Your Birthday for July 14, 2015

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | July 14th, 2015

Born today, you are a forward-thinking individual with a great love of life and an affinity for any endeavor that is modern, futuristic and progressive in all aspects. This is not to say, of course, that you are ignorant of the past. On the contrary, you are keenly aware of how you are linked to those who have done so much before you, but you never rest upon those borrowed laurels. You insist on taking firm steps that move you, and those with you, into a tomorrow of your own imagining. There may be some who label you irresponsible, and even some who look upon you as a radical of sorts, but you will always have the support you need to further your cause successfully.

You do not always reveal all aspects of yourself to those around you; indeed, there is much about your private life that you jealously protect, believing whole-heartedly that some things are simply no one else's business. You are usually quite soft-spoken, but you can erupt with great passion upon occasion.

Also born on this date are: Jane Lynch, actress; Gerald Ford, U.S. president; Woody Guthrie, singer; Dale Robertson, actor; Polly Bergen, actress; William Hanna, animator; Gustav Klimt, artist; Ingmar Bergman, director; Harry Dean Stanton, actor; Rosey Grier, football player and actor; Jackie Earle Haley, actor; Joel Silver, producer; John Chancellor, journalist.

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, JULY 15

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- The usual give and take is unlikely to be easy; you must be willing to make an unusual sacrifice in order to make progress.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- It's time for you to assert your independence once again. Someone who has been trying to control you is in for quite a surprise!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You've been putting off the inevitable for long enough. You'll soon recognize a golden opportunity -- and make the most of it!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may have a chance to redeem yourself after a recent mistake set you back quite a bit. A secret admirer may come to the rescue.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You're expecting matters to get complicated, but in fact, someone has control of things in a way you could never anticipate. Go with it!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- It's time for you to step out of the shadows and claim the credit that should be yours by rights.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- What you see is what you get -- at least during the first part of the day. A rival is trying to catch up to you, and things may heat up.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You're putting too much emphasis on issues that are not central to your experience. Get to the heart of the matter.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You're giving someone else every reason to continue along his or her current path -- and a rendezvous isn't far off.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You've heard the word "no" from the same stubborn source quite enough. You must work harder to change his or her mind.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You're nearing a turning point, but you may not understand what is at stake until a friend points out the obvious.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You've been giving someone else everything he or she wants for long enough. It's time to ask for a little of the same in return.

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Your Birthday for July 13, 2015

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | July 13th, 2015

Born today, you are destined to enjoy remarkable longevity, though not always the kind of recognition or notoriety that is so precious to you. You are the kind, however, to do your best work whether in the wings or at center stage. The fact that you may be a background player for quite a while makes no difference -- you are compelled to learn, evolve, hone your skills and be the best that you can possibly be, regardless. The truth is, of course, that you suspect you are destined for great things -- eventually -- and that you must use all the time available to you, taking advantage of every opportunity, in order to prepare yourself fully for what you believe is coming.

You are not always the most sociable of individuals. Rather, you do not always play by the same rules as others, and you therefore maintain a fairly distant relationship with those around you. But it is this aloof quality that can actually help you excel in your professional endeavors.

Also born on this date are: Harrison Ford, actor; Sir Patrick Stewart, actor; Yadier Molina, baseball player; Cheech Marin, actor and comedian; Nathan Bedford Forrest, Confederate military leader; Colton Haynes, actor and model; Bob Crane, actor; Robert Forster, actor; Ken Jeong, actor; Cameron Crowe, filmmaker; Paul Prudhomme, celebrity chef.

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, JULY 14

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You know exactly who is where, and what each position means in the grand scheme of things. What your own role is, however, may be a mystery.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Someone is trying to maneuver you into a position of vulnerability, but you'll have none of it. Stand your ground!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You'll bring something new and exciting to a gathering that promised to be merely routine at first. Things may begin to move very quickly.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You'll recognize more options in front of you than you had expected. Focus on those things that you know to be true.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You and a friend are involved in something that will mean more as time passes. For now, however, you can enjoy it for the pleasure it brings.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You're almost certain that something big will happen, but you're not at all sure why. Let things develop organically; don't force anything.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You're going to have to tend to some pressing matters, yet routine affairs have their place as well. Balance is everything.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You're not likely to see things as clearly as someone else. You'll do well to wonder why -- and ask that someone for clarification.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Progress can be made in an unusual way. Don't expect things to happen merely because you want them to, however.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Your thoughts as the day begins may prove to be somewhat prophetic, but there's only so much you can do to change the outcome.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Someone with whom you work closely is waiting for you to supply an important element of a fast-developing project. Try to deliver.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You're traveling a road that has been traveled before, but you're bringing something new to the journey this time.

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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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