Your Birthday for October 07, 2014

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | October 7th, 2014

Born today, you are sometimes quite unconventional, and your behavior can be hard to predict. This is due, in large part, to what others may sum up as your radical personality. All this really means is that you are not one to subscribe to the kinds of rules that keep others working together on an even keel. You can often be found pursuing your own goals in your own way, regardless of what others may be doing -- or think you should be doing. What is definitely a Libra trait, however, is your insistence that you be treated fairly and given the same chances in life that others enjoy. You believe very strongly in the principles of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness!

You must expect a certain level of emotional hardship in your life, for you feel things very deeply and cannot easily shake off disappointment. This means, of course, that you will be subject in large part to the ebb and flow of those emotional currents deep within -- in a very real sense, they make up your core.

Also born on this date are: Simon Cowell, entrepreneur and producer; Toni Braxton, singer; Vladimir Putin, Russian president; Yo-Yo Ma, cellist; Diego Costa, soccer player; Thom Yorke, singer-songwriter; John Mellencamp, singer-songwriter; June Allyson, actress; Bishop Desmond Tutu, humanitarian leader; Niels Bohr, scientist; Joy Behar, TV host; Jayne Torvill, Olympic figure skater.

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.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 8

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may feel outraged by what happens far from home, in part because you can do little to prevent any of it.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You're feeling things on a deeper level than usual. A friend comes to you with a problem, but things take a strange turn.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Your acquaintance with someone who is "front and center" today may inspire you to take a more prominent role in coming affairs.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Your instincts will see you through. Don't be tempted to think about things once they are behind you, as this can trip you up.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- The power you have over someone is significant, and you mustn't abuse it. Take a lighthearted approach.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You're desperate to be taken seriously. Before nightfall, you'll get just what you deserve, and more.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- The hints you've been giving aren't likely to yield the results you had hoped for, but you can save the day in the end.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may be delayed somewhat when you realize that you have to go back over some of your work and review your style.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You're likely to be the recipient of something that can prove quite valuable -- once you figure out whom it's from, and what it's for!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- A well-meaning gesture is likely to backfire on you, putting you in a position that requires a great deal of careful negotiation.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Some changes need to be made. What happens on the home front affects you in a way that you had not anticipated. Seek definite answers.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You don't have to do things the way others do them; you need to do them in the way that works for you -- and that gets results.

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Your Birthday for October 06, 2014

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | October 6th, 2014

Born today, you are cut from a very different cloth, and your view of the world is seen through a lens that is very much of your own making. You often feel as though you are a stranger in a strange land, one whose point of view, emotional makeup and intellectual power are not of this earth, yet you are able to assimilate yourself quite well and function at a very high level despite this seeming disconnect. The truth is, of course, that all of this stems from an unusually high degree of self-awareness. You know yourself better than others know you, and better, in most cases, than they know themselves. This, in some significant and profound ways, sets you apart.

All of this may seem to indicate that you are highly independent, but you often crave the society of others and will go out of your way to enjoy social time with all manner of individuals. It is in your chosen work, however, that you want to assert your autonomy again and again; you insist on following your own path.

Also born on this date are: Elisabeth Shue, actress; Ioan Gruffudd, actor; Carole Lombard, actress; George Westinghouse, engineer; Britt Ekland, actress; Jeremy Sisto, actor; David Brin, author; Janet Gaynor, actress; Thor Heyerdahl, explorer.

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, OCTOBER 7

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Something that was easy for you only yesterday may prove quite difficult for you today. Such reversals are to be expected at this time.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Don't wait until the last minute to get in touch with the one person whose counsel can help you the most. You'll need time to absorb it.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You've received many comments about a current project, but no one really understands your intentions, it seems -- or do they?

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You have more in store for others than meets the eye, and when you step forward to offer assistance, many will benefit.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Something you do not take seriously is likely to become quite serious before the day is out. You may not see the change coming.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Someone is telling you secrets that do not really have much to do with your own affairs. Is it wiser to listen or steer clear?

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- The beginning of the day offers a bit of a surprise that has you thinking that perhaps something better is just around the corner.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You'll want to take a "stream of consciousness" approach to the day, and not think things through as completely as usual.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Others are willing and able to help you, but until you are willing and able to accept that help, it will be utterly useless to you.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You are facing something that seems dangerous at first, until you realize that the real danger lies within you. What does this mean?

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You are more relaxed about certain things than you have been in the recent past. You enjoy a sudden surge of energy after dusk.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You must be willing to help others help you, or that help will not serve you well at all. You mustn't stand in their way -- or your own!

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Your Birthday for October 05, 2014

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | October 5th, 2014

Born today, you are one of the most compelling individuals born under your sign. It is likely that you will attract a special kind of attention from an early age, and this is something that you can parlay into considerable success as you grow older. It's not that you want to be a "glory hog" -- on the contrary, you are best in collaborative situations -- but you do want to be noticed and recognized for what you accomplish. You are confident that your accomplishments can and will prove important -- to others, to the world at large and to the times in which you live. You are comfortable among all sorts of people, and your friends come from all walks of life.

You have a great deal of sex appeal, but for someone like you, the grass is often greener on the other side of the fence -- and though you may seem to have everything going for you, you may often find yourself yearning for something out of reach.

Also born on this date are: Kate Winslet, actress; Bernie Mac, actor; Jesse Eisenberg, actor; Mario Lemieux, hockey player; Larry Fine, actor and comic; Karen Allen, actress; Guy Pearce, actor; Ray Kroc, entrepreneur; Allen Ludden, game show host; Steve Miller, musician; Chester A. Arthur, U.S. president; Glynis Johns, actress; Daniel Baldwin, actor; Donald Pleasence, 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.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 6

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You mustn't be afraid of saying what is obvious to you, because almost inevitably, someone will not have thought of it at all.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may find yourself at the center of a great deal of activity today -- and yet you may still be able to maintain some level of privacy.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Nothing is likely to come of a safe or retiring stance today. You must be willing to put yourself out there and see what rewards may be yours.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You're likely to have no shortage of viable ideas today. The trick, of course, will be paring them down and making something of them.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may be concerned about how someone else will take what you have to offer, but no misunderstanding or misinterpretation is likely today.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You're not likely to take things for granted today. You are entering a phase that allows you to derive more meaning from most situations.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may be surprised to learn exactly what you have been up to lately -- when all this time you thought you knew what you were doing!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You're going to have to perform well today, as you're likely to find yourself in front of an audience that can be quite critical.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You won't want to risk much today until you know what it is you may have to gain as a result. You're not foolhardy, after all!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You must be clear and specific today -- even utterly transparent -- if you want others to accept your point of view and sign on.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You're tempted to give up much in return for very little today -- but with a little planning, you can reverse the ratio.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You have what it takes to make a strong, lasting statement today -- and others are eager to see you take a stand in this way.

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