Your Birthday for August 29, 2015

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | August 29th, 2015

Born today, you are a gifted individual, one upon whom the stars shone brightly at your conception and birth, and upon whom they will continue to shine throughout your lifetime. This doesn't mean, of course, that you will not experience your share of hardship or heartache. Indeed, you may actually see more of each than the average individual -- if for no other reason than that you live your life on a broader scale than most, so you will experience more of both the good and the bad, and you must be prepared for this. Let the good thrust you too high or the bad sink you too low, and you may lose touch with yourself; you must avoid such extremes at all costs.

You have an interesting and unique way of doing things -- even things that others have done again and again in the past. You take what has been done before and give it your own spin, do it your own way and stamp it with your own personal mark. This ultimately makes it quite memorable -- and perhaps even immortal.

Also born on this date are: Michael Jackson, singer; Ingrid Bergman, actress; Lea Michele, actress and singer; John McCain, politician; Isabel Sanford, actress; Elliott Gould, actor; Charlie "Bird" Parker, musician; John Locke, philosopher; Sir Richard Attenborough, actor and filmmaker; Rebecca De Mornay, actress; Robin Leach, television host.

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 30

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You're going to realize that you are in control of far more than you thought you were. This realization can be transformative.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- What you do on your own behalf may not be as important as what you do on another's. Your generosity is a powerful force.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Your attention is required in a certain area that you usually don't explore. You'll be the only one who can set things right.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- To reclaim something that was lost quite a while ago, you may have to step out of your comfort zone. A key personal issue is resolved.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You're ready to work on a collaborative project, but members of your team may not realize that time is of the essence. Take charge!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- When things are going your way, your attitude and outlook will be positive and forward-thinking. But when they're not -- look out!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You're likely to get important and necessary clues from someone who doesn't even realize he's in a key position. Make this known.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may be faced with a task that appears to be too much for you -- at first. Later, after some study, you'll find a way in.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may have trouble translating what you are told into usable bits of information. Where's the disconnect?

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You're not likely to get all the answers from the usual sources. It may be frustrating, but more questions can be useful, too.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You're ready to accomplish more -- and be rewarded accordingly. It's time for you to up the ante and increase your commitment.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Others may notice that you're beginning to slide back into an old routine that wasn't good for you before -- and certainly isn't now.

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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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