Your Birthday for May 03, 2014

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | May 3rd, 2014

Born today, you are likely to luck out when you are relatively young and enjoy a professional break that actually propels you forward at a quick and steady pace toward the kind of success of which others only dream. This doesn't mean, of course, that your success is guaranteed; on the contrary, you must always work hard, prioritize and do what you can to better your chances, but you will surely benefit from that rare and unusual start that you were given way back when. You are not always the kind to dedicate yourself to a single line of endeavor, however. Take care, for steady distractions can keep you from fulfilling your true potential.

You appreciate the big picture, but you have much more fun examining the small details that lie within. You would rather spend hours contemplating something minute and significant than a few highly charged minutes experiencing something big, loud and outrageous. You are studious by nature.

Also born on this date are: Dule Hill, actor; Bing Crosby, actor and singer; Frankie Valli, singer; Pete Seeger, singer-songwriter; Sugar Ray Robinson, boxer; Christina Hendricks, actress; Golda Meir, former prime minister of Israel; Christopher Cross, singer; Doug Henning, magician; Niccolo Machiavelli, author and philosopher; Mary Astor, 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.

SUNDAY, MAY 4

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- While you're trying to figure out what happened and why, someone else is likely to exploit your recent error and use it to get ahead of you.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Things aren't likely to pan out exactly as you had hoped -- but in some ways, as a result, they will exceed your expectations.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- The beginning and ending of a thing are likely to become somewhat blurred. Which end you are at will depend upon your point of view.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You're coming out of a kind of funk, but you needn't let others know that you're not feeling quite up to a coming challenge.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You're ready to start something new, but you're going to need a partner to make the best of it. Let the search begin; it can be fun!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- What you do with a younger family member can prove quite liberating to you -- especially when you realize what is or isn't at stake.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You're trying to make sense out of something that has been nothing more than a feeling for quite a while.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may get a "talking-to" from someone who thinks that he or she is in charge of what you do during the day. Don't take it too seriously.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- The end of something significant is right around the corner, but you may not be ready to close the book on this particular episode.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You and a former partner may have to come together to straighten things out for a third party. This reunion may be semi-permanent.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Take care that you don't let anger rule your decision-making. What you say in the heat of the moment can endanger something valuable.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may be showing signs of wear around the edges; perhaps it's time to give yourself a little well-deserved time off.

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Your Birthday for May 02, 2014

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | May 2nd, 2014

Born today, you are just as interested in seeing those around you do well in their own endeavors as you are in succeeding at your own. You will often drop what you are doing to help someone in need, confident that you are giving him or her exactly what is necessary to prevent failure and promote success. You seem quite able to move with ease among all kinds of people, whether in social situations or professional scenarios. There is a part of you, of course, that merely wants to be remembered -- something you have in common with most Taurus natives -- and you will do whatever you think is necessary to put yourself squarely in other people's minds.

You have a keen eye, a steady hand and the ability to stay on target when others find it difficult to maintain clear focus. There are times, too, when you truly have nerves of steel, and can navigate the most treacherous landscape with relative ease.

Also born on this date are: Dwayne Johnson, wrestler and actor; David Beckham, soccer player; Engelbert Humperdinck, singer; Christine Baranski, actress; Manfred von Richthofen, World War I pilot; Theodore Bikel, actor; David Suchet, actor; Hedda Hopper, journalist; Larry Gatlin, singer; Benjamin Spock, pediatrician and author.

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, MAY 3

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You are in need of a creative outlet that will allow you to express yourself more fully and honestly than at any time in recent days.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You can proceed with your plans with an air of confidence. Seek out those who understand not only your methods, but your motives as well.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may have to dig deeper than expected in order to get your work done. Something that was easy yesterday is much harder today.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- A collaborative effort is likely to pay off in ways you had not anticipated. Those involved will enjoy a new sense of ownership.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Take care that you don't try to outthink someone so much that you actually outthink yourself. It may be time to get out of your head.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- If it's true that what goes around comes around, then today you're sure to get more than you bargained for in many unusual ways.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- The reactions of those around you must be weighed carefully; they can help you assess your progress as you modify your approach.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You must follow the rules, no matter how frustrating it may be to do so -- especially when you have your goals already in sight.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Information you receive today proves valuable as you attempt something that others have warned you not to do.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may be surprised to learn that someone is attracted not only to you personally, but to what you are trying to accomplish overall.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- There is an emotional component to the day's activities that can get you into trouble if you are not careful. Follow your own rules.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You can afford to let others figure things out. You will want your focus to be on private matters that only you can address.

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Your Birthday for May 01, 2014

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | May 1st, 2014

Born today, you enjoy paying attention to what goes on around you, but not merely because you are a natural student of human behavior. Rather, you watch those around you because you learn about what makes them tick, and you can use this in your work -- usually, you use it in a highly creative way. You know how to take the simplest of raw materials and turn them into a rare and wonderful concoction that others will enjoy. You can follow the most basic steps and reach a destination that is special to you and those who share your life with you. You seem to have a kind of Midas touch that allows you to make the most out of even routine opportunities.

You are a highly principled and ethical individual with strong moral fiber and a keen understanding of right and wrong. You also have a temper, and it's likely to rear its ugly head when you feel you have been wronged in some way. Only then, really, do you let your emotions get the better of you.

Also born on this date are: Tim McGraw, singer; Judy Collins, singer; Ray Parker Jr., singer; Glenn Ford, actor; Joanna Lumley, actress; Kate Smith, singer; Rita Coolidge, singer; Dann Florek, actor; John Woo, director; Jack Paar, comedian and television host.

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.

FRIDAY, MAY 2

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You'll be facing a dilemma that only a certain friend can help you with, so be sure to get in touch before things get even worse!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Are you sure you're working against a rival, and not against yourself? What goes on today can tell you a great deal about your own intentions.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Don't ignore the needs of another, for in doing so, you also ignore your own. Things are more connected today than you might think.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You need something that another has laid claim to, but by day's end, both parties can be satisfied. You'll find a creative solution.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You'll receive an offer you find both surprising and highly attractive -- but you won't be able to move on it right away. Be patient.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may grow tired of the same old signs and warnings, but that has nothing to do with their validity. Pay attention to each of them!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You can maximize your rewards by increasing your capacity for empathy and generosity. They work together to pay you back!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You know what has to be done, and you know what you are capable of -- but somewhere in the middle, there may be a tricky puzzle to solve.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You're in the mood for an adventure, and a friend or loved one is likely to provide more than you had bargained for, so be ready!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You'll be facing certain fears throughout the day, but in the end you'll realize that fear itself is your only real obstacle right now.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You can learn something important from those who have gone before, whether you know them personally or not. Listen to silent warnings!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You're hoping to do the impossible. Though others are skeptical, you know just how you can get around a major obstacle.

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