautious, conservative tack.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You have no doubts about what is in store and what should be done about it, but you may have trouble convincing others.

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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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