Your Birthday for February 16, 2015

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | February 16th, 2015

Born today, you have every reason to think that things will turn out well for you, as you have been endowed with a sharp mind, an able body and numerous talents that you can, with a little effort, parlay into remarkable accomplishments and lasting rewards. Nothing is guaranteed, of course, and there is a danger of running afoul of the law or tripping up in some personal way that gets you into a downward spiral and prevents you from fulfilling your considerable potential. While that danger is small, it is very real. You mustn't live in a timid or reluctant fashion, however; even if you do make a major mistake, you can reverse it -- whenever you do fall, you can rise again by applying your personality and skills in positive ways.

You are not always one to share your feelings openly with others -- except to those who have earned your implicit trust and who are members of your inner circle. Even family members may not be privy to what is going on inside you; you tend to put on a brave front when times are tough, so most think you're carrying on just fine.

Also born on this date are: Ice-T, actor and rapper; Vera-Ellen, dancer; John McEnroe, tennis player and commentator; Sonny Bono, singer and politician; LeVar Burton, actor; Hugh Beaumont, actor; William Katt, actor; James Ingram, singer; Edgar Bergen, ventriloquist; Margaux Hemingway, model and 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.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You are interested in more than is immediately available to you. See if you can explore more deeply the issues of the day.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- It's a good day to reaffirm your commitment to a cause. Some of the people with whom you associate may begin to do things your way.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may be giving someone more than he or she has asked for, but in the long run, this is almost certainly the best approach.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may realize that someone you have only just met was not a complete stranger after all -- and is more than a kindred spirit.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You are treating others the way you wish to be treated, yet you may not be getting what you wanted out of the bargain. Today is not the day.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Give someone a helping hand, and you'll get one in return when you most need it. Need it you will, even perhaps by day's end.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may have trouble sitting still and absorbing information. When you can, get up and about, and keep the blood flowing!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You're likely to fall in love with an idea that you were dead set against only a day or two ago.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- It may be difficult to determine the best venue for the work you have to do. Home, of course, is not an option!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Your opinion may not be shared by many, but it is surely respected, in large part because you are never arbitrary in your judgments.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may have some trouble today determining what should come first, but the information supplied by another gives you what you need.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may have to treat yourself a little gingerly as the result of something that didn't sit well with you yesterday.

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Your Birthday for February 15, 2015

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | February 15th, 2015

Born today, you see things your way, and no one else's. This is not something that's likely to change, no matter whom you encounter, what ideas you are introduced to, or what evidence is presented to you to contradict whatever it is you may think or believe. You are a supremely confident individual -- some may even say you are cocky or overconfident -- and you always tend to think that you know better than others, are capable of more than others, and are destined for better things than others. Indeed, all of this -- or at least some -- may be true, but you must never think that your rewards will come to you automatically. You must work for them, day in and day out.

What is perhaps most surprising about you is that you can be something of a homebody, preferring to remain in the comfort of your own familiar abode than travel the world and see the sights. Quite often, your favorite way of spending downtime is at home, puttering about, paying little regard to the clock.

Also born on this date are: Amber Riley, singer and actress; Galileo Galilei, physicist and astronomer; Chris Farley, comedian; Matt Groening, cartoonist; Jane Seymour, actress; Susan B. Anthony, activist; Harvey Korman, actor and comedian; Melissa Manchester, singer; Cesar Romero, actor; John Barrymore, actor; Christopher McDonald, actor; Claire Bloom, 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, FEBRUARY 16

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may be coming out of a funk at last, but there are some who may not know how to deal with your newly elevated mood.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You must be sure to approach any dangers in a manner that protects those around you, though you may have to incur certain risks yourself.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You'll have the advantage over your closest competitor, but only for a short while. Be sure to use this to your advantage right away!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You demand that others respect your boundaries, yet at the same time you could respect another's a bit more.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Avoid pretense of any kind. Deal with others in a straightforward, upfront manner. What you give to another, you'll get in return.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may have to negotiate very delicately with someone who seems to understand what you are up to more than you had supposed.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You're not going to want to break the rules, as the repercussions are likely to be severe -- and perhaps long-lasting.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You must try to be as open-minded as possible throughout the day. You aren't likely to be down and out for long, and others know it.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- The situation you find yourself in can be simplified if you are willing to put another's needs ahead of your own for a short time.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Your moral strength will be clear to all. A certain situation compels you to do something you know will be difficult.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may react in a way that takes others by surprise -- but they must realize that certain things must not be said or done!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- The most important messages are sent directly and are expressed in the most efficient ways. Avoid being too complex.

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Your Birthday for February 14, 2015

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | February 14th, 2015

Born today, you have been endowed with just the kind of outlook that will enable you to get through even the most difficult situations with grace and aplomb -- if not with ease. Indeed, you know how to make things look easy to others, who will often find themselves wondering how you did it -- and, most important, how they will be able to do the same thing! The truth is that what you do and how you do it are signatures of yours, unique to your own existence and spheres of knowledge and influence. In short, no one is likely to imitate you or even match you in any kind of head-to-head competition. You were born with a kind of advantage that, if recognized, can see you coming out on top in almost every kind of challenge.

There are some things in life that really get under your skin -- in both good ways and bad ways. The good always has you wishing for the best for others and embracing potential in everyone. The bad has you thinking, at times, that nothing is as it should be, which can plunge you into a serious depression.

Also born on this date are: Florence Henderson, actress and singer; Tiffany Thornton, actress; Simon Pegg, actor; Freddie Highmore, actor; Frederick Douglass, abolitionist; Jack Benny, comedian; Meg Tilly, actress; Drew Bledsoe, football player; Jimmy Hoffa, union leader; Gregory Hines, dancer and actor; Vic Morrow, actor; Carl Bernstein, journalist; Mel Allen, baseball announcer; Hugh Downs, journalist.

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, FEBRUARY 15

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may not be able to avoid becoming personally involved in a situation you have been trying to avoid for some time. Today is different.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You're interested in seeing how much you are able to improve things at this time, but the first step is likely to be the most difficult.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- The awkward situation you most fear isn't likely to arise unless you have neglected to inform others of your own intentions.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- It's important for you to be open and honest with those who seek information from you. Don't attempt to hide even tiny details.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Avoid jumping to conclusions. Collect information and evidence in an orderly fashion, and arrange your thoughts accordingly.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Time is of the essence, and you must put yourself in the right place to receive what you need when you need it.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Someone in your care may not appreciate your motives or understand your methods -- but he or she is certainly benefiting from your attention.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may not be thinking along the same lines as a friend who is keen on cooperating, but that can certainly change by day's end.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may be overlooking a key factor that can make the difference between ease and difficulty -- or success and failure.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- The time has come for you to make your desires known to the one person who can be instrumental in satisfying them. You know who this is!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You must immerse yourself in a certain situation in order to learn as much about it as possible -- and excel in the days to come.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may have the uneasy feeling that something from some time ago is haunting you in some way. Indeed, an unsolved problem is looming.

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