Your Birthday for September 25, 2015

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | September 25th, 2015

Born today, you are almost always willing to take what comes, be it good or ill, expected or unexpected, fully confident of the fact that you can make the best of it and prevail, even when the odds are against you. Indeed, you do have the will to win and such a positive spirit that very little is able to derail you at all. You will forge ahead, strong and capable, even into the lion's mouth if it is necessary. And you will do this not only for yourself, in support of your own ambitions and causes, but for others as well. You are a generous and caring individual, with genuine love for those around you and a willingness to work hard for the betterment of all.

Your private life is your own business, and in the age of social media, you try to make doubly sure that what goes on behind closed doors remains behind closed doors. You do not like to find yourself the subject of gossip, and you will go to great lengths to squelch any rumor that is making the rounds, even -- perhaps especially -- if it is the truth.

Also born on this date are: Will Smith, actor; Mark Hamill, actor; Christopher Reeve, actor; Catherine Zeta Jones, actress; Scottie Pippen, basketball player; Michael Douglas, actor; Barbara Walters, television journalist; Shel Silverstein, writer and cartoonist; Jamie Hyneman, special effects designer; Cheryl Tiegs, model; Tate Donovan, actor; William Faulkner, author; Juliet Prowse, actress and dancer; Dmitri Shostakovich, composer.

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 26

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Someone far from home is trying to reconnect. Make yourself available, but don't prematurely abandon your current course of endeavor.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You have been doing so much for so many lately that when the time comes to focus on yourself, you may actually find it difficult to do so.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may have more to deal with than expected, but your ability to see all sides of an issue will surely serve you well through it all.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You mustn't misinterpret another's self-expression. Taking things personally will only complicate things needlessly.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- The promises you make must be kept. If you've committed yourself to a certain endeavor, you'll want to get started right now!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may have to step away from a project in order to give someone close to you more autonomy. Evening brings a rare opportunity.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Putting yourself in another's shoes will expand your awareness and enable you to embrace several different perspectives at once.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You've been doing good work lately, but you may still wonder just how you can improve -- despite current successes.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You must be willing to see things as they are, and to make changes to anything that is not up to par.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may feel threatened by someone who is not intentionally placing you at risk -- something you don't like lurks beneath the surface.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may want to get the advice of someone you trust before heading off in a new direction. You'll be encountering some new hazards.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may have to go farther and faster than expected. Be sure you have all safety measures in place, and be ready to deploy as needed.

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Your Birthday for September 24, 2015

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | September 24th, 2015

Born today, you are always thoughtful and imaginative, and you impress others with your ability to envision something and then transform that vision into reality. You do it again and again, even when others are certain that what you are trying to do seems impossible. You don't know the meaning of the word, however, and you will keep striving until you have achieved what you have set out to do, no matter how outrageous, improbable or unexpected it might be. It could be said that you live in a kind of fantasy world, but that doesn't mean that you are flighty, ungrounded or unrealistic. On the contrary, you are just the opposite, which is why you are able to make your dreams come true!

You are a keen observer of human nature, and you seem to understand the inner workings of humankind better than most. Indeed, when others are shaking their heads in disbelief at the follies of those around them, you are able to use what you observe and channel those realities into your work, making something positive out of them.

Also born on this date are: Jim Henson, puppeteer; F. Scott Fitzgerald, author; Phil Hartman, actor and comedian; Kevin Sorbo, actor; Nia Vardalos, actress and screenwriter; Anthony Newley, actor and songwriter; Jim McKay, sportscaster; Morgan and Paul Hamm, Olympic gymnasts.

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 25

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- It may fall to you to examine the evidence and solve a particularly stubborn mystery. Others recognize your expertise.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- A social gathering provides you the opportunity to gather the information you need to position yourself more strongly within the group.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- A last-minute request has you taking a different path from the one you had been planning on for some time. Keep your eyes and ears open.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Your ability to know what is going on all around you will certainly come in handy. You can teach others what they need to do as well.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You are able to pick up the pace simply by altering your routine slightly. There's no need to keep doing things in an old-fashioned way.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- What you have to say is likely to fall on deaf ears -- until you come up with a foolproof way to attract and retain someone's attention.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You must be ready to do more than one thing at once. Indeed, such multitasking may be required for the next several days.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You have something big coming up, and you'll want to devote this day to preparation. Get as much done as you possibly can.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Someone is waiting for you to come through, and indeed, you can do what is most needed, and just in time.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You can ward off all kinds of disasters and keep things progressing at a steady pace. Others are thankful for your involvement.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Something you expect will take little time is actually going to become a rather lengthy process -- but time is on your side.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You can have a great deal of fun even as you prepare for an upcoming push at the workplace. The social aspect provides an outlet.

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Your Birthday for September 23, 2015

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | September 23rd, 2015

Born today, you are determined to make your mark. If you follow the course the stars have laid out for you, it is very likely that you will make all of your dreams come true -- and achieve even more than you or anyone else might have dared to hope! That you have what it takes to be one of the greats is a given. Your nature and talents can combine to make anything possible, and this will surely have been evident in you at a very early age. Yet, for all this, success and achievement are not guaranteed, and they are not likely to be handed to you on a silver platter. You must work for them! Fortunately, you are willing to work harder than most -- and for longer than most, too.

What may prove difficult for you at times is balancing professional aspirations and private yearnings. Indeed, though you will find it almost impossible to mix business with pleasure, you must nevertheless acknowledge that business and pleasure, separately, are equally important to you. You must sacrifice neither!

Also born on this date are: Bruce Springsteen, singer and musician; Ray Charles, singer and musician; Mickey Rooney, actor; Jason Alexander, actor; Julio Iglesias, singer; John Harbaugh, football coach; John Coltrane, musician; Anthony Mackie, actor; Skylar Astin, 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, SEPTEMBER 24

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Friends are willing to join you on a journey of discovery. They're also willing to tell you the truth when you most need it.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You are in need of a little more information before you make a decision that affects those around you. Keep the level of risk low!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You can work and play well with others, provided you don't take an accidental encounter too much to heart and let it affect your mood.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Someone you've known for quite a while is likely to be much closer by the end of the day. Why didn't this friendship develop long ago?

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may run into an acquaintance who doesn't quite fit in with what you are trying to do -- but the interruption needn't be lengthy.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- The best thing you can do with your time is devote it to someone else. He or she needs exactly what you and you alone can offer.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You have much to look forward to, but you have some important business to tend to before you can move on.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You're ready for anything, but you may feel as though you're in some kind of holding pattern. This shouldn't last long.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You're going to have to work hard to keep your schedule intact. Others are not always willing to do what works best for you.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You should be able to combine business and pleasure with some success. A friend expresses surprise at your overall attitude.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You can give others a better chance than they've had over the past few days. Indeed, you may have the magic touch.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Your progress may be stalled for a time while you tend to a personal issue that is surprising in its overall intensity.

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