Your Birthday for October 12, 2015

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | October 12th, 2015

Born today, you are a rather surprising individual, in that every time someone sizes you up, you are likely to do something that blows all of his or her assumptions about you out of the water. Indeed, you sometimes seem to be many different individuals, both on the surface and beneath it; you do have the qualities of the chameleon, who can change to suit the environment or circumstances. You change at will, sometimes seemingly for no reason whatsoever -- yet the truth is, there is always a method to your particular madness. You don't do anything without completely thinking it through and calculating your chances of success; if the odds are not in your favor, you're not likely to take the risk!

You have many talents, but one in particular is likely to win you the admiration of those around you -- and open many doors for you in life. In fact, it is at work that you surprise most people most of the time; you don't like to stick to one type of endeavor, and you will push the envelope and strive to be as versatile as possible.

Also born on this date are: Hugh Jackman, actor; Kirk Cameron, actor; Luciano Pavarotti, operatic tenor; Bode Miller, Olympic skier; Aleister Crowley, occult leader; Susan Anton, actress; Ralph Vaughan Williams, 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.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Focus on the goals you have set for yourself, and take care not to get distracted by something that glitters and gleams.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- There's no point in trying to fix blame; focus instead on getting yourself -- and others, perhaps -- out of a difficult situation.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You know how to hold your own when in the presence of those you admire, but don't get too comfortable too soon.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Understanding your current situation is more important than any short-term solution you can devise. Everything takes more time than usual.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You seem to know more than usual, and others are likely to gather around you, eager for the additional information.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may have to explain yourself on more than one occasion simply because others aren't willing to believe what they see or hear.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Make no presumptions or assumptions, and let others play their proper roles in the affairs that involve teamwork and collaboration.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You must do what you can to remain grounded. If you let your aspirations get the better of you, you may lose touch with reality.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- It's a good day to play it safe. You will want to reach out to someone who seems troubled and unable to make his or her way.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Any argument is best avoided; you'll want to remain aloof and independent. You receive news that changes things somewhat.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- What you're after doesn't mesh with the desires of those closest to you, and the ensuing conflict teaches you something about yourself.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You can display a talent that surprises those who are used to nothing but the "same old thing" from you. This is the start of something big.

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Your Birthday for October 11, 2015

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | October 11th, 2015

Born today, you are creative, hardworking, industrious and clever, and you never have to rely solely upon what has been done before as you search for the right way to do things. You are also tenacious, and you will stick with a project to the bitter end -- provided, of course, that you are able to go about it in your own way, without being restricted by arbitrary rules that you feel do not really apply to you. Your sense of independence is great. You are confident and have a healthy opinion of yourself and your abilities, yet because of the way you carry yourself and interact with others, you never come across as cocky or arrogant. You are, indeed, quite down-to-earth.

You have a competitive nature, and you are more than willing to engage in a test of ability with almost anyone you feel is a worthy opponent. You do not like to be undermatched; you would much rather face an opponent more skilled than you are than one who doesn't challenge you or test you, physically or emotionally.

Also born on this date are: Luke Perry, actor; Eleanor Roosevelt, U.S. first lady; Steve Young, football player; Daryl Hall, singer; Jane Krakowski, actress; Dottie West, singer; Jerome Robbins, choreographer; Elmore Leonard, 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.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 12

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- It'll be up to you to show another the best way to proceed, even though you may well be proceeding blind throughout much of the day.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You're in need of just the kind of encouragement and reassurance that a loved one can provide, but you must make yourself available for it.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You mustn't let good reviews go to your head, just as you mustn't let criticism slow you down. Keep everything in perspective!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may wonder at another's inability to understand what is really going on. He may be protecting himself in some way.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You don't have to pursue everything with equal fervor; temper your approach and let your instincts tell you what is most important.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may violate an unwritten rule and attract a great deal of criticism as a result. Some, however, want to do things your way.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Despite your explicit instructions, things aren't likely to happen the way you have laid them out. What variable did you miss?

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Now is a good time for you to insert yourself into a situation that will benefit greatly from your contributions. Do it in a subtle way!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Certain reactions to what you do are likely to take you by surprise -- not so much in what is said, but in how much is said!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- If you pay attention to what others say about you, you're not likely to get much done. You can't avoid being talked about right now!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You have the feeling that something isn't quite right -- and the feeling grows throughout the day until you reach critical mass.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You're sure that something is not as it should be, yet you've done everything possible to ensure that it is. Is your perception faulty?

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Your Birthday for October 10, 2015

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | October 10th, 2015

Born today, you are often able to combine the routine and the unusual, the acceptable and the controversial, the conventional and the exceptional, in ways that are unique and impressive. Your skill in this and other areas is the result of an unwillingness to settle; you always want to do more, reach further and achieve more than you have in the past -- or than has anyone else. Creative outlets are essential to you, and your mental and physical health depend upon your ability to challenge yourself freely and explore without hindrance all the things in life that interest you. You will not be restricted in any way!

There may be times when your pursuit of excellence leads you into dangerous situations -- but never blindly. You always know when you are taking a risk, and you will do all you can to minimize the hazards that you are facing, even when you understand that you cannot eliminate them completely.

Also born on this date are: Mario Lopez, actor; Brett Favre, football player; Dale Earnhardt Jr., race car driver; David Lee Roth, singer; Ben Vereen, entertainer; Troy Tulowitzki, baseball player; Thelonious Monk, musician; Tanya Tucker, singer; Helen Hayes, actress; Bradley Whitford, actor; Ed Wood, filmmaker; Chris Penn, actor; Guiseppe Verdi, composer; Peter Coyote, actor; Charles Dance, 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.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Personal strength isn't necessarily about physical prowess; your emotional fortitude is likely to be much more important.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may have to employ a good deal of native cleverness even as you dig up answers that seem to be right out of the textbook.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You're eager to accept another's offer of hospitality, but this may not be the time. A personal issue keeps you closer to home.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You'll be compelled to look into a certain issue much more intimately than you have in the past. What someone tells you strikes a chord.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You're eager to renew your friendship with someone who has been out of the picture for a while, but you may not know how just yet.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may be reunited with someone who has figured prominently in your past success. It could be that another big thing is on the horizon.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may have reason to say "I told you so" before the day is out, but it's not likely to be for the reason you think!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may be envious of a friend's current position, but that's no reason to let yourself be sidetracked. Stay on task!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You can put on quite a display, but be sure that it's the work you do, not your ego, that has the greater impact.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You're working on a plan that has you excited about a coming endeavor. You will cross professional and personal boundaries.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- It's not likely to be you who must repeat yourself, but that doesn't mean that reviewing what you have done isn't valuable.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You'll be impressed by the way someone comes back to you with equal effectiveness when you thought you had put him in his place.

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