Your Birthday for August 04, 2015

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | August 4th, 2015

Born today, you have tremendous stores of creative energy that you know how to apply to almost any problem -- whether it be a creative one, or one that is much more commonplace and practical. You seem to know just what needs to be done in certain situations, and though it is impossible for you to be right all the time -- or is it? -- your confidence will see you through even the difficult times when you are not able to reach your goals. Like so many other Leo natives, you have been endowed with great charisma -- though in you, it is much closer to that certain something sometimes known as "star quality." Indeed, you know how to shine brightly under almost any circumstances.

Your ability to take advantage of situations as they evolve -- while gracefully navigating inherent pitfalls -- is one of your greatest skills, and it will enable you to position yourself near the top of almost any profession you choose -- provided, of course, you do choose one and commit to it wholeheartedly!

Also born on this date are: Barack Obama, U.S. president; Cole and Dylan Sprouse, actors; Louis Armstrong, singer and musician; Elizabeth, Queen Mother of Great Britain; Billy Bob Thornton, actor and director; Richard Belzer, actor; Roger Clemens, baseball player; Percy Bysshe Shelley, poet.

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, AUGUST 5

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You must spend only a small amount of time doing things that don't please you -- and once they're done, they're done!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Take care not to make a spectacle of yourself as you pursue a certain goal. Remain in control, and don't do anything out of character.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You're willing to follow a new leader wherever he or she may take you, as you are confident that the benefits outweigh the risks.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You and a friend will share the burden of getting a certain key project done. Each of you brings something unique to the table.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You'll want to be sure that you have everything you need with you, just in case you're called upon to do the unexpected.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You'll have reason to think that others are actually quite glad to have you around. Indeed, what you offer is invaluable.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You can give a friend a boost simply by including him or her in a project that you have already been working on for some time.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You'll find yourself moving slowly in a new direction, but that doesn't mean you have to give up anything dear to you -- yet.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You should be able to pick up the pace and get a great deal done in a remarkably short amount of time. Remain streamlined.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You're going to have to ally yourself with someone who only yesterday was giving you bad vibes. Things are not as they seem.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You can proceed very much according to plan, but be prepared for slight adjustments if the weather doesn't cooperate.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- The more specific you can be, the better. You're trying to impart a few important lessons, and you must be clearly understood right away.

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Your Birthday for August 03, 2015

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | August 3rd, 2015

Born today, you are a powerful individual with great charisma and explosive energy. You could rally people around almost any cause and inspire them to do great things in its name. You seem to have one good idea after another, and you know how to work with available tools and resources to transform those ideas into reality. Not everything is going to work out perfectly the first time, of course, but you are quite tenacious -- some would stay stubborn! -- and you're not about to quit until you've taken a plan as far as it can go, having explored every bit of potential it may contain. You're always willing to work hard to make things happen; indeed, the thought of shrinking from a challenge would never occur to you.

You strive to embrace goodness in all its forms, and you will stand up for the things you believe in, no matter how difficult that may be. You never fear adversity; in fact, you often find yourself looking for it! You feel you are at your best when grappling with a personal challenge.

Also born on this date are: Tom Brady, football player; Martha Stewart, homemaking expert and entrepreneur; Tony Bennett, singer; Martin Sheen, actor; John C. McGinley, actor; John Landis, director; Jo Marie Payton, actress; Ryan Lochte, Olympic swimmer.

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, AUGUST 4

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- The moment you realize just which direction you must go to avoid a formidable obstacle, you'll want to be on your way.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Someone may come to you with an offer that takes you very much by surprise -- and you'll really have no choice but to say yes!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Keep your eyes on the prize, and it can be yours -- if not by day's end, then surely within a day or two. It's your move, by the way.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You have interesting news for someone who is trying to juggle too many responsibilities. He or she can relax a bit as a result.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You mustn't resist asking a favor of someone in charge. What you most want is available to you, but only if you are willing to ask!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Give someone else the chance to shine, and you'll bask in that light, as well. A good feeling comes from doing all you can for a friend.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may have gotten over a recent slight, but events will remind you that perhaps not everything has been smoothed over completely.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- It may feel as though you are not yet a part of the team, but in fact, everyone is looking forward to your essential contributions.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- What gives you the edge is something that you only suspect is true -- until, of course, you see clear evidence of it later on.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You're going to have to take certain things on faith -- and that may be difficult in light of certain key developments.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may have trouble coming to terms with a situation at the workplace. Could it be that you've been passed over?

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Not everything is as it seems -- including something that you've come to anticipate with some trepidation.

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Your Birthday for August 02, 2015

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | August 2nd, 2015

Born today, you may be rather soft-spoken, but that doesn't mean you don't have a lot to say! On the contrary, you are so full of good thoughts, good ideas and good observations that it would be a disservice to the world around you if you kept them to yourself. Almost everyone benefits whenever you choose to open your mouth and speak. You may, when you are young, suffer from crippling shyness of a sort that isn't ever likely to disappear completely. Indeed, later in life, you will learn to compensate for this with a kind of quiet strength that you project into the world around you. You can be shaken by mischance, but you can -- and usually do -- recover quickly.

There are times when you feel you know better than others -- even the experts -- but you don't always feel the need to share this belief. It gives you a certain satisfaction to quietly walk through life knowing what you know -- and thinking that you know best. This is a wise approach, for you do not like to be contradicted.

Also born on this date are: James Baldwin, author; Myrna Loy, actress; Mary-Louise Parker, actress; Victoria Jackson, actress and comedian; Peter O'Toole, actor; Carroll O'Connor, actor; Wes Craven, filmmaker; Edward Furlong, actor; Tim Wakefield, 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.

MONDAY, AUGUST 3

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You'll give a rival enough to think about just by doing what comes naturally. The ordinary is, in your case, extraordinary.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Many are likely to talk about you and your recent antics, but you know that there's a little bit of admiration and envy at play here.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- A review of a recent performance will give you an idea of what you do well and what needs improvement. Your own feelings are confirmed.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Don't think twice when confronted with a choice you've been expecting. There's no extra time to consider options.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Now is the time for you to trust what you have been told about your potential. Much is possible, but only if you believe!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You're ready to do more for yourself and someone else than you have been doing in the recent past. Confidence is high, and vision is clear.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Someone may be trying to play copycat with you -- without you being aware of it! Don't hesitate to reveal that you know what's going on.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- While you are expecting strength in numbers to be the rule, the fact is that you may do better working entirely on your own.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Don't make the mistake of thinking that an unusual tactic that works well at the moment is going to work well always.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You're likely to get away with a minor infraction early in the day, but after that, you can bet that others are watching you closely.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You can actually give yourself the boost you really need, but don't wait until you've been beaten down by circumstances.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Something that appears quite suddenly is likely to have more of an impact than anything you may have seen approach slowly from a distance.

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