Your Birthday for July 26, 2014

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | July 26th, 2014

Born today, you are able to bide your time and wait for an opportunity to ripen before taking full advantage of it and enjoying all that it makes available to you. You understand, too, that simply waiting for the time to be right is not enough, but that you must use that time to your advantage, planning your strategies, honing your skills and readying yourself for that one key moment when you must act decisively in order to make your dreams come true. You are keenly self-aware -- far more so than most individuals -- and this will prove an advantage to you in both your professional affairs and your personal life.

When it comes to love, you can be something of a mystery. Others may not be all that covetous of their privacy and will let the world in on what is happening to them romantically, but you are far more likely to keep that part of your life a secret. This can be tricky, however, and it can occasionally backfire on you.

Also born on this date are: Elizabeth Gillies, actress; Sandra Bullock, actress; Mick Jagger, singer; Kate Beckinsale, actress; Kevin Spacey, actor; Helen Mirren, actress; Vivian Vance, actress; Stanley Kubrick, director; Dorothy Hamill, Olympic figure skater; Gracie Allen, actress and comedian; George Bernard Shaw, playwright; Aldous Huxley, author; Jason Robards Jr., actor; Carl Jung, scientist and psychologist; Olivia Williams, actress.

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 27

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Just because you claim to be speaking the truth, that doesn't make it so. You'll be expected to back up any unusual assertions.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Nothing you do today is likely to threaten your reputation. Personal issues come to the fore and require immediate attention.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You're in need of more in the way of guidance and advice than you have been in the recent past. A subtle shift leaves you off balance.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may benefit from new surroundings. If you find yourself in a place you do not know well, take some time to go exploring.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You know what is in store for you about as well as you know what is in store for the person next to you -- and that isn't much!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- The difference between "seems" and "is" may be quite remarkable. You'll want to get the whole story from someone who was there.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Matters of policy will get in your way. It will be up to you to be sure that things are fair for everyone involved.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You're ready to give yourself over to an idea whose time has come. Now you will find that certain something to motivate you fully.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may have mistaken another's intentions so thoroughly that when they are revealed, you will be thoroughly surprised.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may hit upon a new way to get places. Whether literal or figurative, this creative approach is highly beneficial.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You'll be counting your blessings before the day is out, even though you may consider several events to be negative developments.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You'll be reunited with someone who brings out the best in you, professionally and personally. It's time to make new plans, perhaps.

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Your Birthday for July 25, 2014

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | July 25th, 2014

Born today, you are a force to be reckoned with -- and you know it. Fortunately, you are not by nature an aggressive or combative individual, for if you were, there would be little left in your wake, and the lives of those around you would surely suffer. The truth, of course, is that you are caring and courteous, and despite your boundless energy, tenacity and strong, vibrant personality, you would not hurt a fly. You can, however, change the dynamic of a room simply by entering it, and you often do. Your presence is always noted by those around you, and what you do and say is likely to have a major impact on them -- even in subtle, albeit lasting, ways. You are not one to let others stand in your way, yet you will always strive to avoid direct conflict when you can.

You have a certain style that is all your own; though others may try to imitate you again and again, they will never truly be able to embody that "certain something" that is unique to you. Others recognize you as one who marches to a different drummer -- and perhaps you do, though it is likely that you are, in fact, your own drummer!

Also born on this date are: Matt LeBlanc, actor; Lauren Faust, animator; Walter Payton, football player; Estelle Getty, actress; Iman, model and actress; Walter Brennan, actor; Brad Renfro, actor; Illeana Douglas, actress; Maxfield Parrish, artist.

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 26

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You're trying to do too many things at once, perhaps; focus on that one thing that is most important to you inside and out.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Your knowledge of the affairs of others comes to a peak, and you may have to explain why you are such a know-it-all!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You're eager to get back to the way things were, though you know that not everything will be the same, now or ever.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Gather your forces and be ready to engage the enemy in a battle of sorts. It's now or never, and you know what's at stake.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may feel unusual somewhere deep within, and only by talking to those who have been through what you are facing will you get the whole story.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- A mystery is solved only when you abandon certain prejudices and look at the facts from a wholly objective point of view.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You are eager to share something new in your life with another who appreciates what you do. A new joint endeavor may begin soon.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Technology allows you to stay in contact with someone even when you are far from home, but you may not want to take advantage of it today.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- The unusual holds you in thrall throughout the day; you'll find yourself looking closely at things that usually repel most others.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may not enjoy a certain endeavor as much as you have in the past; there are significant differences that you cannot avoid.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You're eager to show others what you can do, but the development of a certain unfavorable situation cramps your style.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You can make a slow start work to your advantage, but don't miss those signs that tell you when to pick up the pace!

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Your Birthday for July 24, 2014

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | July 24th, 2014

Born today, you are often directed by your passions, and you will learn throughout your lifetime that this can be both a positive and a negative, depending on the circumstances and the manner in which you let yourself be led by those strong, deep emotional currents flowing just beneath the surface. You are never one to let "no" stop you. When someone tells you that you cannot do something, you can be counted on to give it a try; in most cases, you will succeed. It is not so much that you are contrary or rebellious, but rather that you cannot abide -- in theory or in actuality -- being limited, restricted or oppressed in any way.

Your dreams and ambitions are quite lofty. You are determined to do things that allow you to soar in ways that others can only imagine. You are something of a risk-taker, but these risks do not always take the form of dramatic and dangerous endeavors. Sometimes they take the form of small, daily activities or decisions.

Also born on this date are: Jennifer Lopez, singer and actress; Amelia Earhart, pioneer aviator; Kristin Chenoweth, actress; Anna Paquin, actress; Lynda Carter, actress; Barry Bonds, baseball player; Rose Byrne, actress; Karl Malone, basketball player; Michael Richards, actor and comedian; Simon Bolivar, military hero; Eric Szmanda, actor; Ruth Buzzi, actress and comedian; Alexandre Dumas, author; Robert Hays, actor; Chris Sarandon, actor; Gallagher, comedian; Elisabeth Moss, actress.

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 25

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- One of your favorite people may actually disappoint you, but you'll be forgiving when you realize what brought this about.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may feel as though you have little to share with those around you, but they are more than willing to listen to anything you say!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may find yourself unable to answer a challenge in kind, but you must respond in some way before the day is out.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may be giving someone else a little too much personal freedom at this time. He or she may benefit from a somewhat stricter approach.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You aren't one for learning things in a strict, pedantic way. You want to experience something firsthand and learn from that.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Putting your best foot forward will involve more than merely following the rules; you must make a few rules, as well.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You'll be put in charge of a project that has been fraught with difficulties and complexities in the recent past. You can clear things up.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- It is thought by some that your way may be the best way for all, but you are not likely to demand that everyone follow your lead.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may not respond well today to one who is unable to appear genuine when things get difficult. A solution may be hard to come by.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You are interested in that which cannot readily be explained. You'll want to explore a past event that cannot be figured out.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- It's a good day for you to pull out all the stops. If others see you going for broke in this way, they may well follow suit.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You are likely to receive several important messages that are difficult to decipher. When you do, you'll want to make some changes.

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