Your Birthday for April 29, 2015

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | April 29th, 2015

Born today, you are destined to achieve much that you want in life, provided you combine two very different approaches into one that works for you. You must, on one hand, trust in the stars to lay out a path for you that you can follow faithfully, no matter where it may lead. On the other hand, you must be willing to improvise now and then, making the best of unforeseen opportunities as they arise. You are naturally more inclined toward one of these methods than the other, and it is important for you to know which, so that you can work hard to increase your proficiency at the other. Too much of one can only lead to disappointment, not to mention dangerous encounters.

You don't like to play games; you like to face what comes in an open, honest manner. You take things quite seriously, but you are likely to develop a unique brand of humor that sees you through difficult times. Even when you are laughing, however, you are looking at life in a sober, responsible fashion.

Also born on this date are: Jerry Seinfeld, comedian and actor; Amy Heidemann, singer; Michelle Pfeiffer, actress; Dale Earnhardt, auto racer; Uma Thurman, actress; Daniel Day-Lewis, actor; Duke Ellington, musician; Andre Agassi, tennis player; Celeste Holm, actress; Carnie Wilson, singer; William Randolph Hearst, publisher; Richard Kline, actor; Hirohito, emperor of Japan.

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 30

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may need help when you find yourself in a strange or forbidding environment. Not everyone can do what you need, however.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Your generosity goes a long way. The secret to success, of course, is preparation -- something at which you're an expert.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- What you want may seem out of reach, but in fact it's right by your side, and all you have to do is shift your focus just a little.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may be tempted to jump ship, but you will miss out on a golden opportunity if you do. You can ride out these difficulties.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You will benefit from a new and improved point of view. You've been seeing things in a way that doesn't mesh with your current situation.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You must tend to that which requires the most effort. Other things will wait, surely, but those will demand time and attention.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may find yourself challenged in an unexpected way, but you will be ready, thanks to a recent unusual experience.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You will have to uncover certain facts on your own if you're going to solve a mystery that has you and others on the edge of your seats.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Only the expected is likely to come at you, so there's no excuse for not being prepared. Evening brings a revelation of sorts.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You're watching someone closely, and his or her every move seems to make sense, up to a point. After that, things may get somewhat confusing.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You'll discover elements of the truth in random order; you must take the time to get them in proper sequence before passing judgment.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- It's important that you follow instructions to the letter; there's very little room, if any, for improvisation.

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Your Birthday for April 28, 2015

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | April 28th, 2015

Born today, you have been endowed with a tremendous capacity to visualize and dream, but you don't always know how to turn those visions and dreams into reality. Unfortunately, dreaming in and of itself just isn't enough to give you lasting happiness in life! If you work hard to shape your dreams and secure them to certain notions of reality that can serve as a foundation upon which you can build something of value, then the world is likely to be your oyster -- eventually. If you don't, you'll be the victim of disappointment again and again, watching your dreams vanish before they can come to fruition. You are quick to recognize opportunities, but you must learn to take advantage of them just as quickly.

You can be rather unpredictable at times, behaving in an erratic manner that defies conventional understanding and baffles even those who know you best. Often, these erratic moments are followed by periods of intense creative activity that can, if managed wisely, lead to pleasure and profit.

Also born on this date are: Jessica Alba, actress; Jay Leno, comedian and television personality; Penelope Cruz, actress; Ann-Margret, actress; James Monroe, U.S. president; Mary McDonnell, actress; Lionel Barrymore, actor; Paul Guilfoyle, actor; Kari Wuhrer, 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.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- A friend keeps you from making a mistake that you could end up regretting for a very long time. Show your gratitude; be generous.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You're likely to be introduced to an opportunity that seems to call to you in an unusual way. You'll want to answer, surely.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may stumble onto a bargain that you simply cannot pass up -- even though money, right now, may seem somewhat tight.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You'll need things done more quickly than usual, so you'll have to come up with a few imaginative alternatives with which to work.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You have a problem to solve, but it mustn't take up every waking moment. Other duties await you that cannot be postponed or delayed.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You'll want to take as much time as you are given in order to solve a particularly stubborn problem. Don't be in a hurry.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Someone who is unaware that he or she needs help will benefit from your assistance, but you must provide it in an unobtrusive, even invisible way.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Details cannot be overlooked, as they will surely mean the difference between knowledge and ignorance, success and failure.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You're after something that doesn't seem to be out of reach, but the harder you try, the further away it may seem. Is something in your way?

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Others may insist that you don't have enough time to get everything done, but what they don't know is that you're ahead of the game.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may not be making the most auspicious start, but soon you'll be able to pick up the pace and reap greater rewards.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You're feeling as though you're neither where you should be, nor far from that desired place. This middle ground is not what you want!

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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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