Your Birthday for August 21, 2015

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | August 21st, 2015

Born today, you seem to have about you a certain calm that will often help smooth your way in the world -- the kind that inspires others, gives them confidence and promotes the sense that you are a person to be trusted, relied upon and known as closely as possible. You are also capable of tremendous floods of feeling -- particularly in situations that take you by surprise -- and though you may seem, on the outside, to be very much in control, the fact is that on the inside, you may be a churning cauldron of emotion. It is at these times that you may feel like two very different people: the one others know and love, and the one that you often struggle with on your own -- the one that can, at the slightest provocation, make things quite difficult for you.

When young, you may not know how to reconcile these seemingly conflicting facets of your nature, but when you are older, you will not only be able to reconcile them, but you will actually learn how to make them work together to maximize your chances of success in any trying situation.

Also born on this date are: Wilt Chamberlain, basketball player; Kenny Rogers, singer; Kim Cattrall, actress; Count Basie, musician; Aubrey Beardsley, artist; Melvin Van Peebles, actor; Clarence Williams III, actor; Hayden Panettiere, actress.

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 22

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Now is the time for you to put forward your name for consideration. The opportunity that will soon open to you is not to be passed up!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may discover a common link between yourself and someone with whom you have maintained an ideological conflict for some time. Explore this further!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- It's not going to take you long to determine what you need most in order to proceed with your plans. It's a small thing -- but essential.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You know something that someone else doesn't, and this will give you the advantage in one respect -- but it is a double-edged sword!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Your emotional fortitude will serve you well as you have to weather a certain assault that is not physical, but psychological.

VIRGO (Aug 23-Sept. 22) -- Others may look to you to keep things firmly in hand when they seem to be spiraling temporarily out of control.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may be able to get much more done in the short time available than you had first anticipated -- thanks to the stars' intervention.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- How your day plays out will depend in large part upon how you interpret certain developments that don't directly concern you -- yet.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- A surprise encounter has you thinking that perhaps, just perhaps, the impossible is indeed possible -- or vice versa.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You're in it for the long haul, and there's nothing a rival can do to scare you into doing anything else. You're feeling confident.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You'll be waiting a little longer than expected for the information you need to proceed with a carefully outlined plan.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may feel as if you are being hit from all sides by unfavorable developments. In truth, your reactions are simply out of proportion.

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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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