Your Birthday for August 26, 2013

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | August 26th, 2013

Born today, you can be something of a loose cannon, with a willingness, even an eagerness, to jump into things headfirst, and a personality that others might call "bigger than life." There is even, at times, something rather ridiculous about you, but in the truest sense: Others may ridicule your energy, your manner and your unique way with words! But for all that, you are an honest, honorable, hard-working and loyal individual who will give his or her all to a worthy cause, who will never turn his or her back on a friend, and who will always accept a challenge with dedication and resolve.

You are never one to make a promise you are not confident you can keep, and that kind of certainty attracts a great number of people into your orbit. There may be times when you must, of necessity, go back on your word, but that is never your doing; it is rather the unavoidable result of unfortunate circumstances.

Also born on this date are: Macaulay Culkin, actor; Chris Pine, actor; Branford Marsalis, musician; Geraldine Ferraro, politician; Ben Bradlee, newspaper editor; Mother Teresa, humanitarian; Christopher Isherwood, writer.

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 27

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Take care that you aren't so busy trying to tell others what to do that you forget to look after yourself in the process!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Now is no time to argue over petty details; you and your team must be willing and able to work together if you're going to move forward.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may have to compromise your standards just a bit if you want to come away with anything tangible. Later you can raise the bar.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You're heading into a situation that will require you to bring all of your major talents to bear in a new and challenging way.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You are busy doing something very much worthwhile, and yet you may wish you were doing something altogether different.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Give yourself more choices; don't restrict yourself only to those things that have worked for you before.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Your spirits are likely to be raised considerably when a Scorpio or Aquarius native arrives on the scene. This is a fun partnership!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You are in the mood to try something new, but take care that you don't sacrifice something dear to you in the process.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may feel as though your emotions are taking you for a ride you cannot control, but today you'll get a handle on a key issue.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You want to simplify your life in certain ways, and you can begin by saying no to an offer that will only distract you.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Now is the time for you to put all of your eggs into one basket and hope for the best. It's a gamble, all right, but the odds are with you.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Your attention to certain key issues will keep you and others from falling headlong into a situation that is best avoided.

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Your Birthday for August 25, 2013

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | August 25th, 2013

Born today, you are determined to have fun in life, regardless of what may come to pass or how hard you have to work. Indeed, you have a way of making your work fun -- for you and for those around you. You are not the kind to take things so seriously that you are unable to laugh, socialize and appreciate the beauty of the world around you. You are even able to see through the darkness to the light, unwilling at all times to let that darkness get the better of you. Your optimism is inspiring to others, and many people try to adopt your outlook as their own, but it is natural to you, and you rarely have to work at it.

You appreciate the value of friendship, and you are quick to cultivate friends wherever you go. You do not, however, respond well to those who seem to make friends simply as a means to an end. For you, friendship itself is the end, and you strive to have no ulterior motives.

Also born on this date are: Claudia Schiffer, model and actress; Rachael Ray, TV chef and talk-show host; Billy Ray Cyrus, singer and actor; Tim Burton, filmmaker; Elvis Costello, singer and musician; Gene Simmons, singer and musician; Rollie Fingers, baseball player; Regis Philbin, TV personality; Sean Connery, actor; Monty Hall, game-show host; Leonard Bernstein, composer; Mel Ferrer, actor; Van Johnson, actor.

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, AUGUST 26

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- The more you know what's at stake, the more you'll be willing to do what is necessary to ensure a positive outcome.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Some things may seem obvious to you and not to others. Your discernment can make the difference in several key endeavors.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You'll want to avoid even the slightest glitch or error, especially early in the day when you are settling in and reaching your stride.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You're tempted to do something different with your time, but you still have certain responsibilities to fulfill. Use care.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- The more detailed your plans are, the more likely you will be to have a contingency in place for when things don't go as expected.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Cash flow may be an issue, perhaps because you've become interested in an activity that is more expensive than you expected.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You're after certainty, and the feeling of security and confidence it brings, but today it's likely to elude you. Keep on asking questions.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Random events keep you guessing, but if you pay attention long enough, you'll sense a pattern. Then you will have something to work with.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Your desire to control what goes on around you, in ways both large and small, may keep you from focusing on the real issue at hand.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You'll be playing "connect the dots" for much of the day, but what you learn as the picture takes shape proves quite satisfying.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Focus on conserving resources. Inspiration may be in short supply for a while, so you must rely on your sense of responsibility.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You're in no mood for resistance, so you'll want to be sure you do not follow a path that takes you into a rival's territory.

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Your Birthday for August 24, 2013

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | August 24th, 2013

Born today, you are always compelled to outdo yourself -- and, as circumstances allow, others as well. You are driven by an intense need to prove yourself and to secure your place as one to be reckoned with in virtually all situations. This can be either something that does you great good or something that turns dangerous to you as your life progresses, for it can easily become an obsession. As such, it can prove destructive to you in the main. If you learn to control, shape and focus your drive to position yourself at the top, you can have what you want and experience tremendous contentment, but it's likely to be a constant struggle of sorts.

You are far more likely to say "yes" than "no" in almost all situations. You have a keen interest in discovering as much as you can about the world, especially if that knowledge can be used in your work to improve your chances of success. You are likely to enjoy some notoriety while you are still young and just starting out.

Also born on this date are: Rupert Grint, actor; Dave Chappelle, comedian; Marlee Matlin, actress; Cal Ripken Jr., baseball player; Steve Guttenberg, actor; Yasser Arafat, Palestinian leader.

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.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 25

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Courtesy goes both ways. You'll want to be sure you ask the right questions and make just the right polite concessions.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may find yourself running in circles because you are after something you cannot even pin down.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Your curiosity is piqued by something that is usually not interesting to you. Try to assess what's different this time.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Satisfaction is the result of knowing you are right, but also realizing there is more for you to learn. It's a balancing act.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You'll be pleased to discover that what you've been doing for quite some time is actually good for you. There's no reason not to keep it up!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You can hope for the best, but some things aren't likely to go as planned. You must also be ready to improvise.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may be into something far more interesting than you had originally estimated. Others are watching to see what you can accomplish.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You had best get right down to it, no delays, no distractions. Right now, a combination of pace and efficiency does the trick.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may not be able to stop yourself from pursuing something as far as it can go -- even though there are certain inherent dangers.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You're not interested in sharing everything -- just some things. At one point, however, you may not be the one to choose which things.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Someone close to you is willing to do more than he or she originally signed on for -- but for a price. Is it something you can really afford?

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You can find the proof you need to seal the deal, but in the process of looking, you may find something else quite surprising.

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