Your Birthday for December 09, 2015

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | December 9th, 2015

Born today, you are a powerful individual with a great deal of interest in all that goes on in life. You are never one to do anything halfway or apply only a portion of your skill and passion to a project that you have taken on -- whether professionally or recreationally. You have keen skills that you are continually working on and developing. You believe in talent, but you also believe that accomplishment does not happen by accident; instead, it is the result of talent combined with effort, commitment and mental focus. You are able to concentrate on what you are doing in a manner that allows you to block almost everything else out.

You are never too far from friends or family, however; they are never far from your thoughts, even when you are working hard. You believe that family and friends -- indeed, all of your central relationships -- are the source of your strength and, to a large degree, your life force and passion.

Also born on this date are: Simon Helberg, actor; McKayla Maroney, Olympic gymnast; Tre Cool, drummer; Dame Judi Dench, actress; Kirk Douglas, actor; Donny Osmond, entertainer; Redd Foxx, comedian; Margaret Hamilton, actress; John Malkovich, actor; Beau Bridges, actor; John Milton, poet; Deacon Jones, football player; Dalton Trumbo, writer.

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.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You will have a chance to prove just how much worth you bring to a certain endeavor. Others will express their gratitude.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Something you witness gives you reason to check in on those under your care. Safety becomes a key issue for a while.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- It's important for you to be playing your "A-game" at all times. There is little opportunity for you to let down your guard.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You might fall victim to a "double whammy." Don't waste time wondering why this happened; instead, work immediately to erase the damage.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You're confident that your actions will be recognized not only for their excellence, but also for their unusual creativity.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Accuracy is a key issue. You'll want to be sure that you have homed in on your target and that you are able to avoid distractions.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may have to keep more than one issue in your mind at once throughout the day. Eventually, these converge in a positive way.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may have to abandon a current effort, at least temporarily, because someone else is encroaching on your territory.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- It's natural to be nervous about what lies ahead, but you mustn't let anxiety keep you from doing your best.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You're likely to encounter some stiff competition from an unlikely source. What happens as a result gives you a bit of a buzz!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You needn't fall back on something that is merely routine; you can move forward and implement a plan that is new and exciting.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may believe that you've only been flirting with someone, but in fact, there is much more going on beneath the surface.

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Your Birthday for December 08, 2015

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | December 8th, 2015

Born today, you do not always feel compelled to follow or accept rules of society, and you often feel contempt for social mores that dictate proper behavior. Indeed, there are times when you may intentionally say or do things you know will get a rise out of other people for being unconventional, inappropriate or even shocking. It may sometimes seem as if you are going out of your way to paint yourself in a bad light, but this is certainly not the case. The truth is that you must always be true to yourself, and if that means offending or surprising others -- or turning them against you in some way -- so be it.

You love deeply and hate with great passion. Indeed, love and hate are two sides of the same coin as far as you are concerned. They spring from the same font of highly compressed, concentrated emotion, and they often rule your world. It is important for you to learn that the head and the heart can -- and must -- stay in careful balance.

Also born on this date are: Sinead O'Connor, singer; Teri Hatcher, actress; Kim Basinger, actress; John Rubinstein, actor; Jim Morrison, singer; James Galway, flutist; David Carradine, 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, DECEMBER 9

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- What you have to say may not be appropriate for the time or the place, but today is the only chance you'll have to say it, so don't hold back.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Someone may reach for you from afar and request your presence -- literally or figuratively. You ignore this at your own peril.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20 ) -- You may have to persuade someone who knows you better than you know yourself that what you are doing is the right thing.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Safety is the key issue, and you must be willing to sacrifice a certain something in order to secure the safety of others.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Your admiration for someone is likely to shine through in all that you say about him or her, but not everyone will appreciate your honesty.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You're nearing a crossroads of sorts, but you mustn't be hasty. Pay attention to undercurrents and do what is right and timely.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You can afford to be a little more transparent, especially with a friend who isn't likely to hold anything against you.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may be paying a bit too much attention to the outside and not enough to the inside. You know what's real and what's not.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- It may be hard for you to stick to your own schedule, as certain distractions will be hard for you to resist.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may be able to see through someone else's hard exterior to the truth that lies within -- and that's when things really start to happen.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You're not likely to escape a certain situation that is quickly developing around you, threatening to derail current efforts.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- A social situation provides you with a rare opportunity to promote a plan you've been keeping under wraps for some time.

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Your Birthday for December 07, 2015

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | December 7th, 2015

Born today, you have a keen sense of prevailing conditions, both good and bad, and you are able to adjust your behavior to suit whatever situation you may find yourself in at any given time. Some may say that you are not trustworthy for this very reason, because they assume you are being insincere when you are able to behave one way at this moment and another the next, but the fact is that you never do or say anything that is out of character. You simply let certain aspects of your personality shine more brightly than others when necessary, depending on the circumstances. You are sensitive of others' moods and attitudes, and you can quickly and accurately sum up what a person is feeling. This comes in handy when it is time for conflict resolution.

Your emotions are often locked deep within a vault carefully constructed to protect yourself and others from passions that are in fact quite volatile. When you do release them, it is best that you do so in service of productivity, and apply them to work that benefits others as well as yourself.

Also born on this date are: C. Thomas Howell, actor; Larry Bird, basketball player; Tom Waits, singer and actor; Johnny Bench, baseball player; Ellen Burstyn, actress; Ted Knight, actor; Eli Wallach, actor; Louis Prima, musician and singer.

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, DECEMBER 8

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may not understand what motivates someone else. You must focus more on what drives you, not others.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may feel as though someone is walking all over you, and the truth is that you're letting them take advantage of you.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may have a few regrets that are hard to shake. Give yourself credit for the things you've done right, and take it from there.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may be invited to take part in a celebration of sorts, but what is really going on is something that has special meaning to you alone.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You're working on a plan that can really give you a professional boost, provided the timing is right and you haven't missed any details.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You and an old friend have the opportunity to share a special moment that springs from a memory you have in common.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You're in the mood to do pretty much whatever you want, but you may have to compromise when a certain someone arrives on the scene.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You must be willing to follow instructions. Someone is after something only you can provide -- but keep things brief!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You're going to want to protect yourself from the kinds of threats that are hardest to spot or anticipate. You know how.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You'll be seeing things in a different way, and others will benefit from anything you choose to share with them.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may have to take orders from someone you do not respect. Things are shaping up for you, whether you know it or not.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Someone may be trying to get the better of you in a way that you can surely see through if you look hard enough. Be ready for anything.

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