Your Birthday for December 14, 2014

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | December 14th, 2014

Born today, you are likely to get an early taste of success, and this will help you set your sights on goals that are both lofty and realistic. The trick, of course, is to continue to develop your talents to the fullest, and to jump at the opportunities that are afforded you, both professionally and personally. You are likely to come under the influence of one or two individuals who gain your faith and trust, and who seem to have your best interest at heart. You may discover, however, that only one of these individuals is showing you the way to the success and self-knowledge you value and seek.

Relaxation is often the key to your success; allow yourself to get nervous, anxious or otherwise keyed up, and you are likely to find everything you have worked for slipping away -- slowly perhaps, but also permanently. You must never let your emotions get the better of you; remain calm and "in the zone," and you can prevail in all things.

Also born on this date are: Vanessa Hudgens, actress; Nostradamus, poet and prophet; Patty Duke, actress; Spike Jones, bandleader; Charlie Rich, singer and songwriter; Shirley Jackson, author; Lee Remick, actress; Tycho Brahe, astronomer; Bill Buckner, baseball player; James H. Doolittle, World War II aviator.

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, DECEMBER 15

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You can control those around you with greater skill than usual. Take care that everyone understands what you are trying to do.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You mustn't allow yourself to be associated with someone who is doing things in a way that is unacceptable -- or even against the rules.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You have the choice between doing something in a genuine fashion and trying to fake it by pretending to be something you're not.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You can get a great deal done by mixing and mingling with those in charge. All messages carry important information.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Your progress may be inhibited by circumstances or by one who is eager to see you take a step back for some reason. Determination is key.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- The more you understand your own motives, the more you can further your agenda. Seek various avenues of expression.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You should be able to get yourself out of a tight spot with a little quick thinking and one or two clever, unexpected maneuvers.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You're eager to see how far you can go, or how fast, or how high -- but there are certain limits that even you must respect.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Avoid any kind of deception and those who would try to deceive. Honesty is the best policy.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- An episode from your past illuminates certain current endeavors, allowing you to understand your own motives more fully.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may be exposing yourself to certain dangers, but some are unavoidable. The usual precautions should suffice.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Your mood swings may be more dramatic than usual. See if you can avoid situations that push your emotional buttons.

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Your Birthday for December 13, 2014

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | December 13th, 2014

Born today, you are an imaginative and forward-thinking individual, and you are always willing to give something a try if you think it will forward your agenda, even if you have never tried or encountered it before in any way whatsoever. You are fearless in this way; like so many Sagittarius natives, you don't balk at that which could be difficult, and you are eager to learn about the things you don't know or haven't experienced. You seem to know what kinds of endeavors will be successful, and what kinds will not; you are perfectly willing to bet all you have on people you believe in, and you will always steer clear of those who have nothing lasting to offer you.

Your sense of humor will almost always see you through, but others must never make the mistake of thinking that you don't take things seriously simply because you are able to laugh at them. On the contrary -- how much you laugh at something is directly proportional to its relative gravity; trivial matters seldom amuse you at all.

Also born on this date are: Taylor Swift, singer; Jamie Foxx, actor; Dick Van Dyke, actor; Richard Zanuck, film producer; Steve Buscemi, actor; Ted Nugent, musician; Christopher Plummer, actor; John Davidson, actor; Wendie Malick, actress; Mary Todd Lincoln, U.S. first lady; Carlos Montoya, flamenco guitarist.

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.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 14

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You're ready to move on, and those who are eager to hold on to you will do anything to get you to stay. A conflict is sure to result.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You are trying to understand someone more deeply, and your questions may yield some surprising answers.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- What others see as merely routine can be quite special to you as you welcome someone new onto your team.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You are keenly interested in the cause-and-effect chain that is leading to a certain outcome. Are you able to anticipate all key developments?

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Self-improvement may not seem like the kind of thing you want to spend your day on, but you can derive a great deal of enjoyment from it.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You can't change at the drop of a hat; anything permanent must be the result of a conscious effort and a great deal of preparation.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may claim that a friend or loved one has gone too far, but it's likely that you are merely overreacting.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- What comes your way is likely the result of something you did a long, long time ago and may have forgotten -- until now.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You won't have to fight or be aggressive to get your way. Others should be more than willing to accept your point of view.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may be required to investigate a strange sequence of events on your own. What you learn will certainly lead to more questions.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may be tempted to bend the rules, but be careful! You are leading by example, and this may not be the best example to give.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You're thinking of others, as you so often do, but your view of how things are progressing may be skewed in some way.

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Your Birthday for December 12, 2014

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | December 12th, 2014

Born today, you believe that winning is the most important thing, and you don't care if it's your ideas or someone else's that make it possible. You are perfectly able to prevail on your own, and you are willing to work closely with others if you feel that working as a team increases the odds of bringing you victory. Nothing is more important to you than coming out on top! You don't have to rely on others to position yourself well; you can find an advantage in almost any situation. This is the trait that most closely aligns you with other Sagittarians. The silver lining within a cloud is only waiting for you to uncover it -- and take advantage of it.

You do have a few private fears that you are unwilling to let others know about, and this kind of thing may prove to be your one serious vulnerability. The more you try to hide the truth from others, the more likely you will do some kind of harm to yourself.

Also born on this date are: Frank Sinatra, singer and actor; Bob Barker, game show host; Jennifer Connelly, actress; Regina Hall, actress; Bill Nighy, actor; Connie Francis, singer; Cathy Rigby, gymnast and actress; Edvard Munch, painter; Ed Koch, New York City mayor; Edward G. Robinson, actor; Mayim Bialik, actress; Madchen Amick, 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.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- The consequences of your actions may surprise you, though you do know that you aren't likely to get anything for free.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- An increase in domestic tension may result from your own inability to see things from another's point of view.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Someone you are used to dealing with may be more stubborn than usual. You are after something that may not be available just now.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Your luck is on the rise at this time, and others will notice that you seem able to score a personal victory as others are met with failure.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may be feeling somewhat distant or disconnected for a time. A text or phone call can work wonders -- if you choose your words carefully!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may spend the day very differently from the way you had expected, but in the end the rewards will be clear.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- A personal issue comes to the fore. Let a friend or loved one run interference for you whenever possible.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Any attempt to do too much at any one time is likely to result in disappointment as it renders you unable to get anything done at all!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You must receive everything that comes your way in the spirit in which it was given; you don't want to rub others the wrong way.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You need to get the job done as efficiently as possible -- whatever it may be. Your assignment has fallen to you for a reason.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may have to maneuver carefully in order to avoid obstacles and hazards. Someone may be trying to trap you in some way.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- The tools that you are used to using may not be available to you; you must improvise and do your best with what you have on hand.

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