Your Birthday for February 24, 2014

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | February 24th, 2014

Born today, you always like to be where the action is. If there's nothing going on when you arrive on the scene, you can be sure to start something interesting, exciting and quite possibly profitable before all is said and done. You get bored rather easily, whether at home, at work or on the playing field, though when you are rooting for your team from the sidelines, you can be quite inspiring as a leader of the crowd. Your preference, of course, is to be right in the thick of things, and you have the skills and energy required to make the most of the opportunities that you either discover or create. Others enjoy being in your company.

You can be unconventional at times, particularly when it comes to your own private affairs. You don't always subscribe to the common notion of happiness; you derive contentment from a private life that is perhaps somewhat different from the norm.

Also born on this date are: Steve Jobs, computer mogul; Kristin Davis, actress; Abe Vigoda, actor; Billy Zane, actor; Edward James Olmos, actor; Barry Bostwick, actor; George Thorogood, singer-songwriter and musician; Chester Nimitz, U.S. naval leader; Joe Lieberman, politician; James Farentino, 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 25

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You can arrange something more exciting than usual, provided you keep your eye on those who have something new to bring to the game.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You can lead others toward a major victory, but you may encounter an obstacle you hadn't expected. Help comes from a surprising source.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Timing may be difficult to judge, so you'll just have to trust your improvisational skills.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Your heads-up performance is likely to win you more than praise and admiration. What are you going to do with this new opportunity?

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Overconfidence can prove quite risky. Maintain a realistic attitude about what is possible, and what you can make happen.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You can expect to change things -- but slowly, very slowly. Someone paying attention to your activities has a valuable hint.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Guard against any threat that comes from behind you. What approaches can be minimized by simple maneuvering.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You're after something bigger and better than what you have now, but if you don't achieve it, you can be happy with the way things are.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- A major change is in store, but loved ones may continue expressing their doubts until the very last minute.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You'll want to make good choices today. Keep your head up and your eyes on the road. Don't try to force any personal issues.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Nostalgia has you wishing things were the way they used to be -- until you realize you are shaping the present in just the right way.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You can work a deal from the inside. Focus on those who have the answers to questions you have not yet asked.

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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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