Your Birthday for August 11, 2014

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | August 11th, 2014

Born today, you are determined to use all that happens to you in life to propel you forward. This will always involve learning from both your mistakes and your successes, and evolving in such a way that you are able to take the best possible advantage of all opportunities that come your way. It can be said that you are a student of human nature; you are always keenly interested in what makes other people tick, and this gives you a distinct advantage in many of your interpersonal affairs. Of course, there is a flip side: You are not always as adept at understanding yourself as others, and this can be a serious liability at times.

Once you narrow your focus to a single activity, project or line of endeavor, you can become almost obsessive in your attention to it -- to the point of neglecting those around you, or even your own well-being. You always trust that you will have time to catch up with real life when you come up for air.

Also born on this date are: Chris Hemsworth, actor; Hulk Hogan, wrestler and actor; Alex Haley, author; Pablo Sandoval, baseball player; Steve Wozniak, computer mogul; Joe Rogan, actor and comedian; Mike Douglas, producer and talk-show host; Jerry Falwell, evangelist.

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 12

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You'll finish the day with a greater understanding of your current situation, and you'll be able to choose a proper course of action.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may have trouble maintaining your current ideological stance in the face of a plausible challenge. By day's end, you can prevail.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Giving others a bit of what you are enjoying can surely improve the overall mood -- but take care you're not actually doing them a disservice.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You receive news that has you scrambling to make adjustments on the fly. Once your instincts kick in, all should progress smoothly.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may have the chance to overtake the current leader and set a new pace for everyone who is running the race with you at this time.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Despite a setback, you should be able to accomplish almost everything you had planned on. The pace may be slower than expected.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You're not likely to comprehend everything that happens today in a way that is useful. Later, you'll assess things more effectively.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Much will depend on how accurate and up-to-date your records are. Proof that you have acted in good faith will be essential.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You're likely to show all the classic signs of emotional distress when things get too hot to handle -- but help will arrive soon.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Others are waiting to hear from you about a recent decision and the changes it has brought about. You actually have little to report.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- There's no concealing what is really going on at this time. Your best bet is to come clean immediately and accept the consequences.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may have misinterpreted certain signals recently, causing you to behave in a manner that defies logic at times.

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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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