Your Birthday for November 17, 2013

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | November 17th, 2013

Born today, you have what it takes to be shrewd at business, but you are not the kind to subscribe to the same practices that bring success to others. You are a trailblazer and will insist on doing things your own way, even to the point of bending the rules to suit your immediate needs -- while always being careful that you do not break them. You don't always like what you encounter in the world, but you are usually able to navigate even the most difficult situations with aplomb. Some may consider you difficult to get along with, but this is not because of anything you are doing -- or not doing.

You can be far more emotional than intellectual, even when you are putting your own unique business practices to work -- perhaps this is what sets you apart from others. You trust your gut -- and your heart -- to tell you things that no logical, rational or intellectual study can.

Also born on this date are: Lauren Hutton, actress; Daisy Fuentes, actress and TV personality; Danny DeVito, actor and producer; Lorne Michaels, producer; Gordon Lightfoot, singer-songwriter; Martin Scorcese, filmmaker.

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 18

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Avoid thinking in terms of stereotypes; each situation and each individual is truly unique, as you will surely find.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You can raise the bar for yourself personally, and for those who are working with you. This self-improvement will not go unnoticed.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may find that you are being talked about more than usual, but there's little you can do to stem the tide of gossip.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You can defy expectations today and still position yourself quite well for the future. Surprises need not have a negative impact!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Listen carefully to what a teacher, mentor or guide has to say to you if you want to avoid a major obstacle that could hold you back.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You mustn't confuse knowledge with assumption; assuming something can prove dangerous, while knowledge keeps you safe.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may be thinking that anything that is good for you is also good for those around you, but this may not be the case.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You mustn't think you can get away with anything that others are forbidden from doing; the rules apply to you as well!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You can do much to dispel the doubts that others may have about a current project. Despite difficulties, progress is made.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may find that "alone time" is the most valuable time for you today. Take advantage of the opportunity to treat yourself well.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You can make improvements to your situation without inconveniencing anyone around you. A happy accident propels you forward.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- What you are able to accomplish will impress those around you, including someone who is in a position to provide you with advancement.

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Your Birthday for November 16, 2013

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | November 16th, 2013

Born today, you know what makes you tick. While others may not fully understand what drives them, you are certain that your self-knowledge is accurate and all-important. You would not like to be the kind of person who makes self-discoveries at every turn; instead, you prefer to have your own notions about yourself confirmed by the outside world -- by the situations in which you find yourself and the circumstances that define them. It is impossible for you to avoid all surprises, however, and when you are surprised to learn something about yourself, you find a way to put it to good use almost immediately.

You pay keen attention to what happens around you, and you aren't the kind to let any details go unnoticed. You can move confidently through any forest, keenly aware of where every tree stands, while maintaining the big picture of that forest in your mind at all times.

Also born on this date are: Oksana Baiul, Olympic figure skater; Lisa Bonet, actress; Martha Plimpton, actress; Burgess Meredith, 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 17

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You can accomplish much very quickly, leaving yourself some valuable time to spend focusing on a few personal issues at home.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You've promised to provide something that a friend sorely needs, but you may not be able to do it in the way that you have discussed.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Time is of the essence. Don't let yourself be held back by anyone who feels you are doing what cannot be done. Stay the course.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- The straight and narrow path is the best for you. Take care that a secondary issue doesn't distract you.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You can open an important door today that leads directly to professional advancement. A personal sacrifice may be involved, however.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You can be the beneficiary of a lucky stroke that puts you ahead of a rival in an important race. The finish line is fast approaching.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may have to say something that you have tried very hard not to say, despite the prevailing situation.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You'll find yourself searching the bottom of your bag of tricks to come up with one that everyone doesn't already know well.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You have much to offer that is different from what others expect -- and indeed different from what you've delivered in the past.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may not get the reminder you're expecting, but you should be able to progress apace without missing a single step.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You can solve a problem in a more creative way than usual. Those around you will appreciate the way you alter usual perceptions.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Those around you are ready to jump in and do what you require of them, and you shouldn't have to do much persuading or cajoling.

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Your Birthday for November 15, 2013

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | November 15th, 2013

Born today, you are something of a visionary. While you may chart a course that seems rather traditional to others, you will always do things in a way that is uniquely your own. You see the world through a lens that you do not share with anyone, even those born under your sign. To you, the world is far more black-and-white than it may be to others, yet you intermingle those colors in a way that is far more dramatic and vibrant than expected; what others see as white, you often see as black, and vice versa. Almost everything you do is intentional; you don't believe in the notion of the "happy accident."

You don't often let other people get as close to you as they might; there always seems to be something about you that you intentionally withhold from the world at large. This lends you an enigmatic quality, which results in others being fascinated by you in ways that take even you by surprise now and then.

Also born on this date are: Georgia O'Keeffe, artist; Petula Clark, actress and singer; Sam Waterston, actor; Ed Asner, actor; Joseph Wapner, TV judge; Felix Frankfurter, Supreme Court Justice.

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, NOVEMBER 16

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- The path you are taking may become dark and dangerous for a time, but only because you are carrying some emotional baggage.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You mustn't infuse a professional message with any personal undertones. Keep things aboveboard and legitimate at all times.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You're nearing the end of a long personal phase marked by increased creativity as well as a certain personal difficulty.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You can work through a current problem with relative ease after you realize which tools you can use to address it.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- What begins quietly is likely to become quite loud and boisterous later on, but everyone is likely to have a reason to celebrate.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You can get a great deal more done than you had planned; it all depends on the order of events you decide to follow.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You have more time to work with than you had originally thought, but that doesn't mean you can adopt a leisurely pace!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Just when you thought you could call it quits, someone comes to you with a last-minute request that you simply cannot turn down.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Others have come to rely on you both in word and deed. You can prove that you are everything they think you are -- and more.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You will want to follow another's instructions to the letter, especially when it comes to a tricky emotional issue.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may have to reach out to someone who has made communication difficult of late, but your reasons are valid, and the need is immediate.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You don't want to follow in another's footsteps any longer than you have to, but for right now it is a good way to learn the ropes.

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