Your Birthday for December 20, 2013

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | December 20th, 2013

Born today, you are always interested in the aspects of life that seem to be swept into the corners, the kinds of things that most other people don't like to deal with in the course of their daily lives. For you, such things are the meat and potatoes of daily living, and you are compelled to explore them even when you fear where they may lead you. It is essential, therefore, that you build a life for yourself that not only gives you the opportunity to explore the shadows and hidden places, but that also affords you a kind of safe haven to which you can flee if things get to be too much for you -- or if you risk, at any point, being won over to the "dark side."

Your creativity is tremendous, and your ability to fantasize is perhaps unequaled, which is why you are able to imagine things into being, to create new things out of whole cloth and change the world -- or at least your intimate corner of it -- for the better and to your own liking.

Also born on this date are: Jonah Hill, actor; Peter Criss, drummer; George Roy Hill, filmmaker; Dick Wolf, TV producer; Harvey Firestone, tire mogul; Irene Dunne, actress; Jenny Agutter, actress; Branch Rickey, baseball manager and civil rights pioneer; Uri Geller, illusionist; John Hillerman, actor; John Spencer, actor; Aubrey Huff, baseball player.

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, DECEMBER 21

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- That which is standard is not for you; you want something entirely out of the ordinary -- and perhaps a little dangerous, too.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You can enjoy a special bargain, but you're not going to get something for nothing. You must be ready to spend a little money.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- A promise made some time ago begins to pay off. You're likely to find yourself in an unusual position from which your view is improved.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may be suffering from subtle physical symptoms that you don't fully understand -- and which have no clear cause.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- While others may be content with doing a certain thing the way it has always been done, you are more interested in breaking new ground.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You're going to have to spend some time in the field to be sure that those in your charge are doing things exactly the right way.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You are eager to touch someone in a way that is memorable, but take care that you don't misinterpret what seems to be a good opportunity.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You can soon be friends with someone who is not on your wavelength at all right now. All it takes is a little tolerance -- and patience.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- The way you give instructions will make all the difference. Be sure you are not expecting more than can be delivered.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan.19) -- You can be more positive with just a little conscious effort. Not everything has to come under your own personal cloud of gloom.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You're likely to be on the receiving end of a pleasurable deal before the day is out. There is more to follow if you play your cards right.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You can make a new connection that you will find quite valuable almost immediately. A change is in the offing as a result.

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Your Birthday for December 19, 2013

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | December 19th, 2013

Born today, you aren't the kind to be limited to one course of action in any given situation. You will always insist upon having options, whether they are organic products of current circumstances or manufactured to serve your purposes. In the latter case, you must always take care that you do not bend the rules too far or exercise your imagination so much that the options you create for yourself are implausible in the eyes of others or unworkable for you. You must always be sure you are dealing in facts and realities, for these can prove your most valuable tools as you strive to open doors for yourself and leave yourself options.

While you can be reserved and quiet, there is another aspect to your personality that allows you to spring to life with tremendous energy and self-expression. When this version of you is dominant, you must be heard! You have many talents, but you are likely to develop only one or two to a professional degree.

Also born on this date are: Alyssa Milano, actress; Jake Gyllenhaal, actor; Criss Angel, illusionist; Jennifer Beals, actress; Cicely Tyson, actress; Tim Reid, actor; Edith Piaf, singer; Robert Urich, actor; Sir Ralph Richardson, actor; Leonid Brezhnev, Soviet leader.

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.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You are confident that you can know what is going on even from a distance. It's a combination of knowledge and instinct that works for you.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Some things you can only do once, and today you'll want to be aware of them when they arise so that you can enjoy them to the fullest.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may seem to know better than others about almost everything today -- but you are, once again, only fooling yourself. Humility is a virtue.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You know what a loved one really likes, and today you can provide it in abundance without feeling as though you are giving too much.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- If it's help you need, it's help you have to ask for, but you must do it in a way that inspires those around you to step up.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may have a little trouble getting your bearings, but if you let things happen organically, you can be caught up in no time.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You can use the element of surprise to your advantage, but take care that you're not actually making yourself vulnerable as well.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Whatever happens is going to have the kind of effect that you may be thinking about for some time. The indirect wins your attention.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may feel as though you don't know quite where you are -- in the grand scheme of things, anyway. Take time to assess carefully.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You'll have a chance at the gold medal, but take care you don't sacrifice something you can never regain in the process.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You know how to derive more meaning from seemingly routine situations than most anyone else. Today there is meaning all around you.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You have good reason to doubt someone else's word, but it is not worth a serious argument -- or, worse, a permanent rift in the relationship.

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Your Birthday for December 18, 2013

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | December 18th, 2013

Born today, you are likely to enjoy something of a fast track to success. You have not only been endowed with the talents anyone needs to make something of him- or herself, but you have also a great many other gifts which make you a prime candidate for the top spot in any career you may choose. One of these, and perhaps the most important of all, is your bright and positive spirit. You are rarely if ever negative, even about those things that others would consider disastrous. You have a way of finding the silver lining in the darkest of clouds, and of inspiring others to do the same. This will surely open many doors for you.

You have a knack for communicating openly and honestly about the most difficult of subjects, and of getting to the heart of the most complex of issues. As you grow older, you will retain a youthful outlook and optimism, and this will serve you well as the years go by.

Also born on this date are: Bridgit Mendler, actress; Brad Pitt, actor; Christina Aguilera, singer; Steven Spielberg, filmmaker; Joseph Stalin, Soviet dictator; Katie Holmes, actor; Keith Richards, guitarist; Ray Liotta, actor; Ossie Davis, actor; Betty Grable, actress; Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria; Paul Klee, painter; Leonard Maltin, film critic.

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.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You can implement certain plans in a way that wins you the advantage over those who would try to get the better of you.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Focus on that which gives you a sense of calm. Know that there is a lot going on that may work against this, however.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may not feel comfortable with what you are asked to do, but you may not have a choice. Concentrate on methods rather than motives.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You know how to capture the attention of those around you. Once you do, you'll have some important information to provide.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Your skill at sizing up people and situations is likely to come in handy when you find yourself in unfamiliar surroundings.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may feel somewhat topsy-turvy, but a friend or loved one helps you recover your sense of equilibrium before it's too late.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- A new sensation has you exploring options you may not have considered before. This is something you want to continue, isn't it?

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Your ability to adjust and keep your balance on shifting sands will serve you well. Others around you may not be so lucky.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Your personal involvement in a family member's activities will be greatly appreciated, but you must know when to back away.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Accuracy is the key to success. Do your best to get real-time updates and information that is not misleading.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20—Feb. 18) -- You'll be tempted to carry on as if nothing has happened, but you'll certainly be influenced by certain recent events.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You're going to have to learn quickly in order to keep up with a rival who has been proceeding at an unusually fast pace.

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