Your Birthday for July 27, 2014

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | July 27th, 2014

Born today, you know how to take control of a situation and turn it to your advantage, but you know when to allow another to do the same, and you are more than willing to help him or her do this when appropriate. You don't always have to be the one in the spotlight; you are more than willing to let another enjoy that privilege, and you are able to enjoy the successes of others tremendously -- especially if you were able to help in some way. Strong-willed and seemingly fearless, you will step forward into the fray when others are compelled by self-protection to stay behind the lines in safety. You know that success sometimes comes at a price.

You are curious about the world around you, about how it works and how the people in it thrive. You are particularly interested in those who are most dramatically different from yourself. It is likely that you will travel extensively in your lifetime if you have the means. You are drawn to other lands and peoples.

Also born on this date are: Maya Rudolph, actress and comedian; Jonathan Rhys Meyers, actor; Jerry Van Dyke, actor; Betty Thomas, actress; Taylor Schilling, actress; Peggy Fleming, Olympic figure skater; Norman Lear, TV producer; Maureen McGovern, singer; Christopher Dean, Olympic figure skater; Johann Bernoulli, mathematician; Keenan Wynn, actor; Leo Durocher, baseball manager.

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 28

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may not be in charge, but you may be called upon to take the lead when no one else will. Be ready to take on quite a burden.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You're ready to move when the time comes, but it may be enough for you to simply re-examine your plans and motives.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may be forced to change how you think about certain things -- and a key relationship is likely to take on a new guise.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You are charismatic and energetic and certainly up to the task that falls to you -- though you may express certain insecurities.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- The unexpected brings you closer to something that is very important to you. It's time to consider making a new pledge, of sorts.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- That which is most ordinary will, strangely enough, attract both your attention and your interest.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You're eager to see where the future will take you, but now is no time to skip steps in order to get there. Take things one at a time.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Routine business beckons, even though you are eager to immerse yourself in something that is in no way routine. There's room for it all.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Insist that your opinion be considered -- or, if you must, hold your tongue. Those are the only two options open to you.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You'll want to keep things moving apace, but someone close to you may express fears or concerns that give you pause.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Your hard work is beginning to pay off. Others recognize that you have been the driving force for quite some time.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- The obvious may not be all that clear to you. Something that requires close examination, however, will make itself known.

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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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