Your Birthday for August 04, 2014

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | August 4th, 2014

Born today, you are no stranger to adversity, yet your experience will teach you, when both young and old, that adversity itself is nothing to fear. If you approach it with the right mindset, you will be sure to turn adversity into opportunity and be able to use the lessons learned to tackle almost any kind of obstacle that may come your way. You are sure to win more than your share of personal support as you journey through life, but you can also expect those who are critical of you, your beliefs and your general approach to living to be quite vocal -- perhaps even aggressive -- in their criticism of you. Criticism itself, however, cannot hold you back.

You are an expert at communicating with people on a basic level, often about things that are not basic at all! You have a way of inspiring others and of focusing on the things that seem to be most important -- for yourself and for those around you. It can be said that you are a born leader.

Also born on this date are: Barack Obama, U.S. president; Louis Vuitton, designer; Cole and Dylan Sprouse, actors; Louis Armstrong, singer and musician; Elizabeth, Queen Mother of the United Kingdom; Billy Bob Thornton, actor and director; Richard Belzer, actor; Roger Clemens, baseball player; Percy Bysshe Shelley, 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.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 5

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may not fully appreciate what someone else has gone through to help you over a personal obstacle. Today your eyes will be opened.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You are far more able to do a certain thing on your own than to assist another who tries to do it. It's a complicated dynamic.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may feel as though routine affairs are taking up too much time and thought. Indeed, they may not be routine anymore!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- The gravity of a certain situation is not lost on you. It may be time to step up and do what you can to steer things in the right direction.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You're going to have to give yourself over to whatever comes, but you can make it both enjoyable and profitable.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- What seems possible to you today may prove more difficult than expected, but that doesn't mean it's impossible, by any means!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may be facing several deadlines, and it's important that you prioritize in order to juggle all responsibilities effectively.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may have to help a friend or loved one through a difficult few moments today. He or she has received news that is hard to digest.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You know how to keep things running smoothly, even when you are faced with circumstances not conducive to steady progress.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Your schedule may prevent you from making contact with someone who is interested in partnering with you. He or she will wait.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Environmental influences will affect you in ways that may surprise you, but a traditional method of protection will work well for you.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You already had a keen interest in something that is becoming much more popular at this time. You can share what you already know!

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Your Birthday for August 03, 2014

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | August 3rd, 2014

Born today, you are destined to achieve great things if you paid attention to the signs and indicators that were all around you when you were young, and if you follow the path that seems to have been laid out before you by the stars. In the main, they are in favor of your eventual success and, quite possibly, fame, fortune and all that comes with it. If you do the all the right things and make all the right decisions, you can actually have everything you desire, and then some. Of course, this is not likely -- everyone makes mistakes now and then, even you -- but you are more likely than others to have most of what you want, eventually.

You may have to pay for one or two mistakes as you progress through life, but you consider these life lessons from which you can take away important new attitudes and behaviors that will help you back onto the right path. Once you have recovered your equilibrium, you can achieve a great deal.

Also born on this date are: Tom Brady, football player; Martha Stewart, homemaking expert and entrepreneur; Tony Bennett, singer; Martin Sheen, actor; John C. McGinley, actor; John Landis, 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.

MONDAY, AUGUST 4

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- It's not so much your ability to move quickly that will matter, but your ability to stop and change direction with confidence.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You will be forgiven for certain attempts at showing off -- for you have the skills, and many people will enjoy the show.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You cannot guarantee success, perhaps, but you can surely guarantee a good time -- provided everyone is as fully committed as you are.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may be lacking one important piece of information, and without it, you cannot move forward. Be patient; it's on the way!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You're in search of something that you didn't know had gone missing until it was too late. You can find it, but you must look in unusual places.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may not fully understand your own motives, but you feel confident that you can push on without delay.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- A partner has you wondering about your own abilities -- not because he or she doubts you, but because he or she wants even more!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may be trying to please too many people at once, or to answer too many questions at the same time. Simplify and prevail!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You seem to be lost in a world of your own imagining, and it would be best for you to find your way before too long!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You needn't try to press your own agenda; rather, do as you are told and you will find your way within those rather liberal confines.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Your understanding of the common good will have you making a few unusual decisions, but their value will surely be clear to all.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You can go it alone or you can work well as part of a carefully choreographed group effort, but you're in no mood for improvisation!

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Your Birthday for August 02, 2014

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | August 2nd, 2014

Born today, you are likely to become one of the most admired individuals born under your sign. Even if you weren't endowed with such remarkable talents, even if you didn't pursue your goals with a single-minded concentration that is virtually unequalled, and even if you didn't rise to the top of your chosen profession through a combination of will and hard work, you would surely be admired -- for you have an admirable character. You are highly principled, deeply conscientious and never willing to secure your own success or advancement by stepping on others. You are an upstanding, highly moral individual, and for this you are widely admired.

You don't always do things the way they are supposed to be done, but neither do you break the rules. Rather, you find a way to do what you do that is unique to you and that suits your personality and style, but that is also perfectly agreeable to others. You may be unconventional, but you are also quite acceptable.

Also born on this date are: James Baldwin, author; Myrna Loy, actress; Mary-Louise Parker, actress; Victoria Jackson, actress and comedian; Peter O'Toole, actor; Carroll O'Connor, actor; Wes Craven, director; Edward Furlong, actor; Tim Wakefield, baseball player.

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, AUGUST 3

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- What you do now is not so much a matter of learning as it is a matter of nature. Do what comes naturally, and you'll surely prevail.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may get a slow start, but as your brain warms up, you'll be flooded with thoughts that lead to a foolproof idea.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- It may take you longer than usual to warm up to someone who has just arrived on the scene. This may be due to his or her unusual demeanor.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Success will be a matter of memory, combined with your ability to do things that others may not expect.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Collaborative efforts may be difficult to pull off, but you can certainly prepare on your own for a group endeavor that is fast approaching.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may be wondering what is going on just out of sight or hearing, but never fear! Those in the know will surely want you to join in.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You are feeling somewhat mischievous, but you must do nothing that puts others in any kind of danger.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You'll remember something from your youth that spurs you on to new heights. A brother, sister or friend is there in spirit.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- The more specific you are, the more likely others will be to subscribe to your unique point of view. Avoid broad strokes.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You'll impress some today, but not others -- yet you needn't fret. This is only the result of varying tastes among those observing you.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Yes, you may be in charge at some point, but no, you should not press your advantage in any way that seems overbearing or aggressive.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Those who know what you really want are more than willing to help you achieve it. You may encounter one person who chooses to resist you.

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