Your Birthday for June 17, 2014

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | June 17th, 2014

Born today, you are not one to give up for any reason. This is especially true when you are confident that your way is the right way, that you are onto something valuable, important and lasting, or when you feel yourself rising to an occasion that may be quite rare, never to be enjoyed again. In short, you thrive on doing that which is rarely done and which, once done, may perhaps never be able to be repeated. There is a conflict within you, however: the need to accomplish, which brings its own inner rewards, versus the need to be noticed and accepted, which ultimately brings you the greatest outward enjoyment.

When it comes to love, you may also be quite conflicted. The love of what you do is likely to collide quite often with your love for another person. Both endeavor and individual will demand of you much, and you may never be able to give each what it needs of you at any one time. Compromise, then, will be the name of the game.

Also born on this date are: Venus Williams, tennis player; Barry Manilow, singer-songwriter; Greg Kinnear, actor; Igor Stravinsky, composer; Thomas Haden Church, actor; Mark Linn-Baker, actor; Newt Gingrich, politician; Jason Patric, actor; M.C. Escher, artist; Joe Piscopo, actor and comedian; Ralph Bellamy, 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, JUNE 18

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may be doubtful about a certain endeavor, but a friend gives you the boost you need -- emotionally and perhaps physically, too.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- The time spent with a partner talking about a current project may be more valuable than taking any direct action, at least for today.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You have the chance to make a great deal of headway on a project that is near and dear to your heart. Today's journey is one of discovery.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Once you put the pieces into place, you'll see just what you've accomplished overall. It's important to have a broad perspective.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may be slipping into a quieter, more introspective phase, but this isn't a bad thing! You can learn a lot about yourself at this time.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You'll want to pay attention to what others are telling you, and the most important messages will come to you in code.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Progress is made slowly at first, but you can pick up the pace once you realize just how straight and narrow the path really is.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Someone is looking over your shoulder, but you should have nothing to worry about if you keep things on the up-and-up.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You're eager to give a friend or loved one the help he or she really requires, but first you may have to clear your docket quickly.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Put things on paper; make lists and charts! You mustn't try to commit everything to memory; it's a busy time.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You'll be aware of certain ironies that have you wondering if everything else is really the way it seems.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Keep track of deadlines and due dates; it's not up to anyone else to ensure that you complete your tasks on time or under budget.

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Your Birthday for June 16, 2014

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | June 16th, 2014

Born today, you are a rather opinionated individual, set in your ways and confident that your ideals are well-founded, solid and able to withstand all manner of challenges and affronts. None of this is by chance; all that you are is the result of much effort on your part -- effort to educate yourself, ready yourself and strengthen yourself for whatever you might face in life. You understand that things will be easy at times and much harder at other times, but you want to acquit yourself well no matter what sort of situation you face at any given moment. You are proud of who you are, but not so proud that you are unable to acknowledge your weaknesses when necessary.

You have several considerable talents, but they may not always seem to fit together! You may show marked ability in the written arts, for example, and then turn right around and display amazing physical prowess. The problem for you, of course, will be reconciling these very different skill sets.

Also born on this date are: Tupac Shakur, rapper; Phil Mickelson, golfer; Stan Laurel, actor and comedian; Geronimo, Apache tribal leader; Joan Van Ark, actress; Joyce Carol Oates, author; Jack Albertson, actor; Erich Segal, 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.

TUESDAY, JUNE 17

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- The information you receive from those in the know will serve you well as you try to carve a new niche for yourself.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- It begins today, and you know just how important "it" is! There is a certain element of mystery to the proceedings, which you enjoy.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- What goes around comes around -- usually. Today, you may have the feeling that you can get away with something.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Take things one at a time, and you should be able to address all the issues that arise -- expected or not.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Others will move into your orbit as a matter of course, but much has to do with your ability to maintain a calm, casual air.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- There are many who find your unusual attitude refreshing, but one person in particular may clash with you before the day is out.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You're waiting to hear from someone who claims to be an expert, but your own personal experience actually gives you the advantage.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- There is something going on that hasn't yet been identified, but you're sure that it's not just something you're making up.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may be facing a test of sorts, but it's not something for which you can study ahead of time. Trust your instincts.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may not feel as though you are ready to test your skills against those of someone who has been in the game longer, but you are.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- It's time to grant someone close to you a little more freedom, especially when it comes to coming and going at will.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- It only takes a little extra time for you to gain so much more knowledge of a certain topic that you are far ahead of the curve.

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Your Birthday for June 15, 2014

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | June 15th, 2014

Born today, you may be a rather shy and retiring child, but as you mature, you will discover yourself, your nature, your desires and abilities, and you will from then on be a force to be reckoned with in both your personal affairs and your professional life. You're not the kind to say anything that doesn't come from the heart; indeed, you may actually cause quite a stir when you speak your mind, simply because what you are thinking -- and thus what you say -- is not at all what people are used to hearing! You're sure to attract both admiration and criticism, but you'll also, just as surely, never go unnoticed.

You have certain skills that can win you both fame and fortune, and you will surely go after all you can. The trick, of course, is to remain true to yourself and never sacrifice the real you in favor of tangible rewards. The odds are in your favor, however; you're not likely to forsake yourself -- ever.

Also born on this date are: Ice Cube, rapper and actor; Neil Patrick Harris, actor; Courteney Cox, actress; Helen Hunt, actress; Waylon Jennings, singer; Tim Lincecum, baseball player; Jim Belushi, actor; Jim Varney, actor; Wade Boggs, baseball player; Harry Nilsson, singer and songwriter; Mario Cuomo, politician; Julie Hagerty, actress; Jake Busey, actor; Simon Callow, actor and 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.

MONDAY, JUNE 16

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You mustn't wait too long before "cleaning house." There are certain considerations that keep you from doing all you know you should do.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may have to tuck a new idea away for a while until you have tended to some urgent business. Soon, you'll be able to explore it fully.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- What Mother Nature has to offer may not be in sync with your own desires, but you'll have to adjust, because Mother Nature certainly won't!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- It's time to call it quits in one respect, and get something started in another. This kind of trade-off may be happening quite frequently.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- The news you receive from familiar quarters may itself be quite unfamiliar and unexpected. You must make some adjustments as a result.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Coming off of an exciting phase, you may not be as enthusiastic about what is coming next as you thought you'd be -- but that can change.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Focus your energies as keenly as possible on one or two endeavors that cannot wait until tomorrow. Now is the time, and you know it.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Putting yourself in another's shoes often works for you, but today you may still not appreciate what someone is going through.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Someone close to you is likely to make a suggestion that gives you pause. It's an unconventional idea that is worth serious thought.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- It's time to get in touch with someone who is far more reluctant than you are to put things on the line. You can show him how.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may be ready to up the ante today. Several options present themselves, but none seems tailor-made for you.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You're willing and able to do for another what he or she did for you only recently. Returning the favor in this way is quite valuable.

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