Your Birthday for July 18, 2013

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | July 18th, 2013

Born today, you are a generous individual, but you always have a habit of keeping score -- how much you have given, and how much you have received in return. Some may say that this is merely mercenary behavior, but in you it is truly the result of caring a great deal, both about the lot of others, and about your own well-being, too. In short, you always have the greater good squarely in mind, but you never let it take the place of your own self-interest and concern. Indeed, you try to balance these two prime motivators carefully, and you usually succeed. So, what happens when you receive less than you give? You never cut someone off outright, but you will work to restore balance, surely!

When it comes to home life, you insist on being comfortable, relaxed, unhurried and casual. There are times, in fact, when this may result in disarray at home, but it is not something that ever really bothers you. If you feel like straightening up, you do; if you don't, you don't. You do only what you want, nothing more or less, at home.

Also born on this date are: Elizabeth McGovern, actress; Vin Diesel, actor; Hunter S. Thompson, author; Nelson Mandela, South African activist and president; John Glenn, astronaut and U.S. senator; Red Skelton, comedian and 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.

FRIDAY, JULY 19

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You're not about to solve a current problem in the way others are suggesting; you know that it's only a stop-gap approach.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- A troubled relationship receives a boost, and as a result things will be looking up on several fronts.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You're not abandoning your principles, but rather standing up for them, and you can prove it by the end of business today.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- If it's reassurance you want, it's reassurance you can have -- but you're going to have to work for it. Nothing comes to you for free today.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may be repeating yourself when in fact only something new and original will really bring you what you want. Make a change.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may be concerned for your safety today, and for the safety of your family and loved ones. You're overreacting to some things, surely.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- That which happens by accident can have a greater impact than anything that happens by design. Fate is playing a key role.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You're more than willing to give someone else what he or she asks for, provided you will get something of equal value in return.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You're likely to win a long-sought victory, but what does that get you, really, in the end? Compromise can be more rewarding.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You can remain calm and face a dangerous situation with ease and confidence, and others will surely take notice.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- What begins as a struggle is likely to become far easier as the day progresses, thanks to the involvement of an old friend.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You mustn't let yourself get worked up over something another does without telling you. You must strive to see all sides of an issue.

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Your Birthday for July 17, 2013

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | July 17th, 2013

Born today, you are only interested in doing the right thing, no matter how difficult it may be -- but you must get used to the idea that no one, not even you, can actually achieve this lofty goal each and every day! You will fall short occasionally, as everyone does, and you must learn to accept that fact and move on in a positive and productive manner. Unfortunately, however, you sometimes have a habit of sinking rather quickly into a kind of depression from which it is difficult to recover, all because of the disappointment that comes from falling short of your own intentions.

What you must also realize, of course, is that because you are so determined to do what is right, you are likely to succeed more often than most -- if only because of your sheer determination and tenacity! Others know that things will be looking up whenever you arrive on the scene, in one way or another.

Also born on this date are: Diahann Carroll, actress; Phoebe Snow, singer; Phyllis Diller, comedian and actress; Donald Sutherland, actor; James Cagney, actor; Erle Stanley Gardner, author; David Hasselhoff, actor and 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.

THURSDAY, JULY 18

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You don't want to do things the way others tell you, but doing them your own way may not be the answer either. Strive for compromise.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- What you do in and around the home can provide you with a great deal of inner calm -- and help you to realize what really matters to you.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You are confident that others will react to a certain situation the way you do, but in fact you are in for something of a surprise!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- A minor misunderstanding is likely to require of you more in the way of compromise and tolerance, but there's nothing wrong with that, is there?

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- What you most fear is likely to transpire only if you let yourself become stuck somehow. Forward motion cures all ills at this time.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- "No" means "no," whether you are offering it as an answer or on the receiving end of it. You do, however, have alternatives.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may find yourself in an uncomfortable position as you let it be known that you are sitting firmly in the middle of a hot issue.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Your fate may be in another's hands for a time, but that dangerous period is likely to expire -- so stand your ground until then!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may be playing a dangerous game with someone who doesn't recognize any option but total victory.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- What you say may require some careful translation if others are to understand what you really mean.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You are in the mood for a bit of social interaction, but not the routine kind! A loved one may be surprised by your decision-making.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- There may be some benefit to you when you keep things rather vague -- at least temporarily. Not everyone needs to know what you intend.

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Your Birthday for July 16, 2013

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | July 16th, 2013

Born today, you are a charismatic character, and one to be remembered even by those who encounter you in only a fleeting way. There is something about you that sticks, and your impact on others is almost always more significant than one might suppose, even in casual situations. You don't like to be on the periphery of things, preferring instead to be at the center of the action, doing what you can to shape events in some memorable way. Since you were very young, you have had a sense that you had a destiny of sorts -- and, in fact, that everyone does. Because of this feeling, you're never one to turn away from an opportunity that presents itself, confident that it has come to you for a reason.

You can be something of a risk-taker when it comes to love. It's not that you prefer having your heart broken, but rather that you enjoy having it pump long and hard and at full capacity! You're not the kind to enjoy a middle-of-the-road romance, favoring instead one that is all-or-nothing.

Also born on this date are: Ginger Rogers, dancer and actress; Barbara Stanwyck, actress; Corey Feldman, actor; Michael Flatley, dancer and choreographer; Orville Redenbacher, popcorn mogul; "Shoeless" Joe Jackson, baseball player.

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 17

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You'll be surprised by what a member of the opposite sex proposes to you, but after careful consideration you'll see the wisdom of it.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Privacy is important to you at this time, but it may be rather difficult to come by -- especially at work, and early in the day.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You can do something rather routine in a way that attracts renewed attention to you and the cause you have espoused.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You'll be granted a certain amount of authority, and how you wield it will say a great deal about you. Others want to know what you'll do.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may be selling yourself and your ideas somewhat short at this time. There is surely a market for what you have to offer.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Your strategy may have to change slightly after you realize that others are not reacting to your actions as you had expected.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may have reason to be angry, but you will be able to respond to what happens at this time with understanding and compassion.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Others will come into your orbit as a result of certain things that you say and do. Honest talk gets you closer to a personal goal.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- A certain situation has you wondering if everyone is set against you in some way. The truth is you're being overcritical of yourself.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You know where you are headed, but you may want to keep certain things to yourself until others realize what is really at stake.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You'll be speeding up and slowing down again and again as circumstances demand greater flexibility and adaptability.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- What seems a negative trend is really nothing of the sort. Today, you'll come to an important realization that frees you up.

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