Your Birthday for February 23, 2015

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | February 23rd, 2015

Born today, you seem to know exactly where you are going, how you are going to get there, and when you will arrive -- right down to the minute! This is true not just in the symbolic, metaphoric sense, but often literally -- you try to live your life according to a strict timetable that you have constructed for yourself to maximize gains, minimize dangers and ensure for yourself both success and lasting contentment. You believe strongly in the notion that nothing good ever happened entirely by accident; you always want to be prepared for the next eventuality so that you can take full advantage of it when the time comes.

You are one of those modern individuals who maintain ties to the past that enable you to progress in a way that displays both continuity and tremendous originality. You spend a great deal of time looking at what has been done before so that you can do it your way, better -- and you usually do your ancestors very proud.

Also born on this date are: Dakota Fanning, actress; Emily Blunt, actress; Peter Fonda, actor; Kelly MacDonald, actress; George Frideric Handel, composer; Howard Jones, singer-songwriter; Victor Fleming, 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, FEBRUARY 24

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Time is of the essence, and you can use it to your advantage or waste it entirely. There's no real middle ground right now.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You're keenly interested in what a younger family member is up to, and you may be able to lend a timely helping hand when things get tricky.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You're going to want to address a certain issue in a direct, straightforward manner. "Head on" is the only way to proceed!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may not be able to go about your business without someone else trying to influence you against your will. Inner strength is key.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- It's important for you to understand the motives of those who do things very differently. You can learn a thing or two.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You're likely to face a good deal more adversity than you might have expected -- but you're equipped to deal with it, surely.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You're asking a great deal of yourself, and you may start to wonder if perhaps you're capable of coming through as planned.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Self-doubt is your single worst enemy right now. You must do all you can to prevent it from getting ahold of you and causing real damage.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may not trust someone who has been drifting in and out of your personal space. Ask direct questions.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You know how to get right to the heart of the matter -- as usual. This will surely set you apart -- for now, at least.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- A certain personal goal is getting nearer, but you may feel as though you have lost your touch and cannot quite reach it.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You'll be tempted to change things around just to keep them fresh, but take care you don't actually create a puzzle for yourself.

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Your Birthday for February 22, 2015

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | February 22nd, 2015

Born today, you enjoy being in charge, but you do not always like the attention, notoriety, criticism and lack of privacy that comes with it. You are very much at home in the driver's seat, yet at the same time, you like to be alone to think your own thoughts, devise your own plans, follow your own course and even make your own mistakes without having others scrutinize every little thing you do. You are also fiercely private; what you do at home -- and with whom -- is your own business and nobody else's. Indeed, it is this issue above all others that may well keep you from fulfilling your career destiny.

You have a great deal of good luck, and you are able to turn a little good luck into a lot -- to the extent that your competitors may simply throw up their hands in disgust, certain that they will be unable to keep up with you. You play to win, and like all Pisces natives, you can come up with imaginative tactics that enable you to do so.

Also born on this date are: George Washington, U.S. president; Drew Barrymore, actress; Steve Irwin, zoologist; Robert Kardashian, attorney; Julius "Dr. J" Erving, basketball player; James Blunt, singer; Julie Walters, actress; Ted Kennedy, U.S. senator; Robert Young, actor; Thomas Jane, actor; Sparky Anderson, baseball manager; Sheldon Leonard, actor and producer; Jonathan Demme, filmmaker; John Mills, actor; Michael Chang, tennis player.

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 23

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You're ready to undertake something you've been planning for some time. Should you jump right in or start slowly, in a more thoughtful way?

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Your emotions may be quite near the surface. Focus on any issues brought to your attention by family members and other loved ones.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You're working hard to make sense of things that don't seem to make much sense. Perhaps your efforts are being misplaced.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may have to face several contradictory issues. In the end, you'll realize that confidence in your own beliefs wins the day.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Avoid making impulsive decisions. Your actions must be the product of careful thought and planning, and thorough preparation.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- The more you let another speak, the more you will learn about his or her motives -- and how you are affected. Be content to listen!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may have to weather a barrage of criticism after doing something that others had warned you against.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You're very eager to be seen in the right light. Are you willing to put your beliefs on the line? Expedience is not the issue.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Avoid bragging, no matter how well things go for you. It's important to let others come to their own conclusions about you.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may find that someone who has been on the periphery of your professional affairs is ready and willing to play a more central role.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Money matters may have your head spinning as you realize that the rules you have followed for so long aren't applicable right now.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may be able to set yourself up in a position of greater authority, but what you do with that authority is really the issue.

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Your Birthday for February 21, 2015

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | February 21st, 2015

Born today, you enjoy working and playing with others and combining resources, energy and ideas to come up with something that is truly the collective product of everyone involved. However, you prefer coming up with ideas, and thinking through problems and doing whatever homework you may have to do entirely on your own. Then, and only then -- after you have devised a plan or come up with a winning idea -- will you want to share what you've been working on with other members of your team. So, in a sense, you enjoy the best of both worlds -- solitary work that leads to successful collaboration with others. You are never jealous of your ideas, however; you are willing to share almost everything you dream up with those working with you.

Pressure is not something you fear; on the contrary, you sometimes work best, and play best, under intense pressure. When you find yourself engaged in a close competition with a rival who tests your abilities on every level, you really shine. Indeed, that is the kind of thing you actually like best -- provided you don't feel completely outclassed.

Also born on this date are: Corbin Bleu, actor; Ashley Greene, actress; Jennifer Love Hewitt, actress; Alan Rickman, actor; Ellen Page, actress; Kelsey Grammer, actor; Rue McClanahan, actress; Andres Segovia, classical guitarist; Nina Simone, singer and activist; Tyne Daly, actress; William Petersen, actor; John Lewis, politician; Barbara Jordan, politician; Mary Chapin Carpenter, singer; Erma Bombeck, columnist; Melanie Laurent, actress; Ann Sheridan, actress; Sam Peckinpah, 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.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 22

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You'll receive information about a big decision that will affect the course of your life for some time to come.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You mustn't take events too much to heart; a personal response can only make things more difficult -- and more misunderstood.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Avoid self-indulgence. Give another the chance to step forward and explain things in a way that comes from the heart. Caring matters!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may not be able to see things from any other point of view but your own, which may prove limiting for a time, but not always.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Obstacles that rise before you can be overcome or perhaps even avoided entirely if you have enough advance warning.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- The choices you make that open the doors to more options are the ones for you. Now is no time to impose restrictions on yourself or others.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- A few unexpected changes may have you wondering what's next, but you should be able to regain your footing very quickly.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Whatever answer you give, you'll want to give it in a confident, clear manner. Now is not the time for doubt or uncertainty.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- If you are too concerned with being on the right side, it's almost certain that what you do will not be right for you.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Are you asking too much of another? Of yourself? Perhaps a look at what has happened in recent days will make things clearer to you.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You must feed your mind, body and spirit -- and you can find a way, surely. Something you enjoy is more enjoyable than usual.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may not be in the mood you thought you would be in, and getting certain things done may prove difficult as a result.

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