Your Birthday for November 18, 2014

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | November 18th, 2014

Born today, you are quite eager to be recognized for your accomplishments -- each of which is, of course, the result of a great deal of planning and hard work. You're not the kind to think that you can make your way in the world without effort; only through hard work can you truly make your mark, be recognized and enjoy the rewards that you honestly feel you deserve. Though you never feel entitled, you do feel that if you follow the right course and apply the requisite effort to given tasks, you have a destiny to fulfill. You can surely do it, provided you maintain a healthy work ethic and strive to be true to yourself and your beliefs at all times.

You're likely to score one or two important firsts in your life, and while you do not necessarily want to be remembered for being a pioneer, that is highly likely. Your willingness to step out and put yourself on the line by doing the untried or dangerous is perhaps one of your greatest strengths.

Also born on this date are: Elizabeth Perkins, actress; Linda Evans, actress; Brenda Vaccaro, actress; Alan Shepard Jr., astronaut; Johnny Mercer, singer-songwriter; Imogene Coca, comedian; Eugene Ormandy, violinist and conductor.

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, NOVEMBER 19

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may have to make a certain sacrifice that will benefit many while affecting you only minimally.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You can count on someone to give you what you need, but you mustn't keep that need a secret! No one can read your mind.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You are feeling energetic and perhaps a bit mischievous. Take care that you don't cause trouble that cannot be reversed.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You can put yourself front and center, confident that your audience will appreciate your performance and respond accordingly.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You are trying to do something that no one has been able to do before, but the odds are actually in your favor for a short time.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You know how to give your best in only a short amount of time. That efficiency will impress those handing out the jobs!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You are standing still when it is forward motion that can cure your ills. Get moving, and don't worry about what you may encounter.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Only you will be able to promote your agenda effectively. You'd better prepare fully and dress the part, too!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You'll want someone to join your team, but perhaps not in an official capacity. You're working on a brand new plan.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may be more concerned with your own well-being than you have been in the recent past. Certain signals have you worried.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You cannot count on others turning a blind eye to unacceptable behavior. You may have big shoes to fill.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You can have your way, but it will come about in a way that surprises you and those who have been working against you.

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Your Birthday for November 17, 2014

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | November 17th, 2014

Born today, you are a force to be reckoned with, a largely creative individual with tremendous drive, zeal and charisma who is never likely to learn how to take "no" for an answer. Indeed, you are often at your best when you are combating those who would say "no" to you -- or limit you in any way. You insist on asserting your individuality and protecting your autonomy at every turn. You can be quite aggressive when you feel that you are being challenged or contained in some way. When your back is against the wall, you will fight tooth and nail to free yourself from such restraint. Nothing is more important to you than your freedom -- and freedom of expression is the most precious freedom of all.

You do have your sensitive side, and there may be times when you choose to hide yourself away because you are tired of the kinds of battles you choose to fight day after day. What may prove more exhausting to you than anything else, however, is the emotional strength you feel you must maintain.

Also born on this date are: Lauren Hutton, actress; Daisy Fuentes, television personality; Danny DeVito, actor and filmmaker; Lorne Michaels, television producer; Gordon Lightfoot, singer-songwriter; Martin Scorsese, 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.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- The only way you'll know what's in store around the corner is to go there, though it may make you nervous not to know ahead of time.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Your ability to anticipate what others will say or do will come in handy on more than one occasion. Share what you know with another.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- The job that needs to be done can only be done by you, and you know it. So what's holding you up? You needn't be nervous or insecure.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You'll be facing the consequences of your actions for quite some time, so don't you want to increase the odds that they will be favorable?

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Don't let anyone tell you that you're not the right person for the job. Only you and a few others know what you're really capable of doing.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You will be in charge of solving a problem that has been approaching for some time -- though no one could anticipate its arrival.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You should be able to find a way to enjoy the best of both worlds, but you must stop short of breaking the rules altogether.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You will require a little more information before you think about storming the castle. You don't want to walk into a trap!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Your sense of fun will enable you to enjoy routine affairs more than most, and you can enjoy some surprising benefits on top of that.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may have trouble getting someone to understand what you are talking about without coming on too strong. Do what you have to do!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You have nothing much that is different or unusual today, but the way you take advantage of what you do have will surely set you apart.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You'll need the support of a friend and mentor as you struggle with a decision that seems, to some, to be a no-brainer.

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Your Birthday for November 16, 2014

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | November 16th, 2014

Born today, you are one of the most fun-loving individuals born under your sign, yet at the same time you are also one of the hardest working and most dedicated. When you spot a goal you think is worth pursuing, you will pursue it with everything you've got, even to the point of sacrificing daily enjoyment for the sake of great gains down the road. You are never one to turn away from a challenge. You believe that the harder one works, the more fun one can have -- and the more fun one has, the better his or her work will be. You combine business and pleasure like no other, but only when it is appropriate to do so, and in ways that will attract admiration and imitation, not scrutiny or criticism.

You are not always fond of routine, but when it comes to daily chores, you prefer to leave them to someone else! Of course, that is not always possible, so there will surely be times when your own personal environment is something of a mess. You will take the time to straighten things up eventually!

Also born on this date are: Oksana Baiul, Olympic figure skater; Lisa Bonet, actress; Martha Plimpton, actress; Burgess Meredith, actor; Diana Krall, singer; Maggie Gyllenhaal, 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, NOVEMBER 17

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- A test of skill turns into a contest of wills. Are you prepared to go the distance? A well-wisher offers some surprising help.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You should be able to keep things positive and forward-thinking, even though you are struggling to overcome a major obstacle.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- A friend or loved one has let you know, in no uncertain terms, just where you have crossed the line. Today is the day to make amends.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- If you start early and focus on getting things done one at a time, you should be able to enjoy some private time when you want it.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may be feeling somewhat cut off from your friends, but it's a feeling that should pass quickly when work eases up just a bit.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You have what it takes to make your mark, but you will want to focus on something that has no bearing on such big issues.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- The impact you can make at this time is nothing to laugh at. Indeed, others are anticipating that what you do will be long remembered.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may have to work quickly to stem the rising tide of criticism that results from action taken before you had a chance to think.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You're waiting to see what a competitor does before putting your own plans into action. You may have to make a minor adjustment.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- A surprise visit from someone who keeps your spirits high is most welcome. You can ride this wave of good feelings for quite some time.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You'll be challenged by someone who is eager to see you rise to the task. This is not a rival, but someone who can really help you.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You are counting down the days until a certain opportunity makes itself available. Until then, don't assume you can let your mind wander.

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