Your Birthday for July 30, 2015

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | July 30th, 2015

Born today, you are the sort who feels that there is always more to do. While there are times when this results in nothing more than overwork and exhaustion, it can also lead you to some startling and unexpected successes in life. You are always willing to go a little further, dig a little deeper, work a little longer than anyone else; when those around you are calling it a day, you are gearing up for round two -- or three or four! Friends and loved ones must always remember that you do not react to overwork the way they do, and they must learn to support you in your efforts. If they do not, you will simply carry on according to plan and leave them in your dust.

Like so many Leo natives, you possess tremendous will and charisma -- and these can work both for and against you. You will often get what you want, which means that you must be careful to want what you truly need. And then there's your privacy, which you cherish, but which may actually be quite a rare commodity for you.

Also born on this date are: Arnold Schwarzenegger, actor and politician; Henry Ford, auto pioneer; Lisa Kudrow, actress; Vivica A. Fox, actress; Christopher Nolan, director; Hilary Swank, actress; Laurence Fishburne, actor; Kate Bush, singer; Paul Anka, singer; Alton Brown, celebrity chef; Emily Bronte, author; Ken Olin, actor and director; Jean Reno, actor; Casey Stengel, baseball player; Delta Burke, 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.

FRIDAY, JULY 31

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You'll be reminded of something that puts a smile on your face. You'll then be able to make the best of a certain situation.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- The meaning of certain words is less important than the way they're delivered -- especially when discussing a key domestic issue.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You're likely to credit someone else for the good things that are happening to you. That's more than fair -- but also shortsighted.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Before looking at the clock, you'll want to remember that you can keep up the pace without any reminders of the passage of time.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Take care that you don't skip any steps. You must approach all you do in an orderly fashion, making sure to register the high points.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You're feeling positive, tolerant and upbeat, and you're likely to accept what comes with a smile -- except, perhaps, on one occasion.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You're eager to see what is on the other side of the mountain, but it's going to take quite a climb before you enjoy a 360-degree view.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You're not doing all you can to ensure the outcome that you most desire -- but why? It's a good day to examine your motives very carefully.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You have all you need to enjoy the day to its fullest, but you may feel as though something unseen is holding you back.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may be feeling quite distant and detached, but there will always be something that connects you to a key figure in your life.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You mustn't let the world pass you by, and you must always remember that it will continue to turn without you.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- A balanced perspective is what you need. All will be straightened out when you begin to see things as you should.

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Your Birthday for July 29, 2015

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | July 29th, 2015

Born today, you are a powerful, charismatic individual with tremendous gifts, but whether you choose to use those gifts for good or ill may never be determined with any certainty. While you may contribute great things to the world as a result of your native talents, those same talents may at times become somewhat distorted, leading you to do that which is more notorious than beneficial. The issue, of course, is ego! If you are able to contain your ego and remember to apply your talents to endeavors that benefit those around you in addition to yourself, then all will be well. If not -- if you become obsessed with yourself and your own power and success -- serious trouble is likely to result.

You have a unique way of looking at the world; you see things in black and white. As a result, many endeavors may seem much simpler for you than they are for others. Of course, there is always a flipside to this: Your clear-cut assessment of things may be entirely wrong, and that can result in tremendous difficulty, indeed.

Also born on this date are: Martina McBride, singer; Wil Wheaton, actor; Josh Radnor, actor; Tim Gunn, television host; Clara Bow, actress; Peter Jennings, newsman; William Powell, actor; Paul Taylor, dancer and choreographer; Alexandra Paul, actress; Stephen Dorff, actor; Melvin Belli, lawyer; Ken Burns, 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 30

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may not agree with what someone is trying to do, but you have to admire the way he or she is going about it. Try to follow suit.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- The work you have to do cannot be done if you are distracted by the demands of others. Find the right place for solitary efforts.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may have missed a recent opportunity, but -- as if by magic -- it's likely to be presented once again. Don't miss it this time!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You'll be wishing for "one more time" before the day is out. With the help of a special friend, you can have what you've always wanted.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Not everyone is going through what you are going through, but you can find one or two who genuinely understand -- and want to help.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may have to be rather blunt with someone who simply isn't seeing the truth. Once a breakthrough has been made, you can use a lighter touch.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- It is quite possible to have too much of a good thing, as today's events will surely prove. You can back out just in time.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- It's time for you to decide whether you want to take part or go your own way. Be prepared, however: This choice may be permanent.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You're eager for others to see what you've been working on, but are you really ready to unveil the whole thing?

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- A friend or loved one is likely to cross your mind again and again, reminding you that things may not be quite the way they have seemed.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You're trying to please too many people at once. Slow down and pick only one or two whose expectations are realistic.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You've been waiting for just the right moment to make a dramatic announcement. That moment is upon you -- don't miss it!

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Your Birthday for July 28, 2015

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | July 28th, 2015

Born today, you may well have been born into privilege, but that is not something that will shape your personality to any great degree. Indeed, you may be quite unusual among your peers, in that you see the world in a straightforward, down-to-earth sort of way that affords you a tremendous understanding of how the other half lives. The fact is that you seem to know things you have never been taught; that is, your instincts are so keen, and your understanding of human nature so naturally deep, that you are able to look upon the world and the people in it with a kind of wisdom that gives you a much greater advantage in life than mere material wealth might provide. You are nothing if not real, though you can play a variety of roles with tremendous aplomb.

You may not have to wait long to enjoy your most important opportunities. Take full advantage of them, and the world can very well be your oyster -- but miss out, and you may find yourself engaged in an uphill struggle throughout much of your early life.

Also born on this date are: Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, U.S. first lady; Jim Davis, cartoonist; Elizabeth Berkley, actress; Sally Struthers, actress; Beatrix Potter, author; Joe E. Brown, actor; Rudy Vallee, singer; Vida Blue, baseball player.

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 29

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Doing something that you didn't want to do may actually feel quite good -- and you will likely want more of the same!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may be reaching further than ever, but the potential rewards make the extra effort -- and apprehension -- entirely worth it.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- What you're involved in isn't a matter of life or death, perhaps, but it still requires you to examine some very important truths.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may be tempted to hide from the truth, but if you're willing to face what you fear most, you should be handsomely rewarded.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- The right words at the right time will surely do the trick, though you may not be able to erase the original offense entirely.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- A friend is waiting for you to tell him or her just what has been going on -- and he or she may be able to soothe both your heart and mind.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may be hooked on something that is not at all good for you. Try setting it aside -- for now, if not forever.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You're getting more out of a certain situation than you had initially anticipated -- and that will surely make it difficult to call it quits.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You're eager to have a little more of something you've only recently acquired a taste for -- and a friend can give you just what you need.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may have to trust your own senses when the facts don't add up. What you see isn't always what you get, of course.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Putting yourself in another's shoes will add to your current perspective in a valuable way. You've been a little closed off.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- A friend or loved one is going to want more from you than you have grown accustomed to giving -- but you're able to oblige, surely.

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