Born today, you are likely to surprise many as you grow from one whose prospects are strictly limited -- and in whom others have little confidence -- to one who is self-assured, capable and always willing and able to take the bull by the horns and win a decisive victory against astonishing odds. What is it that will make the difference between the youth you were and the strong, formidable adult you become? It is nothing so much as vision; when you are young it may not be clear, but rather hazy and general, and only later as you develop will its focus sharpen and become a clear picture of something you can pursue.
You are never ignorant of what is going on in the world, and though you may sometimes feel that you can do very little to change or improve things, you also know that this is no reason for you to do nothing! Whether it is little or much, you are always eager to do what you can.
Also born on this date are: Patrick Swayze, actor; Edward Norton, actor; Robert Redford, actor and director; Roberto Clemente, baseball player; Christian Slater, actor; Malcolm Jamal Warner, actor; Denis Leary, actor and comedian; Roman Polanski, filmmaker; Meriwether Lewis, explorer; Shelley Winters, actress; Madeleine Stowe, actress; Martin Mull, actor; Rosalynn Carter, U.S. first lady.
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 19
ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Your ability to see in the dark -- literally and figuratively -- will serve you well today. You can discern things that others cannot.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- It's time to dedicate yourself more fully to a certain project that has required only part-time involvement prior to this.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You'll receive news that has you counting your blessings and making plans that only yesterday you thought would be impossible for you.
CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You're waiting as patiently as possible for something to happen, but as the suspense mounts, you may find it hard to keep still!
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Your day will progress according to someone else's plan until you are able to regain control and adjust things to suit your own needs.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Others may be surprised at your ability to accomplish much with little or no fanfare. Indeed, the element of surprise is a valuable tool!
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You'll understand what others are up to without having to do much in the way of research or investigation. It's an instinctive call.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You can expect a major shift on the home front, which has you making new plans that surprise even you.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You'll want to prepare yourself for a coming challenge as much as you possibly can -- and as quickly as you can. Be efficient!
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You don't want to let your emotions run away with you. Keep your feelings in check until the time is right to reveal them.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You can avoid minor irritations simply by taking the path of least resistance. This approach won't work for long, however!
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You're in a transitional phase of sorts, so things may not seem quite as defined as you would like. Soon, you'll have your ducks in a row.