Your Birthday for April 23, 2014

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | April 23rd, 2014

Born today, you are one of the most complex and multi-faceted individuals born under your sign -- or perhaps any sign, for that matter -- but your desires are straightforward and even quite simple. You have a great deal to offer the world, but your talents are so many and so varied that you may not know where they will lead you until, at a significant point in your life, you are introduced to your particular "niche" almost by accident. The fact that you basically fall into your chosen career may prove a source of resentment for others; they may not accept the fact that you are a natural talent. Your deeds, however, are sure to trump your critics' opinions again and again.

You have a rather naughty sense of humor; while you will not often engage in behavior that is inappropriate or unacceptable, you do like the occasional off-color joke. Behind closed doors, you can be remarkably free and expressive when it comes to your affections and romantic tastes!

Also born on this date are: Shirley Temple Black, actress; George Lopez, comedian; Taio Cruz, singer; Valerie Bertinelli, actress; Lee Majors, actor; Roy Orbison, singer; Dev Patel, actor; Joyce DeWitt, actress; Michael Moore, director; Sandra Dee, actress; James Buchanan, U.S. president; Melina Kanakaredes, actress; Sergei Prokofiev, composer; Andruw Jones, baseball player; Tony Esposito, hockey player; Herve Villechaize, actor; Judy Davis, 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, APRIL 24

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Someone who remains out of touch is actually only playing a game with you; you have a hunch that the stakes will soon be raised.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You're riding a trend that could last much longer -- or that could end today. You must be prepared for either eventuality.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may be able to ward off a major conflict, especially if you take the time to understand a rival's true motives.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You must remain true to yourself no matter what the cost. Integrity will be valued, and principles will be viewed as essential.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- It may not be easy for you to do the precise thing you want to do, but today is the best day for you to make a real attempt.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may have to leave a friend behind for a time as you explore options that are yours alone. You'll be reunited very soon.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Accurate and efficient work are more valuable than anything else. Finding the right answer in little time puts you ahead of the game.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You don't have to focus on only one thing -- or even one thing at a time. If there is a lot on your docket, try multitasking!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may have to sacrifice a little something of your own in order to enjoy a little bit of what someone else possesses.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may be able to fool someone who thinks that he or she is in complete control of you and what you do. Don't reveal too much too soon!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- What gives you pleasure may be something of a mystery even to those who know you best. Still, if it works for you, it works!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You're in need of a little "TLC," and you can have it if you go to the right person at the right time. He or she is waiting for you.

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Your Birthday for April 22, 2014

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | April 22nd, 2014

Born today, you are never one to do something the same way twice if you can help it. This quirk in your nature is sure to lead you down many unusual paths in life and enable you to learn a great deal that would otherwise remain unknown. You aren't the kind to do what you are told -- at least not without complaining about it! You will do all you can, like so many Taurus natives, to assert your individuality in all situations, whether significant or trivial. Indeed, the most important thing to you, no matter what may be happening, is that you are able to be yourself. Some may not respond well to this, but that is not your concern; what matters to you most is complete honesty -- of character, if not of utterance!

You do have your dark moods, and you can sink quite swiftly into a kind of depression that is uniquely your own -- you might even call it "despair." At an early age, you may find this quite alarming, until you learn to deal with it and rise out of it once again. Know that it is never something from which you cannot recover!

Also born on this date are: Jack Nicholson, actor; Marshawn Lynch, football player; Amber Heard, actress; Vladimir Lenin, Russian revolutionary; Peter Frampton, singer and musician; Glen Campbell, singer-songwriter; John Waters, director; Aaron Spelling, TV producer; Bettie Page, model; Robert Oppenheimer, scientist; Eddie Albert, actor; Yehudi Menuhin, violinist; Vladimir Nabokov, author; Terry Francona, baseball manager.

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, APRIL 23

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You'll want to use your peripheral vision throughout much of the day. What happens on the sidelines will prove most important in many ways.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You're going to have to be ready for what comes long before it does, in order to respond in the best possible way.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may be disappointing a loved one without even knowing it. You can reverse this trend by taking him or her completely by surprise.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You're looking forward to one or two opportunities that may come to you in a disguised form before the day is out.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You're going to have to juggle more than your usual share of responsibilities. You can acquit yourself well, but you'll surely be fatigued!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may not understand what you are feeling until you realize that the situation you've just passed through was highly unusual.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You're waiting for others to do their parts before you can step in and wrap things up for everyone. Patience is a virtue.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- An important project benefits from your being unusually insightful. You know what makes others tick better than most.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You'll be sharing circumstances with someone you've been trying to match lately, and today you'll have the opportunity to do so.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You'll have a lot of work to do, and only a certain short amount of time to do it. Hit the hot topics first!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- The unexpected is likely to keep you on your toes all day long. After dark, someone you know well surprises you by behaving out of character.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You mustn't let another distract you from the things you really have to do. Focus on the most important tasks, no matter what happens.

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Your Birthday for April 21, 2014

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | April 21st, 2014

Born today, something in your nature compels you to challenge and even flout authority when given a valid opportunity. You can often be found bending or even breaking the rules to suit your particular circumstances. It is not so much that you are a rebel, but rather that you have a way of imagining the world better than it really is, and of working to realize that image for yourself and everyone around you. The result, then, is that you work continually for change -- and often that change requires you to stand up to the powers that be, to alter the rules to level the playing field, and to do other things that others might not do.

There is a deep, rich emotional component to almost everything you do in life; you take things very personally -- and very seriously. If you are not feeling something strongly, it is usually not worth your time and attention. You are a highly integrated individual: Mind, body and soul all work closely together, indeed.

Also born on this date are: Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom; Tony Romo, football player; James McAvoy, actor; Iggy Pop, singer; Tony Danza, actor; Charlotte Bronte, author; Andie Macdowell, actress; Anthony Quinn, actor; John Muir, naturalist; Charles Grodin, actor; Robin Meade, journalist; Patti LuPone, singer and actress; Toby Stephens, 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, APRIL 22

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may be yearning for something just out of reach. Someone close to you holds the key to success, and soon you can have what you want.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You'll be questioning your own progress throughout the day, but you'll have a fan who keeps you confident even as you face certain obstacles.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may have to work longer than usual to achieve a result that is nothing beyond routine, but your day is complicated by many things.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You'll have a certain amount of freedom with which to do what you most want -- but time will run out eventually, possibly before nightfall.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- What feels right probably is right, though some may not agree with such an instinctive method of assessing right and wrong.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Friction between you and a loved one may result from missed communication. This is no one's fault, and should be forgotten very quickly.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- What you hear through the grapevine may have you wondering if you're really leaving others with the right impression.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Follow your instincts, and you'll be led straight to one of several doors, each of which offers an unusual, but valuable opportunity.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- The more pleasure you give another, the more you'll get in return -- and much of what you do can be done in the light of day!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You're going to have to work quickly if you want to stay ahead of the competition. A new idea is being exploited by another.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You can expect things to turn on a dime, but you may not have to be quite as lithe and nimble as anticipated in response.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- That which is postponed today must not wait until after tomorrow to be addressed. Indeed, tomorrow may be "today, part two."

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