Your Birthday for February 26, 2014

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | February 26th, 2014

Born today, you are no stranger to the darker corners in life, and indeed you are likely to derive a great deal of meaning and inspiration from experiences that others would prefer to avoid altogether. You are likely to develop a unique perspective in life and use it to your advantage again and again -- though it is not always going to make things easy for you. In fact, difficulty and reward go hand-in-hand as far as you are concerned, and while you don't necessarily invite hardship, you know how to deal with it in a productive, progressive, forward-moving kind of way.

Always willing to pick yourself up when you fall, you are certain to learn from your experiences in ways that others may not, and this will give you certain advantages in life -- tenacity and longevity, to name only two. You are able to outlast many others in your pursuit of achievement and success.

Also born on this date are: Johnny Cash, singer and songwriter; Erykah Badu, singer; Michael Bolton, singer; Jackie Gleason, actor and comedian; Fats Domino, musician; Victor Hugo, author; William Frawley, actor; Buffalo Bill Cody, Old West showman; Tony Randall, actor; Robert Alda, actor; Ariel Sharon, Israeli leader; Betty Hutton, 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.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You're eager to get something done that others haven't been able to do. The clock is on your side, believe it or not.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You'll be encouraged by events and people, especially those close to home. You're ready for anything -- almost.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You'll have the chance to show off just a little, but what you choose to do is less important than how and when you do it.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Someone in charge is likely to give you more control than usual over your own part of a major endeavor.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You can make a decision that shifts the tide of a current competition in your favor. Still, there may be no time to let down your guard.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You'll have just enough to work with, and with only a minor alteration, you should be able to win the day for yourself and another.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may have to rethink your current strategy. Someone is taking advantage of a weakness you weren't even aware you had.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- It may prove to be a rather emotional day as you face a situation at home that you had not anticipated.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You're ready to make a certain difficult decision. What happens in the aftermath has others wondering how you do it.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- That which doesn't come naturally to you is worth exploring more fully than usual. Right now, your capacity for learning is great.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Others will gravitate toward you for a number of palpable reasons. By day's end, you'll have more than enough personal support.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You'll be able to discern the weakness in the offensive being mounted by a rival. Turnabout should occur quickly.

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Your Birthday for February 25, 2014

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | February 25th, 2014

Born today, you have a knack for going your own way even while part of a group. You bring your own original taste and manner to all endeavors, and you can be confident that others will always rise to the occasion and be better at what they are doing because you are on the scene. You don't always have to be in the spotlight, but when the opportunity arises, you know how to take full advantage of it, drawing praise and admiration from those around you. You have a unique style, and your personal stamp quickly identifies you to those who are looking.

Though you thrive on creative endeavors, you can also enjoy a normal home life with family, friends, pets and all the trappings of ordinary domesticity. Because your work can be so exciting, you don't really mind when things at home become routine or even slightly dull.

Also born on this date are: George Harrison, singer and musician; Sean Astin, actor; Chelsea Handler, comedian, actress and TV host; Tea Leoni, actress; Jim Backus, actor; Nancy O'Dell, TV personality; Pierre-Auguste Renoir, painter; Anthony Burgess, writer; Sally Jessy Raphael, talk-show host; Enrico Caruso, opera singer.

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 26

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may be recommended for a job that you don't feel you are particularly prepared for, and the day's events are likely to prove you wrong.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- It's going to take more than the usual effort to keep you from reaching your goals. Rivals may gang up on you at some point.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You'll see results almost immediately -- provided, of course, you take an aggressive stance and put your plans into motion.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- It's not who you know; it's who knows you. The difference is not going to be lost on anyone in your inner circle.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You'll be translating coded messages all day long, and others will surely appreciate your clarity in receiving them as well as passing them on.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- What you do after hours may prove just as important to you -- and others -- as anything that you accomplish on the job.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may think you know what another is going to do, but you must be ready for anything, as he or she is notoriously unpredictable.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Focus on your surroundings and see if there isn't something you can do to improve how you feel and perform in that environment.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may not be in the mood for social interaction, but it may not be entirely avoidable. You can meet in the middle.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You'll want things to progress on your terms, not another's, and you can make that happen by making a single call early on.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You can push your own agenda without hampering anyone else's in the process, but it will require striking a very careful balance.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You must respect all boundaries -- especially your own. Don't let anyone encroach too closely, for whatever reason.

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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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