Your Birthday for May 15, 2014

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | May 15th, 2014

Born today, you are a master at understatement. If something can be said in 10 words, you'll find a way to say it just as effectively in five or fewer. You are not one to waste time saying the same thing over and over, nor are you one to waste time on an idea that doesn't have great longevity. You want to do a thing once, have it work and be recognized for its intrinsic value, and then move on. When you encounter those who make too much of a thing or spend too much time trying to explain themselves, you become quickly bored and disenchanted, and you will turn to almost anything to distract you. You don't believe one should have to explain oneself, if one is doing the right things!

Whether you use your talents for good or for ill, you are sure to be noticed and remembered despite your rather underplayed approach. What is it that makes you so interesting to others? Perhaps it is the fact that you are generally so self-contained and self-controlled.

Also born on this date are: Andy Murray, tennis player; Emmitt Smith, football player; James Mason, actor; George Brett, baseball player; Eddy Arnold, singer-songwriter; Madeline Albright, former U.S. secretary of state; John Smoltz, baseball player; Chazz Palminteri, actor; Joseph Cotten, actor; L. Frank Baum, 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.

FRIDAY, MAY 16

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You're nearing the end of an emotional cycle, and this will be accelerated by the discovery of a few key facts that help solve a mystery.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You're going to want to loosen up a bit in order to have the wherewithal to deflect what comes your way.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You're ready to introduce someone close to you to the kinds of things that are most important to you. He or she will respond as expected.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You can demonstrate a certain rare expertise, but someone else may counter with unique know-how of his or her own.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- It is not wise to revisit the scene of the crime, but you may be compelled to do so when you realize what you could possibly gain.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Look into another's eyes, and you'll see a good deal of yourself -- and some of what you glean won't be all that positive.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Your participation in a complicated endeavor is likely to make the difference between success and failure. Step up when the time comes.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may feel oddly detached from hearth and home, but soon you'll settle back into a comfortable domestic routine.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- The affairs of the world may be weighing on you more than usual. In your own small way, you can do something quite positive.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You're nearing a crisis point that you can navigate well if you equip yourself with the tools that are available to you.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- The emotional pitch of the day may be quite high. It will likely be up to you to keep things manageable at work and at play.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may not be able to proceed as quickly as you had hoped -- until a partner returns and offers his or her services.

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Your Birthday for May 14, 2014

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | May 14th, 2014

Born today, you are perfectly able to spend time alone, and you can be quite productive in such situations, but you also enjoy sharing your time with those close to you. You are not, however, one to open your life to strangers; indeed, you can be quite defensive when those who are not part of your inner circle attempt to get close to you. Intimacy, to you, is something that is earned through trust, care and common likes and dislikes; not everyone can be a close friend to you. Despite this, however, you know how to work and play well with others, and like many Taurus natives, you can help others raise the bar and improve themselves.

You have little patience for those who choose to behave in odd or inappropriate ways just for the fun of it, and you are quick to remove yourself from situations in which such behavior is encouraged or condoned. You thrive on the normal, and you will do everything you can to live a normal life.

Also born on this date are: Miranda Cosgrove, actress; George Lucas, filmmaker; Mark Zuckerberg, Facebook founder; Cate Blanchett, actress; Bobby Darin, singer; David Byrne, singer; Tim Roth, actor; Roy Halladay, baseball player; Robert Zemeckis, director; Amber Tamblyn, actress; Sofia Coppola, writer and director.

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 15

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may have to do something on your own that you were hoping you could do with others. Still, you can enjoy it and profit well.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You have something planned for a friend or loved one, but, despite his or her queries, you're not going to want to reveal anything prematurely.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You're likely to come up against someone with whom you are evenly matched, who is able to do what you do in a similarly exciting way.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- How you present yourself makes all the difference, but take care that you don't come off as artificial in any way.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may find yourself involved in a situation that seems to be one thing when, in fact, it is something else entirely. Is there danger involved?

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You'll be exploring various levels of activity throughout the day, experiencing many ups and downs as a result.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You take games very seriously, and today the game you are playing is more important to you than most others. Stakes are high.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Any attempt to conceal your true intentions is likely to come back to haunt you. Others know what you're about and can retaliate.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Take care that what you say about yourself, when asked, isn't merely an idle boast. You'll want to tell the truth at all times.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Your schedule may be quite different from the routine, but it's one you've come up with for yourself, so you should adjust well.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You'll be relying on others to supply you with pertinent and useful information throughout the day. Be ready when it comes your way!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Anything having to do with your job will be more important now than it has been in the past, as you are approaching another crunch time.

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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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