Your Birthday for October 23, 2014

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | October 23rd, 2014

Born today, you are destined to become one of the more confident and capable individuals born under your sign -- or, perhaps, any sign at all -- but while you are young, it may not seem to others that you have been endowed with much that sets you apart. The root of this perception is two-fold: On one hand, much of your character can be quite difficult to discern, so your true potential may be hidden from view for quite some time. On the other hand, you may not be the kind to press your advantage, leaving others to believe that you're not capable of doing anything memorable -- which is, of course, simply not true!

You may ultimately be able to prove yourself on the public stage. You are compelled to involve yourself in endeavors that involve others, that require careful communications and that can ultimately benefit -- or harm -- a great many individuals. Though you may not want to admit it, politics may well be your niche!

Also born on this date are: "Weird Al" Yankovic, singer and satirist; Pele, soccer player; Ryan Reynolds, actor; Michael Crichton, writer; Johnny Carson, television host; Ang Lee, filmmaker.

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.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Keep your head up and your eyes open; you don't want to miss out on anything because you allowed your attention to lapse.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You have more to do than you had first planned on, but this shouldn't be a problem if you take the time early on to prioritize.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Some may think that you're behind the times because of the way you want to address certain issues. Your way is your way!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- It shouldn't take much for you to raise the bar. Even the smallest details can make a significant difference to you and others.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You're eager to hear another tell the story of a recent experience -- in part because it is likely to have been so much like your own.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Now is the time for you to sit back and watch what happens as a result of your recent efforts. Resist the temptation to push further.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You can better deal with what comes if you've been sure to equip yourself with the tools you need, both mentally and physically.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Money matters are not as easy to wrap your head around as you may have thought. You'll want to see how others are coping.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You'll come up with the right answers eventually, but perhaps it is the process itself that is the most important thing to you.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You can make something out of what appears to be nothing. What others are after may not be worth such a pursuit to you.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You'll want to make sure that you are not making things more difficult by using an inappropriate tone as you try to convey certain messages.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You'll need some help, perhaps, as you are facing a task that requires you to approach problems in a way that is new for you.

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Your Birthday for October 22, 2014

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | October 22nd, 2014

Born today, you are often a bit too wrapped up in what others think -- about you, about what goes on in the world and about the world at large. Whether an issue is grand and significant or minute and forgettable, you always want to know what others are saying about it before you formulate your own opinions; this can often prove to be a double-edged sword. On one hand, you are able to fit in nicely at all times because you can mold your views -- and perhaps even your character -- to suit the situation and the crowd you're with. On the other hand, you risk losing touch with your core, with your true self and with the currents that control your own individual thoughts and emotions.

You aren't likely to find a lasting love until relatively late in life, though this certainly doesn't mean that you're destined to be alone through your early years. On the contrary, you're likely to enjoy a great many trysts and affairs, and they are likely to be quite important to you at the time. You take love -- and lust -- quite seriously indeed.

Also born on this date are: Annette Funicello, actress; Sarah Bernhardt, actress; Catherine Deneuve, actress; Jeff Goldblum, actor; Tony Roberts, actor; Timothy Leary, psychologist; Brian Boitano, Olympic figure skater; Karl Jansky, physicist.

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.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may find yourself in the middle of something that you don't entirely understand, but you can learn quickly and come out on top.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- What goes on near your home will have an unexpected impact on you and your affairs. It may be time to have an honest discussion.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You're eager to share your experiences with one who can appreciate all you have gone through and all you have learned.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Domestic affairs take on a strange new tone. This is nothing to be worried about -- yet. See if new opportunities open up.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You'll be intrigued by an offer that comes your way through unofficial channels. Explore all possible outcomes.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may experience something that is difficult to describe, but its importance is such that you will want to do so!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- What appears before you almost invisibly will be worth a closer examination. This may not be something that is real to everyone around you.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- What you're told may not mesh completely with what you were led to believe. You'll have some adjustments to make.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- What you say and do are likely to be remembered, but not necessarily for the right reasons. You can increase your odds.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Sharing is an essential component of the day -- unless you actually want to find yourself in conflict with a formidable opponent.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Your confidence is your greatest single asset. Much happens that will require you to act spontaneously.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You don't want to do or say things the way others are doing them and saying them. Originality is your key to instant progress.

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Your Birthday for October 21, 2014

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | October 21st, 2014

Born today, you often define yourself according to the way others see you, and your self-worth is very much wrapped up in their opinions of you. You understand and appreciate that this can be a rather unsteady, even dangerous way to live, but what choice do you have? You are made the way you are made, and the stars have decreed that you will care deeply about what others think of you. So instead of trying to be something that you are not, you must spend much of your life learning to navigate the uneven, treacherous ground upon which you conduct your affairs, both private and public. You are not the kind to shrug things off with ease.

You can be an intensely private individual, yet you require the contact of others to give your life meaning. This is a paradox that you will be trying to figure out through much of your life; it's not an easy puzzle to solve, but solving it is an essential endeavor for you.

Also born on this date are: Kim Kardashian, television personality; Carrie Fisher, actress; Benjamin Netanyahu, Israeli prime minister; Judy Sheindlin, judge and television personality; Dizzy Gillespie, musician; Alfred Nobel, inventor; Samuel Taylor Coleridge, 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.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- When you get your work done, you're going to want to treat yourself to something special. The choices are quite intriguing.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Environmental influences may be pushing you in a certain direction at this time. Take care that you're not giving up what you most value.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Be sure to pass messages along in a timely manner -- and be sure, too, that the wording you use accurately conveys the proper tone!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You and a friend can put your heads together and come up with a plan that has others excited about what lies ahead.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Take care that you don't get so caught up in another's process that you forget to do for yourself the things you most need.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may need more rest at this time than you are used to giving yourself. The demands being made of you may be quite unusual.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may get a sneak peak at something someone else is working on. Is what you see any reason for concern? That's not likely.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- A promise is made that changes everything, but you may not be able to believe, with your whole heart, what is offered.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Any errors you make today are sure to be unintentional. You are acting in good faith, and you want the best for everyone involved.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- What happens in and around the home will be more important -- and more urgent -- than anything that happens at the workplace.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You have an ace in the hole, but you won't know if it's a card you can play until those around you lay down their bets.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may be remembering a good time you had with a friend who is currently on the outs for reasons you cannot really understand.

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