Your Birthday for April 11, 2015

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | April 11th, 2015

Born today, you have been endowed with tremendous staying power, which will surely enable you to weather all manner of situations, circumstances and phases in your life -- both good and bad -- and give you a distinct advantage over those who approach life with a "one and done" mentality. Never one to give up when the going gets tough, you will actually find yourself defined by your ability to deal with hardship. What gives you the greatest strength, of course, is your belief in yourself and your family; you are never one to abandon that belief, and it will see you through the most trying times. You cherish nothing so much as the ability to go home again -- at any time, for any reason and for any length of time.

You can be quite colorful at times, and some may be surprised by your ability to express yourself in ways that break with the norm. Indeed, you know how to say things that others would never say, in ways that others would never say them! For this reason, what you say is sure to be remembered.

Also born on this date are: Joss Stone, singer; Joel Grey, actor; Jennifer Esposito, actress; Ethel Kennedy, socialite and philanthropist; Meshach Taylor, actor; Lisa Stansfield, singer; Louise Lasser, actress; Dean Acheson, politician; Bill Irwin, actor and comedian; Tricia Helfer, 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.

SUNDAY, APRIL 12

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You'll do what is necessary to maintain your position. Certain situations require you to sidestep an obstacle.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may benefit from doing things in a way that others recommend, not your own way exclusively. It rarely hurts to try something new.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- A quick start may be impossible, but you can gain ground once you get up to speed. A rival questions your integrity.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may be able to invent a new way of doing something others have usually tried to avoid at all costs -- until now.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- That which you seek may not be available. You'll have to come up with a viable alternative -- or change your plans altogether.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- It's a good day for a little home improvement. Though little may be required, what is needed can be done very well, indeed.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may be interested in more of a quick fix than anything long-term -- but that would be a mistake at this juncture.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Others may be taking you far too seriously, but this only means that you're likely to have the last laugh.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Choose carefully whom you want by your side. Tackling a certain task together will enable both of you to learn a key lesson.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You're in the midst of formulating a plan that can actually make the difference between success and failure. Keep at it!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may find yourself at the center of a controversy that really has nothing to do with you. You can, however, keep things from escalating.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You're making assumptions that may be proven wrong. In most cases, this will be a good thing!

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Your Birthday for April 10, 2015

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | April 10th, 2015

Born today, you are the kind of winner who comes from behind -- the kind to take advantage of situations that develop in order to gain the upper hand and parlay your position into a winning performance. You don't ever have to start strong; indeed, you may never be favored to win, but that suits you just fine: You are content to run with the pack until your chance reveals itself and you surge to the fore, surprising friend and foe alike with your remarkable ability to hold the lead once you grab it. The gold medal is, indeed, your destiny; if you follow your instincts and remain true to your own personal style, you can surely come away a winner in most situations.

Success, once you experience it, should be quite lasting, but it is likely to be a kind of success that is unique to you, and not the sort that others may seek. You are no flash in the pan; your style will ensure that you are a resolute competitor, one to watch for a long time.

Also born on this date are: Mandy Moore, singer and actress; Steven Seagal, actor; John Madden, football coach and sportscaster; Haley Joel Osment, actor; Omar Sharif, actor; Chuck Connors, actor; Harry Morgan, actor; Brian Setzer, musician; Max Von Sydow, actor; Jim Bowie, explorer; Orlando Jones, actor; Joseph Pulitzer, 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.

SATURDAY, APRIL 11

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You'll want to take a close look at your finances. The tide may be turning on the domestic front, opening up new possibilities.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Progress may not come easily, but you can push through any stubborn obstacles and score measurable gains.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You're expected to do more than you had signed up for -- so where is the confusion? Someone hasn't told you everything.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- A family affair is likely to provide many laughs, but not all of them will have been planned! Accidents can actually lift your spirits.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Much depends upon your state of mind. Are you able to see things from a bright and positive point of view? A change of venue may help.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- The simple and the straightforward are just what the doctor ordered. You'll enjoy seeing things for what they are.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You must be willing to accept certain compromises, though the suggestions of another may rub you the wrong way at first.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You'll want to remain in good standing as far as any authority figures are concerned. Do nothing that puts your reputation at risk.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You're looking ahead at what may lie in store, but most of your conclusions will be the result of guesswork. Many facts are unavailable.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may not be able to progress as quickly as you had hoped, but steady gains can still be made in certain key areas.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You don't want to miss out on anything that could better your position at the workplace. Pay attention to quickly developing trends.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You'll enjoy numerous opportunities, but which ones you wholeheartedly pursue may turn out to be a surprise to many.

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Your Birthday for April 09, 2015

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | April 9th, 2015

Born today, you are an open-minded and tolerant individual, one who is able to adjust to changing circumstances, mix and mingle with all kinds of people and groups, and generally travel through life with a positive attitude and the ability to increase the level of enjoyment that others experience. Indeed, perhaps your greatest single contribution to the world is your ability to give others precisely what they want. You have a knack for knowing what is important to them, what they will best respond to, and how to arrange for them to have it -- or, if appropriate, have more of it. You are no fan of conflict, so you will do all you can to avoid it.

Your private life can be characterized in one word: family. Family -- and all it entails -- will surely shape your private life like nothing else; your attachment to family -- sometimes good, sometimes not -- will prove a driving force in all your endeavors. You will never be far from home, either literally or figuratively.

Also born on this date are: Kristen Stewart, actress; Hugh Hefner, publisher; Elle Fanning, actress; Dennis Quaid, actor; Jay Baruchel, actor; Paulina Porizkova, actress and model; Cynthia Nixon, actress; Michael Learned, actress; Avery Schreiber, comedian; Paul Robeson, actor.

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, APRIL 10

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You can expect to make a certain request more than once. Others are willing to grant you certain concessions late in the day.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- An important message comes to you in two parts; neither makes much sense, however, without the other -- so be patient.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may have precious little time to get things done, so getting down to business as quickly as possible is the key to success.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You aren't in the mood to be reminded of the same things several times, so be sure to tend to business before any reminders are necessary.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Someone close to you is likely to have many excuses for behavior that is, as far as you are concerned, simply inexcusable.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You'll marvel at how simple a certain task is likely to be, despite the doubts you may have had before you decided to tackle it.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- This is not a good day to say "never," for as soon as it passes your lips, you're likely to do exactly what you said you'd never do!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- All options are available -- even those that you might have supposed would never be opened to you by chance or by design.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You are in a good position; the one who has been telling you what to do is likely to offer you a chance for advancement.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You can get much done, but not all of it will mean as much as you had hoped when all is said and done. This tells you something!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You're not about to let anyone get away with anything that puts you at risk. Lay down the law; it's your way or the highway!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may realize that the path you have taken has led you in a direction that you did not at first anticipate, which is fine.

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