Your Birthday for December 11, 2014

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | December 11th, 2014

Born today, you know how to hang on when things get tough, but make no mistake, you like things to go smoothly as much as the next person, if not more! Still, your ability to make the best of a bad situation is likely to be your most useful trait, as it will come in handy regardless of setting. In personal and professional situations, you know how to turn a disadvantage into an advantage, or at least into something you can work with. You are a thoughtful individual, and you never do anything without considering all the ins and outs that the endeavor entails.

You know yourself well, and you are likely to know others well, also -- but which is more important? You would argue that it is more important to know yourself, and you make this belief look good in the way you are able to parlay self-knowledge into positive gains again and again.

Also born on this date are: Nikki Sixx, musician; Mo'Nique, actress and comedian; Jermaine Jackson, singer; John Kerry, U.S. politician; Rita Moreno, actress; Brenda Lee, singer; Mos Def, actor and rapper; Donna Mills, actress; Max Born, physicist; Teri Garr, actress; Fiorello La Guardia, New York City mayor.

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, DECEMBER 12

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You have the opportunity to boost your own reputation, but take care that you don't come off as being cocky or arrogant.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Others will find your confidence inspiring. You can lead the way to an important new discovery that benefits many.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You can trust those on your team to keep you calm and on an even keel throughout the day. The performance you give will be remembered.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- The support you give another will come back to you when the time is right. You must trust that, together, you can make it all happen.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Travel plans may have to change because of weather or an unexpected domestic development. Wherever you are, keep options open.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You're waiting for more up-to-date information before taking your act on the road. Once things get moving, there's no looking back.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You're more concerned with what is happening right now than what might happen in a day or two. This will surely give you a certain advantage.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- To pass the time productively, you may have to set aside something you enjoy doing in favor of something that yields results.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- If you're asked to repeat yourself, don't hesitate -- and don't be tempted to elaborate. You'll want to repeat yourself verbatim.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You've been saving money for something you feel is essential, perhaps, but the opportunity to spend it on a tempting luxury may arise.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Late in the day, you'll be afforded a chance to do something that you wouldn't have been able to do early on. At last, the timing is right!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- It's a good idea to clean out your various systems -- both internal and external. Other decisions you make are far-reaching.

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Your Birthday for December 10, 2014

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | December 10th, 2014

Born today, you are perhaps the most private individual born under your sign -- or under any sign, for that matter. Your personality is largely inward -- that is, the most vibrant part of your life is what goes on beneath the surface, and this is hot, emotional, always changeable and highly volatile. On the surface, however, you almost always seem calm and collected, or even cool and detached. You don't always go out of your way to meet new people or to mix and mingle with those you do not know well; rather, if solitude is not an option, you prefer to be with family and close friends you have known for quite a while. You never fear being by yourself, and you often do your best work on your own.

You see things in unique ways. You are not the kind to subscribe to the thoughts, feelings or beliefs that are most popular, and you would rather undergo all manner of difficulties than adopt a way of thinking that is not wholly true to yourself. To you, honesty and self-knowledge are paramount.

Also born on this date are: Emily Dickinson, poet; Bobby Flay, celebrity chef; Michael Clarke Duncan, actor; Susan Dey, actress; Dan Blocker, actor; Kenneth Branagh, actor and filmmaker; Dorothy Lamour, actress; Fionnula Flanagan, actress; Chet Huntley, journalist; Rod Blagojevich, former Illinois governor.

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, DECEMBER 11

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- How you start the day, and how you finish it, will determine the level of your success. The middle of the day is more routine.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- The harder you swing, the farther the ball will travel, but you have to make contact in the first place. Accuracy is everything.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You've earned the opportunities that you enjoy, and you'll want to make the best of each and every one. Don't be distracted.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- A mistake you make early in the day can be corrected later on, but it may take you more time to get the thought of it out of your head.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You are keenly aware of what is going on around you, and of how it affects you inside and out. Confidence is on the rise.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Your turn is coming. In the meantime, you'll want to be as supportive as possible of those who are doing their best to do their part.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- What you say, and whom you say it to, will be noticed by those on the periphery. They're likely to be taken by your style and class.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- No technological assistance can help you with the major issues. You must depend on your own instincts and experience.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Something may finally make sense to you that has been a mystery -- or at least a puzzle -- for some days or weeks.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- A recent development means more today than it did when it originally transpired -- though your involvement has surely made a difference.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You have time to get something done before the due date, provided you have done the necessary research into all key issues.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You'll be able to go the distance, but the trick will be keeping it interesting for your audience. Charisma plays its part.

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Your Birthday for December 09, 2014

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | December 9th, 2014

Born today, you are willing to take a hack at almost anything that comes your way, so fearless are you -- and willing to work outside of your comfort zone. This may seem like a paradox, but the fact is that you never seem to balk at the unexpected or unknown, and you are more than able to acquit yourself well in the face of problems, puzzles and conundrums. It's important for you, always, to assess and reassess, to be sure that your skills and tools are at their peak and ready to go. If you find yourself in a tight spot, you certainly don't want to come up empty-handed when you need that specific, certain something!

You can be expected to do anything and everything to further your own agenda, and you know very well how to think outside the box to do things that have never been done before. You recognize that such actions qualify as risks, but they are risks you are always willing to take.

Also born on this date are: Simon Helberg, actor; McKayla Maroney, gymnast; Tre Cool, drummer; Judi Dench, actress; Kirk Douglas, actor; Donny Osmond, entertainer; Redd Foxx, actor and comedian; Margaret Hamilton, actress; John Malkovich, actor; Beau Bridges, actor; John Milton, poet; Deacon Jones, football player; Dalton Trumbo, writer.

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, DECEMBER 10

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Why give others the benefit of the doubt? It's simple: Keeping things friendly and low-key can be advantageous for everyone.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may enjoy the unexpected assistance of one who has been keeping an eye on you for some time. A partnership may be in the making.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Your defensive prowess will be on display, but don't forget that when your turn comes, you'll want to go show off your aggressive spirit.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- It's not over until it's really over, so be sure that you give it your best until the last tick of the clock.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You'll want to keep your ear to the ground, as rumblings suggest that something big is fast approaching.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Others will be studying both your strategy and your tactics at this time. You're doing something that no one else is able to do -- yet.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- A last-ditch effort may actually allow you to surge ahead of the pack. You see the finish line in the distance; keep up the pace!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You should be able to assert your dominance in a certain field simply by going about your business in a businesslike fashion.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may have trouble fitting everything into your schedule, but prioritizing carefully can smooth the way for you somewhat.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You're eager to see how certain things are going to progress on the home front. Don't put another's needs ahead of your own just yet.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may have to work harder than usual to keep everything in line. Focus on the things you can control directly.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Your ability to see through a tangle of conflicting details will enable you and those around you to prevail in spite of the odds.

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