Your Birthday for May 22, 2015

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | May 22nd, 2015

Born today, you are an optimistic individual, but you are also able to look at the world in a wholly realistic fashion. Your expectations never reach past that which makes sense within the realm of true possibility, and you build your dreams and aspirations upon a strong foundation of realistic thought and action. You always try to hope for the best and prepare for the worst, and this gives you a distinct advantage over those who only do one or the other. You are confident, capable and always evolving; you learn from your mistakes, you are able to change with shifting circumstances and you never let yourself overreact to anything, whether good or bad.

You have a distinct style that others both appreciate and try to imitate, yet no one is really able to hit the mark when it comes to doing what you do, in the way you do it. You are certain to attract a great many admirers in your lifetime -- those with whom you are eager to work, play and share your life's aspirations.

Also born on this date are: Naomi Campbell, model; Katie Price, model; Ginnifer Goodwin, actress; Apolo Ohno, Olympic speed skater; Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, author; Harvey Milk, politician and civil rights leader; Richard Wagner, composer; Sir Laurence Olivier, actor and director; Mary Cassatt, artist; Paul Winfield, actor; Richard Benjamin, actor; Michael Constantine, 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.

SATURDAY, MAY 23

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may slip and reveal something that you've been working hard to keep under wraps. Ill effects are very few, in fact.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- A certain endeavor is far more challenging than you had expected, but if you stick with it, you can learn an important lesson.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may attract the wrong kind of attention at first, but later you can be quite effective at changing people's minds.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- There are many details to be sorted out, but you must start with an overall picture in your mind that is clearly in focus.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Someone who has been out of the picture for quite a while is likely to influence you in ways that you might never expect. Be ready.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You are far more interested in organization than effectiveness, yet one leads to the other, as you well know.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Nothing is carved in stone -- not yet, anyway. You'll have some room to maneuver as you try to sort out a quickly developing situation.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You can do what you are asked -- and more. Once you start, you'll actually find it quite difficult to stop.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- If you insist on keeping score, you're sure to be disappointed. There is more to consider than the tally at day's end.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may have to tell a friend a piece of unpleasant news, but you know how to do it better than anyone else.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Let things develop in a way that is beneficial to as many people as possible. You don't want to impose an inappropriate agenda.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You are surrounded by those who want to know what you know, but you may be reluctant to share everything.

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Your Birthday for May 21, 2015

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | May 21st, 2015

Born today, you are sometimes what others call "bigger than life." Indeed, you have such a grand and energetic personality that you are sure to be noticed wherever you go, and whatever you do. You enjoy the good things in life, and you will do all you can to surround yourself with the best. Being poor doesn't work for you; the fact that you may have been underprivileged in some way when you were young is likely to give you tremendous drive and dedication, compelling you to collect as much in the way of tangible reward as you possibly can in life. You aren't one to expect something for nothing, however; you will always work hard for what you most want.

You do have secrets, and you will work very hard to keep under wraps the things about yourself that you feel others will not accept or approve of. This may, at times, give you an air of mystery that you can use to your advantage under certain circumstances.

Also born on this date are: Notorious B.I.G., rapper; Mr. T, actor; Raymond Burr, actor; Fats Waller, musician; Lisa Edelstein, actress; Leo Sayer, singer; Al Franken, comedian and politician; Henri Rousseau, artist; Bobby Cox, baseball manager; Harold Robbins, author; Peggy Cass, actress and television personality; Alexander Pope, poet.

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, MAY 22

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may find yourself far from home, without your usual support network to lean on. Take a deep breath and know that you have what it takes.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may be trying to assert yourself in the wrong way. Take a step back and assess your situation from the inside out.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- A new phase is beginning. You'll want to get the lay of the land as quickly -- and thoroughly -- as you can.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- The more you think you know what's going on, the bigger the surprise will be when all is finally revealed.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You'll want to move cautiously into new territory. Proceed according to plan, but know that you may have to improvise on occasion.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You'll want a certain someone to play an important role in your affairs, but you must approach him or her very delicately.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- The very trait you thought was your greatest asset turns into a liability for a time. This is to be expected on occasion!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may not be seeing things as clearly as usual. Your penchant for fairness may abandon you on at least one occasion.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You're in the mood for a little more personal development. You can learn a few important lessons by watching someone older than yourself.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You know what is important and what is not -- or do you? You may discover that you've overvalued a certain something recently.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You're in for a rough time if you insist on doing things your way and only your way. Good ideas come from all around you; listen to them!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Take care that your attentive behavior toward someone isn't seen as mere flattery. You do have his or her best interests at heart.

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Your Birthday for May 20, 2015

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | May 20th, 2015

Born today, you are one of the most energetic, colorful, vibrant and creative individuals born under your sign. But for all that, you take things very seriously; you are no stranger to the hard work and dedication that are required to succeed in the modern world. Indeed, you know better than most how to combine an old-fashioned work ethic with your own unique personality traits in order to come out on top in a way that is original and often surprising to the rest of the world. You're not one to do things in a conventional manner; you do unusual things, maintain an unusual personal style, dress in unusual ways and, for the most part, remain true to your own ideals and originality no matter what you are engaged in.

You are quick to understand how things work, and why. You seem to understand the basics of human nature in a way that allows you to get ahead of the competition simply by taking advantage of "the way people are." You enjoy the company of others, of course, but at times you may withdraw for extended periods.

Also born on this date are: Cher, singer and actress; Busta Rhymes, rapper; James Stewart, actor; Joe Cocker, singer; Tony Goldwyn, actor; Timothy Olyphant, actor; Mindy Cohn, actress; George Gobel, comedian; Ted Allen, TV personality; Dolley Madison, U.S. first lady; David Wells, baseball player; Anthony Zerbe, 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.

THURSDAY, MAY 21

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- It may take more money than you had anticipated to work the deal you believe to be good for everyone.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- It's not so much the information you receive that rubs you the wrong way, but rather the way in which you receive it.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may have to put in a little extra effort to make up for an unexpected absence. More is going on than meets the eye.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may be pulled in more than one direction, in part because of your emotional investment in a situation that is always changing.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- A promise recently made comes to fruition. What began as a big plan is likely to turn into something much more intimate.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may realize that a certain situation isn't giving you what you really need, but there are ways to increase the odds, surely.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may feel as though you're not getting what you need from those who have pledged you support. Perhaps you're not being clear.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may be pushed into saying "yes" when you really want to say "no," but don't be hasty. Perhaps a third party can save the day.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Someone may be spoiling for a fight that you are not geared up for at this time. Do what you can to talk him down.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Your protective instincts will kick in when you encounter a situation involving those who cannot help themselves.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You will want to determine if a loved one's fears are truly valid. You know what he or she is going through, and this helps.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Your wishes and the wishes of someone you know well may not be wholly compatible, but you can strike a compromise.

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