Your Birthday for July 16, 2014

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | July 16th, 2014

Born today, you are likely to make your name doing something that is at once traditional and at the same time quite new and different. This will be possible because you do only the things that seem right to you in the moment, even if they are unorthodox, controversial or against the rules. You will often act with complete disregard for your own comfort or safety, confident that if you do get into any serious trouble, you will be able to get yourself out of it again -- and quickly. What appeals to you most is any endeavor that allows you to explore who you are -- deep down beneath the surface.

You're more than willing to keep up with those who push you to your limits, and to prove that you have what it takes to do a thing better than it has been done before. This is a defining trait that you have in common with many other Cancer natives. You have faith in hard work as an avenue to much that you consider important in life.

Also born on this date are: Will Ferrell, actor and comedian; Barry Sanders, football player; Corey Feldman, actor; Joe Jackson, baseball player; Ginger Rogers, actress and dancer; Jimmy Johnson, football coach; Barbara Stanwyck, actress; Stewart Copeland, drummer; Orville Redenbacher, popcorn mogul; Roald Amundsen, explorer; Michael Flatley, dancer.

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, JULY 17

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may have to come up with one or two clever shortcuts before you can get everything done according to plan.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You cannot avoid doing things one at a time. Trying to double up and multitask may only gum up the works.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Productivity is threatened by conditions that are beyond your control, but you should be able to circumvent any serious obstacle.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You and a friend may find yourselves engaged in a friendly competition that heats up quite dramatically toward the end of the day.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You know full well that you will be unable to outsmart an opponent, so you're going to have to use other skills to gain the advantage.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may find yourself playing catch-up throughout much of the day. Don't let those who are merely hanging around distract you.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Your competence may be questioned by someone who really doesn't know what you're capable of -- and who considers you a threat.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Now is the time for you to begin checking up on those who have promised to help you out in any way they can. You must start seeing results.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You don't want to be distracted by things that happen as a matter of course. It's the unusual that warrants your full attention.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may experience technical difficulties that slow you down for a time. Check all connections and communications top to bottom.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You're going to feel as though you are in a hurry all day long, but you will have one or two opportunities to catch your breath.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may have to employ a bit of deception in order to avoid a threat that is coming at you from an unexpected source.

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Your Birthday for July 15, 2014

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | July 15th, 2014

Born today, you aren't the kind to let opportunity pass you by, but you may not always be equipped to do what is best under given circumstances in order to make the most of what is presented to you. You enjoy playing long odds even though you do not always place the best bets on the table. Still, you enjoy the game, you learn from your mistakes and you are able to make the most out of very little when you are required to do so. Once you get lucky, however, you should be able to parlay even moderate winnings into a considerable take -- and build your reputation as a result. You have many talents, but one in particular is likely to lead to a handsome payout.

You aren't always in it for the fame or fortune, however; often, you will work hard simply to be the best that you can be. This fosters in you a kind of authenticity for which you are likely to become widely known and respected by those who are experts in their own fields.

Also born on this date are: Forest Whitaker, actor; Linda Ronstadt, singer; Diane Kruger, actress; Rembrandt, painter; Jesse Ventura, wrestler and politician; Alex Karras, football player and actor; Brigitte Nielsen, actress; Clement Moore, author and poet; Jan-Michael Vincent, actor; Kim Alexis, 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.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 16

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- It's not entirely up to you to make sure that everything gets done on time, but you can surely have a positive influence on others.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Someone close to you is likely to be impressed with your ability to boil things down to their most basic, essential thematic elements.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- The ability to focus on more than one task at a time will be required throughout a day when those tasks may begin stacking up unexpectedly.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You'll receive warm wishes from those far from home. It won't be difficult for you to put in your best effort when all is said and done.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may not be expressing yourself as clearly and as efficiently as usual. Perhaps you should assume more of a supporting role.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Today's the day when all of your hard work is likely to pay off. Many people are eager to see what you have up your sleeve.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You know how to inspire those around you to give the best possible performance under pressure -- and pressure there will surely be!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You enjoy doing things that attract both attention and scrutiny. Today you are confident that you will win both praise and admiration.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Others may not know -- or fully appreciate -- all you do behind the scenes. Now is not the time to enlighten them; keep it all to yourself.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You've got a plan in motion, and you don't want to see anyone else's actions derail what should prove quite a success.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- It's time for you to put another's interests ahead of your own, at least for a few hours. You can prove to be of valuable assistance.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- A look back into the archives provides you with a valuable new perspective. As a result, you'll know just what you must do.

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Your Birthday for July 14, 2014

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | July 14th, 2014

Born today, you are one of the most genuine individuals born under your sign: Everything you say and do comes straight from the heart. You're almost incapable of any kind of deception or duplicity. When it comes to dealing with those you have only just met, you can be honest and straightforward to a fault; this in itself can be quite disarming. You have a deep and abiding interest in the truth, and you are determined to uncover the truth wherever you go, whatever you do, and whomever you encounter. Your manners are impeccable when they have to be, though you are not the kind to put on airs for any reason.

You can be quite protective of those who cannot protect themselves as much as might be necessary, and you will do all you can to make the world a safer place for those who find it threatening in any way. You are able to anticipate danger and come up with effective ways of avoiding it -- or steering others away from it.

Also born on this date are: Jane Lynch, actress; Gerald Ford, U.S. president; Woody Guthrie, singer; Dale Robertson, actor; Polly Bergen, actress; William Hanna, animator; Gustav Klimt, artist; Ingmar Bergman, director; Harry Dean Stanton, actor; Roosevelt Grier, football player and actor; Jackie Earle Haley, actor; Joel Silver, producer; John Chancellor, newsman.

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, JULY 15

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- What are you waiting for? Today is the day, though there may be few indicators that you can easily see or hear. Get going!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- It's a good day to consider a change -- either in scenery, or intention. Perhaps both can be altered slightly to improve your situation.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may receive a piece of news that has you regretting a past decision. You will, however, get a chance to make it right.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may have your hands full with technical details and other last-minute concerns, and may want to enlist some volunteer assistance.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Even the best-laid plans can go awry, and today you may be correcting all manner of small errors made by others.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may discover that you've missed a step somewhere along the way, but a friend is ready and able to take care of this detail for you.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may worry that the powers that be will not respond to your work as you hope, but the events of the day should not pan out that way.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Things begin in a promising fashion. If you can avoid anything that slows you down or breaks your rhythm, you will be fine.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- That which seems trivial to others is likely to prove quite important to you as you do something that is not fully understood.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You don't want to miss out on what is available to you, so be sure to tend to all preliminary duties as they arise.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You're going to have to work more quickly than usual to get all your ducks in a row and be ready for what is likely to begin tomorrow.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You're not in the mood to go it alone. Fortunately, a friend or family member is more than willing to be your companion.

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