Your Birthday for July 24, 2015

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | July 24th, 2015

Born today, you are not likely to fit any mold to which others wish you to conform -- and indeed, the more others attempt to impose their expectations on you, the more likely you will be to respond by doing your own thing in a bold and rebellious fashion. You want to chart your own course, not follow in anyone else's footsteps. You want to reach as far as you can on your own, without the help of others to extend that reach. And you want to enjoy the fruits of your labors, confident that what you get is due to you and you alone. You are a born trailblazer, and you will always seek new horizons to explore. You appreciate that there are dangers inherent in that kind of life, but they are dangers you are perfectly willing to face.

You're not the best team player, but your efforts often contribute to the greater good. It is this seeming paradox that lends a certain unusual meaning to your life, and makes you both widely admired and often wildly misunderstood by others. Still, you go about your business with confidence and style.

Also born on this date are: Jennifer Lopez, singer and actress; Amelia Earhart, aviation pioneer; Kristin Chenoweth, actress; Anna Paquin, actress; Lynda Carter, actress; Barry Bonds, baseball player; Rose Byrne, actress; Karl Malone, basketball player; Michael Richards, actor and comedian; Simon Bolivar, military leader; Eric Szmanda, actor; Ruth Buzzi, actress and comedian; Alexandre Dumas, author; Robert Hays, actor; Chris Sarandon, actor; Gallagher, comedian; Elisabeth Moss, 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.

SATURDAY, JULY 25

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- A chance encounter has you doing something you didn't plan, but it may turn out to be something you want to do again, intentionally.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Take a close look at what is around you, and you'll discover that your immediate perceptions are more important than usual.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- It's time to put an end to something that no longer gives you the benefits it once did. You have something much better ready to go.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Your own motives may not be clear to you at first, but you can trust that what you are doing will lead you toward the proper destination.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You can surge ahead of the competition, provided you play the game the way you know how to play it. Peripheral issues simmer.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You mustn't blame the system when, in fact, it is your own misstep that causes you to fall behind. It's time to sharpen your focus.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may find that what lies in your way is not a serious obstacle at all, just something that makes you think for a moment or two.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- The influence you have over others must not be overestimated; they will surely apply pressure on you as well.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Yours may be just one of several bad decisions made, but ultimately it is the only one you can reverse on your own.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- What you see is what you get, but what you can do with it will surely exceed expectations and surprise the competition.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Someone younger than you, and with less experience, can show you how to navigate a surprisingly difficult patch of ground.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may not feel as though everything is going as planned, but the truth is that you enjoy an advantage you don't yet recognize.

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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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