Your Birthday for May 20, 2014

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | May 20th, 2014

Born today, you are a vibrant individual with a great deal of the sort of self-esteem and confidence required by those who attempt to be the best at whatever they attempt -- and you are surely one of those! You don't do anything halfway. Whether it involves a career move, fun and games, love and romance, or even the deepest philosophical considerations, you will invest yourself fully to the degree that is suitable to the endeavor itself. What this means, of course, is that you are realistic. You will not devote your life to something that is only a short-lived pleasure, though you will not avoid such things, either! Rather, you will dedicate yourself to putting as much into it as you can get out of it; you will not waste your time or energy on something that doesn't pay off.

You are an original, surely, and you are likely to redefine any kind of professional endeavor you embrace as your own. Though you may start in a very traditional manner, you will soon discover that your unique style can secure you a place in history as one who is often imitated but never equaled.

Also born on this date are: Cher, singer and actress; Busta Rhymes, rapper; James Stewart, actor; Joe Cocker, singer; Tony Goldwyn, actor; Timothy Olyphant, actor; Mindy Cohn, actress; George Gobel, comedian; Ted Allen, television personality; Dolley Madison, U.S. first lady; David Wells, baseball player; Anthony Zerbe, 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 21

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Now is the time for you to pick up the pace and attempt what others have not been able to accomplish. The odds are very much in your favor.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- One more step gets you where you want to be, but it is likely to be quite a step, involving the avoidance of an unseen obstacle.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Your awareness of what is really going on behind the scenes will give you an advantage over a rival. But don't get cocky!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- What you do around the house can prove quite important to someone who doesn't know just how to ask for the help he or she really needs.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Someone is waiting on your opinion before making a key decision. What you have to offer, when all is said and done, may come as a surprise.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You are not always the best person to share with, but you can and will prove a valued confidante to someone who is very much in need.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Things are not as orderly and sensible as you had hoped right now. You can do much to get your ducks -- and someone else's -- in a row.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- What you have promised may not be possible in the long run, but it's certainly worth a try. You'll be forgiven for falling short in the end.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Not everyone knows how to navigate today's various paths the way you do. Many will find it necessary to follow in your footsteps.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Your troubles are multiplying, but in ways that may fool you into thinking that everything is A-OK. A storm is surely brewing.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may not be able to make sense out of everything that transpires, but even that will make a certain amount of sense to you!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You're likely to be contacted by someone who has been watching you for some time, and who has a valid criticism to offer.

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Your Birthday for May 19, 2014

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | May 19th, 2014

Born today, you aren't the kind to sit back and let something happen to you without reacting in a way that makes clear both your feelings on the matter and what you intend to do about it. To put it another way, you are never willing to remain passive when action is called for. You are no victim, and you will always do what you can to improve yourself and your circumstances. There are times, certainly, when your thoughts and actions may not be the most popular, but even when you are doing things that are controversial, you are sure to win the admiration of those who already hold you in high esteem -- and there are many! You have what it takes to be a hero to a lot of people.

Because you are so quick to take things into your own hands, you are sure to chart your own course even when others insist that you follow in their footsteps. This is sure to result in conflict, but it is the kind of conflict from which progress can result. Indeed, you are no fan of fighting, but you will fight when backed against a wall.

Also born on this date are: Malcolm X, civil rights leader; Andre the Giant, wrestler and actor; Grace Jones, singer; Pete Townshend, singer-songwriter and musician; Joey Ramone, singer; Peter Mayhew, actor; Ho Chi Minh, former Vietnamese president; Nora Ephron, screenwriter and director; James Fox, 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.

TUESDAY, MAY 20

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You're eager to dig deeper than usual and get to the heart of a personal mystery that has been hanging over you for quite some time.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You suspect that someone is trying something that is not altogether legitimate, yet you are not exactly in a position to do anything about it.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You're likely to feel yourself pulled in two separate directions, and that's not altogether unfamiliar to you. Ask questions.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You'll have the chance to do more around the house than you had thought, even though you may not have your plans finalized just yet.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- The promise of what is to come has you excited about the day's events, even those that at first seem routine. Something new is in the air.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You're ready to give someone exactly what he or she has asked for, but you have to wait until he or she is ready for you to give it.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Dynamics between you and a good friend may be unusually complicated. You'll want to wait for some answers before taking that risk.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may not understand all of the instructions you are given, but you get the gist and can win results through clever improvisation.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Are you feeling confident and capable? Much that has to be done will require a stable, secure sense of self.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may have to rearrange your schedule somewhat after you realize that you have left something rather pivotal undone.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You're getting good reports about past work, and today you'll want to improve on things, but that will add an element of danger.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Your own originality will surely be a strength; not everyone has what you have, and today it will count for much!

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Your Birthday for May 18, 2014

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | May 18th, 2014

Born today, you are likely to make your mark by doing one thing, and you are likely to do it so well that no one else can match you. Even though many may do what you do, you are sure to do it in a way that is much better! You're likely to develop your signature talents from a very early age. When quite small, you will be recognized for having certain abilities that are not usually found in one so young -- at least not in such a precociously developed form! Almost as soon as you begin to think in terms of profession, you're likely to know which one is for you.

You mark time in interesting ways, and you may never wear a watch. You seem to have an innate sense of when to do things, and how much time you have to do them, without the kind of mechanical assistance relied upon so heavily by others. You are not ruled by the clock!

Also born on this date are: George Strait, singer; Tina Fey, actress, writer, comedian; Pope John Paul II; Jack Johnson, singer; Reggie Jackson, baseball player; Perry Como, singer and television personality; Pernell Roberts, actor; Chow Yun-fat, actor; Bertrand Russell, author and philosopher; Margot Fonteyn, dancer; Frank Capra, director; Robert Morse, actor; Czar Nicholas II of Russia; Meredith Willson, playwright and songwriter; Bill Macy, 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 19

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You've made a few assumptions recently that have led you to a place that affords you opportunity and exposes you to some danger.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You will want to keep your plans close to the vest until you know that you are at very little risk of being derailed in any way.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You'll want to share your feelings with someone who is in doubt for some reason. You can put him or her at ease with a few well-chosen words.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Guard against a knee-jerk reaction of any kind. As soon as you let your emotions dictate your actions, trouble will result.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may get wind of something that puts you ill at ease for a time, but you'll find solace in certain aspects of a current project.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- This is a good day to keep business and pleasure as far apart as possible -- especially during hours spent at home.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You're likely to see things that inspire you to take a detour of sorts. An important personal discovery is in the offing.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- A look back at episodes in your past will give you a clearer perspective on certain aspects of your future. It's time to make plans.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may have an instinctive urge to do something that others will tell you is inappropriate, but your rules are somewhat different.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You'll want to pay special attention to the details today, especially where money is concerned. It all adds up; every little bit counts.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- With the ticking of the clock, you'll come up with one, two, perhaps three important ideas that you can put into motion before the day is out.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Take time to socialize. You'll learn a few important lessons from those who are in a more refined social position.

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