Your Birthday for August 07, 2013

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | August 7th, 2013

Born today, you often seem to be keeping something hidden from those around you -- this may or may not be true, in fact. What is true, however, is that you are always keeping something in reserve -- which means, of course, that as hard as you work or play at any given time, you always have a little something left in the tank to rely on should the going get tough, or should you be required to step up and give a little more of yourself for some reason. You never like to feel as though you are running on empty, and for this reason you will learn never to put the pedal to the metal. It is this interesting and rather rare trait that doubtless has others wondering what you're not revealing!

There may be times when you do come off as rather distant or aloof, but the truth is that you are simply replenishing your stores of mental, physical and emotional energy. Even when you are by yourself, you are paying close attention to what is going on around you, and you can re-engage at the drop of a hat!

Also born on this date are: Charlize Theron, actress; David Duchovny, actor; Garrison Keillor, writer and humorist; Louis Leakey, anthropologist; Billie Burke, actress; Mata Hari, spy.

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, AUGUST 8

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You can promote one or two new ideas that will have others clambering to take part in what is going on with you.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You are taking advantage of opportunities as they arise, but you may not be taking advantage of all the tools available to you right now.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- There's no harm in doing something for yourself at this time. The tougher things get, the more you have to take care of yourself!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You know better than anyone else what is good for you right now. You may, in fact, know what is best for those around you as well.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You can expect others to gravitate toward you as your energy and vision prove inspiring to so many.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may have to do more today than is on the schedule in order to be prepared for something that is just around the next corner.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may be surprised to learn what your role is going to be in an upcoming endeavor. You've certainly been cast against type!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may feel as though you are extraneous in some way, but the truth is that your turn to be essential is coming next.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may be trying to resist something that is, in many ways, virtually irresistible. It's a good day to accept the inevitable.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may be questioning someone else's motives when, in fact, it is your own that may legitimately come under fire before the day is out.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Someone who is content to be in the background may be forced into the open, and you'll be in a position to help or hinder his or her efforts.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Not everyone is going to know what to say -- or how to say it. You can let everyone off the hook with a clever bit of diplomacy.

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Your Birthday for August 06, 2013

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | August 6th, 2013

Born today, you always seem to have something in the works -- some plan, some scheme, some strategy or merely some form of amusement for yourself, which you usually share with those around you. You are perhaps one of the most pleasantly social of those born under your sign, though you are certainly at your best when you are in charge in some manner -- and when things are going your way. You can become restless and frustrated when you are held back, whether by circumstances or by a rival who actively seeks to stand in the way of your progress. You work very well with others in the main, however, and you actually prefer collaborative endeavors over those that require solitary effort.

You are likely to go through one or two tough times in your life, in which your emotional strength or mental acuity may be challenged in some way. Your instinct for survival is great, however, and your creative drive will surely keep you from succumbing altogether.

Also born on this date are: M. Night Shyamalan, filmmaker; Andy Warhol, pop artist; Robert Mitchum, actor; Lucille Ball, actress, comedian, producer.

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, AUGUST 7

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You don't want to reveal too much too soon. Put the needs of another ahead of your own, and everyone should remain in careful balance.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You will be in charge of pulling together everyone else's contributions to ensure that a project gets off the ground according to plan.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You're likely to stumble into something that affords you more time and freedom to do something you've wanted to do for a long time.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Choose your words carefully; everyone is feeling a little tense, perhaps, and a misunderstanding may lead to something worse.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You can do something nice for someone else in return for something nice done for you yesterday or the day before.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may have to work more quickly than usual to meet a deadline that, quite frankly, you may have forgotten was fast approaching!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You'll be waiting on someone else as things come together more slowly than expected. There's no reason to become nervous -- yet.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may be surprised by someone's unusually frank talk. You can be sure that it is meant to be taken honestly, and with gratitude.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may have to step in and calm a disagreement that is fast becoming something for everyone to worry about.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You must try to remember that there is a time and a place for a certain kind of talk -- and today is certainly not it!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- All anyone around you is asking for is fair treatment. You can do much to ensure that everyone is, indeed, treated fairly.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Repetition allows you to get a somewhat new set of behaviors under your skin. Future success depends on such ease and comfort.

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Your Birthday for August 05, 2013

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | August 5th, 2013

Born today, you are far more romantic than almost anyone else born under your sign -- in a true, even old-fashioned, way. What romance means to you, more than love and sentimentality, is a kind of adventure and a love of life that is not universally embraced in the modern world. You seek a kind of experience, each and every day, that is memorable, rewarding, edifying and exciting -- one that can take you on some kind of journey that opens your eyes to new wonders in the world. Not for you the comparatively static world of office work; you'd rather be on the wing, flying here and there, chasing your dreams. Surely, this is not possible at every moment, but you can wish it so!

Also born on this date are: Patrick Ewing, basketball player; Maureen McCormick, actress; Loni Anderson, actress; Neil Armstrong, astronaut, first man on the moon; John Huston, filmmaker and actor.

Your connection to the past is not purely academic, though your knowledge of dates, names, facts and figures may well be impressive. What is most important to you, however, is that you serve as a kind of "living bridge" from the past to the future.

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, AUGUST 6

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may come under fire for something you did quite by accident. In any event, you can keep things from escalating, surely.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You are not in the mood to relive something that wasn't all that enjoyable the first time! Let others know you'd rather sit this one out.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You can rely on your own personal experience to see you through a difficult situation. Don't take things personally!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Your patience is likely to run out for those who are unwilling to bring their all to a given situation. Some things you'll have to do alone.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Something new is coming your way, but take care you don't become so enamored of it right away that you neglect other issues in your care.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- It's a good day to relax just a bit, but you still have some things to do that only you know how to do. And remember, a deadline looms.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Someone is trying to get in touch with you, but he or she may not know quite how. Spread the word, and things will work out by day's end.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- The free and honest exchange of information and opinions will be essential to your success. Progress is made on many fronts.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- It's important to know what is appropriate, given the time and the place -- and not just on one occasion, but all through the day.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may be feeling a little disenchanted with something that was all the rage only yesterday. Enthusiasm will wax and wane like that.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- It is likely going to be up to you to make sure everything is squared away in order for someone else to swing into action.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You're going to want to make the best possible impression. You can put to use a lot that you learned around this time last year.

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