Your Birthday for August 09, 2015

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | August 9th, 2015

Born today, you are no stranger to hardship or distress, but you have so much going for you that you are always able to look beyond the trying times to a future that is bright and promising. You know what you are about, what you are capable of and what you want to do with your life. This can be both advantageous and exasperating, for it will give you a leg up on the competition when you are young, but it will result in tremendous frustration at times when you do not see your dreams come true. Still, you're not one to give up; you will keep striving, like so many Leo natives, until it is simply impossible to strive any longer.

You are stalwart in mind, body and character, and if you don't trip yourself up by pursuing the easy path, you will remain strong throughout your lifetime. You can take comfort in the fact that you often have things much more in hand than you think you do!

Also born on this date are: Whitney Houston, singer; Anna Kendrick, actress; Sam Elliott, actor; Deion Sanders, football player; Gillian Anderson, actress; Michael Kors, designer; Eric Bana, actor; Melanie Griffith, actress; Robert Shaw, actor and writer; Rod Laver, tennis 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 10

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You'll have the chance to pick up where another left off -- and demonstrate in the process that you are an expert in your field.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may be afraid that the environmental influences will not be favorable, but you do have a backup plan that will not be affected.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may have trouble putting the last pieces of a puzzle into place. Perhaps you're seeing things from an odd angle; take a step back.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- It's important for you to see the big picture and avoid getting tangled in a web of minutia. You're trying to figure something out.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You're waiting to receive important information from someone who is nominally in charge of a project that is actually up to you to complete.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may feel as though others have taken a step back and are not performing up to par. Perhaps you can demonstrate what is expected.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You must focus on what lies ahead, not get caught up in regrets about past errors. One or two doors will open for you very soon.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You're not about to reveal the information you have worked so hard to collect. When the time comes, you'll use it to good advantage.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You and a friend may experiment with a new strategy. The results could very well lead you to switch roles.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Try not to make the same mistake twice -- once is enough, surely! What you learn will make you stronger and more capable.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You're keenly interested in what a partner is up to. He or she is doing things that affect you in ways that were not expected.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- It's not enough to watch the world go by; you must be willing to jump in and take part! You have a few excellent plans brewing.

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Your Birthday for August 08, 2015

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | August 8th, 2015

Born today, you are likely to find yourself in the midst of a world that is far busier, more complex and even more dangerous than you had ever imagined -- and all this while you are still quite young. Fortunately, you have been endowed with the tools you need -- and, more important, the awareness -- to make your way through such a world and find your pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. It's not guaranteed, of course, that you will succeed; on the contrary, the odds are likely to be against you. But you have much going for you, and if you keep your head in the game and avoid letting yourself be distracted by the kinds of instant gratification that can be unhealthy and dangerous, you will do well.

While young, you are likely to display an unusual level of maturity. Conversely, when you are older, you will embody a unique sort of youthfulness that is sure to win you friends and admirers wherever you go -- and keep you in the game far longer than most.

Also born on this date are: Dustin Hoffman, actor; Esther Williams, swimmer and actress; Connie Stevens, actress; Mel Tillis, singer and songwriter; The Edge, guitarist; Don Most, actor; Rory Calhoun, actor; Emiliano Zapata, military leader; Keith Carradine, actor.

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, AUGUST 9

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may be the only one to see the most viable option lying before you, so it will be up to you to lead the pack in the right direction.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You've been asked to do a difficult job, but if you feel your hands are tied, you cannot possibly proceed. Restrictions must be lifted.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Combined efforts can yield memorable results, and you want to be sure that you're part of the team. Don't drift on the periphery.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- It's only a matter of time before you are given the key to unlock a certain door. Professional and personal issues converge.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- A cooperative effort can pay off quite handsomely, but each member of the team must be given a certain amount of leeway.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- If you find yourself in charge of a certain project, you'll know that someone out there has given you a big vote of confidence.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Take care that you're not attaching too much meaning to an endeavor that is only meant to offer temporary enjoyment.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You know what's what, and you know what it all means -- or do you? You may soon realize that certain things are, indeed, still a mystery.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You have no doubt that your plan will succeed -- and pay off handsomely. Is today the day to get things started?

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You're focusing on issues at work when, in fact, the real problem is one between you and an old friend. A rift must be healed!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You'll wonder what's going on when you notice others moving about, trying to get things done without being seen or heard.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Someone in charge is willing to give you all you need to get the job done, but a third party may have his or her doubts.

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Your Birthday for August 07, 2015

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | August 7th, 2015

Born today, you are bound and determined to uncover the secrets of life, and you will spare no expense and leave no stone unturned in your search. You have been endowed with a driving curiosity that will always be your primary motivator. Your interest in learning about yourself and the world around you is undying, and could very well lead you into many viable and possibly lucrative careers. You tend to get bored when you don't have some outlet for your drive and curiosity; you want to be always on the go, always seeking and striving -- on this depends your happiness and, ultimately, your success. Sit still for too long, and you fear that you'll lose that necessary edge. And so you might!

You are able to craft things with great care. Despite your eagerness to stay on the move, always working on something, you are not always in a hurry. Indeed, you recognize that the slow and steady approach is often the best way to go. You sometimes throw caution to the wind, but you always find the pace that will yield the greatest rewards.

Also born on this date are: Charlize Theron, actress; David Duchovny, actor; Billie Burke, actress; Tobin Bell, actor; Wayne Knight, actor; Louis Leakey, anthropologist; Garrison Keillor, writer and radio personality; John Glover, actor.

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, AUGUST 8

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may not be given exactly what you need, so you're going to have to spend some time acquiring it on your own.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Someone is not performing up to par, and it may reflect poorly on you. Is it time to sever ties and go it alone for a while?

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Difficulties that arise can be traced back to a mistake made some time ago, which you discounted because you didn't fully understand it.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You mustn't telegraph too much; some things are best kept secret until the time comes to reveal them all at once. Examine your motives.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You should be able to outfit yourself with the tools necessary to do an assigned job to the best of your ability.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may feel as though someone is expecting more from you than is actually fair, but fairness really has little to do with it.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You can give a friend or co-worker a little advice that will go a long way -- if he or she is smart enough to listen well and take it!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may find yourself resisting someone's sincere attempts to make improvements. Perhaps a competition is brewing?

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You know what must be done, so why waste time asking for more instructions? The moment has come to stop talking and start doing!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may feel not quite yourself. Signs and symptoms point to something other than what you assume. Avoid stress, by all means.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Your ability to see through to the heart of an issue will serve you and others well as you examine a certain domestic situation.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Don't let anyone get away with the same old excuses; it's time to get unstuck and start exploring options that are more attractive.

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