Your Birthday for December 16, 2015

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | December 16th, 2015

Born today, you are a forceful, visionary individual, but you may not fully understand your own power throughout much of your life, much less control it when you most need to. This doesn't mean that you'll be at the mercy of these rhythms and currents, but they will surely work on you in a significant manner, helping to shape not only your personality, but also your talents -- and what you may do with them. You're something of a rule-breaker, as so many Sagittarians can be, and you thrive on exploring the limits of what others consider acceptable. You take criticism in stride -- which is certainly a good thing, since you are likely to attract more than your share of it in your life.

You sometimes take an adversarial stance, choosing to fight against whatever difficulty you encounter rather than learning to live with it. This may result in personal and professional setbacks, surely -- but it also means that you will be very much yourself at all times, come what may.

Also born on this date are: Ludwig Van Beethoven, composer; Jane Austen, author; Billy Gibbons, guitarist; Benjamin Bratt, actor; Benny Andersson, singer; Wassily Kandinsky, painter; Margaret Mead, anthropologist; Arthur C. Clarke, author; Lesley Stahl, journalist; Noel Coward, playwright and actor; Steven Bochco, television producer; Ben Cross, 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.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- What is reasonable may not interest you; you would rather focus on that which defies any logical explanation.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You are on a mission of sorts, and you can make great strides and find yourself much closer to your goal than ever before.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may be put in a position where you must determine what is real and what isn't -- and the distinction may not be all that clear.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- An early start enables you to do more than you had planned, provided you remain focused and channel your energy effectively.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may be able to "thread the needle" and do what no one expected you to be able to do. Indeed, you have very little wiggle room.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- There's no reason to think that your plan will not work -- apart from a former supporter expressing his or her doubts.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may not expect a rival to take such daring action -- but if he does, you know what you'll do in response. Silent warnings abound.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Putting another in a dangerous position is no way to keep yourself safe. You mustn't sacrifice anyone's safety in any way.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may be spending too much time focusing on a clear oddity, when in fact that which is most normal requires your primary attention.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You'll have a choice to make, and once it is made, you will have no chance to reverse yourself. Be ready for where it takes you!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You must try to take things in stride, or you will be forcing more difficulty on yourself than you can easily handle.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Family members and loved ones cannot be ignored any longer. They have much to offer you that can prove quite valuable.

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Your Birthday for December 15, 2015

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | December 15th, 2015

Born today, you are a rather unusual individual, prone to unusual thoughts and behavior, and willing to try very unusual things -- both personally and professionally. Truly, the mere fact that you will throw away the rulebook, follow your instincts and attempt what no one else will gives you a distinct advantage in life -- certainly over those who would be your rivals, but also over circumstances themselves. You are flexible and creative, and you will not balk at taking action that others consider ill-advised -- so long as you are sure that the situation you are in warrants that action. You are no daredevil, nor will you do things simply on a whim; you are always working toward a clear and quantifiable result.

You are not necessarily out for personal gain, but you aren't likely to turn down any that comes your way. Indeed, you are likely to be both rich and poor at various times in your life, and while you certainly enjoy being rich, you will never despair when you are poor.

Also born on this date are: Adam Brody, actor; Don Johnson, actor; Tim Conway, actor and comedian; Dave Clark, drummer; Gustave Eiffel, engineer; Helen Slater, actress; Jeff Chandler, actor; J. Paul Getty, oil tycoon and philanthropist.

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 16

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You can complete something that someone else was forced to leave unfinished, but you must be sure to take only appropriate credit.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may want to challenge someone else's decision when you realize that not everything was as it seemed to be -- at least to you.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- If a plan looks good to you, you should be able to make it pan out to your benefit, given the opportunity.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- It's time for you to consider an alternative strategy, as the one you have been trying to implement just isn't shaping up as expected.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may wonder why someone else is doing so much "wrong," when the "right" choice is so clear. This may be an error in judgment on your part.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Someone close to you is expecting more, but the primary goal you have in mind doesn't accommodate his or her desires.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You must be willing to listen to reason; maintaining a stubborn, inflexible stance will not serve you well -- or anyone else, either.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You can get the whole picture in a clear and straightforward manner. You will then be able to make an effective decision.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Others are likely to gravitate toward you simply because of the natural force of your personality. There's nothing magic about it!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Someone who knows you well is likely to see your hand in all manner of things, even though you may not be directly involved.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- The opinions of others will matter to you only insofar as they help you shape an overall plan. You mustn't take them personally.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may get your chance to step out of the realm of routine and do something singular that will be remembered for quite some time.

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Your Birthday for December 14, 2015

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | December 14th, 2015

Born today, you are usually able to see things in the best possible light -- and even when you are not, the fact is that you are so positive and forward-thinking that your attitude remains brighter and more conducive to progress than anyone else's! You like to keep busy, and your favorite endeavors are those that address the future while using what you have learned from the past. Some may suggest that you do not live in the present as much as you might, but in fact this is not so: You are far more aware of what is going on in the immediate present than most, and you are able to see things for what they are clearly and without judgment -- most of the time. You are not one to let others stand in your way.

You are not immune from the kinds of setbacks that plague others, and you do make mistakes; however, your optimistic mindset lets you avoid feeling bad about yourself when you are not perfect. You understand that mistakes will be made whenever you try new things -- and you like to try new things often!

Also born on this date are: Vanessa Hudgens, actress; Nostradamus, poet and prognosticator; Patty Duke, actress; Spike Jones, bandleader; Charlie Rich, singer-songwriter; Shirley Jackson, author; Lee Remick, actress; Tycho Brahe, astronomer; Bill Buckner, baseball player; James H. Doolittle, World War II aviator.

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 15

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may realize that what you've been following has actually been leading you around in circles. It may be time to sever those kinds of ties.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You're waiting until just the right time to spring a surprise on someone who is completely unaware of what you have in store.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You can move more quickly than you have in recent days. You're feeling energetic, insightful, positive and ready for anything.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- What do you have to lose? You can do something that in the past would have risked much, but now offers only possible gains.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may be wondering why someone who was so close to you has recently chosen to remain distant. It could be time to reach out.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You don't have to rely on others to point the way for you. You know where you are supposed to end up, and you know how to get there.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Others are eager to help you along a difficult path, but you must be willing to accept the help that is offered. Don't be too proud!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may find yourself getting much deeper into a difficult situation than you had envisioned when you simply offered a word or two of advice.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may get lost in a search for something you cannot fully define. What is it that compels you to take such risks?

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Focus on those who share your aspirations, and you'll see something that surprises you when you recognize you have it in common.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You must deal with more than just the facts if you're going to remain on top of everything that is going on. Trust your instincts.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- In the time it takes you to indulge in a meaningless distraction, you can get something done that really makes a mark. Which will it be?

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