Your Birthday for October 19, 2013

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | October 19th, 2013

Born today, you are a positive, affable, easygoing individual for the most part, and you are able to navigate life's trickier passages with aplomb -- mostly because you try very hard not to let things bother you too much! Though there will certainly be times when you prefer your own company and the company of a few dear friends or loved ones, you are quite able to enjoy the social scene. Indeed, your presence at parties is often sought after. You know how to speak well, dress well and brighten a room simply by walking into it, but at the same time you never feel the need to monopolize the conversation or attract more attention than necessary.

You have a good deal of drive and stamina. When you are working, there is very little that can distract you from the task at hand. You are not always a good multi-tasker; you prefer to focus on one endeavor at a time to ensure that it is accomplished to the best of your ability.

Also born on this date are: John Lithgow, actor; Peter Max, artist; Jack Anderson, columnist; Robert Reed, actor; Evander Holyfield, boxer.

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, OCTOBER 20

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You'll want to check and double-check your calculations before taking any irreversible step.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You can put in a good showing even though you may feel you're behind the eight ball in certain respects.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may have to explain your motives to those who are not as in tune with you as your friends and supporters are.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- It's a good day to forgive someone for an unintentional offense that really did you no harm whatsoever. Let bygones be bygones.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- The time has come for you to step up and prove that you're the one for the job. For learning and a willingness to work hard, you are unmatched.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- It's a good day for you to keep your feelings under wraps, at least until you've gotten the lay of the land and understand those around you.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You can prove that it doesn't take a gold mine to accomplish something, as long as resources, imagination and ingenuity are in balance.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Someone else knows what you know, but what really matters is who makes use of that knowledge first -- and in the more creative way.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- "The empty vessel makes the greatest sound" -- so today you'll want to be sure that you are filled with proper thoughts and words.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- When talking to others, you'll want to be sure your thoughts are in order and you know how to speak the proper language.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You'll be able to offer someone in charge a progress report of sorts. He or she will then know how to encourage you to proceed.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You have all the major components of a current project in place, but today is the day for you to concentrate on details and fine-tuning.

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Your Birthday for October 18, 2013

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | October 18th, 2013

Born today, you have a great deal of personal drive, and from a young age you will be compelled to explore as much as possible of what lies before you. You aren't the kind to take another's word as gospel; rather, you want to learn about the world through firsthand experience. You are never content to read about things that you could do yourself; you are therefore likely to experience much in life that others only read about! Your perception of the world allows you to take what comes with relative ease, and you never react too strongly to either the light or the dark in the universe; you tend to be quite even-keeled.

Like other Libra natives, you can be rather insecure, but you will learn how to disguise that part of your personality and come off as confident and capable. Others may be surprised to learn that you do not mix and mingle easily even though you know how to do it very well!

Also born on this date are: Pam Dawber, actress; Melina Mercouri, actress; Jean-Claude Van Damme, actor and martial artist; George C. Scott, actor; Jesse Helms, U.S. senator; Chuck Berry, singer-songwriter and musician; Peter Boyle, 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.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Your focus is keen and steady, yet you may not be entirely aware of what is going on at the very limits of your perception.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You can afford to be just a little more daring. What you want to do is impress another with your ability to take a calculated risk.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- A strong start is essential, and it depends on confidence and your honest appraisal of where you stand in relation to others.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Your own creativity is on the increase, and you can turn something old into something new and exciting as a result.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Others around you may be losing the ability to keep things lined up correctly, but you have the power to oversee things effectively.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Much that happens today will come as no surprise, but during evening hours you may be startled to learn you've overlooked a significant event.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Someone who has been insignificant to you in the past is likely to play a prominent role in your affairs before the day is out.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You're yearning for something that may no longer be available, so you must chalk this up to the power of nostalgia.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may have missed the window for contributing to a group effort. This is what comes of procrastinating! The lesson is learned.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You're receiving a great many warnings, but you aren't quite sure how they concern you. Perhaps you were best to pass them on to others.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- That which is old and threadbare can be turned into something new, crisp and shiny today with a little love and care.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may be tempted to duck out of a meeting or other group forum in favor of private time and a little spontaneous fun.

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Your Birthday for October 17, 2013

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | October 17th, 2013

Born today, you are not likely to be the most social individual born under your sign -- or, rather, you're not likely to enjoy being social as much as others. The truth is that you can be insecure and even shy, much more than others might guess, and this makes social situations far more difficult for you than they would otherwise be. To mix and mingle with others can be very hard work for you -- so you often choose to go it alone and avoid situations that require you to be something you're not. Despite this, you are likely to be widely admired throughout your lifetime -- and often imitated, too!

You have a great deal of personal style, and you're driven to learn as much as you can about how people have behaved in times gone by, as well as in other cultures. You pride yourself on your ability to dress well and carry yourself with that "certain something."

Also born on this date are: Margot Kidder, actress; Rita Hayworth, actress; Jean Arthur, actress; Eminem, rapper; Alan Jackson, singer; Evel Knievel, daredevil; Montgomery Clift, 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.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You won't be able to avoid doing more than expected, simply because things are becoming more complicated than anyone had foreseen.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- A combination of the technical and the instinctive will allow you to succeed where others may find only chaos and confusion.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You're not always willing to wager on something that is not a sure thing, but today you feel as though the potential gains are worth the risk.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You can prove that you know what you are talking about while winning over those who may, in the recent past, have been vocal critics.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You're not all alone in whatever situation is most significant to you. Thinking you are will only make matters worse.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You and a friend may disagree on a few minor details, but overall you are of one mind when it comes to your overall intentions.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- The more logically you approach a current dilemma, the more you may feel yourself getting away from what really matters. Instinct counts!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may find yourself involved in an adventure that was not well-planned but that can come off without a hitch because of your oversight.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- The trivial takes on unusual significance. Put your money where your mouth is during evening hours. Find a kindred spirit.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Things may take on a whole new meaning as you step into unfamiliar territory. You can very soon be taken for an expert.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- The secret to your success is likely your ability to be confident in situations that are unfamiliar to you.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- It's important for you to economize, certainly, but you won't want to sacrifice certain things merely to save money -- at least not now.

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