Your Birthday for July 05, 2015

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | July 5th, 2015

Born today, you may seem to come from out of nowhere to those who are not adept at assessing currents and possibilities. You have a knack for taking advantage of this particular circumstance; you use the element of surprise to your advantage again and again, not only for your own benefit, but like so many Cancer natives, for the benefit of those around you. You understand that you do not live alone in the world, and that you must contribute in a positive way to the lives of those you touch. You are most content when you are able to influence others, but at the same time, you are not resistant to being influenced yourself.

You know how to talk to people, and you can be quite convincing, even when there is little evidence to support your particular point of view. This is a strength that you must never apply in any but the most positive and productive of ways. Otherwise, it may prove to be quite harmful to you and others.

Also born on this date are: Eva Green, actress; Edie Falco, actress; Huey Lewis, singer; Katherine Helmond, actress; Georges Pompidou, former president of France; P.T. Barnum, circus entrepreneur.

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, JULY 6

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Things are moving along according to plan, and you mustn't let someone else's lack of timing upset the status quo.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You must look critically at your own work throughout the day and make adjustments to both your methods and your final output.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You're likely to win approval from someone who has been critical of your work in the past. You be the judge: What's different?

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You know how to increase your own productivity, but a friend mustn't be allowed to feel less involved as a result.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You can capitalize on a random sequence of events, and in the process, you may realize that they weren't so random after all!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You're likely to discover a new way of doing something that increases both your enjoyment and your productivity.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- No one is likely to fault the choices you make, especially since they are the result of circumstances that are completely beyond your control.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You can keep distractions to a minimum. You don't want to do anything that seems false or fabricated. Give a friend some info.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You'll be eager to move in a new direction, but you may find it difficult to get started. You don't yet have it in gear.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You'll want to get a feel for your surroundings before doing anything that might make your position less stable.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may have reason to contact someone from whom you've been trying to keep your distance lately. Things have changed, clearly.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You must pay more attention than usual to what is happening in the background. A mystery is ready to be solved.

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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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