Your Birthday for May 25, 2015

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | May 25th, 2015

Born today, you are one of the most creative individuals born under your sign, but this does not by any means suggest that you have your head in the clouds or that you live in a state of disconnection from the real world. On the contrary, you are no mere dreamer; your feet are set solidly on the ground, and you are fully aware of the realities that surround you day after day. It is this, in fact, that gives you your greatest strength, making your seemingly boundless creativity even more remarkable: The fact that you are able to do what you do even while staring the real world in the face certainly separates you from the crowd. You are able to look at long-standing problems in new ways and devise solutions that can be permanent.

When you are young, you may go through a phase in which you are quite impressionable, vulnerable to all manner of influences, both good and bad. As you mature, however, you will come to understand what it is you are meant to do, and which of your mentors you truly wish to follow to fulfill your destiny. You don't have to listen to everyone!

Also born on this date are: Mike Myers, actor; Sir Ian McKellen, actor; Frank Oz, director and voice actor; Anne Heche, actress; Cillian Murphy, actor; Ralph Waldo Emerson, writer and philosopher; Dixie Carter, actress; Leslie Uggams, actress; Karen Valentine, actress; Connie Sellecca, actress; Claude Akins, 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, MAY 26

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You'll be eager for the chance to prove yourself in a new role, but that chance may come at an unexpected price.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You are well-equipped for a coming trial, but take care that you don't make any assumptions that could possibly weaken your position.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You can rally forces to serve you well in your current endeavors, particularly if you've recently made a professional change.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You're not in the mood to mix and mingle with the same old folks; you want to explore options that arise among a different set of people.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You feel very strongly about even the most minute details, and you're certainly not willing to overlook anyone's mistakes.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Don't jump to conclusions, and don't force someone in charge to abandon his or her habitual easy approach. Keep things in harmony.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You're usually one to follow the rules, yes, but a situation will arise that may require you to bend them almost to the breaking point.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You must insist that others follow your lead if you wish to make the best of a quickly evolving situation. Use gentle persuasion.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Are you willing to turn the other cheek? True, you have been working on controlling your temper, but even in light of recent events?

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may be disappointed when a good friend or loved one is a no-show, but he or she surely has a good reason to be absent.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You'll want to be sure you have enough time later in the day to explain a passing comment you make during morning hours.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You can impress the powers that be by doing precisely what it is you do best -- indeed better, perhaps, than most others.

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Your Birthday for May 24, 2015

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | May 24th, 2015

Born today, you are confident and rather cocky individual. While this aspect of your personality may be rather attractive when you are young, actually opening doors for you as you chart your professional path, the fact is that later in life you are likely to rub others the wrong way if you refuse to temper that part of yourself that is so aggressively confident and capable. Once you manage to balance your own self-appraisal with more acceptable public behavior, you'll surely do fine -- but leave that aspect of your personality unchecked, and you're sure to encounter difficulties as you reach maturity.

You crave romance, and you will fall in love again and again when you are young -- until you realize that love and infatuation are two very different things, and that one can bring true contentment while the other cannot. You don't want to nurse a broken heart throughout your entire life, surely!

Also born on this date are: Bob Dylan, singer-songwriter; Patti LaBelle, singer; Queen Victoria of Great Britain; Tommy Chong, actor and comedian; John C. Reilly, actor; Priscilla Presley, actress; Rosanne Cash, singer; Gary Burghoff, actor; Heavy D., rapper; Jim Broadbent, actor; Alfred Molina, actor; Eric Close, actor; Kristin Scott Thomas, 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.

MONDAY, MAY 25

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may be feeling trapped by one or two of your own recent decisions. Remember, nothing is permanent -- at least not just yet.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- It's important for you to be in the right place at the right time, or much that you have been working toward may have to be sacrificed.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may have certain criticisms to offer, but overall you will be very pleased with the way things turn out.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Repetition is the key to perfection -- usually. Today, however, you may find it quite tedious. You'll find a balance.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may find yourself getting closer to a certain someone than you ever intended, yet it would be a mistake to force the issue in any way.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You're likely to be the source of an idea that takes others by storm when the time comes -- but you must wait until it has ripened a bit.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may not fully understand what someone else expects of you, but if you do what you know must be done, all will be well.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You must make plans that are specific and detailed. Avoid approaching anything in a general, whitewashed sort of way.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Preparations you make today are sure to pay off tomorrow, provided you have filled others in on what you expect and desire.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You'll be heading off on a journey of exploration very soon, literally or figuratively. Indeed, both together could be satisfying!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You can keep things going the way they are without much effort, but is that really enough for you? You can try for much more.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may have more reasons not to do something than to do it, but quantity may not be the issue. Certain reasons carry more weight.

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Your Birthday for May 23, 2015

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | May 23rd, 2015

Born today, you won't be known for just one important contribution to the human race -- or even two, for that matter. Instead, you're likely to do so much throughout your lifetime that you will be considered a true Renaissance man or woman. You will be remembered for doing all manner of valuable things for yourself, for those in your inner circle, for acquaintances and even for strangers and the world at large. It's not so much that you are determined to be philanthropic in your approach to life, but rather that you are compelled to do things that are, quite naturally, of value to others.

Though you may have many friends, the truth is that you may also remain something of a mystery to most, and this excites you in a very basic way. You enjoy being the kind of person that others can't readily figure out -- for you know that the more they try to do so, the more attention you will get!

Also born on this date are: Drew Carey, comedian and television personality; Kelly Monaco, actress; Joan Collins, actress; Rosemary Clooney, singer and actress; Douglas Fairbanks Sr., actor; Scatman Crothers, singer and actor; Artie Shaw, bandleader and musician; Ambrose Burnside, military leader and politician; Jewel, singer-songwriter.

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, MAY 24

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You can enjoy one of your favorite things, but circumstances may require you to share, at least with one or two in your inner circle.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- The goal you are working toward may seem to be moving farther away from you -- or is your own perspective becoming distorted?

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may be tempted to bend the rules, but at least one is in place to help you rather than hinder you. You mustn't fool with it!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Success lies in how you present the situation to those who can possibly help. You must stress possibilities, not difficulties.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- It's been far too long since you were able to focus on a particular personal pleasure, but today you may enjoy at least one rare opportunity.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You must focus on key issues and not let yourself be distracted by trivia presented to you by those who are not involved.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may be overcomplicating matters -- unintentionally, of course. Trust another to show you the error of your ways.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You can learn from those who are more personally invested in a certain endeavor. Soon you'll be in the trenches as well.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may have the chance to resurrect an old idea that you thought was obsolete. Current circumstances favor it, however.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You can benefit from another's approach, but take care that you don't simply try to imitate him or her. Maintain originality.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- What you see on the horizon inspires you to pay a little more attention to the situation in which you currently find yourself.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- The need for communication is increasing, especially at home. Certain issues require some special attention.

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