Your Birthday for July 18, 2015

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | July 18th, 2015

Born today, you are steady, reliable, honorable, loyal, honest, forward-thinking and always willing and able to do what is necessary to further a cause and better yourself, others and the world in which you live. You are never the kind to go back on your word; your word is your bond, and you will stand behind your words and deeds through thick and thin. You are responsible and willing to face the music at all times, even when it means paying a high price. There may be times when your words or actions result in some controversy -- not because they are themselves unacceptable, but because of the reactions they inspire in others.

You're not the kind to lash out in any way, even when you feel you have been attacked or taken advantage of. You will instead answer with rational thought, clear expression of ideas and a genuine understanding of your rivals' methods and motives. You try, at all times, to be fair in your dealings.

Also born on this date are: Nelson Mandela, South African president and civil rights leader; Vin Diesel, actor; Kristen Bell, actress; Richard Branson, entrepreneur; Red Skelton, actor and comedian; John Glenn, astronaut and politician; Hunter S. Thompson, writer; James Brolin, actor; Screamin' Jay Hawkins, singer; Harriet Nelson, actress; Joe Torre, baseball manager; Elizabeth McGovern, actress; George "Machine Gun" Kelly, outlaw; Dick Button, figure skater and commentator; Hume Cronyn, 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 19

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may find yourself in something of a pickle after pretending to be something -- or someone -- you're not.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- It may be hard to shake the sense that someone is watching you closely. Indeed, you are certainly not alone.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You want to get just far enough that you can call it quits when the time comes, confident that you will finish the journey tomorrow.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Those around you will have certain objections to what you are trying to accomplish, but you can inspire their loyalty anyway.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- This is a good day to stack the deck in your favor if you can, as you're likely to need more luck than usual when night falls.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may feel unusually isolated, but it may be that you're misinterpreting certain signals. An invitation is to be taken seriously.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You're ready to put a certain plan into motion, but take care that you don't attract too many critics as you are just starting out.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may have to disguise your feelings for a time. It is important not to become defensive in any other way, however.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You're likely to play a very important part in another's affairs. The more personal they become, the more prominent your role.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may have to enlist someone to vouch for you, lest your doubters turn others against you -- even temporarily.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You're able to do many things very quickly, and you may be able to do them without any forethought at all. Your instincts are keen.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You are traveling down a path that can reveal much to you, provided you are not so self-absorbed that you cannot enjoy the ride.

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Your Birthday for July 17, 2015

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | July 17th, 2015

Born today, you have been endowed with more than your share of optimism and goodwill. Even when the world seems to conspire against you, you are able to maintain a bright and positive outlook that often proves contagious as you spread your good feelings around quite liberally. You never see things in a distorted fashion; you are able to look even the most difficult situations square in the face and react to them in a calm, realistic, thoughtful manner. You trust that a smile will do more for you than a frown, even when the going gets quite tough. Anytime you can laugh at things, you know that you will soon have the upper hand!

You are not always the first to come up with a good idea, but once you recognize it for what it is, you are often the first to exploit it fully and turn it into something that offers both personal contentment and very real, measurable rewards. You know how to make the best of things.

Also born on this date are: David Hasselhoff, actor and singer; Donald Sutherland, actor; Phyllis Diller, actress and comedian; James Cagney, actor; Art Linkletter, television personality; Diahann Carroll, actress; Erle Stanley Gardner, author; Angela Merkel, German politician.

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 18

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may feel the need to explain yourself on one or two occasions, but you'll actually gain more by revealing little.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Your views may be a bit liberal in the eyes of someone who is vetting you for a job. Maybe you can demonstrate the value of liberal views.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- A disagreement arises from the most benign of topics. It will be up to you to keep the peace -- as usual.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You can do someone a favor without seeming to sacrifice too much to those who are watching you closely.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may find yourself surrounded by those who do not share your views, but you can acquit yourself well in some lively discussion.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You will have to find time for someone who is eager to get closer to you for many reasons -- at least one of which is hard to discern.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Through indirect means, you can have exactly what you want by day's end. But if you are too obvious, your requests will be denied.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Exclusivity may be attractive to some, but to you it is merely an unnecessary indulgence -- at least right now.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may not support another's views, but you will surely support his or her right to hold them in the first place.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may be in need of some assistance -- not to ensure that more gets done, but rather less! You need a few moments for yourself.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- A chance encounter will remind you of something from the past that suddenly inspires you to make a bid for the future.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You have only so much time to get everything done, so you must do what you can to keep distractions at bay.

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Your Birthday for July 16, 2015

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | July 16th, 2015

Born today, you can be far more insecure than you seem to others, and self-doubt occasionally preys upon your psyche to the point that you are unable to make clear decisions about your future. It will be important to you, throughout your lifetime, to surround yourself with those who know you well, who love you and respect you for who you are and what you have to offer, and who know how to help you forge ahead when your own fears and insecurities conspire to hold you back. Yes, it's true -- you do need this kind of assistance quite often, but that fact will only work against you if you let pride take control and keep you from accepting help when it is offered.

You are sure to be faced with many difficult choices as you make your way through life; both your personal affairs and professional endeavors will present you with options that take you by surprise more often than not. You can use this to your advantage, however, as you do things that the competition might never expect.

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.

Also born on this date are: Will Ferrell, actor and comedian; Barry Sanders, football player; Corey Feldman, actor; Shoeless Joe Jackson, baseball player; Ginger Rogers, actress and dancer; Jimmy Johnson, football coach; Barbara Stanwyck, actress; Stewart Copeland, drummer; Orville Redenbacher, popcorn mogul; Roald Amundsen, explorer; Michael Flatley, dancer.

FRIDAY, JULY 17

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You're likely to run into someone who has more to say to you than you are prepared to hear, but you're going to have to stand your ground.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You can put yourself between a friend and a very real approaching danger without risking too much yourself. Timing is the key.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- A certain issue is nagging at you, but it's not as difficult as you might think. A simple solution is about to present itself.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You're likely to be presented with a personal challenge that requires a high level of self-assessment and honest reflection.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You anticipate that something on the horizon will not be pleasant or rewarding, but perhaps you are simply projecting. Be positive.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You are trying to determine just how easy a given task is going to be, when instead you should be assessing its difficulty.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You're likely to leave quite a footprint, and no one will be able to overlook what you do -- or why.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- What begins as a simple surprise may quickly develop into quite a shock -- especially if you overlook an obvious turn of events.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You must judge the effectiveness of what you offer not by what you get in return, but by how others react in the moment.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may be asked several questions to which you do not have the answers, but those questions can lead to important discoveries.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You've made a few wishes lately that haven't come true -- yet. All you have to do is wait a little while longer, if you have the patience.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may have to move quickly in order to avoid a coming danger. Others do not have the advantages you do; don't overlook them!

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