Your Birthday for February 09, 2014

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | February 9th, 2014

Born today, you often seem to be two people at once: one who attracts others into an orbit of charm and involvement, and one who prefers to go it alone without the companionship that friends and loved ones can provide. The secret, of course, is that you are indeed both of these people, and you must learn to do what suits you at any given time. Try to be sociable when you are feeling aloof, and you will only disappoint yourself and others; conversely, any time you isolate yourself when you are in the mood to be out and about, you will only be hurting yourself in the long run. Listen to your instincts, and you can do no wrong.

You like to pay keen attention to what is going on in the world, and you learn a great deal about yourself and others in the process. You have such a deep understanding of observed events that you are never really surprised by what others are capable of -- even when you see them act outrageously.

Also born on this date are: Joe Pesci, actor; Carole King, singer-songwriter; Travis Tritt, singer; Mia Farrow, actress; Alice Walker, author; William Henry Harrison, U.S. president; Carmen Miranda, actress; Zhang Ziyi, actress; Ciaran Hinds, actor; Ronald Colman, actor; Roger Mudd, newsman; Dean Rusk, U.S. statesman; Brendan Behan, Irish poet and playwright.

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, FEBRUARY 10

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Good news comes your way. Give another the chance to shine, and rest assured that your turn will follow very soon.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You'll have a few important choices to make. If you let a friend guide you along the way, the journey can be a more enjoyable one.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You can help another to an important discovery. As a result, you'll make one or two important discoveries of your own.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Once you begin, you'll want to keep at it until you have fulfilled all of your commitments. Now is no time to do things halfway.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may have to repeat yourself -- in word and deed -- in order to fully understand the implications of what you have said and done.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You'll want to pay attention to what is going on behind the scenes in order to be more prepared when you get into the spotlight.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Take care that misinterpretation doesn't result in anything you cannot undo. Overreaction of any kind is best avoided.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You can see the beginning of a new project. Excitement will no doubt grow until nightfall, when a dose of reality sets in.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- There are those who would stand in your way if they could, no matter why. Your job at this time is to move forward, undaunted.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Let your work speak for you. Give someone a turn at something that has given you pleasure. Rewards take an unusual form late in the day.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Follow your instincts, and they should lead you directly to an important opportunity. "Yes" is the answer you will want to give.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Trust those who say you have what it takes -- because you do! Timing isn't everything, of course, but it's an important element.

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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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