Your Birthday for October 21, 2013

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | October 21st, 2013

Born today, you are never one to sit back and let the world turn on its own; rather, you prefer to take part in an active, demonstrable way that is sure to influence things in some unique, inimitable manner. You are forward-thinking, progressive and eager to see things change. However, you know when things are to your liking, and you can certainly leave well enough alone when this is the case! You enjoy big projects, and you have that rare ability to keep the big picture firmly in sight while you work on the smallest of details. Indeed, this aptitude is likely to win you the greatest success in life. You are able to delegate and watch over others, but you prefer to be doing things yourself, on the front lines, "in the trenches."

What happens with the weather is likely to affect you a great deal more than others -- perhaps it is because of barometric pressure, moisture or even the presence or absence of light. But in any case, you must learn to tailor your activities to suit your weather-born moods and attitudes.

Also born on this date are: Judy Sheindlin, TV judge; Carrie Fisher, actress; Ursula K. Le Guin, author; Dizzy Gillespie, trumpeter; Alfred Nobel, scientist; Elvin Bishop, musician; Samuel Taylor Coleridge, poet.

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, OCTOBER 22

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may have misinterpreted someone else's directive, with the anticipated confusing results. You can sort this all out.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Your expertise at a certain unusual endeavor is likely to translate well to another task that will take up much of your time.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You can entertain yourself and others even while you work hard to get things done. This is a last chance for a certain endeavor.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Your performance is likely to soar above that turned in by your closest rivals, and others are sure to notice.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Ability may not translate directly to reward; you must be willing to demonstrate that you can do more than expected.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may be feeling left out in some way, but you can derive a great deal of comfort from home affairs. A call comes in after hours.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may have a chance to revisit a certain endeavor that did not turn out exactly as you had hoped the first time. Lucky you!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- News from afar has you wondering if history isn't going to repeat itself -- yet again. Your concern for a certain someone shines through.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You should be able to keep your mind on your primary objective while tending to several secondary concerns simultaneously.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- It won't be long before you realize that you're covering the same ground once more, but you can learn something new that serves you well.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You can make improvements on something you worked on a while ago, and your efforts are likely to win some attention and praise.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may focus on more than one thing at a time, but it's not quite multitasking. What you can actually do may be limited.

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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.

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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