Your Birthday for February 26, 2015

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | February 26th, 2015

Born today, you may not always make things as easy for yourself as they might be, for you are likely to go through life with a chip on your shoulder, eager to confront those who would challenge you, and always willing to engage in a fight when things get tough. While this can serve you well in certain situations, it can also bring you a great deal of hardship. The truth is, you may see opposition in the eyes of one who is actually quite supportive of you, and subsequently threaten or even destroy the relationship through inappropriately aggressive behavior. Still, you are able to inspire loyalty among your inner circle, who understand that there is something special about you.

You have a keen mind and the ability to think your way through problems that would stump nearly everyone else -- but that doesn't mean that you will always solve those problems! On the contrary, knowing what to do isn't the same as doing it -- and this will often make the difference between success and failure for you.

Also born on this date are: Johnny Cash, singer and songwriter; Erykah Badu, singer; Michael Bolton, singer; Jackie Gleason, actor and comedian; Fats Domino, musician; Victor Hugo, author; William Frawley, actor; Tex Avery, animator; Buffalo Bill Cody, Wild West showman; Tony Randall, actor; Robert Alda, actor; Ariel Sharon, Israeli leader; Betty Hutton, 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.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Attempts to outsmart someone who has proven him- or herself to be just a little superior can provide a few surprises.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may be trying to do things instantly, but that's not the way to get them done correctly. Take time and be thorough.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You'll hear from someone who has finally decided to answer a plea you sent some time ago. You can get things moving now.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may spend much of the day wondering why you're doing what you're doing -- until the answer becomes crystal clear toward day's end.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You're interested in what your ancestors were up to and how they responded to the kinds of difficulties you're encountering.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Someone else's behavior needn't affect your own -- especially if it is in any way inappropriate. You want to toe the line.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- By following the rules, you're likely to learn a few important lessons about yourself -- and those around you, too.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- The clock is running, and you must bring all your talents to bear if you're going to get a project in on time and under budget.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You should focus on endeavors that will bring you lasting rewards rather than mere immediate gratification.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Your mood swings may be unusual, and someone is likely to keep his or her distance for a while -- but you know exactly why.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You'll feel the pressure of fate, but know that any and all influences can be controlled to a certain degree.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may be trying to disguise a certain aspect of your physical appearance or your personality, but it's not likely to be successful.

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Your Birthday for February 25, 2015

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | February 25th, 2015

Born today, you are comfortable lending support to others as well as being front and center yourself, and this is sure to give you a distinct advantage as you progress through life. The secret, of course, is that you never insist on being one or the other -- leader or follower -- at any given time. You are quite able to be fluid and flexible in almost all situations, to do what is required and be whatever is appropriate under the circumstances. In this way, you are always changing slightly, playing the chameleon and becoming whatever a given situation demands.

Some may say this is merely an unwillingness to be firm and unequivocal -- but so be it. The truth is that this is your way of making things work in a complicated world -- a world that can be quite frustrating to those who are unable or unwilling to make compromises. You're able to navigate successfully, no matter how the wind is blowing.

Also born on this date are: George Harrison, singer and musician; Sean Astin, actor; Chelsea Handler, comedian, actress, television host; Tea Leoni, actress; Jim Backus, actor; Nancy O'Dell, journalist; Pierre-Auguste Renoir, painter; Anthony Burgess, writer; Sally Jessy Raphael, talk-show host.

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, FEBRUARY 26

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You're eager to get your way, because you've got something very big in mind -- but you must remember that not all dreams can come true.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may find yourself wishing that an episode from your past had turned out quite differently. What, in the end, would that do for you?

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You're waiting for an offer to come through that might actually solve all of your problems -- or at least present you with several options.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- What are you supposed to do if the day begins differently than you planned? Why, improvise, of course -- and you're quite good at it!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You're eager to get inside a problem and work it out in a way that makes it impossible for the same issue to arise again. You can do it!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You'll make an important first impression, but you may not know it until you begin to reap the benefits. See where this goes!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You must avoid letting yourself reach for everything that comes your way. You'll want to pick and choose wisely.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may think that others will allow you to do whatever you want, but this way of thinking won't benefit anyone -- especially you.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You can enhance your own pleasure by doing precisely that which seems most pleasurable -- but in a place that is unusual.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- This is a good day to focus on yourself: What can be improved; what can be highlighted; what bad habit can be broken?

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Your creativity is on the rise, yet you may not be quite sure what endeavor will allow you to use it to the best advantage. Explore!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- This is a good day to start making a plan that will involve many others -- especially those close to you. Think big!

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Your Birthday for February 24, 2015

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | February 24th, 2015

Born today, you are nothing if not visionary. You are able to see the world as it is, but you can also see it the way you would like it to be -- a better world, a world with greater opportunities for all, full of greater accomplishment and reward. You never hold back when you spot a chance to excel; you will work tirelessly, focusing on the most minute details, burning the candle at both ends, to see that you meet your goals and turn your vision into reality. Like so many born under your sign, you are a natural student of history, but you are not the kind to get lost in what has gone before. Instead, you will build upon the past to create a bright, shining future.

You are likely to build quite a remarkable reputation for yourself, but not all of it may be positive. Indeed, there are some who will set themselves up as your rivals because they do not agree with what you are doing, how you are doing it and, perhaps most important, why.

Also born on this date are: Steve Jobs, computer mogul; Kristin Davis, actress; Abe Vigoda, actor; Billy Zane, actor; Edward James Olmos, actor; Barry Bostwick, actor; George Thorogood, singer and musician; Chester Nimitz, U.S. naval leader; Joe Lieberman, politician; James Farentino, actor; Paula Zahn, 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.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Just because you're bound and determined to keep up the pace doesn't mean that you should throw caution to the wind. Quite the contrary!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You must focus on the simplest way of getting the job done. Any attempt to come up with something new will only complicate things.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You know just where you are going, yet the road may be obscured for a time. You must always trust your instincts.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Though known for your ability to empower others, you must be willing to make a key decision entirely on your own.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You have much on your mind. A loved one is ready to throw an unknown element into the mix. Give a friend your two cents' worth.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You can maneuver past all kinds of obstacles, but you may be heading for one that will challenge you in a very profound way.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You and a loved one may both be waiting for the other to make the same key decision. There's no reason to wait any longer.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- The way to a friend's heart is through generosity -- and, at one specific point at least, a willingness to take the lead.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may feel as though things are not coming together as you had anticipated, but progress is still being made.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You can count on another to see you through a situation that pushes your buttons. Don't be afraid to show vulnerability.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You're getting to the end of a key personal phase. Someone who knows you well is likely to surprise you with what seems like a revelation.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- The more quickly you traverse dangerous territory, the more likely you will be to escape the dangers lurking within.

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