Your Birthday for August 19, 2015

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | August 19th, 2015

Born today, you are a strong-willed individual with a great deal of self-confidence and style. You're likely to plan your entire life when you are quite young, certain that things will go your way and that fortune, fate, destiny or the stars will smile upon you and yours. You have a tremendous sense of your place in the world. You seem to know that you will be remembered for something -- and that something, you are confident, will be important the world over. This may simply be overconfidence or even hubris -- a dangerous, overweening pride -- but the fact is that you can do most everything you say you'll do!

You have a great deal of charisma and sex appeal, and you're not the sort to leave such gifts unused. Others would do well to keep in mind that there is something of a "player" about you. Indeed, you are always eager to see if you can capture the heart of anyone nearby -- particularly those who capture your own.

Also born on this date are: John Stamos, actor; Bill Clinton, U.S. president; Matthew Perry, actor; Coco Chanel, designer; Orville Wright, pioneer aviator; Kyra Sedgwick, actress; Jonathan Frakes, actor and director; Kevin Dillon, actor; Gene Roddenberry, television producer; Lee Ann Womack, singer; Peter Gallagher, actor; Clay Walker, singer; Erika Christensen, actress; Gerald McRaney, actor; Adam Arkin, actor; Fred Thompson, actor and politician; Jill St. John, actress; Willie Shoemaker, jockey.

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 20

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You're likely to get good reviews from those who really know what they're talking about. You can parlay these into more work!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Others may be wondering why you're not front-and-center, but there are issues at play they cannot possibly understand.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You're considering making a major change, but you don't yet have all the necessary information, so don't jump the gun!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Practice may not immediately make perfect, but you can improve enough that you and others will see that success is all but inevitable.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You'll want to do the right things for yourself, not just for others. Make sure, for a start, that you focus on proper nutrition.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- The progression of the day will take you through at least two areas marked by dangerous obstacles of all sorts. Navigate with care.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You're in the mood to see your dreams come true, but have you really laid the groundwork for such a game-changing development?

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You're going to have to get started earlier than anyone else if you want to be fully prepared to collaborate effectively.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You have much to look forward to. Today in particular you have something to do that can give you quite a buzz!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may feel like throwing caution to the wind and doing something you have only considered in your dreams.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You're in no mood for a fight, but you're not ready or willing to concede on all points. Try peaceful negotiation.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You have little to lose and much to win, but everything depends on your willingness to say or do what others think you will not.

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Your Birthday for August 18, 2015

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | August 18th, 2015

Born today, you may not know in what direction you want to travel when you are young, and so you may well travel in as many as you can -- seeing the world, meeting its people and assessing your place in the scheme of things. Then and only then are you likely to return to your roots and begin building a life for yourself on a solid foundation of belief, inspiration and hard work. It may surprise you -- but few others -- when you choose to devote your life to something you explored in a cursory way when quite young; it is as if you knew all along where you belonged, but weren't yet ready to commit your life to that course of action. Ultimately, you will seem to fit right in to the career you choose -- more than most, in fact.

Whether playing a starring role or working behind the scenes, you like to keep things real and down-to-earth. You're not one to build castles in the air; you want to have your feet on the ground, and you want your dreams to be fabricated from the solid stuff that is all around you. They must be real, practical and, above all, possible.

Also born on this date are: Patrick Swayze, actor; Edward Norton, actor; Robert Redford, actor and director; Roberto Clemente, baseball player; Christian Slater, actor; Malcolm-Jamal Warner, actor; Denis Leary, actor and comedian; Roman Polanski, director; Meriwether Lewis, explorer; Shelley Winters, actress; Madeleine Stowe, actress; Martin Mull, actor; Rosalynn Carter, U.S. first lady.

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 19

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You're eager to see where things are going between you and someone whose attention you simply cannot ignore. Is something brewing?

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may not state things in the most positive way, but what you say is only meant to assist and encourage.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You can't be expected to react to things in any way but your own. The more you can be honest with yourself and others, the better.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- It'll be your turn very soon to step up and show others what you can do. Now is the time to raise the bar.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may be surprised by what shows up at your door. Are you ready to make a few quick adjustments as a result?

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You're not likely to be in the dark much longer about someone else's intentions. Now the question is, are you willing to go along?

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Ot. 22) -- You may have some serious doubts about a plan set forth by someone else. You have yet to see qualifications of any kind.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You're likely to be surprised by someone else's solid, if not inspired, performance. You can follow suit -- with improvements.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You're in no mood for distractions. You can do yourself a big favor by making sure that the noise level stays very low.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You're likely to have your hands full with two projects -- one of your own, and another that you have inherited from someone else.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- The timing of certain events may not be in sync with your own expectations or plans. You're going to have to be fluid and flexible.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- When you depart the company of others, you'll be eager to see what kind of inspiration they have provided you. Start making plans!

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Your Birthday for August 17, 2015

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | August 17th, 2015

Born today, you have been endowed with a great deal of organizational skill, but you may find that it does not bring you the results you need unless you are the one in charge, the one on whom rests the sole responsibility for having everything in order, the one whose will drives an endeavor from the top. This doesn't mean that you must always be in a position of high authority; on the contrary, you are often quite good at doing what you are told. But you will always do it in a way that allows you to use your skills for prioritizing and getting all your ducks in a row. You can get along with all manner of individuals, but anyone who tries to prevent you from doing things your way is sure to incur your wrath.

There may be some who claim that you are only in it for the notoriety and profit -- whatever "it" may be -- but the fact is that you are far more humanitarian and philanthropic than anyone might suspect. You are most happy when others benefit from your efforts in some way, either large or small.

Also born on this date are: Robert De Niro, actor; Dustin Pedroia, baseball player; Donnie Wahlberg, actor; Sean Penn, actor; Davy Crockett, politician and soldier; Mae West, actress; Maureen O'Hara, actress; Belinda Carlisle, singer.

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 18

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- A social gathering affords you not only the chance to relax with others, but an opportunity to get to know yourself a bit more.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- As hard as you are trying to hide your desires, they are likely already widely known. It's time to face the truth and make an active decision.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You are ready to commit to an endeavor that may bring you a healthy profit -- provided you use all the tools at your disposal.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You're not likely to recognize the position you are now in, but if you take the time to explore, you can come to a valuable conclusion.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may be surprised to learn that someone else is trying to do what you have long expressed a desire to try. Why did you miss out?

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may be in a position to call the shots, but only for a very short time. Make sure you know just what to ask for -- and why.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may find yourself on the wrong side of a very delicate negotiation. Ultimately, you'll be able to gain the advantage.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You are keenly interested in learning more about what is going on around you. Peripheral awareness can be quite valuable.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may want to replace a device that is quickly failing before you find yourself completely out in the cold.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may not understand how you found yourself in your current position, but there are surely pros and cons. You can remain calm and focused.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You'll find yourself competing with someone who is sure that he or she can outdo you. You have something up your sleeve!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- A difference of opinion must not be allowed to grow into a conflict you cannot control in-house. No one else need become involved.

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