Your Birthday for May 08, 2014

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | May 8th, 2014

Born today, you are not the sort to take any nonsense from anyone, particularly when you are in a position of authority. You take responsibility very seriously, and you insist on being treated with respect; in return, of course, you treat others with respect, and usually assume the best of those around you. Indeed, it is by empowering others that you get the best results in life; you believe that trusting another with an important task or responsibility is the surest way to win his or her loyalty and to encourage him or her to excel. You're not one to micromanage, though you do like to check up on things to make sure progress is being made.

As hard as you like to work, you also like to play hard. You are likely very good at games of all sorts, particularly those which pit you against those who share your considerable intellectual power. Indeed, you are quite brainy, and you like others who are brainy as well.

Also born on this date are: Enrique Iglesias, singer; Melissa Gilbert, actress; Harry S. Truman, U.S. president; David Attenborough, TV host; Don Rickles, comedian and actor; Ricky Nelson, singer; Toni Tennille, singer; Ronnie Lott, football player; Bill Cowher, football coach and commentator; David Keith, actor; Peter Benchley, novelist.

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 9

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Putting yourself out there will involve more than mere placement; you must also demonstrate a willingness others do not have.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You're determined to follow a certain course of action, despite the reservations of one who has been there before. Employ caution.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You'll want to make time to help a family member before setting off on your own to achieve something of which he or she is unaware.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You'll be grateful for the assistance of someone who is doing it because it's the right thing, not because he or she will get any reward.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You're likely to find yourself connecting with many who share certain ambitions and interests, but you may still feel set apart somehow.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- What qualifies you for a current endeavor is not necessarily your expertise, but that intangible something that no one else seems to have.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- It's time to put one foot in front of the other and get moving toward that important new goal. There's no point in talking about it further.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You're expecting a search to take up most of your day, but you're likely to find what you are looking for very quickly.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You'll be required, before the day is out, to express your gratitude to one who has gone above and beyond for you more than once.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You know what makes things more interesting for you, but it's not always going to make things interesting for those around you.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You don't have to say much to convey an important message. Once it's delivered, you can move on to the next item on your list.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may have to give up a certain something in order to come out ahead -- and you already know what it should be.

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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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