Your Birthday for February 18, 2014

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | February 18th, 2014

Born today, you don't always do things the way they are supposed to be done. In fact, you may well become known for abandoning tradition altogether and doing things entirely your own way -- both personally and professionally. You can be quick to anger, but you will learn with time how to avoid lashing out and expressing that anger indiscriminately. You can instead channel it into creative, productive endeavors of a kind that are virtually inimitable. You are a leader, not a follower. You have a way of spotting opportunities where others may find only frustration and disappointment. You enjoy attempting the impossible, and you often succeed at it.

You are likely to experience great highs and lows in life, becoming rich and poor in turns. Like anyone else, you much prefer being rich, certainly! This is something that you are always likely to remember, and it can prove a strong motivator for you in all endeavors.

Also born on this date are: Dr. Dre, rapper; John Travolta, actor; Vanna White, game show personality; Molly Ringwald, actress; Jillian Michaels, personal trainer; Matt Dillon, actor; Yoko Ono, artist and musician; John Hughes, screenwriter and director; Jack Palance, actor; George Kennedy, actor; Cybill Shepherd, actress; Juice Newton, singer; Bill Cullen, game show host; Milos Forman, filmmaker; Helen Gurley Brown, editor; Wendell Willkie, lawyer and presidential candidate; Nikos Kazantzakis, author; Greta Scacchi, 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.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Just when you thought your plans were coming together, you receive news that throws things into disarray once more. Keep ironing it all out!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may have to get things done without the help you thought you could rely on. Focus on style as well as substance.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You'll be eager to see what others are doing all around you even as you focus on your own work. You can have the competitive edge.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You and a partner may be at cross-purposes during the first part of the day. Later, after you both make adjustments, things are more in sync.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- There's no harm in treating yourself to something you enjoy, but take care that you're not imposing your preference on others.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Don't make the mistake of arranging something special without first determining the availability of all those whose presence you desire!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- What seems like a warning is really a sound piece of advice that you can apply to the day's activities almost immediately.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You'll get news that makes it necessary for you to pick up the pace so that you can clear your calendar for something rather urgent.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- A question of policy arises and requires you to research the history of certain rules and traditions.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You're eager for someone else to make the first move, but in case he or she fails you, you'll want to have an alternate plan.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Endings and beginnings may seem to blend throughout the day. Keep up your efforts, and focus on the fine points.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may feel that you have something to prove, but in fact you're sitting pretty. Others are envious of your position.

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Your Birthday for February 17, 2014

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | February 17th, 2014

Born today, you are destined to be one of the foremost leaders of your chosen profession -- provided, of course, that you choose right! It is likely that you will display one or two remarkable talents when you are still quite young. If you have the good fortune of meeting up with someone who knows how to guide you and help you develop those talents to the fullest, then it is almost assured that you will fulfill your destiny. If you wander about, uncertain of what you should be doing with yourself, you can be certain of at least one thing: Success will always elude you, seeming to be just beyond reach. You may not be able to abide such a frustration, and you should avoid it at all costs!

You have a certain style that is likely to win you a great deal of attention and praise, and many will try to imitate you. You are, however, almost impossible to imitate with any degree of accuracy, for you are one of a kind -- and you have been endowed with an energy that is nearly untamable.

Also born on this date are: Michael Jordan, basketball player; Paris Hilton, actress; Bonnie Wright, actress; Joseph Gordon-Levitt, actor; Larry the Cable Guy, comedian; Denise Richards, model and actress; Jim Brown, football player; Jason Ritter, actor; Michael Bay, director; Rene Russo, actress; Lou Diamond Phillips, actor; Hal Holbrook, actor; Jerry O'Connell, actor; Mary Ann Mobley, actress and former Miss America; Buddy Ryan, football coach; Alan Bates, actor; Barry Humphries, actor; Arthur Kennedy, 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.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Others may think you are ripe for a change, but you are secure in your constancy and have no doubt that things will continue as they are.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- When you come up against a rival, you must be sure to use everything in your power to avoid being bested -- even only in fun.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may find yourself barking up the wrong tree as a result of a knee-jerk response or the quick judgment of another.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You should count your blessings with great care, lest you overlook those that are smallest but most significant.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You'll want to stay where you are until you get things done to your satisfaction. Don't let anyone distract you from your primary task.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Those who tell you "no" have no idea just what kind of reaction it will prompt in you, for you are unusually contrary today.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You know that you have a certain job to do, but you're not certain that the most comfortable methods are exactly right.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may be expecting the worst reaction from someone when, in fact, you are likely to be surprised by his or her positive response.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- It's time for you to get back in the swing of things after dedicating a little too much time to other, peripheral interests.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- If you use the clock to your advantage, you can get more done than expected. A certain sacrifice may be required of you.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You're likely to learn something today that you didn't know before -- nor had you any suspicion such a thing even existed!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You mustn't take for granted your reputation or your natural skills. It's important for you to prepare for a coming test.

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Your Birthday for February 16, 2014

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | February 16th, 2014

Born today, you often find yourself seeking those things that are rare in life -- so rare, in fact, that you must come to grips with the fact that you are likely to acquire very few of them. It would behoove you, therefore, to prioritize, to decide what on your list is most important to you, most worthy of lifelong effort. You have a long reach, and you can achieve things that others cannot, but that doesn't mean you can have everything you want! It is likely that life will throw you a curve or two, requiring you to think fast and be light on your feet if you want to avoid certain hardships and pitfalls presented to you.

You are not always what you seem to be. Others may actually become confused by you when you do or say things that do not fit their preconceived notions of who you are -- and those notions may never be entirely in agreement, either! Some may call you "slippery," but other, more positive individuals refer to you admiringly as "versatile."

Also born on this date are: Ice-T, actor and rapper; Kim Jong-Il, North Korean leader; Vera-Ellen, dancer; John McEnroe, tennis player; Sonny Bono, singer, actor and politician; Levar Burton, actor; Hugh Beaumont, actor; William Katt, actor; James Ingram, singer; Edgar Bergen, ventriloquist; Margaux Hemingway, model and 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.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- A friend may not understand how you are able to turn the other cheek so easily; today you can prove the value of doing it.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- The research you've been doing -- academically or practically -- will come in quite handy today and in the days to come.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You are in for a surprise; the plans you've made will have to change because certain underlying circumstances have changed suddenly.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You needn't speed up and risk making errors because you are going too fast. Maintain a comfortable, steady pace.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You're following the rules, yes, but you're doing it in a way that you can call strictly your own. Some officials may object.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- The choices you make will either limit or maximize the potential you enjoy tomorrow. You know what to do when the chips are down.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may not have time to weigh every decision as carefully as you would like. Once you prioritize, things should fall into place.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You're going to have to take a calculated risk, and you must be sure that you have calculated all possible outcomes, not just some.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- If you believe the good comments about your work, you have to believe the bad ones as well. Listen to reason, no matter what is said.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- If you're going to quote chapter and verse, you had better be sure you are doing so accurately -- and that you know what it really means!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You must make yourself available to help another who is in a tight spot. Don't get too greedy; your affairs will surely wait.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- The change another is making in his or her life may actually inspire you to consider a long-overdue change in your own.

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