Your Birthday for September 12, 2015

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | September 12th, 2015

Born today, you are likely to make quite a splash when you are young, and your entire life may subsequently be made up of attempts -- successful and unsuccessful -- to match and recapture that early triumph. This is not to say that you are destined for disappointment; on the contrary, you may enjoy remarkable success and do extraordinary things, but you will always have a baseline of accomplishment established when you are young against which you can measure whatever you do later in life. Indeed, this can prove quite a boon: Unlike many, you will be able to tell when you are getting close to a major success or missing the mark.

You don't like to follow the rules, but you are not exactly rebellious, either. The truth is that you will do what you feel compelled to do, regardless of the rules -- which is very different, of course, from flouting them or breaking them intentionally!

Also born on this date are: Jennifer Hudson, singer and actress; Yao Ming, basketball player; Andrew Luck, football player; George Jones, singer; Barry White, singer; Jesse Owens, Olympic runner; Louis C.K., comedian; Hans Zimmer, composer; Linda Gray, actress; Ian Holm, actor; Rachel Ward, actress; Joe Pantoliano, actor; Maurice Chevalier, actor and singer; Paul Walker, actor.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may have to work in conditions that are not perfect, but you can get a great deal done, notwithstanding. Your desire is great.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You can afford to be a little more aggressive in your pursuit of a certain goal. Others are in direct competition with you!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You can be enthusiastic about a certain project even though others are letting their doubts get the better of them.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Anticipation will keep you from giving up on something that has taken a great deal of time to come to fruition. Today is very likely the day!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You should be able to wrap your head around even the most complex issues. Others will look to you for guidance, surely.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may have to share something you are used to enjoying on your own, but you're likely to discover an unexpected benefit.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may have trouble working through a certain issue, even with technical assistance. Be patient.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You and a family member may be on two very different schedules, based on your own inner clocks. Don't try to force anything.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Your day may have to begin quite differently from the way you thought it would -- but that can prove to be advantageous.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You have certain things you must get done before you can focus on that one endeavor you most want to enjoy. There will be time!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You are looking for just the right person for a certain job, but have you ever considered that you may be better at it than anyone else?

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may have trouble with something you expected to be merely routine. The difficulty stems from a misinterpretation of the issue.

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Your Birthday for September 11, 2015

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | September 11th, 2015

Born today, you are ultimately destined to travel your own unique path -- one paved by dreams, desires, talent and opportunity -- but at the beginning, you are likely to be much more derivative in your approach to life, both personally and professionally. You will freely imitate those you admire, learning what works for you and what doesn't, so that eventually you will be able to shape yourself in a manner that is a unique combination of all that you have gathered from others, combined with your own natural talents and inclinations. When you are first starting out, you will recognize the value of trying almost anything at least once -- and this will be a habit you maintain throughout your lifetime!

You have a great deal of stamina and tenacity, and you will stick with a thing even when you encounter a great deal of adversity and difficulty as a result. You believe that such things build -- and reveal -- character, and you're not one to shy away from hardship.

Also born on this date are: Ludacris, rapper; Harry Connick Jr., singer and actor; Bear Bryant, coach; Kristy McNichol, actress; Moby, musician and DJ; Tom Landry, football coach; Virginia Madsen, actress; Brian De Palma, filmmaker; Ferdinand Marcos, Philippine leader; D.H. Lawrence, poet and author.

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, SEPTEMBER 12

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- No one is able to tell you what is right for you. You must trust your instincts -- and hope for a little luck as well.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- What you do can cause a competitor to make a game-changing mistake. You're ready to play in a more aggressive fashion all the way around.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Routine business is likely to take more of your time than usual -- which, of course, moves it out of the realm of routine!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You can send a signal to someone that makes your position clear and lets him or her know that you're not to be trifled with.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Teamwork results in more measurable gains. You will want to confirm what you hear from afar. Evening offers a new opportunity.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may not be able to move as quickly as you had planned, and someone else will have to tie up some loose ends as a result.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22 -- You may have a few fires to put out before everyone feels that things are going the way they are supposed to.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- The traditional gives you what you're looking for. There's no need to spend any time looking for the new and untried -- for now.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You can reveal something to others that changes the dynamics between you and them in a way only you can truly understand.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You're likely to be noticed by someone who is in a position to do you a professional favor. He or she is worth some study.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You're almost sure to get the help you need, but in a form that comes as a complete surprise. You'll credit another's creativity.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You and a friend or co-worker aren't likely to see eye to eye when it comes to the best way to put more money in your wallet.

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Your Birthday for September 10, 2015

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | September 10th, 2015

Born today, you have tremendous talent, though it is not likely to shine brightly at first. You must be willing to work with it for a prolonged period, shaping and developing it with great care, until the opportunity to put it on full display is granted you. In short, you must not be in a hurry! Accept the fact that good things come to those who wait, and be content in the knowledge that your time will come. In the meantime, you will want to learn from both your mistakes and your successes, for each will provide indispensible knowledge that you will carry with you and use productively throughout your lifetime.

Like so many Virgo natives, you will want to maintain close ties to family and friends, no matter where your professional journey may take you. You are not someone who lives to work; you work in order to live -- and true living includes much more than mere professional responsibilities.

Also born on this date are: Colin Firth, actor; Arnold Palmer, golfer; Ryan Phillippe, actor; Karl Lagerfeld, designer; Roger Maris, baseball player; Randy Johnson, baseball player; Bill O'Reilly, TV personality; Chris Columbus, director; Amy Irving, actress; Philip Baker Hall, actor; Chandler Massey, 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, SEPTEMBER 11

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- The workplace can provide you with a great deal of comfort, but where are you going to find the inspiration you need?

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You will have a chance to reaffirm your commitment to a certain group effort -- and to demonstrate that commitment in no uncertain terms.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Focus on background activities. You won't be able to progress unless everything you do is connected to everything else.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- What you say to a friend or loved one may be misunderstood for a time, but you can keep the tension from rising too quickly.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You'll find yourself in charge of something that is new to you. You'll want to be receptive to what others have to tell you in the moment.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Your domestic situation may require some careful thought as you consider making one or two very subtle changes.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You know your ideas are competitive -- or will be -- but right now, you're dealing with certain practicalities that are slowing you down.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- One thing leads to another, as always, and you're likely to be surprised by someone else's unexpected contributions.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- While tinkering with something that piques your curiosity, you're likely to discover some information that changes everything.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Your reputation precedes you. Give someone else the opportunity to shine -- or at least to follow in your footsteps.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You'll have the chance to step in and fix things in a way that could very well prove permanent -- or at least very long-lasting.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You want things to move faster, but you may be misinterpreting one or two specific circumstances.

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