Your Birthday for February 23, 2014

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | February 23rd, 2014

Born today, you are known for starting things, but you don't always finish what you start. For some, this would be a serious liability, but for you, it is all a part of culling possibilities and choosing the endeavors to which you are most suited by nature and temperament -- those few that can lead to the kind of success you want in life. You think nothing of abandoning one project in favor of another that shows greater potential, and it is even better if someone else takes up your cast-offs and makes something of them. You are not envious, jealous or covetous; you are proud of others when they succeed.

There may be some who think they can size you up quickly, but they are likely to be surprised when you prove to be something very different from what they assume. It is nothing intentional on your part, but rather the result of misinterpretation on the part of others.

Also born on this date are: Dakota Fanning, actress; Emily Blunt, actress; Peter Fonda, actor; Kelly MacDonald, actress; George Frideric Handel, composer; Howard Jones, singer-songwriter; Victor Fleming, director.

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 24

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- It's time for you to show others that you can perform up to par no matter what the circumstances.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- What begins as a meaningless frolic is likely to turn very quickly into something that means a great deal to you.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You've been pitching certain ideas to those around you for quite some time, yet no one seems to be jumping on the bandwagon -- yet.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may be called upon to save someone from a self-destructive course of action. It's a matter of experience versus youth.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may be battling fatigue throughout much of the day, but this mustn't stop you from doing what you promised.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may have to apologize for something that was, in the main, not your fault, but you know how to make things right.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Racing against the clock, you may discover that much can happen very quickly if you have prepared yourself fully ahead of time.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may be surprised to learn just what others think of you and your current efforts. Now it's time to turn things around.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Don't let your eagerness put you in a vulnerable position. Take things slowly to start, and watch out for hazards.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You know how to get out of another's way without risking your own strong position. The race is not even close to finished, you know!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You can beat the odds, but there will surely be a price to pay when all is said and done. Nothing comes to you free of charge.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Even a minor irritation can be too much for you, given your overall sensitivity level. Avoid such things if you can.

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Your Birthday for February 22, 2014

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | February 22nd, 2014

Born today, you are never the kind to attract a great deal of attention on purpose, but that doesn't mean you won't attract attention! On the contrary, you have something within you that will put you front and center again and again, often in front of large and appreciative audiences. You cherish your privacy and long for nothing more than quiet harmony at home, but it is likely that circumstances will, on more than one occasion, require you to step forward and make yourself available to a cause larger than anything you would choose on your own.

You have a rare point of view that allows you to weather adversity with aplomb, and you're never the kind to let bad news hold you up for long. When necessary, you know how to rally your forces and mount a dramatic comeback even though it can prove exhausting.

Also born on this date are: George Washington, first U.S. president; Drew Barrymore, actress; Steve Irwin, zoologist and TV personality; Robert Kardashian, attorney; Julius "Dr. J" Erving, basketball player; James Blunt, singer-songwriter; Julie Walters, actress; Ted Kennedy, U.S. senator; Robert Young, actor; Thomas Jane, actor; Sparky Anderson, baseball manager; Sheldon Leonard, actor and producer; Jonathan Demme, filmmaker; John Mills, actor; Michael Chang, 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.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 23

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may have to get yourself ready for some social interaction no matter what kind of mood you're in.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Quality and quantity may end up duking it out, but a balance serves you best in most situations.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- In the time it takes you to prepare for a major effort, the competition may be far, far ahead unless you rethink your game plan.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may not be fully ready for something that is coming your way, so now is the time to get cracking.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Now is the time for you to express yourself openly and honestly. You're not going to be punished for being yourself.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may be gaining a reputation for being somewhat difficult to work with under certain circumstances. Is it a reasonable opinion?

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may find it difficult to convince a boss that the plan you have formulated is appropriate to the times.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Sacrifice may be unavoidable, so be sure that you are giving up something you can regain when the time comes.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Overindulgence may cost you a great deal; do your best to toe the line and avoid overdoing it in any one area.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You're in no mood for the same old thing, but you may find it difficult to put your finger on what it is you do want.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- A promise kept is worth far more than any other meaningful gesture you can make. Be sure its significance is understood.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may not know where something influential originates, but that's not necessary to wrapping your head around its impact.

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Your Birthday for February 21, 2014

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | February 21st, 2014

Born today, you are perhaps one of the most stable and reliable individuals born under your sign. You strive at all times to do what must be done in ways that are acceptable and expected by those around you. You never believe that conformity itself is a liability; indeed, quite the opposite -- you rely on conformity to give you strength and even inspiration! Still, there are times when you will depart from convention and chart an unexpected course, but that is only when trusted methods and traditional means prove themselves unviable or impossible. When pressed, you can be original and effective.

You tend to be measured in your approach, even when it comes to love and romance. You're not the kind to throw caution to the wind and chase your heart's desire come what may; rather, you approach love as you do everything else, with a certain realistic outlook.

Also born on this date are: Corbin Bleu, actor; Ashley Greene, actress; Jennifer Love Hewitt, actress; Alan Rickman, actor; Ellen Page, actress; Kelsey Grammer, actor; Rue McClanahan, actress; Andres Segovia, classical guitarist; Nina Simone, singer and activist; Tyne Daly, actress; William Petersen, actor; John Lewis, activist and politician; Barbara Jordan, politician; Mary Chapin Carpenter, singer-songwriter; Erma Bombeck, columnist; Melanie Laurent, actress; Ann Sheridan, actress; Sam Peckinpah, 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.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Appearances and disappearances take you by surprise. A competition heats up. Forgiveness is offered.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- The day may seem unusually fragmented at times, but later you will be able to look back and see how everything is interconnected.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may have to face quite a challenge, and as a result you'll discover one or two new skills that you never thought you had!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- What you are asked to do is all part of the public relations process, and you know that good will come of it, eventually.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Practice may not make completely perfect, but it can surely bring out dramatic improvement in your overall performance.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Stopping and starting must not simply occur willy-nilly; it has to be part of a well-planned process.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- What goes on around you may not be to your taste, but you don't have to involve yourself directly. You can avoid major offenders.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- If you do your job correctly, you shouldn't have to explain it -- or yourself -- to anyone else. Clarity is the key, of course.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You'll reach a halfway point, and with that will come the chance to pause for a moment and look back at where you've been.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may not be willing to let a rival have his or her way entirely, but you can concede certain points in order to make one of your own.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Truth may well be stranger than fiction. You'll very likely be in the driver's seat as things really get rolling.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You are looking forward to a certain visit, but the unexpected intervenes. Give yourself time to recover from any ill effects.

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