Your Birthday for July 22, 2014

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | July 22nd, 2014

Born today, you are one of those complicated and fascinating individuals who are not always accessible to others, and who can be quite a mystery to those who are not willing or able to look beneath the surface. Despite being born on the cusp, you often display more markedly the traits of a Cancer native than those of the lion. Most evident is your tendency, whenever you have the chance, to retreat into yourself -- your "shell," if you will -- and hide from the world at large, at least figuratively. You know that it is impossible to do this literally, so you will no doubt develop clever ways of retreating from the world even when you are making yourself busy in it!

Despite your tendency toward self-containment, you are keenly aware of the world around you, and you are never content with merely letting things happen without trying to influence them for the better in any way you can. Indeed, you may well become known for your philanthropic efforts.

Also born on this date are: Selena Gomez, singer and actress; David Spade, actor; Danny Glover, actor; Bobby Sherman, singer; Alex Trebek, game show host; A.J. Cook, actress; Don Henley, singer-songwriter and musician; Willem Dafoe, actor; Louise Fletcher, actress; John Leguizamo, actor; Rhys Ifans, actor; Bob Dole, politician; Alexander Calder, sculptor; Oscar De La Renta, designer; Rose Kennedy, philanthropist and socialite; Terence Stamp, actor; Alan Menken, composer; Orson Bean, actor; Albert Brooks, actor and director.

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 23

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may be haunted by a vision from the past, but with one or two carefully timed actions, you can free yourself from its thrall.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You are not required to do more than is asked of you, but remember, any extra effort is likely to be remembered and rewarded.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may feel as though you have been left to your own devices at a time when you are in need of both company and advice.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You'll be moving with currents that cannot be seen, only felt, and you understand that you're headed in the right direction.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You can gain the advantage over a rival by using one or two tools that you have secretly kept in your arsenal. Keep things friendly!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- That which was lost is found, and when you find yourself losing your way, you can surely get back on track with just a little effort.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You're in no position to demand anything from the powers that be, but if you play your cards right, they may offer what you most want.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You'll be remembering much that has you swinging dramatically from a good mood to a bad one. It's time to take control of your past!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may not know quite how to do what you must do, but you have the feeling that if you do it, all kinds of things will get better.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Once the lights go out, things really heat up -- and anything that happens before that is merely preamble to what matters most.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You can keep things from getting out of hand for yourself and for others in your immediate vicinity. Few things are truly impossible today.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Even the smallest gesture can have a dramatic effect. Those who are able to decipher your unspoken messages will benefit greatly.

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Your Birthday for July 21, 2014

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | July 21st, 2014

Born today, you are a highly creative individual, with tremendous drive and almost boundless energy. You also have very clear goals toward which you will strive; keeping these goals squarely in your sights will be important to you on a daily basis. Indeed, you must never let them become cloudy, waver or disappear! You are at your best when you are with other people. When you are alone, you can become rather sullen, for you rely on the reactions of those around you to keep you positive and buoyant. You tend to feel you are nothing without an audience, and this is something you must work on if you are going to navigate all legs of your life's complicated journey with success.

You care deeply about people and issues, and it is often difficult for you to separate the former from the latter. This can surely be a good thing, as you always remain keenly aware of the impact key issues have on the people in your life. You can, however, become too emotionally involved in some things.

Also born on this date are: Robin Williams, actor and comedian; Don Knotts, actor; Josh Hartnett, actor; Ernest Hemingway, author; Cat Stevens, singer-songwriter; Marshall McLuhan, author; Jon Lovitz, actor and comedian; Isaac Stern, musician; Rory Culkin, actor; Ken Starr, attorney; Norman Jewison, director; Edward Hermann, 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.

TUESDAY, JULY 22

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You are responsible for more than your own immediate surroundings. Do what you can to establish your authority in a subtle way.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You can gain much more through cleverness and good humor than with an iron hand and a grim demeanor. Give it a try!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You're not likely to avoid that sinking feeling that comes from realizing that a mistake you recently made cannot be undone.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You're not likely to believe what presents itself to you today, and you'll have little time to take advantage of it.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You'll be grateful for the help that a friend or loved one gives you in the nick of time. Other fortunate events take place today, as well.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may have the strange sense that you've been here before. Indeed, there is much that is familiar, but much that is new to you, too.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You're confident that you're being guided by someone who really knows what he or she is doing, and his or her manner suits you, as well.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Others are relying on you to bring your expertise to bear, but no one has asked if you are expecting anything in return.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You can look after those around you without seeming to overstep your bounds in any way. Keep your eyes and ears open.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You are facing a last-chance scenario. You have what it takes to prevail, but you must be willing to take a certain risk, too.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You're walking very close to the edge at this time, but the danger doesn't seem to faze you in any way. Don't be foolhardy!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- A friend is in position, and you are ready to go for broke. What you do together can result in something remarkable and memorable.

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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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