Your Birthday for November 17, 2015

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | November 17th, 2015

Born today, you are likely to find your professional niche remarkably early in life. This will provide you with a platform upon which to build success after success in your own way, without too much regard for what you are "supposed" to do, or the expectations of those around you. You are highly independent, and you can react quite dramatically to your environment; you are not the kind to keep your feelings or opinions to yourself! You may find that you do not do well as an employee; as a result, you are likely to fix your sights on a position that gives you complete autonomy and authority. In such a position, you may be able to fulfill your dreams and destiny, for you can make of yourself what you want at any given time.

It may seem to others that your work is erratic and inconsistent, but this is only because it is a reflection of your own true self and nothing else, and is therefore difficult to describe, categorize or understand. Those who fail to see your work in the proper light are saying more about themselves than about you, of course.

Also born on this date are: Lauren Hutton, actress; Daisy Fuentes, actress and TV personality; Danny DeVito, actor; Lorne Michaels, producer; Gordon Lightfoot, singer-songwriter; Martin Scorsese, filmmaker; Harry Lloyd, 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.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- It's time to demonstrate your resolve to those who doubt that you have what it takes. You'll change someone's mind dramatically.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Domestic affairs take on a strange character, and you may struggle somewhat to keep track of things as they go through subtle changes.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You'll receive information that you may not be able to trust, but you won't know for sure until you try to put it to use.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may feel, at first, as though it's too late to pursue an important goal, but by day's end you'll realize that the time is just approaching.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You must be ready to pursue any and all opportunities that come your way. Soon you'll be able to exercise your power of choice.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You're going to need more up-to-date information before you can make the decision that others are calling upon you to make.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You must be patient and let events play out before you try to exert your own influence on those involved. Avoid premature action.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You can reconnect with those who have been instrumental to you in the past, but one in particular may remain distant for a while.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may doubt that those around you are working toward the same lofty goals as you, but you can do much to further your own cause.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You'll know something by day's end that you didn't know yesterday -- and it will prove invaluable almost immediately.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- The moment you get in touch with someone who has been out of the picture for some time, you'll begin to feel better about everything.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You're far more interested in what you can do quickly than what will have lasting value. Perhaps this should be reversed.

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Your Birthday for November 16, 2015

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | November 16th, 2015

Born today, you are something of a perfectionist. You will never quit a project until you are sure you have done everything possible to achieve the level of accomplishment to which you aspire -- usually, that is nothing short of "perfect." You may often find yourself going it alone in life, simply because others are not capable of keeping up with you and maintaining your remarkably high standards; too often, they find themselves lagging behind, which results in frustration for them and disappointment for you. It is therefore best for you to be a solo act as often as possible. You will put in long hours to achieve your goals, often at the expense of diet, rest and recreation.

You are driven to be your best, even if you harm yourself in the pursuit of perfection -- and this is true in your personal relationships, as well. When someone complains that you want everything to be perfect, you can answer with simple honesty, "Yes, I do." He or she who understands this is meant for you -- and no one else.

Also born on this date are: Oksana Baiul, Olympic figure skater; Lisa Bonet, actress; Martha Plimpton, actress; Burgess Meredith, actor; Maggie Gyllenhaal, 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.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You can profit in unusual ways, but you mustn't be tempted to hoard this windfall. You'll want to share your good fortune, surely.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- What you do with a friend or loved one proves quite important as you envision the coming days and weeks. The range of options is surprising.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You want to speak freely, but you may encounter an obstacle that prevents you from doing so, at least temporarily.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You've been walking in another's footsteps for quite some time, whether you know it or not. You can choose to break free and go it alone.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- An adventure can be enjoyed, provided you address routine concerns early on. A stranger won't be a stranger much longer.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You're likely to become more concerned about someone's well being when you don't hear from him or her as expected.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- The usual outlets may not be enough for your expanding creativity. A new opportunity comes your way late in the day, however; don't miss it!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may find yourself arguing with a friend over a matter of taste, but there's no winning where personal preferences are concerned.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You can get far by imitating someone you admire, but the time will come when you have to trust your own sense of style.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may have a tough choice to make, but the one who usually helps you at such times is not available. Be careful!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Your misunderstanding of a central issue is likely to send things off in a strange direction, but all should normalize by day's end.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- It may be time for you to consider making a career change or, at the very least, a change within your present career that maximizes options.

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Your Birthday for November 15, 2015

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | November 15th, 2015

Born today, you are the kind of individual who keeps plugging away at a chosen task until you have reached a level of expertise that cannot be challenged or bettered. Indeed, when you stick to something long enough, it is more than likely that you will be considered not "an" expert, but "the" expert -- the one others look to for guidance, instruction and feedback. You have a tenacity that will allow you to hang on through thick and thin. You're not one to balk at trouble or difficulty, and you will charge ahead regardless of any apparent danger so long as you have your native talents to rely on and your instincts to trust.

You see things from a point of view that is considered unusual by most others, and this can result in some contentious interaction when you come up against someone who doesn't understand how you see the world. Fortunately, you believe that there is room for all kinds, and you are one of the most tolerant individuals born under your sign.

Also born on this date are: Georgia O'Keeffe, artist; Petula Clark, actress and singer; Sam Waterston, actor; Ed Asner, actor; Joseph Wapner, judge; Felix Frankfurter, Supreme Court justice; Shailene Woodley, 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.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 16

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You're trying too hard to do things quickly. The most important thing is accuracy, which haste can make difficult or impossible.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Getting from here to there may prove more difficult and time-consuming than expected. Rethink your mode of transportation, perhaps.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You'll find yourself in a situation that promotes teamwork, and you may have to cooperate with someone who has been a rival in the past.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Too many cooks will result in confusion. Someone must be in charge, to call the shots and determine how well an endeavor is progressing.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may not want to do things the same old way, but exploring new strategies and tactics may expose you to an unseen danger.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Use caution when you are forced to navigate dangerous waters. Keep your primary goal firmly in mind, and streamline your process.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may want to perform a trial run before you invest everything in an uncertain endeavor. Can it truly succeed?

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- A difference in personal taste must not be allowed to develop into a lasting conflict. You must be willing to compromise.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- It may be time to put your foot down and insist that someone follow the rules that you've made. Safety is soon to become an issue.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- A contest of sorts is likely to develop between you and someone who has been challenging you for some time. You can prevail.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Any attempt to combine business and pleasure must include a family member whose creative thinking can make all the difference.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may not be certain that things will happen the way you want them to, but all key indicators seem to favor the plans you've made.

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