Your Birthday for October 20, 2013

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | October 20th, 2013

Born today, you tend to be rather quiet and unassuming in your private life, but when it comes to your work, you are just the kind of person to attract a great deal of attention to yourself. You can be a loud, vibrant, forceful individual when you have to be, and in situations that require you to take the lead and demand more from others, you can do that, too. You are destined for greatness in a field that allows you to follow your heart. You are not good at things that do not interest you -- or, rather, you simply don't apply yourself to those things and therefore do not do them well!

You are able to employ almost superhuman patience when you are waiting for a plan to come to fruition. You know how to set things in motion and then wait for the results -- without imposing your own will or forcing things to happen prematurely. You are confident that your plans can always succeed.

Also born on this date are: John Dewey, philosopher and psychologist; Arlene Francis, actress; Tom Petty, singer-songwriter and musician; Art Buchwald, columnist; Bela Lugosi, 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, OCTOBER 21

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Your eagerness to see into the future and know what's going to transpire may be too much. You must let things happen on their own.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- There is no room for insecurity or self-doubt at this time. Do what you can, and that will surely be more than enough.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You and a friend may be involved in separate endeavors that are actually parallel in tone and intention. You can share a victory very soon.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- It's a good day to challenge authority and break with tradition, but be sure to keep your feet on the ground.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may work closely with someone whose motives are similar to your own, but whose methods differ dramatically. You can learn a lot!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You are resolved to fulfill a certain aspect of your destiny, and you surely can, with the help of those around you -- now or very soon.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Force of habit will dictate many of your actions, but during evening hours you'll have the freedom to do something quite new.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- The time has come to ask for what is yours by right. You've encountered resistance in the past, but today it is likely to be minimal.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You are able to combine the pragmatic and the fantastical in a way that surprises your critics and inspires your supporters.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- The problems you encounter may be born of personality rather than any deficiency in knowledge or skill. Discuss this openly.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You can gather more resources than anyone might expect. What you do with them will make all the difference.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Your own will may not be quite enough to ensure success, so you must solicit the aid of those who have pledged support in the past.

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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.

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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