Your Birthday for May 05, 2014

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | May 5th, 2014

Born today, you have been blessed with the kind of energy and drive that should enable you to overcome almost any obstacle you meet in life -- whether personally, professionally or recreationally. This is not to say that doing so will be easy; on the contrary, you will often have to work very hard for what you want, but your gains will usually count for something and add up to much in the end. You're not one to be easily discouraged by the difficulties you face; you are able to dig deep within yourself and find what you need to apply to a given challenge. You know how to make the most of opportunities that come your way, and you appreciate how rare they may be!

In your personal affairs, you may be much more uncertain or insecure than others born under your sign, and this is likely the product of forces you cannot fully control. So, of course, if you cannot control the cause, you must learn to control the result -- but this may take you quite some time and require several false starts.

Also born on this date are: Chris Brown, singer; Adele, singer; Karl Marx, political philosopher; Tammy Wynette, singer; Brian Williams, journalist; John Rhys-Davies, actor; Tyrone Power, actor; Pat Carroll, actress; Michael Palin, actor, writer, comedian; Alice Faye, actress; Nellie Bly, journalist; Tina Yothers, actress; Lance Henriksen, actor; James Beard, chef.

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, MAY 6

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- What has happened to you in the past is only as important as you think it is -- your perspective is what makes all the difference.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You're likely to be paired with someone who does not initially respond well to your ideas -- but you'll soon get used to each other!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may have to remember that it is your job to give the person in charge what he or she is asking for -- and this may limit you somewhat.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- The arrival of a third party has you ill at ease at first, but you'll soon realize that it's all for the best.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may have to deal with a rival's jealousy when you do something that is considered "above and beyond."

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You aren't likely to react well to the rules that you are forced to follow, but it's certainly for your own good.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may have no options that are ideal. One, at least, will give you what you want, but a small compromise is involved.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- A tough decision may be eased when you ask the powers that be what is really permissible. You may be misinterpreting the rules.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- What you have to offer is worth more than you think, so take care that you don't hold back when you're asked to present it.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- A disagreement early in the day results in far-reaching tension. Only you know how to reverse this and restore a sense of harmony.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- The fact that you bring with you a certain rare expertise will serve you well when you join others in a relatively new endeavor.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- One promise is kept, and another is broken. In the end, you'll get the better part of the deal if you avoid a knee-jerk reaction.

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Your Birthday for May 04, 2014

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | May 4th, 2014

Born today, you are one of the most capable individuals born under the sign of the Bull, and one of the most sympathetic and caring as well. You are never so contented as when you are in the company of others, doing what you can to communicate effectively and make things just a little easier for them, even in the smallest of ways. You don't measure success by the size of the accomplishment; rather, you judge its significance in ways that are deeply personal. In this way, you are able to find value in even the most seemingly trivial of doings. You understand that it doesn't take something big to have a big impact -- on your own life or on the lives of others.

There may, at times, be something mysterious about you, and you will surely attract the attention of those who are eager to look beneath the surface and get to know the real you. You are determined to be loved and appreciated for being yourself, first and foremost.

Also born on this date are: Audrey Hepburn, actress; Randy Travis, singer; Pia Zadora, entertainer; George Will, author and commentator; Paul Gleason, 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.

MONDAY, MAY 5

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You mean a lot to someone who has been watching you lately, but can you provide what he or she really needs? Consider what's possible.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You know that a recent fling was only for the fun of it, but you may have trouble convincing someone else of that truth.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Not everyone agrees with your approach, but what you are trying to do is likely to capture everyone's imagination. You'll win support.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- The time has come for you to accept what another is doing, or stand up and object to it. Whatever happens, you'll be affected in many ways.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Others are going to be talking about you, so why not make sure that they're not doing so behind your back?

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You're in no mood to be taken for granted. It may be time to assert yourself in a new way. A loved one gives you a leg up.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- What happens suddenly will have a major impact on you, and require you to change your plans. You may feel you are on shaky ground.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- A loved one comes to you with a proposition, and it's something that doesn't come as a complete surprise. Why not give it a try?

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may feel as though you are trying to keep too many things going at once, but you do have a talent for such multitasking.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You are seeking answers to questions that a great many people have asked before you. Today, however, you may find them within reach.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may require help as you search for something that has gone missing. It could be worthwhile to ask someone outside your circle of friends.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You're nearing a crossroads of sorts, and it's important for you to keep clear the things you want -- and don't want.

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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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