Your Birthday for August 28, 2015

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | August 28th, 2015

Born today, you have what it takes to achieve the extraordinary -- and what is more, to be extraordinary in your own right. You may be dealt a difficult hand once or twice in your youth -- or perhaps even more often -- but you will have a way of placing your bets and working your circumstances that, more often than not, you will come out on top. This is sure to instill you with a confidence that is rare and valuable -- and a knowledge of the world that you can use again and again, especially when things threaten to get tough and dangerous for you. You're not one to shy away from difficulty of any kind, especially in your later years.

Success, to you, is something unique and deeply personal. You do not subscribe to the same definition of success that anyone else does, and this is sure to give you an advantage in life as you strive for personal contentment and the kind of accomplishment that really means something to you and you alone.

Also born on this date are: Shania Twain, singer; LeAnn Rimes, singer; Armie Hammer, actor; Jason Priestley, actor; Daniel Stern, actor; David Soul, actor; David Fincher, filmmaker; Luis Guzman, actor; Scott Hamilton, Olympic figure skater; Ben Gazzara, actor; Lou Piniella, baseball manager; Johann von Goethe, author and philosopher; Charles Boyer, 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.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 29

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may be learning how to work the system quite well, and you will enjoy at least one major dividend.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You're not in a position to tell others what they can and cannot do -- yet. Soon, however, you'll be the one who calls the shots.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- It's not a race, but you may feel that you are at least trying to beat the clock. What happens if you simply slow down for a moment?

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- It may be time for you to wean yourself away from a project that others will soon have to maintain without you.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You're likely to get a taste of a new kind of independence, and you're going to enjoy it! How can you make this permanent?

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- A curious sensation has you considering something new and different. You want to keep things percolating for a while, perhaps.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- While waiting for others to get up to speed, you needn't simply keep your batteries charged. You can make productive use of the time!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may have to fess up to something in order to clear the air and start anew. Everyone is willing to give you a pass.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You're eager to see if your plan can be carried out exactly as you have devised it, but you must be ready for one or two significant changes.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Putting yourself in harm's way is no way to keep others from harm. You're going to want to protect everyone -- yourself included!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may have to be unusually clever in order to reconcile two warring parties. Don't skirt the truth, whatever you do.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You're likely to get started quite early if given the opportunity. This gives you some valuable time later on for personal issues.

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Your Birthday for August 27, 2015

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | August 27th, 2015

Born today, you may seem to some to be a rather unapproachable individual, private and even secretive, the kind to retreat from the limelight -- or, for that matter, any kind of attention. On the other hand, you are hungry for the kind of recognition that only being in the public eye can afford you. In order to have it, you are going to have to work hard to accept praise, adulation, criticism, acknowledgment and even those who simply want to get close to you and get to know you. You are likely to learn, at some point, to develop a public persona that serves you in all manner of professional endeavors, one that you and your inner circle never confuse with the real you.

You care about others, certainly, but you care about yourself more. You want to do what is beneficial to others, but you will want to benefit yourself in ways that are profound and lasting. You can be sensitive, but you can also be rather abrasive and even boorish at times.

Also born on this date are: Aaron Paul, actor; Paul Reubens, actor; Lyndon B. Johnson, U.S. president; Tuesday Weld, actress; Daryl Dragon, musician; Martha Raye, actress; G.W. Bailey, 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 28

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- The options that are presented may all be attractive to you in different ways, but one in particular has you ready to roll.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Your actions may not be entirely in character, but given the situation, you are not likely to have to apologize for anything.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You'll be able to help someone who is not in a position to help him- or herself. Professionalism makes all the difference.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You'll be asked to fill in for someone who is suddenly unavailable to do his or her job as assigned. Be flexible; maneuverability is key.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You're keenly interested in the details, but don't lose sight of the big picture. How do you fit in the scheme of things?

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You'll start the day in a bright and positive mood, and you can avoid anything that might dampen your spirits. Evening brings an invitation.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may be able to keep others from getting tripped up, but take care not to fall into the very same trap yourself.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You can enjoy yourself even as you struggle to complete a project on schedule -- and under budget. Whistle while you work!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may be able to remove certain difficulties and proceed as if they had never existed in the first place.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You're seeking a competitive outlet, but take care that you don't get pulled into something to which you are not suited.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- The tension builds as you and a partner disagree on the proper course of action. The lay of the land may have shifted.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may feel that you are ready for anything, but what lies around the next corner may challenge you in ways that you could never expect.

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Your Birthday for August 26, 2015

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | August 26th, 2015

Born today, you have the kind of power over others that, while not aggressive or overbearing, is nevertheless stronger than that wielded by most others under your sign -- or any sign, for that matter. Your strength comes from your deep-seated beliefs and unshakable ideals, which evolved, no doubt, from an upbringing that showed you as much of the world as you needed to see to form the kind of outlook and attitude that would sustain you throughout your lifetime. You have not learned everything from books or travel; indeed, you are so highly intuitive that you are able to learn a great deal simply by interacting with others and feeling what they feel. You are sensitive, caring and often selfless.

You are by no means a saint, however! You do have a temper, and your motives are not always the most noble or pure. Still, you know when you are straying from the path you have chosen, and you will always work very hard to return to it, confident that it is, for you, the way to go.

Also born on this date are: Mother Teresa, religious leader; Chris Pine, actor; Macaulay Culkin, actor; Melissa McCarthy, actress; Geraldine Ferraro, politician; Branford Marsalis, musician; Michael Jeter, 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.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 27

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- A compromise may be hard to strike, but it's worth working toward if it means reducing tension between you and an old friend.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- If it's a fair fight you're after, you can surely have it, but take care that you don't actually give your opponent the advantage.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may be required to do or say something that stops others in their tracks. Once the information is digested, progress can continue.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You can do much to prevent things from coming to a dead stop, but a slowdown may not be avoidable. Any forward motion is valuable right now.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may be passing judgment on someone for doing exactly what you would do in the same situation. Try to make a fair assessment when you can.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You'll be concerned with notions of duty and responsibility. What happens as a result will build character, certainly.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- A game of make-believe can actually help you understand a tricky situation. You'll be in a better position to do something positive.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- An unconventional decision has you on the path to something that can bring both pleasure and pain, but the outcome will be worth it.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You're eager to know what lies around the next corner, but you're going to have to wait as the pace slows unexpectedly.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You'll receive an offer from someone that may require you to reconsider plans you already have in motion. Changes can be made.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You'll discover an open door where you thought all was sealed tight. The opportunity to walk through it won't last very long.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- A matter that you thought would simply go by the wayside will become a major issue. You know how to resolve it, but you must be prepared.

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