Your Birthday for May 13, 2014

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | May 13th, 2014

Born today, you have keen instincts, and you are able to rise above those who get mired in unfortunate situations brought about by social miscues. You never seem to rub others the wrong way, and you have a knack for making difficult situations just a little less difficult, if not for yourself, then for others. In private, you can be quite critical of those who do not live up to your very high standards, but you're not the kind to spread any sort of negative feelings around by indulging in such criticism publicly. You are quite adept at judging how others are feeling at any given moment, and you know how to act in a way that accentuates the positive and minimizes the negative.

You are one of the first that others go to when they are running short of plans or strategies, for you are a virtual font of ideas that can be used in a variety of situations. You seem to be quite at home in many settings, and when others are uncomfortable, you can put them at ease.

Also born on this date are: Debby Ryan, actress; Stevie Wonder, singer-songwriter and musician; Darius Rucker, singer; Dennis Rodman, basketball player; Ritchie Valens, singer; Stephen Colbert, comedian and television host; Bea Arthur, actress; Joe Louis, boxer; Harvey Keitel, actor; Mary Wells, singer; Zoe Wanamaker, actress; Barry Zito, baseball player; Pope Pius IX; Alan Ball, writer and producer; Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer; Bobby Valentine, baseball coach.

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 14

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- An announcement is made that puts you on the defensive at first, but later you'll realize that there is little or no danger involved.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Be sure to offer reasons for your behavior when you are asked for them -- not excuses. You know the difference!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- What happens after dark today can prove much more compelling -- and ultimately profitable -- than any daytime affairs.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You're going to want to let things develop in an organic fashion today; don't be tempted to force things into any predetermined order.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may be surprised to discover what others have known for quite some time. Today is a good day to catch up as much as you can.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You have something to offer another that will be a surprise at first, but very soon it will seem like the only viable choice.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You've been assuming much that has been proven untrue -- or, at the very least, unlikely. Your opinions of another will be altered.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Timing is the key to success. Doing something at the perfect moment may not be entirely possible, but you can come quite close.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Your connections to others will be highlighted throughout the day. You can't do anything at this time without affecting someone else.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Give yourself the credit you deserve, and others will do the same. You've done much recently that warrants both attention and reward.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You're eager to start something with someone who appears to be a good match for you. Today brings more than one surprise.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may find yourself separated from the things that bring you comfort, but you can arrange to get back into the fold very soon.

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Your Birthday for May 12, 2014

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | May 12th, 2014

Born today, you are one of the most powerful individuals born under your sign, but this doesn't mean that you are in any way overbearing or inappropriately forceful in your behavior. Rather, your strength derives from your own personality and, in part, from your upbringing. The stars have seen to it that you enjoy a favorable combination of traits that allow you to make the most of situations that are not conducive to progress or success. You may well succeed in just such situations because of your favor with the stars and your ability to stay the course even when things get tough.

Many are likely to find you personally attractive, but not always in a sexual way. Indeed, you are the kind for whom the inner self is quite evident to those around you, and it is this "real you" that they find irresistible. You inspire loyalty and are, in return, quite loyal to others.

Also born on this date are: Emilio Estevez, actor; Florence Nightingale, scientist and nurse; Jason Biggs, actor; Katharine Hepburn, actress; Yogi Berra, baseball player; George Carlin, comedian; Ving Rhames, actor; Malin Akerman, actress; Burt Bacharach, composer and songwriter; Steve Winwood, singer and musician; Stephen Baldwin, actor; Gabriel Byrne, actor; Bruce Boxleitner, actor; Tom Snyder, journalist; Richard Riehle, actor; Edward Lear, poet.

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 13

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- There is a certain order of events that must be followed if you're going to profit from your own efforts.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- If you find yourself in over your head, you can always reach out to someone who has been there for you all the time.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may have been holding another to a standard lately that you haven't been willing to live up to yourself. It's time to play fair.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- By all accounts, you're doing work that is unequalled, but you may not be doing it according to the schedule to which you've agreed.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- It's important for you to fit into the system in some way; it doesn't serve you well at all to be entirely aloof and independent.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You know what it takes to make the leap from where you are to where you want to be; today you'll have the chance to make it successfully.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Your creative energies can propel you ahead, but only if you have a specific project in mind. Avoid just spinning your wheels.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may not be sure what you are looking at, but you have the feeling that it's just what you need -- at just the right time.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You can turn a liability into an advantage before the day is out, and profit from a miscue that could have been a big mistake.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You know how to say what needs to be said, but you may not want to say it until you know that you won't be taken to task for it.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You're on to something that can prove very exciting once all the pieces are in place. Now is a good time to try any idea at all.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You're waiting for a friend or partner to return to the neighborhood before you continue with something that has lain dormant for a while.

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Your Birthday for May 11, 2014

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | May 11th, 2014

Born today, you are likely to enjoy a great deal of good fortune while you are relatively young, but you must never let this go to your head or take it for granted in any way. As soon as you get used to having success handed to you on the proverbial silver platter, it is likely to be denied you suddenly, and for quite some time! Always remember that fate itself responds to your input; the stars favor those who take the most active part in their own development and evolution. Those who simply wait for success to come to them will wait and wait and wait -- while you continue to work hard and enjoy that success yourself!

Of course, there is no denying that you have been endowed with tremendous gifts; these are sure to give you the advantage in the professional arena. Personal issues, however, may give you pause now and then, causing you to doubt yourself in some way. Remain calm, however, and you can solve even the most pressing personal problems.

Also born on this date are: Cam Newton, football player; Salvador Dali, artist; Natasha Richardson, actress; Irving Berlin, songwriter; Louis Farrakhan, political figure; Martha Graham, choreographer and dancer; Foster Brooks, actor; Tim Blake Nelson, actor; Martha Quinn, TV personality; Phil Silvers, actor and comedian; Frances Fisher, actress; Laetitia Casta, model.

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 12

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You can control more of your day than expected, but not all of it. It's time to negotiate with another who thinks he or she is in charge.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may need a reminder today in order to keep squarely in mind the value of a certain endeavor. By day's end, all will be clear again.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may need time away from someone or something before you are ready to apply yourself fully once again. Everyone needs a break now and then!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may not hear the news directly from the source, but eventually it will get to you, and you'll have to act quickly in response.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Things are likely to happen in just the right order during the first part of the day. Then, for some reason, things may take a bizarre turn.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You're eager to pursue a certain goal that doesn't appeal to anyone else. That simply means that there's more of it for you to enjoy!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Don't get caught up in a fight over something that has has no real value. You know what's important, and you know how to stay true to it.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- What you see isn't what you get today. You'll want to keep looking before you have to settle on anything that you consider subpar.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Given what you've done in the past, today's efforts shouldn't really take too much out of you, though one obstacle may require careful thought.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may find one aspect of a project rather daunting, but if you get the opinions of those you trust, you can develop a plan.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Others may say that you're obsessed, but the fact is that you are simply pursuing an important personal goal that is within reach.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may find yourself on the road much longer than expected. Be sure to plan for some time for eating and relaxing!

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