Your Birthday for August 12, 2015

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | August 12th, 2015

Born today, you are one of those rare and fortunate individuals who will hit upon a satisfying and rewarding course of study and work that can carry you through your entire life, winning you widespread praise and admiration for all that you do. This is not to say that you are going to be a star, of course; though it is possible, the fact is that you may be more happy without the accolades and recognition that stardom can bring. You are compelled to grow and evolve, to improve yourself through your work, and you do not focus on any sort of prize that others might find irresistible. It's quite simple: You want to be known for being good at what you do, not simply for doing it!

You are clever, witty and always willing to find the humor in a situation -- even when others would consider it off-limits when it comes to making jokes. Indeed, you can sometimes cross lines and go too far, but what often saves you is the fact that you are always willing to laugh at yourself first.

Also born on this date are: George Hamilton, actor; Casey Affleck, actor; Erwin Schrodinger, scientist; Buck Owens, singer; Mark Knopfler, guitarist; Cecil B. DeMille, filmmaker; Pete Sampras, tennis player; Bruce Greenwood, actor; Cantinflas, actor; Jane Wyatt, actress; Pat Metheny, guitarist; William Goldman, writer; Christy Mathewson, 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.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 13

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You'll have to work harder to convince another that you do, indeed, know what you're talking about. It may take a demonstration.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Pace yourself and don't make the mistake of thinking that everything has to be done all at once -- or at the same rate.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Evidence is leading you away from the truth for some reason. Take the time to step back and look at the big picture; you'll regain perspective.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Instead of looking only at the facts in a rational manner, do your best to determine what they mean -- especially when they're all added up.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- It's important to know your limits -- especially today, when exceeding them may endanger not only you, but also someone you love.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Someone may contact you regarding plans made before you had all the pertinent info. Changes will have to be made, of course -- but when?

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Others want you to be involved, but you aren't in a position to give away your talent or expertise. You must ask for what you're worth.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You don't want to be caught off guard, so be sure to put yourself in a position where you can observe what goes on around you.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Any confusion that arises can be dealt with in an honest, straightforward way. Don't try to hide from it at all.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may be feeling somewhat strange, yet you may also suspect that this is the beginning of something familiar.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may be contacted by someone who is in a bind of sorts. He or she suspects that you'll know how to ease tensions and smooth the way.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- The path you've taken may not have brought you to where you really want to be, but that destination is not far from where you are right now.

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Your Birthday for August 11, 2015

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | August 11th, 2015

Born today, you are likely to enjoy tremendous health, both physically and mentally, throughout your lifetime -- and you'll recognize this as a gift you must cherish and protect at all times. You have a special way of combining the mental and the physical in almost all activities; indeed, it is impossible to determine if you are a thinker who knows how to put thoughts into action, or a doer who knows how to commit yourself to intelligent endeavors! The truth is that there is really no telling; you are always thinking about what is going on in the world -- especially when you are directly affected -- and you are always springing into action to accomplish this or that. You combine thought and action with remarkable success.

You understand and appreciate that not everyone will agree with you at all times. In fact, you are often eager to mix it up with those who don't! You enjoy a good debate, and you are perfectly willing to learn a thing or two when faced with someone who knows more or has more experience than you do.

Also born on this date are: Chris Hemsworth, actor; Hulk Hogan, wrestler and actor; Alex Haley, author; Pablo Sandoval, baseball player; Steve Wozniak, computer mogul; Joe Rogan, television host and actor; Mike Douglas, producer and talk-show host; Jerry Falwell, evangelist.

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 12

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- It's a good day to think about an opposing point of view. The more you are able to understand where someone else is coming from, the better.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You're eager to see what a person in charge thinks of your efforts. Indeed, you've already impressed most of those involved.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You don't really want to give more than you are currently giving, but a certain situation may require you to do just that.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You want to work closely with someone who has demonstrated a very similar outlook and approach. The opportunity may arise quite soon!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You can have a great deal of fun, even as you work hard to accomplish something that cannot wait. Collaborators help keep the mood bright.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You're eager to get started on a project that will bring you together with someone with whom you've wanted to work closely for some time.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You don't want to stop what you're doing and move on to something else before you know that success is in the bag. You want to be certain!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may have trouble reconciling all you have to do with the time you have available. Prioritizing will prove difficult.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may have to spend more time organizing than usual. Several pieces of a complicated puzzle may actually fall into place.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may be able to take a little time and dedicate it to your own personal issues. No one will mind if you lie low for a little while.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may have to figure out some tricky scheduling before you are able to commit to another opportunity that has just come your way.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may fear that you are coming on too strong, but in fact, someone else is eager for you to take over and call the shots when you are able.

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Your Birthday for August 10, 2015

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | August 10th, 2015

Born today, you have been blessed with a great deal of passion -- both the kind that is evident to all those who encounter you, and the kind that burns deep within and serves as your emotional, psychological and spiritual fuel. It is important, of course, for you to control that aspect of your nature as best you can; should you allow your passions to get the better of you, it is likely you will risk much that you've been working for -- all of which, of course, is quite important to you. You must strive for balance in your life, and when you achieve it, you will recognize that you are able to be powerful without being aggressive, sensitive without being weak, and thoughtful without being incapable of action.

Also born on this date are: Antonio Banderas, actor; Suzanne Collins, author; Angie Harmon, actress; Herbert Hoover, U.S. president; Eddie Fisher, singer; Jack Haley, actor; Rosanna Arquette, actress; Norma Shearer, actress; Sam Warner, producer; Rhonda Fleming, actress.

You are a trusting individual, yet you are not unrealistic in your awareness of what others are capable of doing -- so you protect yourself at all times from insults, injuries and affronts. You aren't one to hold a grudge -- but neither are you one to be stung more than once!

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 11

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- In the matter you've been mulling over more than any other recently, you're likely to realize that someone else isn't playing by the rules.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- It may fall to you to restore things to the way they were before someone else stepped in and tried to "fix" them.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Your schedule may be lighter than expected, and you'll have a little time to devote to that certain guilty pleasure!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You're likely to make a fan of someone who has been watching you rather critically from afar. A key decision makes all the difference.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You'll recognize that the time has come to jump at an opportunity that may soon pass you by forever. You don't want that to happen!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You seem to have a way with those who are usually difficult to work with. Someone is eager to follow in your footsteps.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Your creativity will be on display, and you'll be eager to see where a new opportunity may lead you.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- What begins as only a fleeting notion may soon become an idea you'll want to develop as fully as possible.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Money may prove a primary motivator as you try to negotiate a situation that has you counting every penny.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Even a minor mistake can have major repercussions. You'll want to be sure that you have a clear plan of action.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may not be able to do things precisely as you had planned, but with minor adjustments you can surely get things done -- and done well.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may be suffering from one or two minor physical discomforts. Danger is minimal, but they're likely to slow you down a bit.

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