Your Birthday for July 17, 2014

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | July 17th, 2014

Born today, you have a great deal of creative energy that, unfortunately, you are not always able to channel in a productive and profitable manner. On the other hand, when you do apply yourself to creative endeavors that can lead to something tangible and lasting, you are almost certain to attract a great deal of praise and admiration. You take responsibility very seriously, and when you have pledged to another that you will do something, you will go out of your way to ensure that it gets done on time and in a matter befitting the promise you have given. You can be rather superstitious at times, favoring certain numbers, letters and times of the day.

When it comes to doing what comes naturally to you, almost no one can claim to be your equal, but this doesn't always mean that you are doing something good for yourself. You do have a dark side, and when you are following impulses that spring from this aspect of your personality, you can endanger yourself and others.

Also born on this date are: David Hasselhoff, actor and singer; Donald Sutherland, actor; Phyllis Diller, actress and comedian; James Cagney, actor; Art Linkletter, television personality; Lucie Arnaz, actress; Diahann Carroll, actress; Erle Stanley Gardner, 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, JULY 18

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- There's no reason to think that what worked for you yesterday won't work for you today -- except for that sign up ahead that tells you so!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- With a little more flash than substance, you can win over the crowd, but you may not feel as though you've done all you can.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- A second pair of eyes may be useful to you as you try to track down something that's missing. Perhaps it's right under your nose!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Something you need may have gone missing, requiring you to search high and low -- even while you tend to other pressing business.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may be fighting against environmental influences, forces both internal and external. Perhaps you should just go with it if you can?

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- The days ahead will be shaped by what you do on this day -- and perhaps only this day. You mustn't underestimate the power of coincidence.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You can work better with a little bit of aural distraction, but be sure to choose your music or conversation with great care.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You'll be impressed with another's choice for a personal diversion, to the point that you may actually want to join in.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You have a way of fitting in even when things seem awkward and unusual. Perhaps, in fact, that is your special expertise.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may be reminded of something from your past that you haven't gotten over completely. There's no likelihood of it happening today!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You're likely to be contacted by one who doesn't quite have the lay of the land yet. You can provide valuable information.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You know where you stand, and you know where you want to go in the days ahead. The distance is considerable, but you can cover it in style.

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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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