Your Birthday for October 19, 2015

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | October 19th, 2015

Born today, you are both a dreamer and a doer. This combination gives rise to all manner of surprises in character, behavior and accomplishment. You're not likely to fulfill the expectations of anyone but yourself; you approach life according to your own rules, and you are beholden to no one but yourself. True, you are quick to learn from others, but you consider this an unavoidable benefit of living in the world, and you don't feel that you owe others for the lessons you learn from them. You are an idealist, always dreaming of ways to make the world a better place, yet you understand how to operate within the set of realistic expectations formed by your honest view of the world.

You have many talents, but you are likely to develop only one or two into lucrative skills. When you are working, you must not be interrupted; you must always be open and available to the inspiration you rely on for ideas and eventual success. You won't be distracted, and all who deal with you must accept this.

Also born on this date are: John Lithgow, actor; Peter Max, illustrator; Jack Anderson, columnist; Robert Reed, actor; Evander Holyfield, boxer; Jon Favreau, actor and filmmaker; Ty Pennington, television personality; Trey Parker, animator, filmmaker and playwright; Chris Kattan, actor and comedian.

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 20

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- The meaning of certain events may not immediately be clear, but given time, you'll surely wrap your head around most of it.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Something you wanted to save for later is likely to demand attention right away, before you feel ready to deal with it.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may be feeling somewhat detached, but you surely don't want to ignore a friend in need. You may be facing a test of sorts.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You've been taking things a bit too seriously. Lighten up and be as willing to laugh at yourself as others are!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You know just where you stand, and you know why that isn't the right place for you in the long run. Begin making plans.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may be doing something others do not wholly approve of, but you have every reason to keep on doing it, don't you?

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You're approaching things in a logical way, but not everything will proceed according to plan. You must be more flexible.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You can arrange things at the last minute and still have what you want, but it's best, perhaps, to plan as much as possible ahead of time.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You think you know what is required of you, but the fact is that expectations are likely to go beyond your own awareness.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Keep your ear to the ground, and you'll be able to tell when something is coming that you must address head-on.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Someone who knows you well may do things in a way that causes you some discomfort, the reason for which will be unclear.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may not be able to trust someone completely, even though you are working together toward a common goal. You're on edge.

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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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