Your Birthday for July 18, 2014

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | July 18th, 2014

Born today, you are a born seeker. You will spend your life seeking that which is right, just and rewarding, not just for yourself, but also for anyone in contact with you. Of course, there is another alternative: You may settle not for what you are really seeking, but for what is most available and expedient. This will be a tragedy, for it will mean that you were unable to do the very things that you were destined to do, things for which the world was destined to be a better place. You impact everyone you encounter, and your natural tendency is for good.

You may find yourself out of your element on several key occasions in your life, but this can be turned to your advantage in ways that are unique and rewarding. You are likely to travel a great deal in your lifetime -- and to take, often, the road less traveled.

Also born on this date are: Nelson Mandela, South African president and civil rights leader; Vin Diesel, actor; Kristen Bell, actress; Richard Branson, entrepreneur; Red Skelton, actor and comedian; John Glenn, astronaut and politician; Hunter S. Thompson, writer; James Brolin, actor; Screamin' Jay Hawkins, singer; Harriet Nelson, actress; Joe Torre, baseball manager; Elizabeth McGovern, actress; George "Machine Gun" Kelly, criminal; Dick Button, figure skater; Hume Cronyn, 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.

SATURDAY, JULY 19

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Give others a chance to shine, and you'll enjoy your turn when it comes. An attempt to move up in the line may backfire on you.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- The quality of your work will impress those who have the good fortune to watch you do what you do best.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You're going to have to entrust someone else with something you consider dear to you. There's no reason to fear anything untoward.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You're likely to encounter one or two stressors that have you worrying over something that really isn't a major concern -- yet.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You're ready to give something new a try, but you must be sure that everything is in place and as it should be -- including your attitude.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- The promise of something better has you hanging on to something that you would otherwise let go. Evening brings something new your way.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You must be ready to take advantage of all that is available to you. If you miss out, you may get another chance -- but only one.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You can put others at ease with some good humor and a bright outlook. A difficult task is made easier by your presence.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You will want to do something special for that special someone, but take care that you don't spend money you do not have.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You'll be reminded of something that was dear to you in the past -- and can be again, provided a certain situation develops quickly.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may not feel quite ready to embark on a journey that begins today, but that is very likely only insecurity that is haunting you.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You don't have to spend a great deal of time persuading others that your point of view is the right one. They're leaning your way already.

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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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