Your Birthday for July 20, 2014

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | July 20th, 2014

Born today, you are in no way likely to stumble into a line of work that brings you success and notoriety. On the contrary, you are likely to choose it actively and work hard to achieve the success and notoriety that you feel is yours by right. In fact, you very likely have planned on it since your earliest years. You have a good deal of natural talent, but you are the first to assert that talent itself is not enough, that only hard work will get you where you want to go. You are never afraid to expend a little more energy, take a little more time or plan in a little more detail to get what you want.

Why do you choose to excel? This is a question that others may ask, but not you. You believe that the quest for excellence is itself a worthy endeavor for an entire lifetime. You can be quite emotional at times, but this only reflects your commitment to being the best.

Also born on this date are: Julianne Hough, dancer and actress; Carlos Santana, musician; Kim Carnes, singer; Natalie Wood, actress; Omar Epps, actor; Gisele Bundchen, model; Sandra Oh, actress; Sir Edmund Hillary, mountaineer; Gregor Mendel, scientist; Diana Rigg, actress; Reed Diamond, actor; Dean Winters, actor; Donna Dixon, actress; Petrarch, poet.

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, JULY 21

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Keep yourself moving, especially when you feel the urge to slow down or even stop. Forward motion cures all ills -- almost!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- It's time for you to put your foot down and insist that those around you follow your rules, heed your warnings and focus on safety above all.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You will be thinking all day long about someone who is doing what you had hoped to be doing. All in all, things are better this way.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Correspondence teaches you much, particularly when it comes to that which is unstated. Read between the lines.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may recognize certain developing trends and make the decision to undo much that you have recently done in preparation.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Overlook even the most minute detail, and you're sure to find yourself somewhere you never planned to be.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You are ready to unleash certain powers that have been held in restraint for a while. Opportunities ask for bold action.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Keep your eye on the clock and your ear to the ground. What you learn will affect your pace, and pace is everything.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- There's no accounting for taste -- and today, divergent tastes are likely to drive you and a close companion apart for a few hours.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- It's time to get moving, and you'll have to alert others about your plans. You needn't upset the whole apple cart, however!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Others may be wondering where you get it, or how you learned how to do it, or why you are always so lucky -- in love and other things.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You can step in and show those less experienced than yourself how to do it. Take care, however, that you don't do it for them!

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Your Birthday for July 19, 2014

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | July 19th, 2014

Born today, you may never be very well known even by those who claim to know you best, having traits more common to those born under all manner of different signs. This is not to say that you are not a Cancer native; on the contrary, you are very much so: You love your home and your family, you are a very private individual and you are likely to battle with your own vaunting ambitions throughout your entire life. What is a defining trait, however, is your inability to control your inner feelings; you are likely to be possessed by your emotions at some key moments in your life. You can be both secretive and an exhibitionist.

It may be a dramatic turn of events -- one in which you may or may not be centrally involved -- that really determines the trajectory of your life. You must always pay close attention to what is going on around you, for what you learn by doing so will enable you to escape your own private sufferings.

Also born on this date are: Benedict Cumberbatch, actor; Anthony Edwards, actor; Campbell Scott, actor; Edgar Degas, artist; Samuel Colt, inventor; Lizzie Borden, alleged murderer; Vikki Carr, singer; George McGovern, politician; Ilie Nastase, tennis player; Lisa Lampanelli, comedian.

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.

SUNDAY, JULY 20

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You must be willing to listen to what is said to you, especially if the situation is critical. You can learn much and adjust accordingly.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You have reason to think that someone close to you is the cause of much that is affecting you adversely. Investigate further.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- A neighbor seeks your help with a task that is far more difficult -- or at least more complex -- than you think it should be.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Your involvement in someone else's affairs enables him or her to shine. You have more than advice to offer.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may be trying to repeat a past glory, but the truth is that much of what you do will be brand new this time. Don't get yourself locked in.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You're going to require a few clarifications before you commit to a project that could very well bring you much recognition.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- A few carefully chosen words will have a galvanizing effect on those around you. Inspiration is what is needed at this time.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- A portion of what you earn will have to go to routine expenses, of course, but some can be applied to something extraordinary.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may become frustrated by the fact that nothing is written in black and white. You're good at interpreting, however.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You don't want to disappoint someone who has been waiting some time for a reunion that has been arranged for today. Be there!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Your native intelligence serves you well throughout much of the day, but once or twice you may actually be too smart for your own good!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- What you have that others don't is a certain perspective that keeps you from seeing things in a way that could otherwise prove hazardous.

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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.

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.

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.

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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