Your Birthday for September 13, 2013

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | September 13th, 2013

Born today, you are often quite willing to find answers where you least expect them. Just because wisdom comes to you through an unfamiliar situation or from a stranger is no reason to think that it will do you no good. On the contrary, you are quick to follow up on those things that come to you through the most unusual channels. Indeed, it is often those rare pearls that you find most valuable in life. You are at your best when you are allowed to evolve naturally, according to what happens to you and what comes your way. You aren't always successful when you have to follow a certain predetermined track.

You have a great many talents, but only one or two are likely to be interesting to you. Those will be the only ones you really try to develop to their fullest. Once you do, however, you are sure to live an interesting life, for your talents, combined with your instincts, will lead you down some fascinating roads.

Also born on this date are: Fiona Apple, singer; Jean Smart, actress; Jacqueline Bisset, actress; Claudette Colbert, actress; Walter Reed, U.S. Army surgeon; Mel Torme, singer; Fred Silverman, broadcasting executive.

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.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You want to hone your skills even further, and you can learn a great deal by watching someone you trust and admire.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may have to fill in for someone who has been called away temporarily. You must still do things in ways that come naturally to you.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Someone who has been in a difficult position may come to you for the kind of guidance that only you can provide.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You are on the right track, and you can focus more squarely on what will require greater effort. You'll be rewarded by day's end.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- A fast pace early in the day affords you a little more freedom later on, when you'll want to experiment with a new social approach.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Your primary objectives must not get lost as you deal with unavoidable distractions. You are transitioning in a key way.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Inner strength will shine today. During morning hours, focus on that which requires the most energy and commitment. Time is a key resource.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- The unfamiliar provides you with an important new perspective. Your curiosity is piqued by a friend's unexpected actions.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may have to sacrifice expedience for something that is more effective in a lasting way. Be prepared to put in some extra effort.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Your own methods may conflict with those of a friend who, for reasons you have yet to understand, may be turning into a rival.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Financial issues come to the fore. You may not feel that things are stable enough to do what you most want to do.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- That which usually provides you with energy and inspiration may be in short supply, so you'll have to look elsewhere.

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Your Birthday for September 12, 2013

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | September 12th, 2013

Born today, you know more than most how to enjoy a situation fully. To that end, you are almost always the first one to jump into a situation with abandon. You are usually more interested in quality than in quantity, and you understand that while having a lot of something is desirable to some, having the best of something is desirable to all. That's just how you strive to live from day to day, seeking the best of whatever is available to you at any given time. You are something of a risk-taker, but you are not foolhardy or careless. You always consider the odds before doing something, but once you decide on doing it, you do it with freedom and delight.

You always welcome the advice of others, but you are perfectly frank about the possibility that you will not take it. And why should you take all the advice you are offered? The truth is that not everyone understands or appreciates your unique perspective, and thus most advice may not be applicable to you.

Also born on this date are: Linda Gray, actress; Rachel Ward, actress; Maria Muldaur, singer; Paul Walker, actor; Barry White, singer; Joe Pantoliano, actor; Mark Knopfler, musician; Jesse Owens, Olympic champion.

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, SEPTEMBER 13

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You'll be assessing your own needs today. What a friend provides you may result in something far more pleasurable than expected.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may have the feeling that someone is looking over your shoulder. Indeed, you may have to put your foot down!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- It's anyone's guess where you get your inspiration, but you know perfectly well that you can find it almost anywhere today!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Whether you attribute your good fortune to the stars, to destiny or to fate, you will be able to enjoy the results of a lucky turn.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Someone you call a friend may be trying to pull you away from your own center. There's no reason to take this all that seriously, however.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- The instructions you receive may conflict with your notion of what is really going on. Discussion is in order, surely.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You can reconnect with your own desires as you seek something that will provide a much-needed pick-me-up. An evening mixup adds some fun.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You'll receive a gift of sorts. Change is in the offing, and when it begins, you'll likely make sense of a complex issue.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- The decisions you make today are likely to result in a quicker pace as you move forward from this point.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may want to examine your own methods and compare them to those of someone you greatly admire.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may have more time on your hands than you had anticipated, but you have plenty to do, so you'll be able to use it productively.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may experience a subtle but significant shift in your thinking or attitude. Others notice, too, and adjust accordingly.

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Your Birthday for September 11, 2013

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | September 11th, 2013

Born today, you are one of the most naturally bright and optimistic individuals born under your sign. You never have to work hard to see things in a positive way, even when you are sick, tired, or sick and tired! You know how to make the best of situations that would certainly get the better of those around you. When you find yourself in over your head, you simply relax and let yourself float to the top and recover from any temporary upset. Negativity, to you, is a completely unnecessary state of mind! Others are likely to be drawn into your orbit -- except for those who simply do not believe that you are genuine or honest.

There are times when you may feel low, but you're not one to dwell on the kinds of things that cause this rare and temporary mood. For that reason, you are almost always quick to recover and quick to look back on where you've been so you can learn from what you were feeling.

Also born on this date are: Kristy McNichol, actress; Lola Falana, singer; Harry Connick Jr., singer and actor; Moby, musician; Brian DePalma, director; D.H. Lawrence, author; O. Henry, 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.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You cannot make a firm decision without seeing and assessing all your options. Others will have to help you with this process.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- It's not too late to go back to what was working before. However, you may want to try one more time to make an idea work as planned.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- The more you focus on the task at hand, the closer you will come to a personal goal you had almost forgotten about.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You're not about to stop asking for more, and those who can give you more are sure to be in your favor for quite some time.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You and a friend -- a youngster, probably -- will find yourselves plotting to achieve something new and quite exciting.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Keep your eyes on the prize, but remember that desire alone doesn't lead to fulfillment. A little extra effort is required.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Take care that you don't insult a good friend by forgetting to include him or her in an endeavor that was partially his or her idea.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- It's time for you to step up and claim what you have coming to you. Many are on your side, but only one can really lend you a hand.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may try to claim something that you feel you missed out on a while back, but you may soon realize that it's actually not for you.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You'll play an integral role in affairs that might build to a stunning climax. You'll offer something unique at least once or twice.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may feel that it's too late to do something you have long planned on, but actually the timing has never been better!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You can make things work today simply by committing to them fully. Others may balk at the odds, but you're up for the challenge.

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