Your Birthday for December 17, 2015

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | December 17th, 2015

Born today, you seem to have a clear idea of who you are, where you have been, where you are going and how you will get there -- and all of this without letting the world get the better of you or letting your ego grow out of control. Indeed, though you seem to have a handle on so much, you maintain a down-to-earth attitude about yourself and your place in the world. Even your most remarkable successes don't go to your head; while you are certainly confident, you are never overconfident, and that is the secret to your success. You may sometimes have to present yourself in the best possible light, but you never believe your own propaganda.

You have been blessed not only with talent, but the ability to chart a course for yourself that allows you to develop that talent to the fullest -- and it is no one's fault but your own if you do not do so. You have a great deal of tenacity and staying power, so you'll very likely be around for a long, long time.

Also born on this date are: Milla Jovovich, model and actress; Chase Utley, baseball player; Laurie Holden, actress; Pope Francis, pontiff; Eugene Levy, actor; Chris Matthews, political commentator and journalist; Bill Pullman, actor; Bernard Hill, actor; Giovanni Ribisi, actor; Arthur Fiedler, orchestra conductor.

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.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You know what is in store for you in the coming days, but today may be something of a mystery -- so why not just ride it out as best you can?

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You needn't try to plan for every possible contingency. Some things are best encountered without any anticipation or preparation.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You should be able to do several things at once if you are willing and able to stay agile and not get locked in to one narrow endeavor.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- What you're waiting for is getting closer, but it may not seem so to you right now. Resist the temptation to force things into place.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You're looking for bargains, but you may be looking in all the wrong places. Things are not as they were yesterday.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may be sending mixed messages to one who is depending on you for up-to-date information and timely counsel. You must get organized!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may want to take a time-out of sorts in order to review what you have done and assess the viability of future plans.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You're on your way, but take care that you don't let the road get the better of you. Remain in control and proceed at your own pace.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You're trying to get something done without attracting attention to yourself, but that may prove quite impossible.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may need to take more chances in order to increase the odds in your favor. A calculated risk can certainly pay off.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Even minor gains can make a big difference as you adjust your game plan every step of the way. Soon you'll see that victory is possible.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may have trouble deciding just who is the best person for a certain job that must be completed on time and under budget.

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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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