Your Birthday for February 10, 2014

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | February 10th, 2014

Born today, you are always looking for that next big break or opportunity, and this search is likely to keep you at the center of major goings-on throughout your lifetime. You can be counted on to make things exciting for others as well, for where you go is where things show the greatest potential. This is due, in part, to a particular instinct you have for sniffing out situations that offer the most in the way of adventure, involvement and reward. This is not to say that your success is guaranteed -- indeed, far from it! But if you keep following your nose for ripe possibilities and work to hone your talents to their fullest, success is certainly more probable.

You aren't likely to fade from memory, nor are your antics or accomplishments. Long after you are gone, you will be talked about, celebrated and widely imitated. The truth is that people find you fascinating and worth studying and learning about. You have an inspiring persona.

Also born on this date are: Jimmy Durante, actor and comedian; Elizabeth Banks, actress; Robert Wagner, actor; Roberta Flack, singer; Glenn Beck, political commentator; Mark Spitz, Olympic swimmer; Makenzie Vega, actress; George Stephanopoulos, political adviser and journalist; Laura Dern, actress; Lon Chaney Jr., actor; Leontyne Price, soprano; Boris Pasternak, novelist; Bill Tilden, tennis 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.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Once you start, finishing will never be in doubt. Getting started will be the tricky part.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- There's no reason to think that you won't be able to do things the normal way. After dark, curiosity reigns.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may be sorry to see someone head off on a journey, but you are confident that this is not a permanent goodbye.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Sit down and get started, and you'll quickly determine just how you will be able to get finished before other things call to you.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You are nowhere near finished with a certain project, but you are excited to learn that you have been on the right track all this time.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You'll be waiting for someone to vacate his or her spot so that you can take that place and put your own skills on display.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You're not necessarily in the mood for socializing, but you may have to mix and mingle in order to score some professional points.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You'll be happy to learn that someone else is doing well; you may be reunited very soon. It's time to consider a minor change at home.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- It shouldn't take you long to make measurable progress, though at some point you may choose to go back and start over.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You're getting the hang of something new just in time. A friend seeks you out for a secret reason. Business progresses apace.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- A collaboration turns sour for a bit, but you can rescue the situation and put everything back on track.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may have to work harder than usual to get everything done on schedule. Someone else is waiting for you to deliver the goods.

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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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