Your Birthday for August 20, 2015

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | August 20th, 2015

Born today, you are likely to make quite a splash when you are young, without even really trying! The truth is that you were born into a time and place that allows you to bask in a kind of admiring attention, one that in turn opens many doors for you socially, professionally and personally. This is not to suggest, however, that you don't have to work hard for the success you desire! On the contrary, it is opportunity alone that the stars will give to you -- perhaps again and again while you are young -- but you will have to use your own skill, awareness and wiles to take full advantage of those opportunities. An open door is not, in itself, a guarantee of achievement, success or contentment.

You may discover that you have a rival when you are just reaching your maturity -- and that person is one who will challenge you in every way possible. The result, of course, will either be a finely honed desire to excel or a withdrawal from the contest altogether. One of these is ultimately acceptable to you; the other most certainly is not!

Also born on this date are: Amy Adams, actress; Robert Plant, singer; Al Roker, television personality; Isaac Hayes, composer; Ron Paul, politician; Benjamin Harrison, U.S. president; Don King, boxing promoter; Connie Chung, television journalist; H.P. Lovecraft, author; Ray Wise, actor; Jacqueline Susann, author; Peter Horton, 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.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 21

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may take a journey down memory lane, but you'll also realize that most things are much better the way they are now.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- It may be time for you to confer some of your own authority onto someone else who has been training under you for some time -- unofficially.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- As you explore your surroundings, prepare yourself for something you could not possibly have anticipated.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You're not able to do everything you promised, but no one will be displeased with the results when you swing into action.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You can give yourself more of a fighting chance if you will pay more attention to the clock and avoid any knee-jerk reactions.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may be on call for someone who definitely needs your expertise, but only in certain situations. Be patient, and be ready to roll.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- The natural give-and-take that occurs will actually give you the advantage when you need it, but you must be highly aware at all times.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- A question of profit is likely to arise when you realize just how much you are dedicating to a certain project. Is it worth it?

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You must care for yourself just as you would someone in your charge -- and you must do it without feeling selfish or guilty!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You're likely to encounter someone who challenges you in a manner that you are not used to -- but soon you'll be working together.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Patience will be necessary as you let someone else take charge for a while and explore the limits of his or her abilities.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Take advantage of an opportunity to explore what is going on around you. This should result in a new and exciting plan.

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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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