Your Birthday for July 20, 2015

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | July 20th, 2015

Born today, you are one of those rare and noteworthy individuals who seem to come from nowhere and stick around forever. You simply do what comes naturally, parlay that talent into a long and lucrative career, inspire others through your work and remain true to yourself and your ideals through thick and thin. You're not one to be buffeted by fate -- or the fickle nature of public notoriety. Indeed, you don't really care what others think of you overall -- unless those others are family and friends, of course. You are a highly talented individual, yet you don't let your talent go to your head. You follow it wherever it leads, focusing on accomplishment and contentment rather than tangible rewards.

You are keenly interested in what goes on beneath the surface. You are likely to uncover much in your search for truth, and to help others come to terms with the way of the world as you do so. Though you do not seem to be overtly philanthropic, the truth is that your work results in the betterment of others' lives again and again.

Also born on this date are: Julianne Hough, actress; Carlos Santana, musician; Kim Carnes, singer; Natalie Wood, actress; Omar Epps, actor; Gisele Bundchen, model; Sandra Oh, actress; Sir Edmund Hillary, mountaineer; Gregor Mendel, botanist; Diana Rigg, actress; Reed Diamond, actor; Donna Dixon, actress; Petrarch, poet; Judy Greer, actress.

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 21

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may grow tired of doing the same old things, but you can make a change that satisfies your need for something new.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You know how to keep yourself in the spotlight even though others are competing with you for that kind of attention.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may engage in an innocent flirtation -- provided that both parties understand that it is, in fact, innocent!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Ignore warnings at your own risk. Focus on doing things the way they're supposed to be done, even if you have to do them the hard way.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Others are paying more attention to the signs you are being sent than you are. What are you waiting for? Others know what you're missing.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You'll have the chance to bring others together under a common banner. What you are going for can surely change things for the better.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may think a change of environment will increase productivity, but in fact, it may only serve to increase stress.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You've been waiting long enough for permission to set sail. The tide and the winds are with you, so get underway as soon as you can!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- A promise of something better just around the corner may keep you going long after you would normally call it quits.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You'll be called upon to help someone in need, but he or she mustn't ever feel as though you are looking over his or her shoulder.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Be on the lookout for anything that might help you in your current quest. Such boons will appear in the strangest places!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may feel as though you are going to trip yourself up at any moment, but in fact, you are more balanced than you have ever been.

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Your Birthday for July 19, 2015

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | July 19th, 2015

Born today, you are an intelligent, strong-willed, often rather opinionated individual. You have a great deal of foresight and understanding of both people and events, which will give you a tremendous advantage in your professional life. As strong as you may be in your work, however, you may not ever feel quite as balanced and capable when it comes to your personal affairs. Perhaps this is because you are mainly driven to excel in ways that count in the professional arena; perhaps it is because you can, at times, take friends and loved ones for granted -- but then, who doesn't? The likelihood is that a combination of both results in your inability to be personally content.

You know how to take others by surprise, and how to use humor to good effect. You are at your best, however, when you can stand among a receptive audience and simply speak the truth, offering up that which is recognized as important and lasting. You want, more than anything, to be taken seriously.

Also born on this date are: Benedict Cumberbatch, actor; Anthony Edwards, actor; Campbell Scott, actor; Edgar Degas, artist; Samuel Colt, inventor; Lizzie Borden, alleged murderer; Vikki Carr, singer; George McGovern, politician; Ilie Nastase, tennis player; Lisa Lampanelli, comedian; Jared Padalecki, 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.

MONDAY, JULY 20

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Someone waiting for you to make a firm decision is going to have to wait a little longer, as the info you require has yet to be received.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You are likely to find yourself in a tough situation if you insist on doing something that doesn't come naturally to you.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You are closing in on an important personal goal. A loved one is willing to make a concession that can make all the difference.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You can certainly accentuate the positive, but eliminating the negative is something you'll need help with.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Someone who doesn't know you well is likely to make one or two demands of your time -- and you'll have no choice but to oblige.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You're on the way to getting it all done, but there may be a few obstacles in your way that only you can surmount.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You should be able to improve your lot merely by doing what the situation demands. You can move up very quickly!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You're likely to come to terms with something you haven't been able to shrug off in the past. It's time to move on -- alone, perhaps.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may have to alter the rhythm again and again throughout the day in order to keep things fashionable -- and interesting to you.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You're not about to free yourself from a situation that was originally of your own making, but you can improve it considerably.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You'll get a kick out of watching someone try to figure things out. You have the answers, but you're not ready to share them yet.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may have reason to seek out a rival and explore the possibility of working together on something that can benefit you both.

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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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