Your Birthday for December 16, 2013

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | December 16th, 2013

Born today, you are one of the most ambitious individuals born under your sign, often driven beyond the bounds of common sense or rationality. What is important for you and others to remember, however, is that what is good for you does not have to be good for anyone else, and vice versa. The fact is that though others may judge you for being what they would call obsessed, you are doing what you were hard-wired to do, and you are almost certain to enjoy a great deal of success as a result. You are not one of those who has to explore a great many options before deciding on your life's path; that course is likely to be charted for you by the stars, perhaps long before you are born.

There is one serious hazard that may befall you on several occasions throughout your lifetime, and that is isolation as a product of overwork. You must never let yourself lose friends or sacrifice loved ones in favor of a project that has won your dedication. You must always balance the personal and the professional!

Also born on this date are: Ludwig van Beethoven, composer; Jane Austen, author; Billy Gibbons, guitarist; Benjamin Bratt, actor; Benny Andersson, singer-songwriter; Wassily Kandinsky, painter; Margaret Mead, anthropologist; Arthur C. Clarke, author; Lesley Stahl, journalist; Noel Coward, playwright and actor; Steven Bochco, TV producer; Ben Cross, 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.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 17

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Now is the time for you to dedicate some time and energy to another's efforts. Your own projects are going well; he or she needs a boost.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You'll be starting a new project very soon, and you'll want to be fully prepared. You have time to learn the backstory.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You'll feel as though you have made very little headway, but by the end of the day, you may actually be a little ahead of schedule.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You'll want to choose just the right mode of transportation today. Remember, getting there quickly isn't the only consideration.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You can enjoy things more if you try to look at them from the inside out. You must get more involved on a personal level.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You can frolic with the best of them, but take care you aren't unconsciously slipping further and further from what makes you you.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Something you keep forgetting is going to figure quite prominently today -- and finally, perhaps, you won't need any more reminders.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Seek and ye shall find -- if not today, then tomorrow or the next day. But it all depends, of course, on putting in a good effort today.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You're probably going to have to add something to your already full schedule, which will require you to multitask all day long.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Communication from someone far from home may have you wondering if you've made the right choices lately. You need more evidence.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You can use every bit of time available to you, but take care that you don't stretch yourself too thin or risk burnout.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You'll uncover certain key indicators that will give you precisely the perspective you've been looking for of late.

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Your Birthday for December 15, 2013

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | December 15th, 2013

Born today, you may at times find yourself engaged in a game of hide-and-seek with your own feelings! You don't always know exactly what is going on inside. At times, you may feel as though you are being led around by your heart when you should instead be letting your head lead the way. Learning to balance thoughts and feelings will be a life-long task for you. Success will come occasionally, now and then, and give you a taste of what a balanced life is like. The truth, however, is that you don't always enjoy being balanced in this way; you like the excitement of being an impulsive person with swift-running currents of emotion.

You have a vivid imagination, but you're not the type to bother others with what you are thinking or dreaming -- unless they ask. Because you appreciate others leaving you alone and letting you do what your instincts instruct you to do, you are quite tolerant of others who also march to the beat of their own drummers.

Also born on this date are: Adam Brody, actor; Don Johnson, actor; Tim Conway, actor and comedian; Dave Clark, drummer; Gustave Eiffel, engineer; Helen Slater, actress; Jeff Chandler, actor; Edna O'Brien, author; J. Paul Getty, oil tycoon and philanthropist.

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, DECEMBER 16

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You are after something that others have given up on, but you know that just one more push will get you close enough to claim victory.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Quick thinking can help you avoid a trap that has ensnared you in the past. Today, you can develop a greater overall awareness.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You can push the limits a bit, but you must be sure to listen to the warnings your own mind will inevitably send you.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Confidence is on the rise, but take care that it doesn't make you foolhardy. You'll surely want to observe safety guidelines.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Experimentation can lead to an important personal discovery. Share what you learn with those in your inner circle.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You've made one or two changes recently that others are likely to notice only now. Use the element of surprise to your advantage.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You'll have a chance to hone your skills. An employment opportunity is tempting, but you have one or two serious doubts.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You'll have reason to thank your lucky stars. Despite what happens, you'll take comfort in the fact that it could have been worse.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may be held back by forces you do not entirely understand. You have a thing or two more to learn about your own situation.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You and a friend are overlooking one issue that may actually be the key to a healthier relationship -- and more dramatic progress.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You are likely to enjoy unexpected gains once you break free of certain restrictions that have been in place for quite some time.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You're in touch with your desires, but that doesn't mean that you'll be able to satisfy them. Your game plan must be more complete.

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Your Birthday for December 14, 2013

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | December 14th, 2013

Born today, you are generally quiet, unassuming and even, at times, completely unnoticeable. Yet, when you are in your element and doing something that puts your true talents on display, you shine forth and defy anyone to overlook you! It can seem as if you are actually two separate people: one who enjoys a quiet, retiring life, and one who enjoys being on the cusp of big and exciting things. Perhaps one significant trait is your unwillingness to be hurried in any way. You are patient and careful in your approach, and when you are "lying low," you are often making plans and preparing for future action.

When it comes to love, you are never one to jump the gun -- but when you do decide to let your heart lead the way, you can fall in love very quickly and deeply. While others may enjoy casual flirtations and short-term relationships, you're likely to experience the "real thing" again and again.

Also born on this date are: Vanessa Hudgens, actress; Nostradamus, astrologer; Patty Duke, actress; Spike Jones, bandleader; Charlie Rich, singer-songwriter; Shirley Jackson, author; Lee Remick, actress; Tycho Brahe, astronomer; Bill Buckner, baseball player; Jimmy Doolittle, aviator and war hero.

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, DECEMBER 15

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may find yourself straying from your appointed tasks many times throughout the day, but you can get them completed anyway.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may be experiencing something new and unusual, but experience has taught you not to overreact. Or has it?

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- The serious and the whimsical may meet in a most unusual way. It will be up to you to provide valuable perspective.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Even routine activities can provide you with a certain amount of contentment. You don't need any high drama at this time.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- It's not a good day for taking chances, not even in or around the home. Stick to what you know, and call in the experts if you are in over your head.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You're trying to save money, but take care! If you take advantage of too many bargains, you'll spend even more than you had planned.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You'll receive a warning that you can tuck away and refer to later, perhaps on another day.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Cooperation between rival factions can result in a great deal of progress, and it may well be up to you to get the opposing sides talking.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Your head and your heart may be competing for dominance throughout the day. You can do much to keep things in balance, however.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may not be able to follow the course that you have plotted for yourself. An alternate route has you relying on instinct.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You'll be able to prove that you're no quitter. Your tenacity is likely to win the approval and admiration of a former adversary.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Two seemingly unrelated issues become conjoined in an unexpected way, and you'll be required to address them simultaneously.

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