Your Birthday for October 20, 2015

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | October 20th, 2015

Born today, you have a great deal of charisma, and your natural charm is likely to open a great many doors for you -- both personally and professionally. You are equally at home in social, business and recreational environments, as you never seem to change from one setting to another. You are steady, constant and true to yourself no matter where you go, what you do or whom you meet. Indeed, the fact that you are real above all is more than a trademark; it is the basis of your entire strategy in life. To be false is not even possible for you! This is a welcome relief, often, to those who are tired of having to navigate a world of falsehood, deceit and disguise.

You are likely to accomplish a great deal in your lifetime, but many of those accomplishments may go unseen or unrecognized by others. You never feel the need to blow your own horn; you let your deeds speak for you. If others listen, that's fine; if they don't, then that's surely something you can live with.

Also born on this date are: Snoop Dogg, rapper; Viggo Mortensen, actor; Danny Boyle, filmmaker; Tom Petty, singer-songwriter; Jerry Orbach, actor; Mickey Mantle, baseball player; Art Buchwald, humorist; Bela Lugosi, actor; Christopher Wren, architect.

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.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You're trying to combine things that are, in fact, completely incompatible -- and that's why you're having more trouble than expected.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You must try to be a little more pragmatic. Others expect a performance that requires knowledge of something very basic, but essential.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may feel as though you're in the same boat as you were yesterday and the day before. Obviously, that solution isn't working!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may be distressed by the realization that you haven't gotten over the hill you've been working so hard to scale.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- It may be more difficult than expected to navigate a certain personal issue. Someone else isn't making things easy for you!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You don't have to get it all done in one fell swoop; you should have time to do the most difficult things in manageable parcels.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You'll want to have a better understanding not only of the big picture, but also of pertinent details, before you make a new commitment.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- A problem you thought was long gone is likely to resurface, but you'll realize with delight that you're not really affected!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You have the sense that something is missing or that you are not where you are supposed to be. Don't miss out!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Things can be much simpler than you suppose -- the only one making them complicated is, in fact, you. Stick to the basics.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- The warnings you are receiving may not be having the impact they should. Take care that you're not being cavalier about the situation.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You'll enjoy something new while appreciating something old and familiar. Yes, you can actually have the best of both worlds!

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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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