Your Birthday for June 18, 2014

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | June 18th, 2014

Born today, you are able to dedicate yourself to your work so completely that others are likely to remark on it again and again throughout your lifetime. The secret, of course, is very simple and even obvious to those who know you well: You derive a great deal of pleasure -- even fun in the truest sense -- from hard work and accomplishment. You believe wholeheartedly that the harder you work at something, the more fun you will have doing it -- and you prove this again and again, day after day, applying yourself fully to one grueling endeavor after another.

You love showing off, and you are quite unabashed about it. You seek out situations that allow you to bring all of your talents to bear and demonstrate them to as large an audience as possible. Indeed, you are attracted to endeavors of which there is a strong "look at me" component. You love the limelight.

Also born on this date are: Blake Shelton, country singer; Sir Paul McCartney, singer-songwriter and composer; Isabella Rossellini, actress; Jeanette MacDonald, actress; Roger Ebert, film critic; Carol Kane, actress and comedian; Kurt Browning, figure skater; Richard Boone, actor; Sammy Cahn, songwriter.

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, JUNE 19

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- The meanderings of your mind can actually lead you to a place that affords more than just pleasure -- there is also profit.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Someone you've ignored in the past is likely to do something that you simply cannot overlook. He or she provides inspiration.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You're likely to feel as though energy is being pumped directly into your mind and body, especially with regard to a certain project.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You are poised to impress others all over again with a new accomplishment that, quite frankly, may have surprised even you!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Now is the time for you to patch up that old relationship that has been suffering under a misconception for far too long.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may be feeling sad about an upcoming endeavor because many of those you had hoped to reunite with will not be joining you this time.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Quality of work is not to be confused with quantity. As is so often the case, younger partners may think you're going too slowly.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Your memory serves you well throughout most of the day, but after dark, you may fall under a misconception born of faulty recollection.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- The weight of a social burden is felt not only by you, but also by those who have signed on to help you in many ways.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You can work quickly, and nimble thoughts will lead to flexible and highly workable ideas that can eventually bring you much profit.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Neighbors and friends are likely to be impressed by what you are able to do, but that doesn't mean that they want to participate with you!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Those who are waiting for you to jump through certain hoops will have to wait a little longer; you're not ready to oblige just yet.

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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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