Your Birthday for April 24, 2015

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | April 24th, 2015

Born today, you are confident that the world turns as it does for a reason, and your belief in destiny -- whether dictated by the stars, a divine being or simply human nature -- is likely to be lifelong. Despite this belief that some may call outdated or old-fashioned, you are able to function quite well in the modern world. You direct your energies into very real, daily endeavors that can further your agenda and propel you to professional success and personal contentment, putting your beliefs on a back burner when necessary. You are determined to fulfill your own destiny, but unlike others, you are not the kind to place the blame for your own failures on anyone else. You fully understand that the responsibility for fulfilling your destiny is yours and yours alone.

You can be rather fiery and combative at times, particularly when you feel you are being threatened in some way, either professionally or personally. You may well amass a considerable fortune in your lifetime, and you will never let yourself become irresponsible in the management of that fortune. A dime, to you, is as important as a dollar.

Also born on this date are: Kelly Clarkson, singer; Barbra Streisand, singer, actress and filmmaker; Chipper Jones, baseball player; Cedric the Entertainer, comedian; Shirley MacLaine, actress and author; Carlos Beltran, baseball player; Djimon Hounsou, actor; Jill Ireland, actress; Jean Paul Gaultier, fashion designer; Omar Vizquel, baseball player; Anthony Trollope, author.

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 25

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- The moment you think there is nothing more to learn is the moment you stop learning. You can't afford to be stagnant in that way.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- More time can be spent doing the things you really enjoy, but it may require some adjustment of your schedule -- and your priorities.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may be trying to do too much at once, but there is something admirable in the effort. Others will be paying attention.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Avoid reacting in any way that might be misinterpreted. Successful communication depends on openness and honesty.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You're focused and ready, but you may not get the opportunity you have been hoping for. This is no reason to feel let down -- not yet.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Your turn is fast approaching. You must be sure that your preparations are complete and that you are working with the best tools.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Your energy is running very high, but the trick is to focus that energy squarely on the most important tasks you need to accomplish.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may have been ignoring one or two key issues lately, but the situation you are in demands that you pay everything due attention.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Your creative energies can be applied to a project that will bring you a great deal of recognition -- and healthy profits, too!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- The time has come for you to set aside any animosity you feel toward those with whom you must work. Productivity will soar.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You've been harboring too many negative feelings for far too long. Today, you'll have the chance to free your mind and spirit.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- A difference of opinion may seem threatening at first, but all parties will soon realize its inherent benefit. You'll learn about yourself.

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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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