Your Birthday for May 07, 2014

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | May 7th, 2014

Born today, you are one of the most single-minded, dedicated, driven and tenacious individuals born under your sign. Once you get an idea in your head, you're not likely to let go of it until you have explored it fully and harvested every possible gain and reward from it. You are a highly creative individual, and you often do your best to think outside the box. You don't quickly settle for the easiest or most obvious choice presented to you, but rather you will explore all options and, in most cases, decide to pursue the one that is most interesting to you. Usually, that means the one that is the most unusual.

You are trusted by those who have a lot at stake. You are considered by many to be a "go-to" kind of person, one who will come through regardless of the difficulties you may face. Indeed, you will stick with a goal long after others have abandoned it for something else much easier.

Also born on this date are: Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, composer; Eva Peron, former first lady of Argentina; Gary Cooper, actor; Traci Lords, actress; Johannes Brahms, composer; Johnny Unitas, football player; Robert Browning, poet; Darren McGavin, actor; Anne Baxter, 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, MAY 8

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- The fact that you do your homework will certainly serve you well. Others are sure to notice when you're ahead of the game.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may feel as though you are falling behind, but that is merely a product of emotion tied to biased perception. Let things play out.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Something that is not initially to your taste may well be worth a second or even a third try. You want to enjoy what it has to offer.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You mustn't let your decision-making process be affected by your emotional response to an unexpected event. Stay the course.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may not feel as though you are the one for the job, but it's likely to fall to you anyway -- so you'd better do your homework!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- There's no reason for you to cut a visit short. Give someone what he or she asks for; you'll still have plenty left for yourself.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You can tap into a new creative wellspring, but take care! Not everything that comes from it will be to your liking.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You must be willing to shape things very carefully. Your work is not done just because you've completed the broad strokes.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You and a loved one are eagerly anticipating getting down to the nitty-gritty. You can certainly start the ball rolling.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- What comes to you naturally is worth some study; it may be that you are about to shift gears in a dramatic way, but not just yet.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may not be able to keep up casual communication with a friend, as work is likely to require more from you than usual.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You're nearing the end of a key personal cycle. Take care that others don't try to steer you away from a destination that is important to you.

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Your Birthday for May 06, 2014

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | May 6th, 2014

Born today, you are the kind of person other people often want to know about. While you may not like it, you are almost certain to find you are a hot topic on the rumor mill. Indeed, there are times when you may actually wish you were as interesting in real life as others seem to think you are -- but then, they don't know the real you, do they? Despite the fact that you have been endowed with a few remarkable talents that can bring you a great deal of fame and fortune, you are far more acquainted with the more common aspects of your own personality; you don't really think you are all that special, and even if you did, you aren't the kind to think that you deserve any special treatment!

You have a great deal of sex appeal; there are some who will want to get close to you simply to say they were able to do it. You must guard against such fleeting connections, however; what you really want is something comfortable, lasting and mature.

Also born on this date are: George Clooney, actor and director; Tom Bergeron, TV host; Sigmund Freud, neurologist and psychoanalyst; Willie Mays, baseball player; Bob Seger, singer; Tony Blair, former British Prime Minister; Gabourey Sidibe, actress; Orson Welles, actor, writer and director; Robert E. Peary, explorer; Rudolph Valentino, actor; Stewart Granger, 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.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 7

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Your different approach to a familiar problem has the higher-ups wondering if you're really on their side -- which, of course, you are.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- What you are trying to accomplish may not be as easy as "one-two-three," but it is not much more complicated than that!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may be misinterpreting someone else's attempts to reconnect with you. You'll want to put yourself in his or her shoes for a moment.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may be welcome to express yourself any way you see fit, but then again, you may not. Assess the situation with care.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Your dedication to a certain ideal will serve you well throughout the day -- though tension may arise between you and a rival as a result.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Someone you can usually count on for support may not be there for you today. Find out if this is an ideological problem.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You know how to deal with an awkward situation in just the right way -- but you may find that it takes something out of you.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Someone who is used to getting his or her way may be surprised to learn that you're not as willing as others to acquiesce.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may be bending over backward to conform to another's wishes, but it's not having the effect you intended. It's time to stand tall.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- How you approach someone in authority will make all the difference. You can submit to the rules without being submissive.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You've prepared carefully for what is in store, but there may be one or two surprises you haven't anticipated.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- It's time for you to answer a call of sorts, but you can do so in your own way, and according to your own personal schedule.

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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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