Your Birthday for July 12, 2015

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | July 12th, 2015

Born today, you are likely to win the hearts of many admirers in your lifetime -- and not by accident! You are determined to make of yourself the kind of person who is worthy of admiration, and you will always consider yourself a work in progress in this regard. You will never stop evolving, growing and improving yourself. Once you enjoy that first lucky break and begin traveling down the road to professional success, you're not likely to let up. You are driven, ambitious and always on the lookout for that next golden opportunity -- which, of course, you will want to take full advantage of as soon as you see it. You don't do anything in a hasty manner, however; you always wait for the right moment.

You are not happy with doing things that go unnoticed; you want your work to be recognized for being high quality and lasting. You also want to have an impact on the world around you. In that way, you can be remembered for positive contributions to the world at large. You love to be involved.

Also born on this date are: Bill Cosby, comedian, producer and actor; Topher Grace, actor; Michelle Rodriguez, actress; Richard Simmons, fitness expert; Cheryl Ladd, actress; Erik Per Sullivan, actor; Kristi Yamaguchi, Olympic figure skater; Christine McVie, musician and singer; Milton Berle, actor and comic; Henry David Thoreau, author; Oscar Hammerstein II, lyricist; Andrew Wyeth, painter; Van Cliburn, musician; Louis B. Mayer, producer.

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 13

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Don't restrict yourself with random rules that you make up for yourself "just because." Keep your primary goal firmly in mind.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You can use the element of surprise to your advantage, provided you set things up correctly and avoid any side trips.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may be warned of a coming complication, but you're determined to move forward undaunted. You have a way of protecting yourself.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- See if you can find that hidden path that others have been talking about. Do, and your ultimate destination may very well change.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- In your attempts to find a shortcut, you may discover a whole new way of doing something that is more effective than any other method.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may feel certain that you're on the right path, yet someone else seems to be making progress more quickly.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- How you get where you are going is just as important -- if not more so -- than the speed at which you travel. Style counts for much.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You mustn't let anyone talk you out of doing things your way -- especially when it's a method you've wanted to try for some time.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You're halfway there, and things are looking quite favorable no matter how you view them. Now is no time to slow down.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Traveling in a straight line is much better for you than any circuitous route you may consider taking. Don't overcomplicate things.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may be surprised to learn that while your wheels are turning, you are actually standing still. What are you waiting for?

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- The harder you look at a given problem, the more you will see of it -- and the more you will discover about yourself.

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Your Birthday for July 11, 2015

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | July 11th, 2015

Born today, you are one of the most adventurous individuals born under your sign. You are always on the lookout for that single endeavor that can bring you the most contentment, and it is likely to be one that sets you apart from the crowd -- the kind of thing that very few others will engage in on a regular basis. You enjoy living on the edge. Yet, despite this, there is a contrasting side to your nature, one that is far more likely to allow others to identify you as a Cancer native: You are quite domestic. You enjoy spending time in and around a home that you have created for yourself, to suit your tastes, desires and habits. Indeed, you are often more happy at home than anywhere else.

You are a hard worker -- when you are working. You are quick to embrace a cause and dedicate yourself to it wholeheartedly -- when you are compelled to do so. The truth is, however, that you enjoy rest and relaxation as much as hard work, and you are determined to enjoy an equal measure of both in your life.

Also born on this date are: Lil' Kim, rapper; Andre Johnson, football player; Yul Brynner, actor; John Quincy Adams, U.S. president; Richie Sambora, guitarist; John Henson, comedian; Giorgio Armani, designer; Sela Ward, actress; E.B. White, author; Lisa Rinna, actress; Mark Lester, actor; Suzanne Vega, singer; Leon Spinks, boxer; Bruce McGill, actor; Tab Hunter, 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.

SUNDAY, JULY 12

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Now is no time to overdo it -- either physically or emotionally. Do what you can to protect yourself from anticipated dangers.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You'll understand why you are doing certain things when you uncover the less obvious components of those actions. Dig deeper!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may realize, just before it is too late, that someone has been trying to put one over on you. Once you do, you can turn the tables!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You're exploring new ways of doing certain things, and one that you've recently hit upon has much more potential than any other.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You must have your priorities in order before you can expect the stars to grant you what you want; it requires give and take.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You must do your part; don't think that anyone is going to yield to you before you are able to make your essential contribution.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Now is the time for you to reach out to someone who has not been a central figure in your life in quite a while. A supporting player reacts.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- It's time to count the ways in which you can accomplish your primary goal; the options are relatively few, though potential is high.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You can make that change you've been considering for some time now. You'll soon be feeling much more like yourself.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Once you realize that a rival is no different from you -- at least in the ways that really count -- you'll be relieved of a major burden.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You must pay attention to what is in the foods you eat and the drinks you enjoy. Not everything is good for you; consider changes.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You think you know what others are thinking about you and your actions, but you have, in fact, missed the mark yet again.

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Your Birthday for July 10, 2015

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | July 10th, 2015

Born today, you are a seemingly friendly and sociable individual -- indeed, far more so than most others born under your sign. You are able to mix and mingle well, and you enjoy the society of people you have just met as much as those you have known for some time. You know how to assert yourself in just the right ways, and with just the right amount of personal force, to get what you want without seeming too aggressive or demanding. You know how to win and lose with equal grace -- or so it seems. The truth is that none of this comes naturally to you; these traits are all the product of learning and hard work designed to make behavior that feels unnatural to you seem natural and easy, and to conceal your innate tendency to shy away from others.

You're keenly interested in what makes other people tick; this is likely a product of your efforts to change or disguise yourself. Because you often have to be something you're not, you always want to know whether those around you are being genuine -- and why that is the case.

Also born on this date are: Sofia Vergara, actress; Jessica Simpson, singer; Jake LaMotta, boxer; Fred Gwynne, actor; Arlo Guthrie, singer; Arthur Ashe, tennis player; Fiona Shaw, actress; David Brinkley, television journalist; John Calvin, religious reformer; Roger Craig, football player; Robert Pine, actor; Adrian Grenier, 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, JULY 11

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may be surprised to learn who has actually been objecting to what you have been doing of late. It's not who you assumed it was!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You are wasting a great deal of time and energy thinking that someone is out to get you. Nothing could be further from the truth.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You need to claim a little more territory for yourself. Someone who knows you well is willing to make a sacrifice.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You have a few things to do today that might be difficult for anyone else, but for you they're not likely to cause much concern at all.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may have to stop what you are doing at least once to tend to a loved one who is feeling out of sorts and more emotional than usual.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You're in the mood to see the sights in a place you've never visited, but the financial picture may prevent you from traveling.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- What you fear is nothing you cannot get a handle on if you simply give it some careful thought. By day's end, you're riding high.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You're feeling the need to overhaul something -- if not yourself, then your job or your environment. Today is a good day to get started.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You're looking for proof, and it is close at hand. All you have to do is look where you least expect to find it, and it's yours.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You and a friend are ready to revisit the past and figure out, at long last, why things turned out the way they did.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- The same old actions are likely to repeat the same old results, but something you usually don't see is quite different.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You and a partner are ready to make a pitch that could, in very little time, put you ahead of the game in many ways.

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