Your Birthday for August 15, 2013

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | August 15th, 2013

Born today, you are likely to find your life progressing almost by accident at times, as if you were simply a bystander and not the central character in your own story. This, of course, is merely a perception, and not the truth -- though there are times when you will take advantage of an accidental development or an unexpected, unforeseen opportunity and turn it into something that brings you material gains and personal contentment. You like to have fun, and you will insist on choosing a line of work that is fun for you, whether or not it is the kind of thing your parents or other family members think is best. Only you know what is right for you -- or so you think!

When you feel confident, you are not the kind to ask for assistance, but when you feel your confidence waning, you will always reach out to another in search of guidance, advice or hands-on help. You never feel that you have to go through something alone; you always know that there are people at your side who are, in fact, on your side.

Also born on this date are: Joe Jonas, singer; Ben Affleck, actor; Mike Connors, actor; Julia Child, chef and author; Ethel Barrymore, actress; Napoleon Bonaparte, French emperor.

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, AUGUST 16

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You can learn a thing or two not only about those around you, but also about yourself simply by watching others go about their business.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You know that you are facing certain personal dangers, but you're also willing to take a calculated risk -- for personal reasons.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- One more thing can be done than you have planned, but anything more than that may prove to be too much for you to handle.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may be witness to something quite unusual, but upon reflection you'll realize that it was not entirely unexpected.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may have something of a struggle in store when it comes to catching up to someone new on the scene. He or she is challenging you directly.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You will find yourself racing against the clock for a while, and it may take you longer than usual to get up to speed.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- In a situation that usually brings you calm relaxation, you may actually find tension and discontent, but this should not last for long.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may feel that you are behind the curve, but you can catch up swiftly once you set your mind to it.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- What begins as a necessary but brief pit stop is likely to turn into something that gives you more pleasure than expected.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may be tempted to invite someone else along for the ride, but take care that he or she doesn't ask for more than you can give.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You can enjoy just enough time to yourself to replenish your stores of patience and tolerance, which you will need in abundance very soon.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You know very well what you must accomplish, and if you accomplish anything less, you will face certain hardship. Don't procrastinate!

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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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