Your Birthday for February 08, 2014

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | February 8th, 2014

Born today, you never seem quite sure that you know what it is you are doing -- or what it is you want to be doing, which is a different thing altogether. You live your life as if by chance, letting yourself be gently guided this way and that by the winds of fate, or the stars, or mere accident if that is how you choose to look at it. What you are good at, of course, is taking advantage of opportunities as they arise -- particularly those that come to you out of nowhere, quite by surprise. You are often at your best when you have not been preparing for anything in particular, allowing you to do almost anything that may be required of you.

There are times when your personal affairs may be in something of a shambles, and this is because you tend to neglect those aspects of your life now and then and let your relationships suffer. Fortunately, you have a knack for attracting into your orbit very loyal and steadfast friends who are willing to forgive you for almost anything.

Also born on this date are: Seth Green, actor; James Dean, actor; Gary Coleman, actor; John Williams, composer and conductor; Nick Nolte, actor; Lana Turner, actress; Jack Lemmon, actor; John Grisham, novelist; Audrey Meadows, actress; Jules Verne, author; Mary Steenburgen, actress; Ted Koppel, news anchor; Mary McCormack, actress; William T. Sherman, military leader; Robert Klein, comedian and actor; Henry Czerny, 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, FEBRUARY 9

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You're getting signals that may be rather unsettling. Focus on doing what you can to delay a coming storm.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Avoid anything that is vague or general; it's specifics that you need. Armed with them, you can accomplish almost anything.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Focus on the fundamentals and don't let things get too complicated -- especially when you are dealing with novices.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You'll reach a certain obstacle ahead of schedule, but you will still be able to overcome it thanks to ample preparation.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may encounter someone whose inner power is something to behold. You can take a leaf out of his or her book for future reference.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may be pulled into another's orbit before you know how to avoid it. With luck, you can turn this into a positive encounter.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You can enjoy your privacy, certainly, once you have secured it. Take care, however, that you don't altogether ignore someone close to you.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Hints aren't going to do it; you're going to have to reveal the answers if you want others to progress with you as part of your team.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Communication may be tricky, but you can still get your message across. Avoid doing anything that runs afoul of the law.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Something special is under way, and you know it -- even though you may not have all the details at your fingertips.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- The little things add up to much today, and what you thought would be a big thing may actually fizzle before all is said and done.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You've been paying attention to what the experts have to say, yet you still feel you can do certain things better. You can!

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Your Birthday for February 07, 2014

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | February 7th, 2014

Born today, you will always maintain a youthful presence and persona, remaining energetic, enthusiastic, and full of vim and vigor throughout your lifetime. It is likely -- though certainly not assured -- that you will enjoy very good health through the years, without any sort of serious illness or strokes of bad luck affecting you physically. You are a studious individual; surprising to others, you enjoy a quiet night at home perusing your library, enjoying a movie or simply engaging in low-key conversation with a friend or two. You don't always have to be making things happen, even though you can generally keep up with almost anyone in that regard.

When you say "no" you mean "no," but "yes" isn't always as concrete and certain for you. Indeed, you may often be dissuaded from something you have set your heart on, as you are always willing to listen to reason where safety and sense are the issue.

Also born on this date are: Chris Rock, comedian and actor; Ashton Kutcher, actor; Steve Nash, basketball player; Garth Brooks, singer and songwriter; Charles Dickens, novelist; Laura Ingalls Wilder, author; James Spader, actor; Eddie Izzard, comedian and actor; Buster Crabbe, Olympic swimmer and actor; Sinclair Lewis, author; Miguel Ferrer, actor; Sir Thomas More, English poet, philosopher, statesman.

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, FEBRUARY 8

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You're getting the right kind of help from someone who has "been there, done that" -- but he or she doesn't know your personal style.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Your hands-off way of dealing with a certain problem isn't likely to help solve it. You're going to have to get more involved.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may need something different from a loved one, and the only way you'll get it is to ask for it. You can find the words.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may have put off too many tasks to accomplish them all right now, so you'll have to prioritize carefully and make a detailed plan.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You're not going to be able to blame anyone else for the position you are in at day's end if you continue along your current course.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You mustn't let yourself become envious of another's position. Focus instead on what you can realistically do to better your own.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- There are rumblings and undercurrents that you cannot ignore making a palpable impact on one or two key situations.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You don't have to do things in a completely new way in order to have a completely new impact on those around you.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Only by being 100 percent yourself will you come to appreciate the meaning of a certain unsettling situation.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You have much to share with those around you, but you may not know just how to bring up certain issues directly.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Your options are many, but you may turn your back on one or two simply because they are so similar to what you've already done.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Pay attention not only to the information that comes to you, but also to the source from which it comes. That will make a difference.

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Your Birthday for February 06, 2014

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | February 6th, 2014

Born today, you are rarely one to say "no" to an opportunity that arises, even if it means jumping into a situation for which you are completely unprepared. You are something of a daredevil in this respect; you will charge ahead without giving things the thought they really deserve. As a result, you will invariably wind up in hot water again and again in your lifetime. What you will learn as a result, of course, is how to get yourself out of trouble almost as quickly as you find yourself in it, and you will have ample opportunity to demonstrate this developing skill on many, many occasions.

You are likely to be remembered by many for something that you are not necessarily proud of, yet you cannot deny that you made your mark in that way and have relatively few regrets as a result. Still, there will always be things you wish you could take back -- things you either do or say.

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.

Also born on this date are: Bob Marley, singer and musician; Babe Ruth, baseball player; Ronald Reagan, actor and U.S. president; Axl Rose, singer; Rick Astley, singer; Natalie Cole, singer; Zsa Zsa Gabor, actress; Fabian, singer; Mike Farrell, actor; Tom Brokaw, news anchor; Rip Torn, actor; Patrick Macnee, actor; Mary Leakey, paleoanthropologist; Mamie Van Doren, actress; Robert Townsend, actor and comedian; Aaron Burr, U.S. vice president; Eva Braun, wife of Adolf Hitler; Kathy Najimy, actress; Francois Truffaut, filmmaker.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You're likely to get some advice that strikes you as odd -- until you realize that you've been misinterpreting a certain situation.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You'll receive assistance today precisely when you need it most, and you'll want to return the favor at the earliest possible opportunity.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You can help someone you know from letting things slip through the cracks. Yes, it means bearing more responsibility than usual.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You mustn't ignore the signs that are right in front of you. Once you take them in, several questions will be answered.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- What you do unintentionally is likely to be more important in the long run than anything you have planned. Let momentum build.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Your understanding of a key situation will make the difference between taking a step forward or a step back.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You are eager to see where things are headed, yet you know there are certain dangers to address if you let a situation go unabated.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- How you express yourself makes all the difference. There's nothing wrong with letting others know you know what you're talking about!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You'll benefit in a roundabout way from something that a neighbor or casual friend does as a matter of routine.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Focus on the task at hand and don't let yourself be distracted by something that you think will be much more fun.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may have to bear a burden you had hoped would not be yours -- but you can rise to the occasion and acquit yourself in style.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- How you talk about yourself and your endeavors will tell your rivals much about what you are really about. Do you want that?

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