Your Birthday for February 05, 2014

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | February 5th, 2014

Born today, you are almost certain to make your mark at a remarkably young age. However, unlike so many who fail to build on that early success and instead fade irretrievably, you are likely to better yourself again and again, and continue to shine throughout your lifetime, enjoying what should prove to be a long and fruitful career. You have a wide variety of interests, and talents to match, but you're nobody's fool: You know the value of choosing one key ability to develop fully so that you do not squander it away and fail to take advantage of the opportunities that are made available to you.

The way you do things, both professionally and personally, may not be to everyone's taste, but you don't give a great deal of credence to what other people think of you. You know that you will always try to be fair in all your dealings, and you always strive to avoid being too harsh in your opinions of others.

Also born on this date are: Henry "Hank" Aaron, baseball player; Jeremy Sumpter, actor; Bobby Brown, singer; Sara Evans, singer; Michael Sheen, actor; Roger Staubach, football player; Jennifer Jason Leigh, actress; Jennifer Granholm, politician; Laura Linney, actress; Barbara Hershey, actress; Christopher Guest, actor, writer, filmmaker; Red Buttons, actor and comedian; Adlai E. Stevenson II, statesman; Stephen J. Cannell, TV producer; Michael Mann, director; H.R. Giger, artist and set designer; John Carradine, 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.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6

SCOPRIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You've been keeping certain things hidden long enough. Loved ones and friends have a right to know what's going on with you!

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- An offer you receive from a friend or neighbor may simply be too generous -- and timely -- to refuse. Don't worry, you can return the favor.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Continuity allows you to see things from all different perspectives, though your first glimpse may not be what you expected.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- A formidable adversary is poised to engage you in a way that seems threatening, but, in fact, it is nothing you can't deal with handily.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You have to provide yourself with more support than you have had in the recent past. You may have to put a current project on hold.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You don't know what you are trying to accomplish, but you do know that with every step, you are getting things done one way or another.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Experimentation can yield important information. You can pick up the pace after you realize you've armed yourself quite well.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- What you're currently planning may not be good for you or for those around you, and today is the day to consider making a change.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- If you don't tell anyone what you're up to, then you're not likely to receive the support you really need as you face greater challenges.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You can work at a faster pace than usual, and it's unlikely that the results will suffer in any way. In fact, creativity is quite high.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You can avoid any tumult that occurs in or around your home today by simply withdrawing, but that isn't likely to solve the problem.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may receive a warning from someone who has already encountered certain dangers that now lie before you as well. Listen and prepare!

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Your Birthday for February 04, 2014

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | February 4th, 2014

Born today, you are one of those quietly daring individuals who are destined to make a difference in the world simply by doing what comes naturally. The way you accomplish this would attract no attention except that the end result is so extraordinary that others cannot help but take notice. You are a highly principled individual, true to yourself and your beliefs no matter what comes, and you are, as a result, destined to be no stranger to judgment, conflict and hardship. Still, you believe that these will build character -- and bring opportunity.

You are always eager to maintain the closest possible ties to friends and family. Even when you are far from home, your central relationships provide you with inspiration, comfort and contentment. Time and distance mean little to you where love and friendship are concerned.

Also born on this date are: Rosa Parks, civil rights activist; Alice Cooper, singer; Kimberly Watt, singer; Oscar de la Hoya, boxer; Natalie Imbruglia, singer; Charles Lindbergh, pioneer aviator; Lawrence Taylor, football player; Gabrielle Anwar, actress; Clint Black, singer; David Brenner, comedian; Dan Quayle, U.S. senator and vice president; Ida Lupino, actress; Arthur A. Ross, screenwriter.

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.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 5

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You'll be waiting for something essential -- and waiting, and waiting. Take care you don't let yourself become distracted.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You're eager to work with someone about whom you have heard a great deal. He or she also knows of your abilities, and may want to meet soon.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You're willing and able to give someone the help he or she requires, provided you have ample notice. Some preparation will be necessary.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You must be more willing to get along with those who rub you the wrong way. Such compromises can bring long-term benefits.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You'll want to be in control of your own fate, but certain issues may simply be over your head. Don't hesitate to ask for help.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Watch how you spend money and think about what is truly necessary and what is not. Don't throw cash around indiscriminately.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Many are looking to you to see how to behave in a certain situation looming ahead, but you may not know yourself just what is required.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You can afford to be a bit more tolerant of others, particularly those who are simply letting their exuberance run away with them.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You're making things more complicated than they need to be. Let another step in and help you streamline the situation.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- This is a good day to assert yourself in a new way. This can be seen as an experiment that leads to one or two important lessons.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You must avoid being too emotional even though several things that happen are likely to push your buttons.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Any changes you make will surely be effective, but perhaps not right away. One change you may consider is adopting a more patient mindset.

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Your Birthday for February 03, 2014

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | February 3rd, 2014

Born today, you are not the type who can be counted on to fill a certain role a certain way, or to conform to any kind of mold that is suggested by any person or situation. You are, instead, the type to do things entirely your way. You are certain to surprise others with your choices, your behavior, your life path and your antics through thick and thin. A supremely talented individual, you're not likely to follow the ordinary path to success, nor are you likely to follow only one! Indeed, you may make quite a name for yourself as an explorer and a professor, as a lion-tamer and a poet, as an actor and a lawyer -- or any of a limitless variety of combinations!

You are quick to fall in love, but you are not quick to fall out again -- which means that you are likely to have your heart broken many times, simply because you hang on to even the most childish crush far longer than you should. When it comes to real love, you may carry a torch or two or three throughout your entire life.

Also born on this date are: Rebel Wilson, actress; Norman Rockwell, illustrator and painter; Nathan Lane, actor; Morgan Fairchild, actress; Blythe Danner, actress; Fran Tarkenton, football player; Joey Bishop, actor and comedian; James Michener, author; Gertrude Stein, writer and poet; Bob Griese, football player; Michael Cimino, 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.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 4

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Don't do something merely because you've been told to do it; do it because it's something you feel must be done -- and by you!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may have to remind someone of the favor he or she offered some time ago. Today is the day for you to take advantage of it.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may have to play the role of go-between to enable two people to come together over some distance and communicate effectively.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You're in no mood to deal with those who are not sensible enough to get out of your way. Use caution, however, when proximity is close.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You can do more than you had planned, but some of it may require more work tomorrow and the next day. You're ready, however.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Time management may prove a key component to a successful day -- more so than usual. Such efficiency can bring long-term benefits.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You'll be surprised when someone comes to you out of the blue and secretly offers what you have long been yearning for.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You must be willing to let another have his or her say. Don't assume that you have all the information required at this time.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You have some big plans that require attention. Make travel arrangements ahead of time. Don't ignore safety factors.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- There's a very good reason why someone else is demanding that you do a certain thing by the book. Be sure to comply.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You'll have to swing into action quickly if you want to avoid a hazard that plagues only those moving more slowly than they should.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You can discern which aspect of a seemingly negative situation will do you good in the long run. Be sure to focus on that!

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