Your Birthday for April 23, 2015

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | April 23rd, 2015

Born today, you are unusual and remarkable. Anyone who enjoys the pleasure of being close to you in any way will surely be better for it. You have tremendous talents, matched by a personality that is strong and steady, and a view of the world that is tolerant and all-embracing. You are an enemy to no one and a friend to most. Even those with whom you engage in conflict are considered, by you and those who know you, to be friendly rivals. You seem to know what makes people tick; your understanding of human motives and methods, and of their significance in making the world turn 'round, is unrivaled. You are energetic, positive and able to make the best of even the most unfortunate situations.

There may be some issues that you overlook to your peril. This happens because you are, at times, too trusting of others. Fortunately, you are rarely ignorant of this trait, and you can work to undo any damage done because of it. Still, you would always rather trust another than not.

Also born on this date are: William Shakespeare, playwright and poet; Shirley Temple Black, actress and diplomat; George Lopez, comedian; Taio Cruz, singer; Valerie Bertinelli, actress; Lee Majors, actor; Roy Orbison, singer; Dev Patel, actor; Joyce DeWitt, actress; Michael Moore, filmmaker; Sandra Dee, actress; James Buchanan, U.S. president; Melina Kanakaredes, actress; Sergei Prokofiev, composer; Vladimir Nabokov, author; Andruw Jones, baseball player; Tony Esposito, hockey player; Herve Villechaize, actor; Judy Davis, 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, APRIL 24

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You'll benefit from being more experienced than an acquaintance. He or she is likely to look up to you, eager to know what you know.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You're waiting on another who may, in turn, be waiting on you. Instead of keeping your distance, why not talk face-to-face?

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may not be able to get the better of a certain competitor, but if you watch carefully, you can learn a lot about his or her strategy.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may think that you're being clever, but in fact, you're only getting in your own way. Today is a good day to play it straight.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Progress is slower than you might have hoped, but it is still valuable, whether it comes piecemeal or all at once.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may suspect that someone close to you is actually trying to sabotage a project, but you're misinterpreting the evidence.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Making travel arrangements may be more difficult than usual. You may be expecting a kind of service that is not actually available.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You're making assumptions that are standing in your way. Free your mind, and you can open many doors and maximize opportunities.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You'll require some careful guidance as you strive to avoid many small obstacles that can add up to one big danger.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- It's time once more for you to learn from your mistakes; over the past few days, you've made several that are worth examining.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Take care that you say only what you mean. As the pace picks up, there will be less and less room for ambiguity.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You're likely to discover that you and a friend have yet another thing in common -- and it is something worth taking a step further!

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Your Birthday for April 22, 2015

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | April 22nd, 2015

Born today, you are one of the most watched individuals born under your sign. Others are naturally compelled to pay attention to you, to chart your movements, study your habits and, at times, even imitate your style -- but why? You are a rather quirky individual, easily recognizable and hard to forget, one who has a knack for being very much at the center of things. You are not happy being on the sidelines; you will always work your way toward a place where you can influence affairs or at least simply do things your own way, come what will. You are never a fan of compromise, and this will surely bring you into conflict with others on occasion.

Love is something of a mystery to you, but that doesn't mean you don't give it a try as often as you possibly can! Indeed, you are likely to break many hearts in your lifetime if you follow your romantic instincts without curbing them at all. At the same time, you will keep your own heart from breaking whenever you can.

Also born on this date are: Jack Nicholson, actor; Marshawn Lynch, football player; Amber Heard, actress; Vladimir Lenin, Russian politician; Peter Frampton, singer-songwriter; Glen Campbell, singer-songwriter; John Waters, filmmaker; Aaron Spelling, television producer; Bettie Page, model; Robert Oppenheimer, physicist; Eddie Albert, actor; Yehudi Menuhin, violinist; Terry Francona, baseball manager.

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 23

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Give yourself a good motivational speech in the morning, and you can swing into action in time to get everything done in the afternoon.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may have to undo something done only yesterday in order to maximize the effects of your overall plan. Don't take it too hard!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Something you had to be forced into is likely to prove a valuable learning experience. You'll seek out such things in the future!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You'll want to look more closely into something that has only been on the periphery of your experience for quite some time.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- It may seem to some as if you've lost the advantage, but such things mean little to you. You're determined to stay the course!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You and a family member must stop squabbling about minor matters and put your heads together to solve a major home dilemma.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You will come close to solving a persistent problem once and for all. Apart from one small detail, you'd surely be done with it.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Why wait on other methods of delivery when you can carry something important to its destination yourself? Do it now.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may receive an extension of sorts that allows you to relax the pace and ensure that you complete a project in top form.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- For quite a while now, you and your team have been talking about what's going to happen. It's time to get on your feet and get moving!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb 18) -- Your hard work is sure to pay off, but you may be surprised by one or two of the specific rewards that come to you by day's end.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You needn't be sheepish or bashful when it comes to asking for what you deserve -- especially when it's already been promised to you.

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Your Birthday for April 21, 2015

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | April 21st, 2015

Born today, you are likely to attract attention at a very young age, and the stars may arrange an early introduction to your life's work. Indeed, whether or not things fall out in such a way as to give you a head start, you're likely to get to work on your own, inspired by a few others whom you admire. You are compelled by your own competitive nature and keen interest in winning to forge a path for yourself without waiting too long for others to show you the way. You are strong-willed and sometimes contrary, but always eager to prove yourself; you will always work hard to show others what you can do. You may spend a great deal of time looking over your shoulder, fearful of rivals, but the truth is that you are likely in a class by yourself.

It may seem to others that you too often put your personal life on a back burner, choosing to focus on work. Indeed, this may be true now and then, but your personal needs are never too far from your thoughts. You trust, however, that personal contentment and professional success are closely linked -- and for you, they often are.

Also born on this date are: Queen Elizabeth II of England; Tony Romo, football player; James McAvoy, actor; Iggy Pop, singer; Tony Danza, actor; Charlotte Bronte, author; Robbie Amell, actor; Andie MacDowell, actress; Anthony Quinn, actor; John Muir, naturalist; Charles Grodin, actor; Robin Meade, journalist; Patti LuPone, singer and actress; Toby Stephens, 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.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- It's a good day to set aside any grudge you may be carrying -- perhaps for good. There is no place for such negative emotions right now.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You must be sure to give yourself enough time to do what must be done. You don't want to find yourself racing against the clock.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- The quality of your work is sure to impress those around you, but you must make sure that everything is done on time and under budget.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- There are only a certain few rules that you must consciously follow; the rest, of course, are likely to come naturally.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You can only solve the problem at hand with conscious thought and effort. A solution is unlikely to be spawned by accident.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Be sure you're giving yourself the best possible chance. You don't want to find yourself fighting an uphill battle in any way.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may be able to see the future in some way. This can be both a blessing and a curse, and others may not believe what you can do.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You must be willing to reach out to one who has recently gained power and ask for what you feel you truly deserve. He or she will listen.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Your motives may not be fully understood or appreciated, but the actions you take are likely to win the loyalty of many.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You can capture the hearts of those who have known, for some time, that you have something special. Today it is on display.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Someone is waiting on you to complete your part of a project before he or she can work on the finishing touches. Get it done!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You'll want to go over your work again with a fine-toothed comb to make sure that you haven't missed any details. Read the small print!

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