Your Birthday for April 08, 2015

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | April 8th, 2015

Born today, you are likely to enjoy an early and auspicious start to a noteworthy career -- even though, at the time, you may not be completely aware of what is happening! To say that you are lucky is an understatement; you have a knack for being in the right place at the right time, and for turning a chance encounter into a meeting that can change your life. You're likely to score a great many firsts in life, and to be recognized for your leadership in a variety of endeavors. You're not one to be left in the dust, but rather the kind to surge forward, embracing new opportunities wherever and whenever you can, to show others what is possible.

Many will think that you are emotionally invulnerable; this is the result of the confidence you display and the zeal with which you approach most endeavors. However, you do have a dark side, even if it's not something you like to display openly.

Also born on this date are: John Schneider, actor; Robin Wright, actress; Felix Hernandez, baseball player; Patricia Arquette, actress; Sonja Henie, Olympic skater and actress; Mary Pickford, actress; Betty Ford, U.S. first lady; John Havlicek, basketball player; Catfish Hunter, baseball 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.

THURSDAY, APRIL 9

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may not be able to hold your tongue much longer! See if you can distract yourself with a private -- even guilty -- pleasure.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You want more choices than are available to you, but wanting doesn't always mean getting. It's a matter of luck and timing.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You're cruising down a path without much care, but what you encounter may have you rethinking your intentions -- and your choice of partner.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Much occurs that will interest you, but you're likely to have only enough time to explore one or two options at most.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may be forced into a decision that you have been putting off for quite some time. It's important to talk about what lies ahead.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may be misinterpreting the signals a friend is sending you. Why remain distant? It's time for some face time.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may have trouble settling into a productive rhythm during the first part of the day. Then a message comes through, and things pick up.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may have heard things that have you wondering about what's really going on -- but maybe, just maybe, those rumors aren't entirely true.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may not be able to control every aspect of your schedule, so be prepared to make last-minute adjustments as necessary.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Someone will come to you with an offer you cannot pass up, allowing you to spend a little more time doing what you want to do.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Nostalgia will play a major role as you try to make a decision you have put off for quite a while. What speaks to you today?

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- It's time to get to work on a project that promises to win you a great deal of attention, if not reward. It'll be worth the effort!

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Your Birthday for April 07, 2015

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | April 7th, 2015

Born today, you are one of the most agile individuals born under your sign -- physically, mentally and emotionally. You very likely have tremendous physical prowess, but this is matched by your ability to wrap your mind around the most convoluted problems and to avoid emotional hardship simply by keeping your feelings nimble and light. This is not to say that you do not tire, that you cannot be stumped by those smarter than you, or that you do not suffer from bouts of depression. You surely do all of these -- and more! -- but they are not really a part of what defines you, of what makes you you. Apart from being always on the go, you are also quite generous, and you enjoy sharing experiences with friends.

Others enjoy being with you -- and you usually enjoy the social scene. Every now and then, however, you recognize that it is time to withdraw a bit, to secrete yourself away into a private sanctuary and avoid being with others. Whether this is a matter of self-protection or reinvention is for you to say, but you do find it useful.

Also born on this date are: Jackie Chan, actor, martial artist and stuntman; Russell Crowe, actor; Ravi Shankar, musician; James Garner, actor; Billie Holiday, singer; Francis Ford Coppola, filmmaker; Wayne Rogers, actor; Jerry Brown, politician; David Frost, television personality; John Oates, songwriter and musician; William Wordsworth, poet; Walter Winchell, journalist; Joel Robuchon, chef.

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, APRIL 8

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Seek, and ye shall find, but what you uncover may be strikingly different from what you were actually expecting.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Just because you've committed to the long haul doesn't mean you won't sometimes entertain alternatives.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- The quality of your work is likely to be questioned by those who don't have any basis on which to judge. Don't take it personally!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may not take to something very quickly, but once you've gotten the hang of it, you are likely to enjoy yourself immensely.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- The attraction you feel for someone else is very much like a gravitational pull that you cannot resist -- so why try? See where it leads.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You're seriously thinking about separating yourself from those who have, until recently, been a part of your every endeavor.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- A change is in the works, and you can do much to prepare for what comes to you as a result. Anticipation plays a major role all day long.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You are thinking that others may not have it together at this time. In fact, your own attitude may be in need of some adjustment.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You're likely to receive a heads-up from someone on the front lines who knows just how important being ready is to you.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Laughter can do a great deal for you, and some of the benefits will carry over into activities that you do not usually enjoy.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may find yourself shrinking from a vision of the future that you had no part in creating. A few adjustments can have you on board.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- The time has come for you to make a key decision that will affect you and those around you. More important, you must act on it!

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Your Birthday for April 06, 2015

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | April 6th, 2015

Born today, you are not always easy to read, and you can be somewhat solitary and brooding in your private life. In public, you put on a brave front, smiling a great deal and approaching everything with a positive energy that is often quite contagious -- if not entirely genuine. You are known for making those around you feel good, and you are quite capable of doing so even when you are experiencing emotional hardship. You do not like to infect others with your negative feelings -- be it a simple bad mood, depression, anger or grief. Such emotions are yours and yours alone, and you will cherish them and your right to be affected by them as you will, most often in a solitary fashion.

Your greatest weapon against any sort of negative feelings is work; when you are working, you are able to hold your head high, recognize the great potential in the world, and grace those around you with positive energy, smiles and generosity. Work, to you, is the best medicine -- as long as it is work you love.

Also born on this date are: Paul Rudd, actor; Michael Rooker, actor; Merle Haggard, singer; Billy Dee Williams, actor; John Ratzenberger, actor; Marilu Henner, actress; Barry Levinson, 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, APRIL 7

CAPRICCORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Your preparation may have to be more thorough than usual, if for no other reason than that you don't know when you will get back home.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may have to bump things up a bit after someone makes an offer that you simply cannot refuse. Others may be tagging along.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You have several important things to take care of, but one in particular has been keeping you up at night -- so start with that!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Talking about something openly and honestly may reduce tension and get things moving forward. Now is no time to be bashful.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may be feeling the inevitable effects of inertia, as it is more difficult than usual to get started.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You're wishing certain things could be different, but by day's end, you'll see a way out that can prove positive for all involved.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may need a little more room to maneuver. Family members are perhaps more willing than usual to give you what you require.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- What begins as nothing more than a test of sorts becomes a real-world situation that challenges you in every way.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- If you want to get the behind-the-scenes info, you're going to have to get close to someone who is more in the know. Choose carefully!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Take advantage of every lull in the conversation by steering it in the right direction. Don't let others get distracted!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You're eager to see what a new partner is going to bring to the table. He or she knows what you're after, but may have a surprise.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- This is not a good day to go for broke. It would be better to take a more conservative approach and focus on routine endeavors.

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