Your Birthday for October 18, 2015

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | October 18th, 2015

Born today, you like to surround yourself with anything that brings you comfort, for you are more than usually aware of how threatening the world around you can be. This awareness is the result of a gift with which you were endowed at birth, a kind of preternatural knowledge that allows you to see and understand things as they are -- without necessarily being threatened or frightened by them. You enjoy other people immensely, perhaps because you have also been endowed with a sense of time and mortality -- the knowledge that life is short, and that it is best when shared with the people around you, whether at work, rest or play. You don't let this get you down; in fact, you are actually inspired by it.

You are quick to make professional decisions, as you are always eager to take advantage of the opportunities you uncover. You don't worry that haste will result in error; instead, you believe that a fast pace can lead to greater success, and that any errors you make can be life lessons that lead, in turn, to greater learning and success.

Also born on this date are: Pam Dawber, actress; Melina Mercouri, actress; Jean-Claude Van Damme, actor and martial artist; George C. Scott, actor; Jesse Helms, U.S. senator; Chuck Berry, rocker; Peter Boyle, 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.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 19

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You're onto something, and you will want to begin acting in ways that will allow you to explore it more freely in coming days.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Routine is nothing to be feared; it can provide you with a level of stability that you will find comforting -- at least for a time.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Someone knows that you're waiting for just the right moment, but he or she may not be willing to help in the right way when the time comes.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Your enthusiasm may be unusually low for a time, until someone close to you reminds you of something that seems to throw a switch.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Consider the consequences before doing something out of character. What someone else doesn't say is what matters most to you right now.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You'll want to be sure that you know and follow the rules so that you don't attract the wrong kind of attention.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You're ready to give something new a try. Lean on a friend when you need to steady yourself. Take the liberal view.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You're likely to receive advice that you simply cannot accept -- yet. You know it's good, but your hands are tied for now.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- An accidental encounter is likely to have wide-reaching repercussions. Take care that you don't let the ripples get to you.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Others may not think that you're ready for what is fast approaching, but the truth is, you know what it will take better than they do!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- You'll find yourself trying to be more like a certain friend -- but the reason, though quite valid, may be unknown to you.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Don't beat around the bush when asking for what you want. You will only be truly satisfied if you are direct!

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Your Birthday for October 17, 2015

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | October 17th, 2015

Born today, you are not always understood by those around you. Indeed, you may even begin to believe that you are loved not for who you are, but for how you make others feel -- for you are dedicated to doing things for others and improving their lives in some way. You must not, however, forget about yourself! While providing others what you can, you must also provide yourself with what you need -- if you don't, you may lose touch with yourself at some point, to wake up one morning wondering what it is all for. Falling into that kind of depressed state can be quite dangerous for you, and it must be avoided at all costs!

Though you don't always share them openly, you have strong opinions about nearly everything, and it may come as quite a surprise to some that you are so politically and socially aware. You know what's going on in the world! Perhaps it is this awareness that compels you to be so generous with others.

Also born on this date are: Margot Kidder, actress; Rita Hayworth, actress; Jean Arthur, actress; Eminem, rapper; Alan Jackson, singer; Evel Knievel, stunt driver; Montgomery Clift, actor; Felicity Jones, actress.

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 18

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You must be sure to control the pace, even as it slowly increases to suit your immediate needs, moment by moment. Don't let go!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You're going to have to prioritize your day in a whole new way. Get someone else's opinion before deciding anything that affects others.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Though planning ahead is usually beneficial, planning too far ahead can actually cause problems you hadn't foreseen.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You can parlay a small success into something that no one even thought was possible. You're certainly on a roll!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- What you're feeling inside has everything to do with something that is out of place in your life. It's a small but pivotal matter!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You can make a certain dream come true, but first you're going to have to lay the groundwork with a loved one. He or she is ready!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Take a look outside your immediate sphere of activity and see what others are up to. You mustn't operate in complete isolation.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You're trying to fit a great many things into a finite amount of time, which will require a certain new level of creativity.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- If you can get one or two extra things done today, you'll free yourself up to accommodate someone else's needs tomorrow.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- It's time to expand your mind a bit by considering things you have not imagined before. Such visualization can help you in many areas.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You mustn't let yourself become negative just because you are met with a minor disappointment during the morning hours.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- It's more important than usual to balance two very different aspects of your nature -- and it may take constant effort.

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Your Birthday for October 16, 2015

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | October 16th, 2015

Born today, you are dedicated to that which involves you directly in the affairs of the world. You are driven to tackle tasks and issues that are difficult and of great import, and you thrive on that which is complex and exciting. You seem to have an endless supply of energy and enthusiasm. Others may even go so far as to call you a Pollyanna, but the fact is that, despite your positive attitude, you are also quite realistic. You don't gloss over the negative, but instead choose to face it directly to see if you can turn it into something positive -- as indeed you are capable of doing! You must always do what comes naturally to you; remain true to yourself, and you can have it all.

You're likely to remain young for your entire life -- young in mind and spirit, that is, with a youthful heart that embraces all that is bright and life-affirming in the world. This is not always appreciated or understood by everyone, but those who matter look to you when things get tough, for they know you will be able to show them the way.

Also born on this date are: Kellie Martin, actress; Angela Lansbury, actress; Suzanne Somers, actress; Tim Robbins, actor and filmmaker; Eugene O'Neill, playwright; Oscar Wilde, playwright and humorist; Noah Webster, lexicographer; Flea, musician; David Zucker, filmmaker.

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, OCTOBER 17

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You must be willing to pick up the pace without sacrificing any of the detailed work that you're so good at.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You won't be facing anything you cannot handle -- unless, of course, you've been hiding something from yourself recently.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may have a run-in of sorts with someone who simply doesn't understand what it is you are up to. Explanations prove difficult.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You will be able to spot certain things that are invisible to most others. This may bring you closer to a new neighbor.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You've been playing a game that has very few rules, but now you're going to have to insist that you and others be more strict.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- A strategy that you've relied upon for a long time is not working the way it used to. You'll see an opportunity to make a key change.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may struggle with a few decisions that only yesterday would have seemed quite simple. You're undergoing a kind of transformation.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You'll be able to trust your memory, but what you experience firsthand may not give you the kind of security you seek.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You're facing a situation that is much more serious than you may realize, but a friend knows just what is going on.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- It may be time for you to say out loud something you have only considered in the deepest recesses of your mind. Open up a bit.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may be more keenly aware than usual of what is going on around you -- or is it that you're actively paying more attention?

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You know just what you need, and you know where to get it. In the meantime, you must address a certain stubborn issue.

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