Your Birthday for August 10, 2014

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | August 10th, 2014

Born today, you may at times be wildly misunderstood, even by those who walk the same paths and see the same things in life. This is likely because you cultivate an inner life that is rich, varied, complicated, visionary and usually hidden from the hoi polloi. You don't like to share your innermost self with most of the world -- only those very few whom you consider your closest, most trusted friends and loved ones. Not even family members are privy to what goes on inside you, for the most part! You can function well among all kinds of people, but there is always this part of yourself that you keep well-concealed.

Though you may be highly skilled in a variety of areas, you are likely to have one particular talent that, above all others, will propel you to the top of your chosen profession -- provided, of course, you choose correctly! This is not a given, of course, for there are many things in which you are interested, and which may demand focus and attention.

Also born on this date are: Antonio Banderas, actor; Suzanne Collins, author; Angie Harmon, actress; Herbert Hoover, U.S. president; Eddie Fisher, singer; Jack Haley, actor; Rosanna Arquette, actress; Norma Shearer, actress; Sam Warner, filmmaker; Rhonda Fleming, 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.

MONDAY, AUGUST 11

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You are provided with something you very much need, but you may not know it until you are suddenly able to use it to your advantage.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You are not in a position of ultimate authority, yet you may actually be the last line of defense for someone who needs you.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You can encourage others to reach further than ever before. In the process, you'll actually find yourself making new progress yourself.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may have to live with results that do not live up to your expectations. Perhaps this is an opportunity for reflection and learning.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- There may be few records to indicate where you have been and what you are doing, but you can prove that everything is as it should be.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Your natural flair will carry you a long way, but when things get near the end, you will surely have to bring some know-how to bear.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may take more time to get certain things done, but this is because your mind is on a coming challenge.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may have to do or say something that you know will be quite difficult, but you can avoid any broken hearts by treading lightly.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Indications are that you are next in line for some kind of promotion, but you mustn't put all your eggs in one basket.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Are you ready for what is fast approaching? You must be willing to set something aside in order to take on something else.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Your power of concentration, usually admirable, may actually fail you, but this is only a result of being overtaxed.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You can trust in a new friendship in a way that you haven't been able to trust an old one for quite some time.

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Your Birthday for August 09, 2014

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | August 9th, 2014

Born today, you are likely to make quite a splash at an early age, proving yourself on the professional scene in a way that is far more mature than your years. This may not be all that remarkable, for many enjoy this kind of early success, but what sets you apart is your ability to maintain it, to develop it, to let it grow and ripen, so that you enjoy a long and fruitful career and never fall from the heights until the bitter end. In other words, once you have been successful, you are likely to remain successful throughout your lifetime -- even if you decide to change careers at some point, or dedicate yourself to other goals.

To some, you seem to be tough as nails, but to others you are sensitive, transparent and quite vulnerable. (Some, in fact, may mistake you for a Gemini native -- though you most certainly are not!) You also have many interests in life besides that which is the foundation of your work and career; you are not single-minded in that way.

Also born on this date are: Whitney Houston, singer; Anna Kendrick, actress; Sam Elliott, actor; Deion Sanders, football player; Gillian Anderson, actress; Michael Kors, designer; Eric Bana, actor; Melanie Griffith, actress; Robert Shaw, actor; Rod Laver, tennis 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 10

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You can imbue everything you do with a little more gusto, but take care that you don't walk into anything unprepared.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You don't want things to progress without you, so you must tend to your own private business in as efficient a manner as possible.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You don't have to limit yourself. Consider doing that certain something that you've been secretly thinking about for some time.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- It's time to give yourself a boost, but before you do, you must do a little groundwork and prepare for what is around the next corner.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may not want to do what you have been assigned to do today -- at least not in the way it has been described to you. Make adjustments!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may have to leave someone to his or her own devices for a time while you tackle your own personal issue that demands attention.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You can avoid the kind of self-indulgence that gets you into trouble, but a certain amount of pampering is, of course, always valuable!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Obstacles that arise today are not beyond your own ability to overcome, though one may seem unusually daunting at first.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may be shaken by a turn of events that leaves you without a safety net for a time. Emotional issues carry the greatest dangers.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You'll have no trouble tending to business in an orderly and efficient manner. Domestic affairs may require a careful approach.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- There may be a little more ginger in your step, thanks to someone who knows just what you need!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You'll realize that while you cannot do everything on your own, you know someone who will make the perfect partner!

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Your Birthday for August 08, 2014

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | August 8th, 2014

Born today, you are not always going to be front-and-center in life. Fortunately, you are perfectly comfortable being in the background, for you know that you can often have just as much influence over events, if not more, than if you were leading the charge. You enjoy the spotlight, surely, but you don't crave it. Yet when it shines upon you, you are able to perform well -- often better than those around you -- though what you have to offer may not always be to everyone's taste. Still, everything you do can be said to be honest, genuine and well-meaning. You're not the kind to do anything in an artificial or spiteful way.

You may have to weather some stormy times in your life, primarily because of decisions you make that do not lead where you thought they would. Still, you can trim your sails and choose a course that minimizes danger, recovering quickly once the seas have calmed. You may experience a dramatic change of heart at one point in your life.

Also born on this date are: Dustin Hoffman, actor; Esther Williams, swimmer and actress; Connie Stevens, actress; Mel Tillis, singer-songwriter; The Edge, singer and guitarist; Don Most, actor; Rory Calhoun, actor; Emiliano Zapata, military leader; Keith Carradine, 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.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 9

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may have one chance, and only one, to redo what was done yesterday in haste. Others recognize that you are under duress.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Focus on those who seem to know where they are going without looking. This can come in handy when you have to navigate by instinct.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- What you imagine to be the ultimate result of your continued efforts may not mesh entirely with a reality that presents itself today.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Your personal style is likely to prove irresistible. Others will follow suit as best they can, but you're actually inimitable.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may wake to find that things have changed in some subtle but important way. Never fear; you can always reclaim what is missing!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- With the help of someone who understands your plight as if it were his or her own, you can rise above current problems.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may want to embrace some old-fashioned methods as you pursue your goals. Nosegays and promenades may be the order of the day!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You'll enjoy what another brings to the table even though it may require some work to integrate it fully into your affairs.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You don't want to let go of a certain goal just yet. You'll pursue it until you realize that failure is not an option, but a certainty.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You can recover quickly and permanently from a minor setback. Teach others how to avoid it in the first place, if you can.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may be expected to learn something quite complicated in very little time. Fortunately, previous experience sees you through.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may have skipped a step, delaying the completion of a job that is more important to you than you had imagined. Get it done!

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