Your Birthday for July 26, 2013

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | July 26th, 2013

Born today, you like to be on the move, doing things, pursuing goals, improving yourself and tending to your own business and the business of the world at large rather than taking a more passive role and letting the world charge past you. You would rather be doing than talking, and whenever you have the chance you will get up out of your chair and jump into a situation, fully committed and ready to reap whatever benefits may be available to you as a result. You are never one to quit something prematurely; indeed, your tenacity and staying power may well become legendary among those who know you even casually.

Though it may seem to others that you do not have time for love and romance, the truth is that you are very likely to maintain an active romantic life behind the scenes. Like others born under your sign, you try to keep this aspect of your life to yourself; you don't like being a hot topic on the rumor mill!

Also born on this date are: Sandra Bullock, actress; Dorothy Hamill, Olympic figure skating champion; Gracie Allen, comedian; Kevin Spacey, actor; Stanley Kubrick, filmmaker; Mick Jagger, singer; George Bernard Shaw, playwright; Aldous Huxley, 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.

SATURDAY, JULY 27

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may be trying too hard to persuade others that your ideas are the only ideas. Certainly you can benefit from a little more study!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You are waiting for someone to come along with just the right offer, but you may have to wait much longer than expected. Be more proactive!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You are depending on the kinds of systems that were proven outdated long ago. Today, you have the chance to try something new.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- It's a good day to put a certain plan into motion even though your critics are still being quite vocal. The odds are in your favor.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Time is of the essence today, and you are perfectly capable of picking up the pace without losing efficiency or effectiveness.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Even while you put textbook knowledge into practice, you can do it in a way that shows off your ability to improvise and inspire.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- What happens after all is said and done is likely to be more important to you for very personal reasons. It's not over just yet!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may be facing a moral dilemma that demands more from you than you feel you are ready to give. You can rise to the occasion, however.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Personal rewards may keep you traveling down your current path, but as your expectations change, you can reap new benefits.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- That which begins today will not have to end until you have reached your desired goals, provided you are working with the right people.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You can strike a bargain today that gives you a chance where you had virtually none only yesterday. Such cooperation has you thinking big!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may be trying to solve too many small problems at once -- while one big problem waits for you to give it the attention it deserves.

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Your Birthday for July 25, 2013

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | July 25th, 2013

Born today, you tend to be one of the most private individuals born under your sign, and at times your behavior may even be characterized as "secretive." In any event, you do what you can to protect those aspects of your life that you feel are, quite simply, nobody else's business. You are likely to have one or two close friends who, in the role of confidantes, will be privy to the kinds of things you do not share with the world at large, and that relationship is likely to be one that is life-long.

It is an interesting paradox that though you value privacy, you also acquit yourself quite well in the spotlight. There are times when you may actually pursue, and even crave, the attention of others -- though there will always be those aspects of your life that are off-limits.

Also born on this date are: Iman, model and actress; Matt LeBlanc, actor; Brad Renfro, actor; Walter Payton, football player; Walter Brennan, actor; Maxfield Parrish, artist.

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 26

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You're ready to give your "final answer," but the question, when you hear it clearly, may require you to rethink your position.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may be having a rough go of it, but not for lack of trying. Indeed, unforeseen circumstances are playing a key role.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may be influenced more than expected by someone who has known you only for a very short time. This tells you something useful.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- It's time to strike a compromise with someone with whom you've been at odds for quite some time. Disagreement gets you little right now.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may be ready to do something you have planned on doing for some time, despite someone else's opposition.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You are facing some serious challenges to your authority. Focus on saying and doing things that send a clear message.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You'll reach a preliminary goal of sorts, and you're eager to continue down your current path to see if you can go all the way.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Privacy may be a key issue throughout the day. What is it that you are trying to keep under wraps? Perhaps now is not the time.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may be disappointed by your own performance during the first part of the day. Things get better as the day progresses.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You're going to have to do something private in a public forum of sorts. Once it's done, you can put it behind you for now.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may be putting the blame for a recent error on the wrong parties. The truth is, you know just why it happened -- and how to fix it.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may have to change your plans slightly -- in progress -- to satisfy someone who is not cooperating as you had hoped.

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Your Birthday for July 24, 2013

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | July 24th, 2013

Born today, you have a great deal of charisma, and more than your share of what would certainly, in the old days, be called "sex appeal." Indeed, you are so attractive to members of the opposite sex that it might actually pose risks at times -- especially if you begin to rely on that aspect of your personality instead of your more legitimate talents and abilities to open doors and see you through difficult situations. It will not be difficult for you to get others to do what you want them to do; the more difficult thing, by far, is to know when it is inappropriate to do so!

You can be difficult to live with -- especially when you are in the midst of a challenge that demands more of your time and attention than routine affairs. Anyone who chooses to share a life with you had better get used to the fact that he or she will, indeed, only be sharing it -- and it's not likely be a 50-50 split!

Also born on this date are: Jennifer Lopez, actress and singer; Anna Paquin, actress; Lynda Carter, actress; Amelia Earhart, aviation pioneer; Michael Richards, actor and comedian; Chief Dan George, actor; Pat Oliphant, cartoonist; Barry Bonds, baseball player; Alexandre Dumas, 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 25

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You are headed in the right direction, but not everyone will be pleased with the decisions you are making as a result.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may be forgetting a piece of information that makes all the difference. Someone close to you gives you a timely reminder.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You are confident that the more you practice, the better you will perform, but there are certain circumstances that may not cooperate.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You are what you are, and you cannot decide to be otherwise. Today is a good day to present your case in a confident and rational manner.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- This is a good day for getting yourself more up-to-date on issues that affect you at home. Family members can help you in new ways.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- A rival is likely to come to you with a proposition that you find intriguing -- and that could possibly open up a new opportunity.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Satisfaction depends upon full immersion in those things that allow you to put your unique talents to the test.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You can sort things out and put a new plan on the table before the day is out. Two friends may have two very different opinions as a result.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may be approaching an important turning point, and a partner is ready to take over when the time comes.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may find yourself at the mercy of those who make decisions that limit what you are able to do -- and how.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Your expectations are likely to lead you to something that takes you very much by surprise, but you can adjust quickly and prevail.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may be called upon to enforce a rule that many consider controversial. You are not likely to run afoul of the law, however.

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