Your Birthday for April 18, 2015

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | April 18th, 2015

Born today, you are quite charismatic, and you rely on your personality to open doors that might otherwise remain closed to you. It may take some time for you to recognize the one talent that can bring you success in life, but once you have identified it and have begun to develop it fully, you will find that the result is genuine success -- and the contentment that so often comes with it. You can be rather compulsive, combative, quick-tempered and even rash, but those who know you best understand that these traits stem from your enthusiasm and naturally high levels of nervous and creative energy. Though you can lash out angrily, you are also capable of making amends in the most sensitive and understanding ways.

Others may not realize it, but you feel things deeply; when you are offended or hurt in some way, you can carry the pain with you for a long time. Indeed, you don't let go of things easily; like so many Aries natives, you tend to take the littlest things far too personally.

Also born on this date are: Kourtney Kardashian, reality TV star; David Tennant, actor; Moises Arias, actor; Melissa Joan Hart, actress; America Ferrera, actress; Conan O'Brien, comedian and television host; James Woods, actor; Hayley Mills, actress; Eric Roberts, actor; Jane Leeves, actress; Maria Bello, actress; Rick Moranis, actor; Barbara Hale, actress; Clarence Darrow, lawyer; Leopold Stokowski, conductor.

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 19

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You should be able to explore freely where others avoid looking directly -- in this way, you can come up with the truth.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- The questions you ask can lead others to the answers they seek. You don't have to do everything yourself, remember.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- What seems a completely normal, routine situation may actually prove to be quite exceptional in many ways. You'll be in the middle.

CANCER (June 21-June 20) -- You have a way of taking seemingly unrelated details and painting a complete picture of a truth that very few will be able to comprehend.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Something is likely to spur you on, almost against your will. In truth, however, a part of you is eager to move in that direction.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- A puzzle presents itself that has you pondering certain key mysteries. One or two pieces may be difficult to place correctly.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You'll be shouting, "Eureka!" when you realize exactly what you've been looking at for quite some time now.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You'll draw certain conclusions that may draw criticism from those in the know. You're on the right track, however.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You've worked yourself into a position of some authority, perhaps, but you may find that you now must make an unpleasant decision.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may be planning to spend or invest a great deal of money very soon. Be sure that you've done all your homework and know the risks.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You're in no mood to share your secrets with just anyone. There is one person, however, with whom you have a certain connection.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may think that what you do, anyone can do -- but someone close to you knows the truth: What you have to offer is unique.

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Your Birthday for April 17, 2015

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | April 17th, 2015

Born today, you can be quite introspective at times, choosing to focus your attention inward instead of outward, studying yourself and your place in the world with far more interest and commitment than you do the world itself and what it may offer you. Others may consider you rather cold and aloof, and indeed there are times when you do nothing to persuade them otherwise. Often, however, this is merely a misinterpretation of your particular energy, and of the fact that you do not reach out until you are ready to do so. While you may never be widely popular, you are very likely to be widely respected.

You know how to negotiate with others quite well -- possibly because you do not let your emotions get in the way of any intellectual argument or understanding. While you do have a temper, you know how to keep it in check when you are working with others toward a common goal. You can even be quite affable at times.

Also born on this date are: Victoria Beckham, singer; Jennifer Garner, actress; Sean Bean, actor; Olivia Hussey, actress; Luke Mitchell, actor; Rooney Mara, actress; William Holden, actor; John Pierpont Morgan, entrepreneur; Boomer Esiason, football player and commentator; Harry Reasoner, journalist; Thornton Wilder, playwright.

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 18

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may feel as though you've been having the worst luck lately, but in fact things are going quite well in key areas. Look around.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You're interested in reuniting with someone who brings out the best in you in many ways. He or she is eager to collaborate again, too.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- As you watch the clock, remember that there are more important concerns than those that can be quantified in minutes and dollars.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Money may be holding you back -- or is it? A closer look is likely to reveal a flaw in your thinking that proves significant.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Why be complicated about something that is really quite simple? Today, a most direct approach is recommended; don't embellish.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You're going to want to put the right things into your body -- and your mind. Thought processes are as important as physical processes.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may be put off by the weight of the responsibilities that are falling to you, but don't waste energy doubting yourself.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You'll require a great deal more focus than usual, especially from those who are in supporting roles. All must be fully committed.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- A change of scenery -- or of venue -- may work wonders for you as you seek that certain something that will give your work an extra spark.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may encounter something quite meaningful that takes you by surprise and has you reconsidering a recent long-term decision.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You're considering certain changes that could possibly be permanent, but you'll never know if they suit you until you try them.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- With the help of a good friend, you can devise a plan that has you and others moving much more quickly toward a common goal.

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Your Birthday for April 16, 2015

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | April 16th, 2015

Born today, you have such a warm and engaging personality that you are often able to disarm even your most vitriolic critics and opponents, and have them eating out of your hand in no time. Humor is perhaps your greatest single weapon in the war you wage against your enemies; you can laugh at anything -- yourself included -- and you are confident that you can have others laughing at themselves as well. You have a serious side, of course, and you often weigh heavy issues that affect you both directly and indirectly. You try to make decisions slowly and carefully, and always independently of others who might try to influence you.

You are compelled to try what has never been tried before, and you will work tirelessly to succeed where others have failed. Though quite talented and interested in a great many things, it is likely to be tenacity and hard work that bring you your greatest successes, not inspiration or brilliance.

Also born on this date are: Martin Lawrence, actor and comedian; Selena, singer; Charlie Chaplin, actor; Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, basketball player; Pope Benedict XVI; Jon Cryer, actor; Wilbur Wright, inventor, pioneer aviator; Bobby Vinton, singer; Dusty Springfield, singer; Jimmy Osmond, singer; Bruce Bochy, baseball manager; Peter Billingsley, actor; Ellen Barkin, actress; Henry Mancini, composer; Peter Ustinov, actor; Merce Cunningham, dancer and choreographer; Lukas Haas, actor; Gerry Rafferty, singer.

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 17

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You can have a galvanizing influence, and what results is likely to be remembered long after others have gone their separate ways.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You can score an important "first." Even if others don't recognize or acknowledge it, you'll know what it means to you personally.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may make a small error that lets someone think that he or she is gaining the advantage -- but you are stronger than that, surely!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You are not sure you want to be associated closely with a certain faction, but today you may not be able to avoid it.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You can make the best of a situation that is not at all ideal. By day's end, you can have everyone appreciating your heroic efforts.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Now is not a good time for sightseeing; rather, you will want to go where you need to go to get certain things done on time and under budget.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You certainly don't want your behavior to be misinterpreted in any way. Don't stick your neck out too far!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Your actions will be considered groundbreaking by some, but you know that you've been doing this kind of thing for some time.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You'll be given a chance to improve your overall standing, but take care that you don't overlook a hidden hazard.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may have to preside over a conversation that takes everyone into some uncomfortable territory -- but you can ease tensions.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You can provide for others in a way that is unique to you -- in style and in substance. All you want in return is thanks.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may get ahead of the game by dropping the name of a very close friend. Just make sure it's the right friend!

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