Your Birthday for November 04, 2013

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | November 4th, 2013

Born today, you have something of a chip on your shoulder much of the time, a chip comprised of equal parts confidence that borders on cockiness, and bashfulness that often manifests itself as insecurity or self-doubt. As anyone knows, this particular combination can be quite dangerous to the individual who has to bear the burden of it, but you are able to work with it somehow and turn it into an asset rather than a liability. Fortunately, you are tremendously charming, and that is often what the world responds to rather than any specific presentation of personality or character. You know you can rely on a smile to open doors and smooth your way.

When you find your niche, you are almost certain to enjoy long-lived success, for you are disciplined, professional, and always eager to work and play well with others. You are the kind of professional other professionals often want to be!

Also born on this date are: Matthew McConaughey, actor; Ralph Macchio, actor; Kathy Griffin, comedian; Laura Bush, U.S. first lady; Loretta Swit, actress; Martin Balsam, actor; Art Carney, actor and comedian; Walter Cronkite, journalist; Will Rogers, humorist.

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, NOVEMBER 5

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- There is light at the end of the tunnel, but that doesn't change the possibility that this may be a very long tunnel!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You are being a bit too sensitive, perhaps. To avoid an increase in tension, try taking things in a more objective fashion.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You are in a position to ask more of those around you than you have in the past. They, for their part, are ready to come through.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may have doubts about the role you are being asked to play, but once you get the lay of the land, you can acquit yourself well.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You'll be inspired by someone who does things his or her own way in spite of any criticism or objections.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Something you do almost by accident is likely to stir up some trouble, but you can ease others through the most difficult moments.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You'll have a good reason to charge ahead in a manner that seems reckless. In the end, you'll offer a perfectly sound explanation.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You'll stumble upon a situation that can bring you a great deal of satisfaction once you decide to engage fully throughout the day.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You're waiting for support and guidance from someone who may not be able to give it at this time. Be prepared to go it alone.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may find yourself in an impossible situation that is actually made better when you turn your back on it for a bit.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You'll come to a greater understanding of how another does what he does and, more importantly, why. Other revelations come to you as well.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may find it difficult to deal with a friend who has chosen to be highly reactive -- usually in a negative way.

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Your Birthday for November 03, 2013

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | November 3rd, 2013

Born today, you may be mistaken by some for a Gemini native, for you harbor what seem to be two very distinct, conflicting personalities. This can serve you well in your professional endeavors if you choose a line of work that allows you to be whatever you want to be at any given moment; indeed, you have the makings of a fine actor! The secret to your success, ultimately, will be that even when you are pretending, you are being truthful to yourself -- for again, you are two very different kinds of people. The only danger, of course, lies in losing track of which one you are being at any given time.

You can be quite proud, but you aren't the kind of person to let this get the better of you. You can receive serious emotional injuries, but you will learn both to minimize their effects and to recover from them quickly and permanently.

Also born on this date are: Kate Capshaw, actress; Roseanne Barr, actress and comedian; Dennis Miller, comedian and actor; Charles Bronson, actor; Larry Holmes, 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.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 4

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You can do more than one thing at a time, but your preferred approach is to focus on one and then another in succession.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You can give a whole new meaning to "lending a helping hand," but take care you're not simply doing everything yourself.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You won't be satisfied with sitting on the sidelines, but the opportunity to get on the field may have to be manufactured in some way.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Don't be so eager to finish a project that you do not enjoy the final steps of the overall process.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may not be looking forward to doing what is required of you, but once you get it done, you can enjoy a great deal more personal freedom.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- One or two false starts are to be expected, but once you hit your stride, you're likely to lead the pack from wire to wire.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You are likely to attract more than enough criticism for any one individual, but you have a way of reacting to it that wins you admiration.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Take the time to look over your plans with care. A rehearsal of sorts, if you have the time for it, can serve you quite well.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You're likely to misunderstand what you are told, and that in turn will result in behavior that may not be appropriate.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- A friend or teammate may have you believing that you have hurt him in some way, when in fact you've done nothing of the kind!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Take care that what you say is what you mean. Even the slightest misunderstanding can put you at a disadvantage.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You will be waiting longer than expected for the opportunity to do what you know how to do so well. You'll shine when your turn comes.

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Your Birthday for November 02, 2013

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | November 2nd, 2013

Born today, you are strong in your beliefs and principles, and you will remain true to them even when they bring you face-to-face with obstacles that are difficult to overcome. It is likely that you will have at least one "nemesis" during your lifetime, and most of your best efforts will be designed to give yourself the advantage over this strong and able rival. You know how to put together a good plan, but what is even more remarkable is that you usually know how to push it forward in such a way that you maximize your chances for success.

You know how to laugh, and you will always laugh at those who take themselves too seriously. In fact, there is nothing funnier to you than someone who is self-involved; you consider such individuals to be clowns, and their behavior an all-too-common fuel for laughter and derision.

Also born on this date are: Shere Hite, author and researcher; Ann Rutherford, actress; Marie Antoinette, French queen; k.d. lang, singer; Stefanie Powers, actress; Burt Lancaster, actor; Daniel Boone, frontiersman; Ray Walston, 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.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 3

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You can turn a chance encounter into a meeting that provides much in the way of opportunity and reward.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You have made your mark, but you may be interested in exploring another line of endeavor that provides just as much potential to you.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Now is no time to admonish another for doing what you have been doing all along. There are certain social rules you must follow!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You're on a roll, but there may still be an obstacle lying before you that requires you to do some quick thinking.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- A clever idea is worth nothing if you are not willing to do what is necessary to bring it to fruition. You mustn't rest on your laurels.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- A routine activity becomes something rather special because of the involvement of one who excites you in a very personal way.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Focus on things that provide you with a certain degree of confidence and inner satisfaction. Stay within your comfort zone.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You'll be able to stake a claim to a reward you have long been waiting for, but a rival may not accept your bid at first.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You'll enjoy much that is unexpected, but this doesn't mean you won't be ready to deal with it in a way that suits you.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Much that you do will fall outside the realm of your usual endeavors, but you should be able to walk tall in any event.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You'll enjoy dabbling in something that is rather new to you, provided you have an experienced hand by your side to show you the ropes.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You can impress another with your ability to remain calm in the face of something that is distressing to many of those around you.

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