Your Birthday for February 17, 2016

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | February 17th, 2016

Born today, you are destined to be rather well-known -- but not necessarily for the reasons you might expect! You have several remarkable talents, and it may take you several years -- and several tries -- to determine just where those talents should lead you professionally. You know how to combine business and pleasure, and it's likely that you will enjoy your job far more than most others -- especially if you are allowed to follow your instincts and do things in your own way. You will surely follow the rules as you learn how to play; but once you know the ropes, you'll begin to make your own rules again and again.

You may have a strong and imposing personality, but the truth is that you are quite sensitive. You are far more likely to discuss things rationally with an opponent than fight aggressively or otherwise try to impose your will. You're a good sport, and you like to get along with others.

Also born on this date are: Michael Jordan, basketball player; Paris Hilton, actress; Bonnie Wright, actress; Joseph Gordon-Levitt, actor; Larry the Cable Guy, comedian; Denise Richards, model and actress; Jim Brown, football player; Jason Ritter, actor; Michael Bay, filmmaker; Rene Russo, actress; Lou Diamond Phillips, actor; Hal Holbrook, actor; Jerry O'Connell, actor; Mary Ann Mobley, former Miss America; Buddy Ryan, football coach; Alan Bates, actor; Barry Humphries, actor; Arthur Kennedy, 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, FEBRUARY 18

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- A contest is likely to heat up between you and an unofficial rival. He or she certainly knows what buttons to push!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may not be working at peak efficiency, but you can still get everything done if you don't mind a little sloppiness.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- It may be more important to you to be on time rather than thorough, but both matter to the powers that be. Don't overlook any details.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Someone who is watching over you may be critical of your approach. There's no reason to make any changes just yet, however.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- An influx of stimuli may have you itching to remove yourself from a certain situation or location, but that escape may not yet be possible.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You are feeling things quite deeply right now, and others know it -- so take care you don't set yourself up to be wounded in any way.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Don't be tempted to break with tradition; doing what is asked of you in the way that others have done it before is your ticket to success.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Pay close attention to the boundaries all around you, both physical and psychological. Gather information carefully.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Progress may have to be measured in very small increments, as you're not able to move at the pace that you had anticipated.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may find yourself complaining about the same situation again and again, but are you really trying to do anything about it?

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may feel as though your creativity in a certain area has been dormant for a while -- but all that is going to change.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You shouldn't find it very difficult to put your best foot forward, whether in a social or purely professional situation.

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Your Birthday for February 16, 2016

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | February 16th, 2016

Born today, you don't always do things they way they are "supposed" to be done, and this will surely bring you into conflict with those who believe that it is important to follow the rulebook at all times. The fact is, you believe you are allowed to make the rules rather than follow them, and you will do so liberally throughout your lifetime. This, in itself, would not be a problem, were it not for the fact that you want others to follow your rules, whether or not those rules are actually good for them. You must always remember that there is plenty of room in the world for people who live their lives differently from you, and it's not your place to lay down the law for others.

You are keenly interested in the way things work. In your youth, you no doubt took things apart and put them back together again simply to explore their inner workings. As an adult, you closely study the ways of the world, no matter where you find yourself at a given time.

Also born on this date are: Ice-T, actor and rapper; Vera-Ellen, dancer; John McEnroe, tennis player and commentator; Sonny Bono, singer and politician; Levar Burton, actor; Hugh Beaumont, actor; William Katt, actor; James Ingram, singer; Edgar Bergen, ventriloquist; Margaux Hemingway, model and actress; Elizabeth Olsen, 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.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 17

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Personal protection may be more important to you than usual, but you may not yet know how to increase it to a sufficient level.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You can expect almost anything from anyone. You know what has to happen to make things better, but the time for that has not yet come.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Others are willing to come to your defense, but at some point you're going to have to take a stand entirely on your own. You're ready!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- After something of a hiatus, you'll be ready to get back into the swing of things. Productivity should be quite high.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- A misunderstanding slows things down for a while, but a look back at recent events allows you to clear things up rather quickly.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Those around you may feel as though their hands are tied, but you can show them how to get things done by adopting an unusual strategy.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You've been pretending for long enough. It's time to step out and stake a claim to something genuine -- and permanent, perhaps.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Some may think you're criticizing when you share your opinions honestly; perhaps it's time to temper what you say and how you say it.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may be surprised to learn what is going on just beneath the surface -- at work, certainly, but also very near your home.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You can inspire others to do something long overdue. You may also find yourself working behind the scenes on a major project.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You shouldn't have to spend quite as much money today as you had expected, though perhaps not everything you think you need is available.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may have to take more time than planned today to cut through the rhetoric and get to the heart of an issue that is affecting everyone.

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Your Birthday for February 15, 2016

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | February 15th, 2016

Born today, you are a powerful individual possessed of great inner strength and blessed with the willingness and ability to stand by your convictions, come what may. You will surely have many advantages in life, but your natural creativity and ability to think outside the box will combine to propel you straight to the top -- provided you choose a course in life that can lead to the top! You are sensitive and quick to feel what others are feeling, and while this can be quite a boon at times, at others it can prove a disadvantage, as you may actually suffer immensely when you empathize with those who are in dire distress.

You are likely to rub elbows with many of the "greats" while pursuing your professional goals, but you may never feel as though you belong in the same strata with them. Indeed, there are times when you actually feel somehow inferior to others in your line of work, no matter how successful you may become.

Also born on this date are: Amber Riley, singer and actress; Galileo Galilei, astronomer; Chris Farley, comedian; Matt Groening, cartoonist; Jane Seymour, actress; Susan B. Anthony, suffrage reformer; Harvey Korman, actor and comedian; Melissa Manchester, singer; Cesar Romero, actor; John Barrymore, actor; Christopher McDonald, actor; Claire Bloom, 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, FEBRUARY 16

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may be surprised that others are getting used to ideas you simply cannot understand -- but perhaps you are missing something.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Getting from here to there may be more involved than you anticipated. Take care that you don't leave any essentials behind!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You're likely to encounter a strange mix wherever you go, and it will challenge you in ways that are new and exciting.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You must approach your circumstances in a serious fashion, but there's no need to be humorless. A positive attitude serves you well.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You won't be able to overlook anyone or hide from any major issues. Your willingness to face the music impresses those around you.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- It's a good day to try something that has been of interest to you for some time, but you've been nervous about diving in.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Others may marvel at the fact that you don't let your anger get the better of you. You may slip once, but you'll recover quickly.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may be dealing with something unimaginable, but experience tells you that you are better equipped than most to face it.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- A difficult period may be just beginning, but you know how to lessen the impact of any seriously negative developments.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You don't have to fight on your own. You have quite a team assembled; everyone knows what must be done, and they can do it all well.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You must be ready to react appropriately to what comes your way today, whether expected or not. You mustn't be ruled by your emotions.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You can gain much by exchanging ideas freely with those who do not normally agree with you or with your way of doing things.

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