Your Birthday for June 18, 2015

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | June 18th, 2015

Born today, you are one of the most aggressively forward of all Gemini natives. You will always pursue your dreams in a straightforward, unabashed way that attracts both admiration and criticism from the world at large. Indeed, it may seem to some that you simply break the rules and do whatever you want, whenever you want -- and this may sometimes be quite true! To others, however, it is clear that you are simply shaping the world to suit your needs, dreams and desires, rather than shaping yourself to suit the world as you find it. This is the difference between you and most other mere mortals: You can truly change the world -- if not for others, then at least for yourself.

You recognize, of course, that there are rules to follow, and that not following any rules at all leads to nothing but anarchy and chaos. But what you also recognize is that you can, in many situations, actually make the rules, rather than waiting for another to make them for you. In this way, you maintain your beloved autonomy!

Also born on this date are: Blake Shelton, singer; Sir Paul McCartney, singer-songwriter; Isabella Rossellini, actress; Jeanette MacDonald, actress; Roger Ebert, film critic; Carol Kane, actress and comedian; Kurt Browning, figure skater; Richard Boone, actor; Sammy Cahn, 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.

FRIDAY, JUNE 19

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Someone close to you is ready and willing to give you the help you need, but you're going to have to swallow your pride and ask for it!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You are more likely to believe an illusion that is presented to you than anything real that lies before you. What is going on?

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You're in need of a little more clarity. You can shift things around a bit to afford yourself a better view of what lies ahead.

CANCER (June 21-(July 22) -- Now is a good time to launch an effort that is far more straightforward than any you have tried in the recent past.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Others are in disagreement about how best to approach a certain situation in order to avoid a crisis. You seem to know just what to do.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Take a good look at what lies ahead, and you'll realize that the landscape is largely of your own making.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Navigation should prove as simple as putting one foot in front of the other. Nothing should complicate matters more if your luck holds.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Focus on details; you already have a clear understanding of the big picture and what it means. You can get some good work done.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You know how to get to the heart of the matter, but you may also realize that not everyone will appreciate your doing so.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- There is a very real danger that you will end up standing in your own way -- especially if you ignore a certain piece of advice.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You've been drinking from the same well for quite some time, and there is a danger of it running dry very soon. It's time to diversify.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may be quite susceptible to the kinds of persuasion that have done damage to others recently. You must be more resistant!

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Your Birthday for June 17, 2015

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | June 17th, 2015

Born today, you are always one to stand up for yourself and your rights. You never let a personal wrong stand unanswered. But you are just as quick to defend others; you will always step in to protect anyone who seems unable to defend him- or herself. Indeed, you are likely to consider it a personal mission in life -- one that can indeed last a lifetime -- to do what you can for others in need. You are caring, generous and eager to see others grow and evolve. You are not the kind to do everything for another -- for that may yield only more failure and disappointment -- but rather you will teach others how to prevail on their own.

You are highly creative, and you will always do things in a way that can be recognized as yours and yours alone. Some may claim that there is no real artistry in what you do, but this is only sour grapes, the opinion of those who cannot match you in some way. The truth is that you do, indeed, have the artist's touch.

Also born on this date are: Venus Williams, tennis player; Barry Manilow, singer-songwriter; Greg Kinnear, actor; Igor Stravinsky, composer; Thomas Haden Church, actor; Mark Linn-Baker, actor; Newt Gingrich, politician; Jason Patric, actor; M.C. Escher, artist; Joe Piscopo, actor and comedian; Ralph Bellamy, actor; Will Forte, actor; Dan Jansen, speed skater.

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, JUNE 18

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Now is no time for you to back away from a threat. Indeed, you have every reason to face it head-on and do what you can to neutralize it.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- While saying one thing, you've been doing another -- and someone is likely to call you on it. Perhaps it's time to come clean.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may not be able to profit from a certain course of action quite as much as you had hoped, but progress can certainly be made.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You must keep careful track of time throughout this busy day. Take care not to skip a step inadvertently -- or worse, choose to skip it!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- It's time to connect yourself more solidly with others who share your interests and outlook. You've been aloof long enough.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- If it's inspiration you're looking for, you can certainly find it -- and you know precisely where! You've stayed away for far too long.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- This day is chock full of possibilities, but because of your own uncertainty, you may recognize only a few. It's time to let go!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may have trouble with a routine task, and this will give you good reason to ask yourself a few key questions. Answer truthfully!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may feel as though you are sitting pretty, when in fact there are certain threats you do not yet recognize. Use caution.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You've reached a turning point of sorts, and while you recognize that something must be done, you're not quite sure what that is.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You're likely to be impressed by someone else's ability to get in touch with his or her true self. Indeed, you'll want to follow suit.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You haven't been getting messages that are vitally important, but you may have no one to blame but yourself. It's time to fix the problem!

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Your Birthday for June 16, 2015

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | June 16th, 2015

Born today, you are not the kind to live in someone else's shadow! You insist on being recognized for your own unique contributions to the world. Because of this, you're sure to start making such contributions at a surprisingly early age. Like so many Gemini natives, you want to be on your own, to be allowed to maneuver according to your own desires, needs and even whims, to pursue success on your own terms. And so you will, provided you are always true to yourself and avoid coming under the influence of anyone who might overshadow you. You must therefore step out on your own at the first opportunity -- and indeed, again and again.

You do not respond well to criticism, but you realize that to accept criticism is to learn from it -- and learning, in all its forms, no matter what prompts it, is essential to you and your way of life. You may not be highly educated, but you are likely to be quite street smart, having let experience shape your mind.

Also born on this date are: Tupac Shakur, rapper; Phil Mickelson, golfer; Stan Laurel, actor and comedian; Geronimo, Native American leader; Joan Van Ark, actress; Joyce Carol Oates, author; Jack Albertson, actor; Erich Segal, 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.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Are you willing to admit defeat? If not, you're going to have to buckle down and assert yourself in a way you haven't in the past.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may fear doing the very thing that is best for you, and you surely have good reasons. Still, you can conquer that fear.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Putting your needs first may prove more difficult than expected, as there are others whose needs are somewhat greater than your own.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You are proud of the work you have done recently, and you're hungry for greater recognition. You may have to go searching for it!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may be surprised to discover what you are feeling, as you've been avoiding the truth in subtle, but effective, ways.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may not believe what you see with your own eyes or hear with your own ears, but many are warning you that you must face the truth.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You are getting something out of a certain situation that others do not see or appreciate as you do.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- There's no reason to think that your current path won't get you where you want to go. Still, be prudent!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Are you sure you're sending out the right signals? Others may not react the way you hope they will. Why is that?

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You're eager to see those around you having just as much fun as you are, and you can do more to make sure that they do just that!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You're nearing a certain point in your anticipated path that may well be fraught with danger. You can take necessary steps.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- See if you can do something in a new way -- if only to prove to someone that you can. You certainly have room to maneuver.

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