Your Birthday for August 14, 2013

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | August 14th, 2013

Born today, you are perhaps your own favorite topic of conversation; however, you are in no way unrealistic about this, and you understand that not everyone will share your enthusiasm about yourself! Still, when you are the center of attention and people are talking about you, you are in seventh heaven, and you will do what you can to subtly prolong the experience as much as possible. There are times when you may not even know you are promoting your own self-centered agenda, but it is a constant. It is important that you try to remember this: Sometimes there are, in fact, other things to talk about!

You are the kind to overcome hardships and disadvantages throughout your lifetime, particularly when you are young and just starting out. You don't like taking "no" for an answer, especially when it stands in the way of professional advancement. You will do what you are compelled to do, come what may.

Also born on this date are: Halle Berry, actress; Earvin "Magic" Johnson, basketball player; Gary Larson, cartoonist; Susan Saint James, actress; Steve Martin, actor, writer, comedian; Doc Holliday, dentist and gunman.

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 15

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- No, that question someone is asking you is not at all rhetorical, and he or she is waiting for you to provide a solid answer.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Thoughts are likely to enter and leave your mind with remarkable swiftness. It may seem as though you cannot hold on to a single one of them!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You are likely to do something that warrants praise and, quite possibly, congratulations from someone in a position of authority.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You want things to move quickly, but that may be made impossible by someone who doesn't understand the need for speed.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- It's a good time for you to be kinder to yourself. You've been trying for too long to do something that taxes you to the limit in some way.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You are proud of that which you can call your own, and today is a good day to show others just how much it is worth to you.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may not have another chance to do what is so enticing to you, so why not dedicate the day to that particular pleasure?

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You and a friend may be going through the same kind of difficulty right now. Why not try to talk about things together?

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may not be able to make up your mind quickly, but once you do, rest assured that the road ahead will be quite clear, indeed.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- What you thought would be easy is actually likely to prove difficult unless you know something that others don't!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may be able to fool some of the people around you, but not all -- and the stars themselves aren't likely to be fooled one bit!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You are grappling with questions of purpose and destiny at this time. Today you are likely to get a few important answers.

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Your Birthday for August 13, 2013

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | August 13th, 2013

Born today, you have a competitive streak about a mile wide, and this figures prominently in almost everything you do. The fact is, you want to be better than the person next to you at anything you try -- or everything, for that matter. You are seldom happy until you prove to yourself, and others, that you are better than everyone else! You are sure to be disappointed at times when you are overshadowed by another, but you are quite adept at convincing yourself that this is because of recognition and taste rather than because you are actually less skilled than a competitor.

You don't really like small talk, so you don't participate in those kinds of social situations willingly, if at all. You prefer your conversations to be substantive and even profound, and if you find yourself learning something from another while you talk, so much the better!

Also born on this date are: Danny Bonaduce, actor; Dan Fogelberg, singer; Don Ho, singer; Fidel Castro, Cuban dictator; Alfred Hitchcock, director; Bert Lahr, actor; Annie Oakley, sharpshooter.

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 14

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You're likely to be impatient with those who do not seem to know what is at stake. Don't take it out on everyone else, however!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You've been listening to what another has to say, trying to absorb the information therein, but certain elements are elusive.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- It's time for you to step up and demand what has been due to you for quite some time. You've been a little too polite for a little too long!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may have to pull it together rather quickly today in order to answer a challenge offered by someone who is taking the current situation very seriously, indeed.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may be surprised by an offer received from a friend or loved one. You had no idea he or she had been making such unusual plans!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Out of respect for another, you may want to withdraw your name from consideration. Your turn will come, surely -- and soon.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Others are curious about your unique way of looking at a certain situation. You can explain yourself, but they may never understand.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Understanding and agreement are two very different things, and only one is necessary to domestic harmony at this time.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You and a friend are wasting energy and manpower going at the same problem in the same way. Try coming at it from different directions.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- There are those who will remain supportive of you no matter how many mistakes you make, and mistakes there will be, no doubt.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may not be quite ready for the kind of detail work that is required of you. There's no harm in acknowledging this to the boss.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- The more you try to pretend you are one thing or another, the more others are likely to distrust you. Be yourself, by all means!

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Your Birthday for August 12, 2013

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | August 12th, 2013

Born today, you are not always what you seem to be, and though you do have a cultivated and even graceful public persona, you can be rather rough around the edges in your private life. This is because you never want to have to work at being something you are not, even though you know that doing so is always a part of navigating the outside world. It's not so much that you are trying to fool anyone; rather, you are trying to be someone who can travel through daily life with little or no friction -- and you often succeed. It is almost impossible, however, for anyone to avoid all tension and conflict!

You have both a serious side and a lighter side, as does most everyone, but you are not always able to control which is predominant in any given situation. For this reason, you are sometimes at the mercy of your own moods and particular point of view -- and, by extension, at the mercy of the world around you.

Also born on this date are: Pete Sampras, tennis player; George Hamilton, actor; William Goldman, author; John Derek, director; Jane Wyatt, actress; Cantinflas, actor; Cecil B. DeMille, director.

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 13

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You're not likely to get the answers you are looking for just by sitting by and waiting for them to come to you. You must search for them!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You have much in order, but there may be one or two pieces of the puzzle that you have yet to put into place. There's no reason to rush.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Dangers ahead can be avoided if you are willing to sacrifice a bit of luxury in favor of increased safety and security.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You can give others a glimpse of the real you today -- but only a glimpse. They'll find this intriguing and will want more very soon.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You're not likely to get all the information you need, but you can put things together in the right order using your keen instincts.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may be feeling somewhat homesick today even though you may be very near home all day long. You have a hunch that is bothering you.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- What you do as part of a well-oiled team is far more rewarding than anything you can do on your own. Your skills are sought after!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may have trouble deciphering a message that comes to you through unusual channels. A friend has gotten it before, and can translate.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may be feeling as though you are the first person to go through what you are going through -- but there are others, and they can help.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Now is a good time to attempt to keep a difficult time from getting worse -- even though it is only anticipated trouble.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You will want to be supportive of those with less knowledge and experience, as the tables may be turned on you sometime soon.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You've been listening to the ramblings of someone else for quite some time, and you've decided that you've had enough. What to do?

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