Your Birthday for July 23, 2015

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | July 23rd, 2015

Born today, you are an energetic, creative, even visionary individual with a great deal to offer not only the limited circle of those who share your professional ambitions and aspirations, but also the world at large. You are driven to accomplish a great deal in your lifetime, and you are never content to rest on your laurels. You want to be doing something at all times, and if it is something new that stretches and challenges you and brings you face to face with your fears and insecurities, so much the better! You are likely to benefit greatly from the work of one or two teachers who influenced you greatly during your youth, and you are equally likely to influence others similarly when you are older.

You may not, for many years, do anything that is considered radical or groundbreaking in your professional life -- until, quite suddenly, you have the opportunity to shake things up and take the world by storm by doing what others might have thought you would never do. At that time, you'll really come into your own!

Also born on this date are: Daniel Radcliffe, actor; Slash, guitarist; Woody Harrelson, actor; Marlon Wayans, actor; Philip Seymour Hoffman, actor; Monica Lewinsky, White House intern; Stephanie Seymour, model; Alison Krauss, singer; Don Drysdale, baseball player; Edie McClurg, actress; Raymond Chandler, author; Don Imus, radio personality.

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.

FRIDAY, JULY 24

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may be feeling as though a certain discomfort is returning -- either physical or emotional. You know the cause, too!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You'll want to get things done correctly and in the right order. Don't let yourself drift off-track simply because you're distracted.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You must not let yourself become overly emotional when faced with a situation that others approach in a detached, cold manner.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- The time has come for you to reveal all to someone who is keenly interested in seeing how far down the road you can go together.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You'll receive a good deal of encouragement, but you may still feel somewhat ambivalent about what you have been assigned to do.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You'll find yourself gravitating toward someone whose interests are quite different from your own. What is the attraction?

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may surprise someone with news that has him or her rethinking a past offer. Now is the time to consider all options.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You're not about to journey into unfamiliar territory without first exploring all possible escape routes.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may be tempted to get as much done as possible quite early in the day, but this approach ignores certain key circumstances.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You're vulnerable to another's influence, but there is little danger that you will be pulled far from your own center.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You'll want to be sure to follow instructions to the letter, lest you be criticized by those who lay down the law.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You're developing a keen interest in something that cannot be easily comprehended, but that's not about to stop you, is it?

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Your Birthday for July 22, 2015

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | July 22nd, 2015

Born today, you are likely to get a remarkably early start on a lucrative career, but ultimately that start may not lead where you expect it to, mainly because you may discover, quite by surprise, that what you have been pursuing is not at all what you really want from life! You must, therefore, be ever vigilant about the path you take; you must chart a course for yourself that is drawn from your own honest dreams and sincere desires, not on the dreams and desires that others have for you! You must always be suspicious of anything that comes to you too easily, for that is a sign that something is amiss, and that it may not bring you lasting contentment.

You can be somewhat eccentric, and you never fear the opinions of others when it comes to your personality or behavior. You are careful never to do anything that could possibly offend or hurt another, which of course minimizes the objections others may have to what you do and say. Or does it?

Also born on this date are: Selena Gomez, singer and actor; David Spade, actor; Danny Glover, actor; Bobby Sherman, singer; Alex Trebek, game show host; A.J. Cook, actress; Don Henley, singer-songwriter and musician; Willem Dafoe, actor; Louise Fletcher, actress; John Leguizamo, actor; Rhys Ifans, actor; Bob Dole, politician; Alexander Calder, sculptor; Oscar de la Renta, designer; Rose Kennedy, philanthropist; Terence Stamp, actor; Alan Menkin, composer; Orson Bean, actor; Albert Brooks, actor and filmmaker.

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.

THURSDAY, JULY 23

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You're ready to take on a new opponent, but you'll want to be sure that everyone knows and understands the rules. Don't improvise!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You're about to face a good deal of adversity, but in the end, you can surely turn many of your critics into loyal supporters.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You'll want to establish some ground rules in order to keep everyone as safe as possible -- yourself included.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You will not be able to remain risk-free all day long, so be sure to take precautions whenever possible. Don't be foolhardy!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Service to another will be more important to you than anything you do to please yourself. Remember, you're all in this together!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may get closer than ever to an important personal goal. Be sure, however, that you are ready to make the most of it.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You're likely to attract a great deal of criticism for doing things your own way -- until others realize that you're sure to get results.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You'll actually get a little mental rest if you simply do what you are told. Not everything requires careful consideration.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You're going to want to demonstrate your prowess in a new way, but be sure not to take on more than you can bear.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You've been given just enough control to make happen the things you most want to happen. Don't let this go to your head!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may have to dig deeper than usual to come up with the answers that will allow you to pass from this phase to the next.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Toward midday, you may consider revising your plans. Someone is likely to come to you with an option you had not considered before.

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Your Birthday for July 21, 2015

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | July 21st, 2015

Born today, you are, quite simply, something of an enigma -- and always will be. Like many Cancer natives, you tend to be a loner, despite your ability to work and play well with others for extended periods of time. Your social abilities notwithstanding, you are always compelled to withdraw back into your shell eventually, leaving others to wonder what is really going on, and why you would choose to isolate yourself rather than live among friends and loved ones in a world that may well be considered your oyster. The truth is that success itself is not something that can pull you away from your center; you will be who you are, no matter what your accomplishments or how much you may be rewarded for them.

You harbor many hidden desires beneath the surface, guarding them jealously lest someone else discover them and exploit them in some way. This, of course, is the result of a certain level of insecurity; it may be that you are afraid to explore where those desires will lead you.

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 22

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You mustn't consider anything a "sure thing." Wait until you have all the evidence before passing any sort of judgment.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Mistrust may prove a key issue. Don't get entangled in an ideological brawl with those who are not really communicating.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Now is no time to doubt your intentions; trust yourself and stay the course. You'll receive a vote of confidence from an important figure.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You're likely to have questions about an idea that others are pushing; you may not feel it is really ready to go.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You'll enjoy a surge in popularity, but you'll still find it necessary to court someone who has a seeming glut of resources.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- What you thought was a clear advantage may appear to be a disadvantage, at least during the first part of the day.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You can shift things around a bit in ways that will benefit those around you as well as yourself. Something good is just beginning.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You are critical of the way someone else is handling a key issue, but you may not have a better idea just yet. Keep thinking!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may be tempted to rejoin a fight that you bowed out of some time ago. What's different now? Strength is derived from various sources.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You'll want to address a key issue head-on, which is something that no one besides you is willing to do right now.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You have much to consider before you announce your intentions aloud. You may find it difficult to overcome a certain personal obstacle.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You risk standing in your own way. Flexibility and maneuverability are key to your success at this time. Don't get stuck!

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