Your Birthday for July 30, 2013

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | July 30th, 2013

Born today, you do not tend to place great importance on material gains, financial reward or any kind of advancement that might be considered significant to most others in the modern world. What matters to you is something rather old-fashioned, something that is little talked about in modern society, but which, to you, is the be-all and the end-all of correct living: honor. You are, in fact, honor-bound -- not just when you give your word, but in all things. Whereas the person next to you might pursue gold, silver and riches, you are more likely to pursue that which can bring you honor.

There are times when you may actually fool yourself into thinking that you can do anything; this is only because when you set your mind to it you can, indeed, do almost anything -- if not expertly, then at least sufficiently. You're sure to experience much in your lifetime as a result.

Also born on this date are: Hilary Swank, actress; Vivica A. Fox, actress; Lisa Kudrow, actress; Laurence Fishburne, actor; Kate Bush, model; Delta Burke, actress; Jean Reno, actor; Arnold Schwarzenegger, actor and California governor; Peter Bogdanovich, filmmaker; Casey Stengel, baseball player and manager; Henry Ford, auto mogul; Emily Bronte, 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.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 31

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Your affairs may take a strange turn, thanks to someone who has been shadowing you for a while.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- It may be time to turn the tables on someone who has had a certain distinct advantage over you for a while.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may be contacted by someone who hasn't communicated with you for quite some time. The message contains information you really need.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You're not as interested in what you can gain from a current endeavor as you are in what you can learn from the process itself.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Don't let your frustration over a certain personal issue keep you from doing what must be done in the professional arena.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You're likely to get some sound guidance from someone who has been in your shoes before -- and he or she certainly commands respect!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- What appears to be approaching quickly may prove to be nothing but a figment of your imagination. Don't be distracted further!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You know what is required of you, but you may have trouble mustering the enthusiasm that such a task demands. You can do it, surely!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You're intrigued by something going on behind the scenes, but your usual methods may fail you. You'll have to dig deeper!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You can shed light on a mystery, but as a result some others may show signs of resentment, or even aggression.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may come up with an idea that even you think is pretty outrageous -- but it's worth a try, isn't it? Do you have anything better?

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- What begins as just pieces of a rather unusual plan is likely to come together quickly and offer you something unusual in the way of a reward.

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Your Birthday for July 29, 2013

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | July 29th, 2013

Born today, you are never quite what you seem to be, and yet you manage to avoid seeming in any way deceitful or two-faced as a result of this natural trait. In fact, there is a great deal of fun to be had as a result -- for yourself and those around you -- as you play with your various images and project what you feel is most suitable to a given situation, or simply what you believe will be most enjoyed and appreciated by others. This applies not only to your personal affairs, but to your professional life as well; indeed, you may in fact be one thing when young, another when older and another yet when older still. There's really no guessing who you will be -- this time or the next time!

You may have been something of a precocious child, and you have several remarkable talents that will win you attention even at an early age -- and that will win you praise, reward and contentment if you develop them fully and apply them to your professional pursuits.

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 30

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Now is the time for you to make your desires known. There are those who can help you out and increase your chances exponentially.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You are expecting things to develop in a routine fashion, but something is likely to happen that changes everything -- at least temporarily.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may not think it is possible to fit everything in to the time allotted, but you can be more creative -- and productive -- than usual.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Your frustration with certain technicalities is likely to drive you away from a project that you had been looking forward to for some time.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may have to do more to win less today, but that kind of equation won't apply for very long. You'll get what you deserve very soon.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- It's a good time for you to put your own expectations under more scrutiny; you aren't considering things from a realistic point of view.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may have to step in and defuse a situation that is quickly getting out of control and may engulf many in a firestorm of resentment.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- What you are trying to do may not be fully understood or appreciated by those around you, but it is certainly worth the effort, nonetheless.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may have trouble connecting a modern strategy with a more old-fashioned desire. A friend offers a solution.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may find yourself in a situation that pits you against someone of greater stature. It's David and Goliath, surely!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may wish that things were the way they used to be, but at the same time, you acknowledge the value of new trends and developments.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Take care that you don't get caught in the middle of something that can quickly spiral out of control.

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Your Birthday for July 28, 2013

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | July 28th, 2013

Born today, you are sometimes rather incorrigibly curious about the world around you. This is sure to result in a great deal of evolution and learning on your part throughout your lifetime -- and a great deal of risk as well, as you bring yourself into contact with all manner of things that are perhaps unexpected but certainly not always desirable. You have a rather romantic outlook, and you tend to see people through such a positive, rosy lens that you rarely consider that someone might not have the best of intentions or be doing what is right. Indeed, you may often be surprised when others challenge your expectations by being both good and bad!

You are able to withstand a great deal of personal hardship, especially of the emotional kind. Indeed, in situations that might cause another to collapse, you are more than willing to stand tall and face what comes with confidence and a strength born of a secure sense of self.

Also born on this date are: Beatrix Potter, children's author; Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, U.S. first lady, editor; Sally Struthers, actress; Jim Davis, cartoonist; Rudy Vallee, 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 29

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You have something to tell someone that is going to hit very hard, but before the day is out you had best reveal everything you know.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Frustration over certain limitations or restrictions is likely to dissipate as you realize things are not as serious as you supposed.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You're going to have to follow another's instructions, at least until you get your bearings and understand what is really required.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may find yourself working with someone who is not as experienced as you are -- but you can still learn a thing or two.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- The difference between individual effort and a team effort will be demonstrated clearly to you -- and both carry certain value.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You're eager to find out what really happened yesterday or the day before, but you may not want to know the whole truth.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- It'll be up to you to alert the authorities that not everything is as it should be. Take care that you always keep things in proportion.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You know what is expected of you, but you may be overly resistant to being told what to do. It's important to find a balance at this time.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may be caught between a rock and a hard place as two conflicting forces vie for your loyalty. Try to remain neutral.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Your excuses are not likely to be enough for those who are personally invested in something you haven't pursued with a full commitment.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may be ready to give up on something that you have invested a great deal in over the past weeks or months. More changes are in store.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may be letting others know a bit too much right now. Some things are best kept under wraps -- at least for the time being.

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