Your Birthday for July 04, 2015

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | July 4th, 2015

Born today, you are not always the most visible or vociferous individual, but your influence is felt wherever you go and in whatever you do. You have the kind of nature that allows you to go where you please, do what you want and mix and mingle with all kinds of people without rocking the boat too much. Those around you always know that your presence, participation and involvement -- whether direct or indirect -- has had a major influence on their lives. You are not always in a social mood, but you will always engage in social affairs that you feel will benefit yourself and others.

You're likely to enjoy great longevity, both personally and professionally. When you begin to score even minor successes, you will certainly be noticed, and you'll be able to parlay those early successes and that early notoriety into something much bigger and more rewarding as time passes. It may not happen quickly, but it will almost certainly happen.

Also born on this date are: Malia Obama, daughter of the president; Eva Marie Saint, actress; Calvin Coolidge, U.S. president; Gina Lollobrigida, actress; Gloria Stuart, actress; Bill Withers, singer-songwriter; Abigail Van Buren and Ann Landers, columnists; Geraldo Rivera, television journalist; Andrew Zimmern, celebrity chef; Nathaniel Hawthorne, writer; Neil Simon, playwright.

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, JULY 5

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You've reached an important juncture; which way you go from here depends in large part on how you feel about yourself.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You've been working very hard to improve yourself in ways that are clear only to you. It's time to assess your progress.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You can help a friend simply by being there when things get tough. You may not have to do anything, but your moral support is needed.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Changes have been made that will compel you to do what only yesterday you had resisted doing. Now, however, not quite everything is different.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- It's a good time to drop all pretense and deal with everyone else in an honest, straightforward way.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You needn't be overly expressive -- or lengthy -- in your communications with others. Keep it all simple and clean.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You're feeling the need to jump into something headlong in order to feel involved. You must, of course, assess any risks ahead of time.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Others may not realize the extent of your commitment to a certain project, but by day's end, you'll be completely immersed.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You'll find yourself being useful in ways that you had not anticipated. Something on the horizon has you feeling a bit on edge.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Someone with a plan is likely to come to you with an assignment, but you must in no way feel obligated to sign on.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You're feeling energized, motivated and ready for action. Fortunately, there is much for you to do, and some of it is quite new.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Don't let yourself be caught off guard. Stay in touch with those at the center of things, and listen to all news and warnings.

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Your Birthday for July 03, 2015

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | July 3rd, 2015

Born today, you are never one to shy away from an opportunity, especially if you feel, deep down in your gut, that it may be the opportunity of a lifetime, one that secures your place in the annals of professional evolution and success. You like things to happen quickly; you're not a big fan of a long, drawn out process, whether in your personal life or professional affairs. Once you know what you want and how to get it, you're likely to skip most preliminary steps and get right to work securing your success. This can be a good thing, surely, but it is a double-edged sword: While this approach can bring you startling success and even make you rich, that success and those riches may not last long if gained in such a way.

You don't always seem to know yourself as well as you might -- or, in truth, as well as some others know you. This can be a real liability, so it is essential that you always surround yourself with trusted individuals who can tell you what you need to know about yourself at any given time.

Also born on this date are: Tom Cruise, actor; Thomas Gibson, actor; Sandra Lee, celebrity chef; Kurtwood Smith, actor; Montel Williams, television personality; Moises Alou, baseball player; Hunter Tylo, model and actress; George M. Cohan, songwriter; Betty Buckley, actress and singer; George Sanders, actor; Tom Stoppard, playwright; Ken Russell, director; Aaron Tippin, singer.

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, JULY 4

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You're counting on luck to see you through, but the truth is that you can exert a lasting influence that can be felt and appreciated by many.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You'll enjoy an unusual opportunity, and what you do with it will surely tell others a great deal about you.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You shouldn't try too hard to gain the advantage, as you may actually move backward when trying too aggressively to move forward.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You know how to get things done your way, and you'll be able to do just that -- once you get past one stubborn obstacle.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You will require more information than is now coming your way. As a result, tomorrow may be a better day to get started.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may come late to the party, but once you've arrived, you'll have so much to offer that everyone will respond quite productively.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You know what is coming, and you know that it is virtually unstoppable. Today, you must be willing to accept the inevitable and work with it.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Any dangers you encounter can be minimized. All you have to do is trust in your own abilities -- and a little luck.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Balance is the key. You'll want to be more aggressive, perhaps, in how you lead -- but not too much more.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Listen to what others have to say, and you'll have all the information you need, when you need it.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- What was once purely academic is likely to be wholly practical today. You're going to have to face a certain reality head-on.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You know what you want, but you also know that it is probably further away than you had hoped or feared. Patience is indeed a virtue.

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Your Birthday for July 02, 2015

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | July 2nd, 2015

Born today, you are likely to get an early and exciting start on a professional track that could, quite possibly, lead you directly to the pinnacle of success. There is, of course, a catch -- when is there not? If you're going to make the most of your potential and the opportunities you discover when you are young, you must be sure that you are doing so in a way that is true to your inner self, that part of you that is inflexible and unbending in its desires and ideals, that which remains your true core through thick and thin. If you find yourself following the wrong path, you can always change course and correct your navigational error, but you must first recognize that you are on the wrong path, otherwise disaster may strike.

Whether you enjoy beginner's luck in life or have to work hard to ensure that everything is in sync with your inner self, you're not the kind to take any sort of success for granted. When you're on top, you'll appreciate and savor it, all the while knowing full well that it cannot last forever.

Also born on this date are: Ashley Tisdale, actress; Lindsay Lohan, actress; Larry David, producer; Richard Petty, auto racer; Thurgood Marshall, Supreme Court justice; Jerry Hall, model; Jose Canseco, baseball player; Ken Curtis, actor; Johnny Weir, figure skater; Pierre Cardin, designer; Erin Burnett, television journalist; Ron Silver, actor; Hermann Hesse, writer; Saul Rubinek, 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.

FRIDAY, JULY 3

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may be afforded a long-distance view straight ahead. As a result, you will know what's coming much better than most.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- The direction you are currently moving may not seem right to you on a basic, instinctive level. By day's end, you can make a key change.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Success at the end of the day depends on how you set things up early on. Be sure to leave no stone unturned as you prepare for what comes.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You'll want to get the lay of the land before you commit yourself to a task you anticipate will be more difficult than others expect.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You'll want all your ducks in a row before starting out. Once you have made sure that all priorities are covered, you can follow your instincts.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may be able to assume a position that is stronger than any you've recently enjoyed. Think about joining forces with another.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You will be expected to fulfill certain responsibilities, and much will depend on how you hold up under a self-imposed burden.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You can afford to do things with a little more abandon than usual. Anticipation of another's response will be key.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Someone close to you knows just what you are going through -- or thinks he does. You may have to set him straight before day's end.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- A meeting of the minds results in progress of a sort that has been slow in coming in the past. Something new is beginning now.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You will succeed only if you are willing to communicate fully -- even passing along information that you wish weren't so.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You'll have a chance to relive something with someone who was an important part of your life, but who only plays a peripheral role these days.

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