Your Birthday for April 27, 2015

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | April 27th, 2015

Born today, you are energetic, driven and ambitious, but in your youth, you may not have enjoyed the greatest success, partially because you may have been, in your own words, unlucky. Any lack of success you may have suffered is not likely to have been for want of trying; indeed, it is likely true that you are willing to try too many things -- which, of course, prevents you from focusing sufficiently on any single endeavor. Ultimately, you're likely to stumble into the opportunity that allows you to blossom and surge to the fore, doing that which you were born to do. Once you discover what this is -- and that you are not happy doing anything else -- all kinds of doors can open for you, and you'll go from one success to another.

You are not always what you seem. That which others can plainly see may only be an image, and the inner truth that lies deep beneath the surface would actually surprise those around you if they were able to see it. The truth is that you don't always like to reveal who you really are.

Also born on this date are: Casey Kasem, radio personality; Ulysses S. Grant, U.S. president and military leader; Coretta Scott King, civil rights leader; Sheena Easton, singer; Jack Klugman, actor; Sandy Dennis, actress; Anouk Aimee, actress; August Wilson, playwright; Rogers Hornsby, baseball player; Enos Slaughter, baseball player; Patrick Page, 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.

TUESDAY, APRIL 28

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Getting started will be the hard part -- as is so often the case. Once you're on your way, key milestones will pass by very quickly.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may have second thoughts about something to which you have committed both time and resources. Your insecurity is showing!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Now is the time for you to make that change you've been planning for a while. Don't worry: Everyone will get used to it eventually!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- It's a good day to involve others in a project that was originally a solitary activity. After all, the more, the merrier!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Others may be making plans that involve you whether you want to take part or not. You'll have to adjust your schedule accordingly.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- There's no point in resenting or regretting something that could not have been prevented. Just go along for the ride and do your best!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may discover that a work requirement actually benefits you personally, though it may also require a certain small sacrifice at first.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Is there enough time in the day to do all that you have scheduled? Perhaps you ought to rearrange things more realistically.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Something may be sapping your strength, if not your enthusiasm. Perhaps you have not been taking good enough care of yourself lately.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You're in for something of a scare, but you'll get over it soon, and you'll be prevented from falling victim to it ever again.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You'll be in a position to receive something that was not originally meant for you, but once in your hands, it can benefit many.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Seek a way out. If you can't make it by any ordinary means, you'll have to invent one of your own. Focus on your ultimate goal.

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Your Birthday for April 26, 2015

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | April 26th, 2015

Born today, you are perhaps one of the most unassuming individuals born under your sign, willing at all times to see things in a realistic light -- even when that light is not all that flattering to you! Indeed, being fair is what you are all about. Behaving in a way that makes it possible for others to be fair as well is most important to you. Of course you are no saint, and you will now and then falter and do things you are not proud of, things that go against your accustomed generosity and cooperative spirit, but you can recover quickly, regain your balance and continue along a path to parity that pleases you.

In domestic situations, you can be rather untidy -- but you are always quick to admit it and do your best to clean up after yourself. You don't do this for yourself, but for others; you fully understand that good manners are an important aspect of harmonious living!

Also born on this date are: Channing Tatum, actor; Kevin James, actor and comedian; Jet Li, actor; Carol Burnett, actress and comedian; Bobby Rydell, singer; Marcus Aurelius, Roman emperor; Duane Eddy, guitarist; I.M. Pei, architect; Joan Chen, actress; Ma Rainey, singer; Hack Wilson, 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.

MONDAY, APRIL 27

ARIES (March 20-April 19) -- You mustn't let your emotions run amok; keep tabs on how you are feeling -- and why -- and make small adjustments as needed.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Take a close look at the issues being raised by those around you. You may find that you have overlooked something in the recent past.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Forward motion requires forward thinking, and forward thinking requires you to loosen your bonds to the past. You can do this!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You must be patient with those who are not able to keep up with you at every moment. You must respect another's learning curve.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- The accomplishments you are most proud of will inform efforts that begin today and continue for the coming weeks.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You'll know when time is up, when enough is enough, when you've reached the end of something finite. Don't push those boundaries!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Your interest is high, but your ability to jump in may be restricted by a fear that you don't entirely understand or recognize.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- A friend's offer brings you back to life in a way and has you seeing things from a much more positive point of view.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Your stamina may not be what it was a few days ago, so you must pace yourself and give yourself time to recover as necessary.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Now is not the time to rest on your laurels. The competition could be gaining on you, and you cannot afford to give up any ground right now.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- The concerns you have are shared by many, yet you realize that you may be the only one who has conceived of a solid plan.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Others compare your personal progress to that made by some of the greats who have gone before. Is this really fair?

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Your Birthday for April 25, 2015

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | April 25th, 2015

Born today, you are a powerful individual with tremendous charisma and charm. You have the ability to influence others through both words and actions. This is something you must always use with great care, however, for the risk of leading others into decisions and actions that are erroneous, ill-timed or ill-conceived is very real. When that happens, disaster may well strike you and those around you. Fortunately, you are quite adept at countering this kind of adversity with determined steps that can lead to quick recovery and newfound success. You rely on your ability to stay true to yourself in all things, both private and public.

You have one or two unique talents, and you're likely to make the most of them. You will have enjoyed a lucky break early in life that, at the time, may have seemed almost like an impossible dream, but that you later credit for giving you the boost you needed to carry on and make something of yourself.

Also born on this date are: Al Pacino, actor; Renee Zellweger, actress; Jason Lee, actor; Talia Shire, actress; Hank Azaria, actor; Meadowlark Lemon, basketball player; Oliver Cromwell, English politician; Edward R. Murrow, journalist; Joe Buck, sportscaster; Paul Mazursky, 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.

SUNDAY, APRIL 26

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You can protect yourself from much that is unknown, but one or two threats may require you to call in an expert or the equivalent.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You're expecting to have to do a great deal, but your workload may be reduced suddenly because of a last-minute development.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- It's a good day to let it all out, but some ways of doing so are better than others if you don't want to offend anyone.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You'll be tempted to see just how far you can go and still stay within the rules, but it's best to avoid attracting attention.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- A recent effort will begin paying off, though not necessarily in the way you had anticipated. Certain variables have shifted a bit.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You don't want to find yourself in an awkward position that requires a friend to bail you out, so be sure to stick to what you know.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Some of the territory you must travel may prove threatening, but such environmental hazards are ever-changing.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Your sense of humor can ease tensions and keep others from crossing the line into conflict that can only escalate, threatening everyone.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may be so afraid of making a mistake that you are unable to do anything at all. You must be willing to take a risk!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Regardless of the outcome, no one is likely to fault you for doing what is virtually unavoidable. You must do what you must do.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You can deflect another's criticism in such a way that you are able to progress without significant doubt.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You will want to convince another that you do, indeed, know what you're doing, but a morning misstep may make this difficult for a time.

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