Your Birthday for August 24, 2015

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | August 24th, 2015

Born today, you are a clever individual, always thinking about things in a way that can make them useful to you either immediately or in the long run. Your cleverness and mental agility will certainly be your greatest assets in life. Even when you find that you are boxed in for some reason and cannot be as active as you might wish, you will always have your formidable brain to fall back on and see you through. You are not just quick and clever, but also highly creative; you are likely to come up with many new ideas that ultimately become widespread -- they will no doubt benefit a great many over time and become routine to those who know a good thing when they see one. You always strive to be positive and forward-thinking.

You have many talents, but those talents may often take a back seat to your natural idealism; your words and deeds are often more important to you -- and to others -- than your native abilities. When it comes to good and evil, you know which side you belong on, unequivocally.

Also born on this date are: Rupert Grint, actor; Dave Chappelle, comedian; Stephen Fry, actor and comedian; Cal Ripken Jr., baseball player; Yasser Arafat, Palestinian leader; Steve Guttenberg, actor; Marlee Matlin, 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.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 25

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may find yourself at the helm of something new and unlikely, but this shouldn't take you entirely by surprise.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You suspect another of doing things for reasons that have not been made public. Dare you dig deeper and reveal what you discover?

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- It's not too late, no matter what anyone might be telling you. You know that much can be done after business hours.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You're going to have to push back when someone else begins pushing you. You don't want to move too far in the wrong direction!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You have in mind the beginnings of a plan that could, very likely, increase your social and professional standing considerably.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Fluctuations in energy will occur all around you, requiring you to be flexible and willing to go with the flow, perhaps more than usual.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You'll want to take a look at what someone else has done recently in order to determine what you can and should do when your turn comes.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may have trouble getting started, but when you finally get moving, you'll reach all of your important goals ahead of schedule.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may not understand all of what you are shown, but you'll grasp the notion that important things are getting ready to happen.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may disagree with someone in authority, but you must be able to work with whatever limitations are imposed upon you.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You have the feeling that others are watching you for a different reason than normal. Things are not progressing in the usual fashion.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may have to do certain things out of order, which could force you to look at them in a whole new light.

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Your Birthday for August 23, 2015

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | August 23rd, 2015

Born today, you are always interested in how things turn out. You will therefore dedicate yourself to being a student of human nature and human endeavors in order to understand, as much as possible, the whys and wherefores of human behavior, interaction and accomplishment. You will strive to take advantage of that understanding to increase your own odds in situations that might otherwise simply be too much for you -- or anyone. You have a keen mind, a vivid imagination and the ability to express yourself in a manner that makes your words seem memorable and important to those listening. You are just the kind of person that other people want in their corner.

You can be rather emotional, and were it not for your tremendous stores of patience and your ability to control your emotions -- particularly your temper -- you might be prone to fly off the handle far too often for your own good. As it happens, you are just excitable enough -- if somewhat more so than others might consider prudent at times.

Also born on this date are: Kobe Bryant, basketball player; River Phoenix, actor; Gene Kelly, actor, dancer, choreographer and director; Scott Caan, actor; Barbara Eden, actress; Rick Springfield, singer and actor; Keith Moon, drummer; Shelley Long, actress; Oliver Hazard Perry, military leader; Jay Mohr, actor; Vera Miles, actress; Willy Russell, playwright.

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 24

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Someone who knows you very well may fear that you are making certain decisions for the wrong reasons. Listen to what he or she has to say.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Watching the way another faces a certain challenge can be helpful to you -- especially since you'll be facing a similar one very soon.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You're letting things get a little heavy right now. Don't forget to smile! It will let you get through a rough patch with more optimism.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You mustn't let someone else's hard time affect you in the same way. You can remain safe and aloof -- but not completely unconcerned.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You think that you're sitting pretty, but a certain challenge may have you doubting yourself -- or another -- by day's end.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Hope for the best, and you can surely have most of what you want. Your attitude is your most important asset.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You're trying to maneuver around a certain obstacle, but you're not making much progress. Try starting again -- more slowly.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may have trouble seeing the best solution to a current problem because you have so many irons in the fire. Try simplifying.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You don't want anything to be merely automatic. You want to be fully engaged, and to be making things happen very carefully.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may have trouble making your way through a complicated emotional landscape. Focus on doing things in your own unique way.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- A positive outlook can work wonders for you. Don't let those who would say no at every turn affect your decision-making process.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- What you want and what is possible are two very different things, but there may be one point of convergence that gives you hope.

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Your Birthday for August 22, 2015

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | August 22nd, 2015

Born today, you have such a tremendous store of creative energy that you may find it impossible to refrain from applying it to virtually every endeavor. Indeed, it will surely enable you to succeed where others have not. You were born, quite simply, to bring into the world that which is startling and new -- and when you cannot create something wholly original, you will take what others have done before and improve upon it to such an extent that it is your own accomplishment that is remembered, quite apart from what was done previously. It is not so much notoriety and praise that you are after; you simply want to put your talents to the best possible use whenever you have the opportunity to do so.

To say that you do not enjoy attention when you attract it is simply untrue. You do enjoy being the center of attention, and you fully understand that this brings with it a risk of criticism as well as the likelihood of praise. You take both in stride -- and with good spirits -- and remain productive and forward-thinking.

Also born on this date are: Kristen Wiig, actress and writer; Tori Amos, singer; Giada De Laurentiis, celebrity chef; Valerie Harper, actress; Cindy Williams, actress; Claude Debussy, composer; Ray Bradbury, author; John Lee Hooker, guitarist; Dorothy Parker, author; Deng Xiaoping, Chinese leader; Carl Yastrzemski, baseball player; Bill Parcells, football coach; Honor Blackman, 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.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 23

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- A partner may be finding difficult that which you think is quite easy -- but then, such things come more naturally to you than to most.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You don't want to give away too much information all at once. Keep some under wraps, and wait until you're asked in just the right way.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may be surrounded by much that doesn't really appeal to you, but you can immerse yourself in something that does give you pleasure.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You're likely to be surprised by news you receive from someone who has been testing the waters for you. A new plan may emerge.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You must work to achieve greater clarity in what you do and the way you communicate. Don't confuse rumor with fact.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You are not the only one with certain secrets under wraps. You'll have the opportunity to share with others what you think you know.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may have trouble arranging the final details of a business deal. Someone else knows what you're trying to do, and can help.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You're eager to look more deeply into the future than you have before, but take care not to act on false notions and assumptions.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may not know what is meant when a friend or loved one gives you certain information, but you sense his or her motive is not pure.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may be ready to move in a different direction. Give a certain someone fair warning before making any permanent changes.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may find yourself in a position you did not seek, but you'll recognize that it gives you certain advantages you didn't have before.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You'll benefit from an in-depth look at your own motives. Knowing what you're going for, and why, will make all the difference.

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