Your Birthday for July 26, 2015

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | July 26th, 2015

Born today, you don't always have to play the leading role, for you are perfectly able to make the most of supporting parts. Indeed, there are times when you may even prefer them, as they often exert less pressure on you and burden you with fewer responsibilities. You are confident and capable, and you know that no matter how visible you are, you will surely be able to make a lasting impression. You love an audience, and yet you are perfectly content to spend time on your own. You take things very seriously, but you are also quite able to laugh at yourself, others and all manner of situations as they arise.

Disappointment in your life is likely to foster a kind of appreciation for the good things that others may never develop. You know how to take your knocks without letting yourself sink into an abyss of self-pity. Rather, you pull yourself up by your bootstraps and have another go -- confident that things will turn out better next time.

Also born on this date are: Elizabeth Gillies, actress; Sandra Bullock, actress; Mick Jagger, singer; Kate Beckinsale, actress; Kevin Spacey, actor; Helen Mirren, actress; Vivian Vance, actress; Stanley Kubrick, filmmaker; Dorothy Hamill, Olympic figure skater; Gracie Allen, actress and comedian; George Bernard Shaw, playwright; Aldous Huxley, author; Jason Robards, actor; Carl Jung, scientist and psychologist; Olivia Williams, 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.

MONDAY, JULY 27

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- The contributions you have in store are sure to take others by storm -- though a former supporter may prove difficult to persuade.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You have more to cover than usual, but you can surely rise to the occasion -- provided you give yourself a break now and then.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- What you call an interest is called by others an obsession -- but you know that you are able to achieve a careful balance.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- It's time to tell a friend what you have been thinking for quite some time -- though he or she may not be ready to listen just yet.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You can guide someone through a dangerous patch of emotional ground, and you'll benefit as well in ways you hadn't anticipated.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may not know just where you're headed, but if you enjoy each moment as it arises, you'll profit in a very important way.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You're going to have to cope with a few uncertainties, even as you tend to the things that you think you understand best.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You're ready at long last to put something behind you, but take care that you don't make assumptions that will haunt you in days to come.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You're likely to get more than you bargained for, but if you keep your emotions in check, you can come out a winner by day's end.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- It's a good day to focus on issues that require you to be honest and forthright. You've been avoiding the essentials for too long.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- It's time to tell someone special just how important he or she really is. Even better, why not put your words into actions?

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may feel as though you know what's going to happen today -- and tomorrow and the next day. But take care -- surprises are in store!

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Your Birthday for July 25, 2015

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | July 25th, 2015

Born today, you have what it takes to score a long and lucrative career, provided you are able to be content with what comes along the way. You are not likely to be in complete control at all times, and the stars are sure to surprise you again and again with what you might call "good luck," "bad luck" and everything in between. Like so many Leo natives, you like to think you are in charge, so it may be difficult for you at times to acknowledge the influence that fate has on your life. Yet that very acknowledgment can lead to a kind of cooperative effort between you and the stars that allows you to make the most of almost every opportunity that comes your way.

You are a highly emotional individual, but you will learn how to keep your emotions in check when you must -- or, if not, you will surely pay the price again and again for behavior that is not in line with accepted norms. No matter how strongly you may feel about something, you must always follow the rules!

Also born on this date are: Matt LeBlanc, actor; Walter Payton, football player; Estelle Getty, actress; Iman, model and actress; Walter Brennan, actor; Brad Renfro, actor; Illeana Douglas, actress; Maxfield Parrish, illustrator.

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 26

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You're trying to change minds when you need instead to change what people feel in their hearts. It's a matter of focus -- and perspective.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You mustn't allow your enthusiasm be dampened by someone who isn't on the same page. Do your thing, and do it with confidence.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You can do much to help someone tend to certain key responsibilities, but you're not likely to get the credit you deserve.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- It's time to get rid of all those negative feelings. Let yourself be influenced by someone whose smile and enthusiasm are truly contagious.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You have only so much time in which to do what you have been assigned, but you may be able to squeeze out a few extra minutes. Use them well!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You're likely to be challenged by someone who thinks he knows your strategy inside and out. It's time for a few new tricks!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You've been getting valuable guidance from trusted helpers. Now it's time for you to trust your instincts and do your thing!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may come to the conclusion that what you are trying to do on your own really takes two. You know who your partner should be.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You can have a great deal of fun even while you are simply tending to routine responsibilities.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Profits are on your mind, certainly, but you're after more than profits. The contentment you seek is just around the corner.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Others will want you to dispense with the introductions and get right to the heart of the matter, but they're missing something!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You have something to say, but in order to be noticed, you're going to want to convey your message in a highly unusual way.

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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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