Your Birthday for December 23, 2013

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | December 23rd, 2013

Born today, you are a far more emotional individual than most others born under your sign. Rather than trying to fight against this aspect of your nature -- perhaps the most dominant aspect -- you are the kind to embrace it, to work with it, to shape it and exploit it in order to maximize your own potential and increase your chances of success in whatever endeavor you choose to pursue. The most important thing is that you don't allow yourself to be a "loose cannon," and that you channel your strong emotions in such a way that they remain an asset rather than a liability -- which is what they are for many others.

You are a highly competitive individual, and this can go hand-in-hand with your emotional side as you chart a course for your life. Anything that requires you to rise to a challenge and "win" is something you can embrace. Indeed, once embraced, an endeavor quickly becomes a part of your soul.

Also born on this date are: Eddie Vedder, musician and singer; Corey Haim, actor; Jim Harbaugh, football player and coach; Susan Lucci, actress; Joseph Smith, religious leader; Anthony Phillips, musician; Roy Brown, World War I pilot; Cody Ross, baseball player; Robert Bly, poet and author; Jose Greco, flamenco dancer.

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 24

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You are ready to send someone off to an adventure all his or her own today, but you will surely maintain close emotional ties.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- The clock is ticking, and you must be sure to tend to things in the right order, and at the right times, throughout this busy day.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- If you have more days like today, the unusual may well become the usual, and the unexpected the expected. Be ready for anything.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- It's a good day for sneaking up on someone who least expects it. In the end, the surprise will prove more than pleasurable.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You will want to take a break from your usual routine to tend to some unusual developments on the home front.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You're going to have to keep a secret as you stumble upon information that someone else would surely love to have!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Repetition gives you confidence, but be sure to move on when you feel the time is right. Don't overdo it in any sense.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Self-indulgence may not be punished in the usual way, so feel free to enjoy yourself more than usual -- but don't take it too far.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You are harboring certain feelings that are just aching to come out. Today you may have the perfect opportunity to open up.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may have more on your plate than you are used to today, but if you prioritize and economize, you can see it all through.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You're on your own, but that doesn't mean you can't take a leaf out of another's book to ensure your eventual success.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- What you are used to doing in these situations isn't likely to work as well as usual. Take time to brainstorm.

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Your Birthday for December 22, 2013

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | December 22nd, 2013

Born today, you are always willing to give it your all, and to strive for knowledge, discovery and self-improvement even while you go after success and tangible rewards. You are rather fearless, and you shine in situations that others would find too threatening to face. Indeed, the unknown, which can be daunting to so many others, seems to beckon to you, and you will explore it freely and enthusiastically whenever given the chance. You know that you have something to give and that your contribution can be important and memorable -- provided, of course, that you find the right forum for your efforts.

Whether or not you have a career that is long-lived, you will surely be remembered, and this will satisfy your ambitious nature. But more important to you, always, is a certain personal contentment that may be frustratingly elusive -- but always worth pursuing.

Also born on this date are: Jordin Sparks, singer; Ralph Fiennes, actor; Robin Gibb, singer; Maurice Gibb, singer; Diane Sawyer, journalist; Barbara Billingsley, actress; Hector Elizondo, actor; Gene Rayburn, game-show host; Giacomo Puccini, composer; Connie Mack, baseball manager.

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 23

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You've been engaged in a friendly competition for quite some time, but today things take an unexpected turn and get much more serious.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- What you do in tandem with another can prove quite meaningful to both of you, but you know exactly what is at stake.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You'll have the chance to put your own spin on something that has, for a long time, belonged to someone else.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You're going to want to let another speak for you, at least on one occasion when your own words may rub some people the wrong way.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- The end of an era is soon upon you, and you'll have the chance to look ahead to what is fast approaching.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- An act of good faith does more for you than you could imagine. Someone in the background makes you an unusual offer.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You're in no mood to engage in the same old tired negotiations. Perhaps by breaking an old pattern you can also break new ground.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may not think that luck is a factor, but being in the right place at the right time can certainly make a difference.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You'll brook no interruptions as you have something going on that requires your undivided attention.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- As you've no doubt heard many times, it's important to try new things. Today you'll have many very interesting choices available to you.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You're likely to find a way out of a difficult situation by changing the rules somewhat, but you needn't expect anyone to object.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- The day dawns with great expectations, and you must be willing to swing into action quite early in order to get what is rightfully yours.

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Your Birthday for December 21, 2013

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | December 21st, 2013

Born today, you have one of the most forceful personalities of anyone born under your sign, yet you are, at heart, a gentle and sensitive individual, not one to throw your weight around to get what you want. You are a natural negotiator, one who is able to understand all evidence and indicators and discuss the facts openly and clearly in order to come to some kind of consensus and ensure progress -- and often contentment -- for everyone involved. You don't always enjoy being cast in the role of leader, but you can play it well and in such a way that it may prove a recurring one. Others flock to you, and they are more than willing to do what you tell them to do.

In the ideal world, you would enjoy splitting your time between city and country, for you enjoy the hubbub and social opportunities the city provides as well as the quiet and privacy that the country affords. One thing is certain: You want what you want and will work hard to acquire it.

Also born on this date are: Samuel L. Jackson, actor; Kiefer Sutherland, actor; Jane Fonda, actress; Frank Zappa, musician and songwriter; Andy Dick, comedian; Florence Griffith-Joyner, Olympic runner; Chris Evert, tennis player; Benjamin Disraeli, British prime minister; Walter Hagen, golfer; Julie Delpy, actress.

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 22

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Honesty is not necessarily the best policy despite what you've been told, but it may be your own choice, given the circumstances.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You can take advantage of developments in the financial scene. Others are warning you against overspending, and you hear them well.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Your travel plans are still up in the air -- or, at least, certain specifics regarding a trip that you have long wanted to take.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You can take a more philosophical approach to a routine problem and come up with a solution that takes others by surprise.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You have a way of doing things that will both instruct and inspire. Complications arise late in the day, but you can rise above them.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You or a loved one are in need of some assistance, but either way you will be the one to make sure that it can be found.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may be unable to do certain things the way you have been instructed to do them, but your own instincts uncover alternate methods.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- The "where" and the "when" are likely to prove your most important concerns today. The rest is almost certain to work itself out on its own.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Someone you've been after for quite some time may appear quite by surprise, but you may not be prepared to act as planned.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You're likely to experience something that is, at least at first, quite indescribable. You'll find the words later on.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Courage is a major issue, but not in a general sense. You must be able to apply it in a way that is focused and specific.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- What happens to you by accident can be used to your advantage once you figure out just how to spin the story to others.

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