Your Birthday for February 04, 2016

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | February 4th, 2016

Born today, you don't always have the gravitas that you'd like to have, but you are able to get things done that are themselves weighty and important. You sometimes let yourself get bogged down by inessential details and other trivialities. When young, you may claim to have done things you have not -- or have only dreamed of doing. You will learn as you grow older that this is not only dishonest, but also results in a kind of self-deception that is dangerous and that can eat at your very soul. You will ultimately prove to be an honest, upright individual, and you will always seek to reconcile your own deep desires with what is truly possible in life.

You can be idealistic, and there may be times when you believe deeply in all the wrong things -- or so it will seem after time has passed and you are able to look back and see the folly of your ways. Life, for you, is a long, continual process of figuring things out -- and it is quite worth the effort, certainly!

Also born on this date are: Rosa Parks, civil rights activist; Alice Cooper, singer; Kimberly Wyatt, singer; Oscar de la Hoya, boxer; Natalie Imbruglia, singer; Charles Lindbergh, aviator; Lawrence Taylor, football player; Gabrielle Anwar, actress; Clint Black, singer; David Brenner, comedian; Dan Quayle, politician; Ida Lupino, actress; Arthur A. Ross, screenwriter.

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, FEBRUARY 5

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- A realization can propel you forward at amazing speed, but take care not to neglect another basic truth as you proceed.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Efforts to come out on top may backfire if you try to do too much on your own, without the help of those who have been there before.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You'll want to take advantage of all the things you're being told by the experts, but trust your instincts, too.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Get as many opinions as you possibly can before committing to a particular endeavor -- then do what you know to be right.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You're in no mood for trivialities. You want to involve yourself in something important and make a name for yourself!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You must avoid doing anything that will seem intrusive to others. If this means remaining on your own through much of the day, so be it.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You are better off doing what others have done before than doing anything brand new -- and unnecessarily dangerous. Play it safe for now.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- What you do as a result of another's actions will speak volumes about your capabilities and your relationships with those around you.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- An opportunity presents itself, but beware! Not everything is as it seems, and certain dangers are likely to arise.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- When you think you're done for the day, try doing just a little bit more. You'll thank yourself tomorrow when you're ahead of the game!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- It may be difficult to gather all the information you think you need before you proceed. Trust another to do some of the legwork.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may not feel as though you are doing what you were meant to do, but you must do what you are told, at least during business hours.

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Your Birthday for February 03, 2016

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | February 3rd, 2016

Born today, you are not always what you seem to be, and this is a source of great contentment -- for you never want to be pigeonholed, and you very much enjoy and appreciate the fact that you cannot be sized up swiftly by others. You don't have to do much to confuse those around you with your seemingly contradictory personality and unconventional, inconsistent ways; these things are organic to you and come very naturally. You are complicated without even trying! You are highly creative and emotional, yet you are also capable of complex thinking and can grapple with the most difficult of intellectual problems. You have a great deal of sex appeal even though you may not be classically beautiful. You are quite gregarious, but you love your privacy, too.

You may be labeled "slippery" by those who try to control you -- unsuccessfully, of course. You never take these kinds of criticisms to heart, for you understand that they tell you more about the critic than the critic will ever know about you! You enjoy having a secret.

Also born on this date are: Norman Rockwell, illustrator and painter; Nathan Lane, actor; Morgan Fairchild, actress; Blythe Danner, actress; Fran Tarkenton, football player; Joey Bishop, actor and comedian; James Michener, author; Gertrude Stein, writer; Bob Griese, football player; Michael Cimino, filmmaker; Warwick Davis, actor; Maura Tierney, 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.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may not react to things the way others expect you to. Indeed, you're not following your usual patterns in most things.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You're not interested in coloring inside the lines; you're far more eager to take a freeform approach to the day's endeavors.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Once again, you're dealing with issues that are primarily of your own making; if you did not create them, you've certainly made them prominent.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may complain of being misunderstood, but are you really trying to be clear in all things? Examine other modes of communication.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Make sure to remember all that happens, in as much detail as possible. You'll be called upon to report, and you must be accurate!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- A complete overview of the day may be impossible during morning hours, as several things are likely to develop unexpectedly later on.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You're ready and willing to work and play hard, and others must be ready to deal with you on a more personal, aggressive level.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You are reminded of certain episodes in your past, and one or two may have you wishing certain things were very different now.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Your actions aren't likely to bring you much in the way of tangible rewards, but they are surely a labor of love.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You can keep things from falling apart by insisting that others follow your lead and avoid doing whatever strikes their fancy.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may need a boost of confidence before you head out on a journey that will put you in contact with several major threats.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You can combine business with pleasure, especially if you are called upon to travel any distance to a place you've not been before.

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Your Birthday for February 02, 2016

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | February 2nd, 2016

Born today, you have been endowed with the kind of youthful energy that is the envy of everyone you come in contact with, both in your personal life and your professional affairs. Indeed, it may be nearly impossible for other people to guess your age with any degree of accuracy. It can be fun to ask people point-blank how old they think you are, just to see how wildly inaccurate their guesses can be! While you are young you may spend a great deal of time wishing you were older, but you'll learn as the years go by that having an elfin sort of energy and a "baby face" can serve you well in all manner of endeavors.

Fortunately, along with your youthful nature, you have also been endowed with good health and the will to work hard to realize your dreams. You don't just sit around and wait for things to come to you; you go out and get them -- aggressively, confidently and with no regrets.

Also born on this date are: Shakira, singer; Farrah Fawcett, actress; Tommy Smothers, comedian; Christie Brinkley, model; James Joyce, author; Graham Nash, singer-songwriter; Brent Spiner, actor; Stan Getz, musician; Elaine Stritch, actress; Ayn Rand, author; Liz Smith, gossip columnist; James Dickey, 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.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 3

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You can certainly hope for the best while preparing yourself for what is more likely to happen. You may come out on top.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may think you know what's really going on, but in fact, someone else is controlling things and may try to deceive you.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You don't want anything to be routine or automatic; rather, you're after something that requires you to be mentally athletic!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- What comes your way is likely to challenge you in a manner that ultimately has you looking at yourself in a far more meaningful fashion.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may need help with a certain task or project, and you know just whom to call. He or she can give you just what you need.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Take care that you aren't simply spreading rumors when you think you're actually passing around valid information. Get the facts!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- A smile can work wonders for you, especially when you are faced with an emotionally charged situation. Others will follow suit.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Appearances can be deceiving, but you know that what you see at the workplace is, in part at least, what you'll have to deal with.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may have to ready yourself for a contest that pits you against your most feared adversary. He or she has been waiting for this!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You will want things to progress at a more even speed instead of in fits and starts. Much depends on the level of cooperation.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may be trying to get around certain regulations and restrictions, but it would be better to do things as you were taught.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- If you're compelled to investigate certain issues on your own, you must prepare yourself for what you will discover -- about yourself!

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