Your Birthday for February 20, 2016

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | February 20th, 2016

Born today, you cannot always be counted on to make the best financial decisions, nor are you the one others will go to for advice regarding long-term planning. You are, however, quite adept at crisis management; you know how to stop a bad thing from getting worse, how to pinpoint the problem and how to solve it -- often permanently. Thus, while you may never boast a great deal of money in the bank, you will be proud of the fact that your life generally runs on an even keel, immune from the kinds of upsets that so often affect those around you. You never seem to let even the worst news get to you, and you approach sudden developments with a calm rationality that others admire greatly.

Some may think that you are simply uninterested or, worse, coldhearted, but neither of these is the case. You care greatly, and it is because of this that you maintain a steady, calm approach so that you can fix things that need to be fixed! To you, panic is the enemy, and calm is your greatest strength.

Also born on this date are: Rihanna, singer; Kurt Cobain, singer and musician; Sidney Poitier, actor, director, diplomat; Charles Barkley, basketball player; Cindy Crawford, supermodel; Justin Verlander, baseball player; Nancy Wilson, singer; Anthony Head, actor; Sandy Duncan, actress; Ansel Adams, photographer; Andrew Shue, actor; Gloria Vanderbilt, designer; Ivana Trump, socialite; Gale Gordon, actor; Peter Strauss, actor; Willie Garson, actor; Robert Altman, filmmaker; Bobby Unser, auto racer; Mike Leigh, director; Patty Hearst, heiress; Ron Eldard, 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.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 21

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You can save time and money by doing something the old-fashioned way, despite what someone close to you may say.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You can make a big difference to your team. You are perhaps more prepared than ever before to lead a major effort.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You can arrange a meeting of the minds that will result in a plan that can be put into motion almost immediately.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Stick to the game plan. If you feel the need to improvise, you should do so early or late, but not in the middle of things.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may encounter someone whose efforts are in stark contrast to your own -- or is it really just the motives that are different?

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You're in the mood for a change of pace, and you certainly don't want the pressure to increase in the workplace.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You're feeling a little out of sorts, but perhaps this is part of a cycle that you are learning to anticipate.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You are committed to doing things the right way, even if it means changing the way you approach your primary responsibilities.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You're likely to learn something about a friend or partner that takes you very much by surprise -- but it can be an advantage!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may be feeling as if you're rowing against the tide lately. Indeed, some things are taking more effort than they should.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may not yet be ready to assume another's responsibilities, but you know that day will come soon. You should begin preparing!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You can offer someone a bargain he or she wasn't looking for, but you must make sure that you get something in return.

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Your Birthday for February 19, 2016

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | February 19th, 2016

Born today, you have been endowed with tremendous sensitivity and generosity. As a result, you often feel compelled to do all you can for your fellow human, even when it means making personal sacrifices and going without. Indeed, you are likely to shape your entire life around philanthropy of some kind. Even if your choice of profession doesn't fall within this category, you will make it so in some way or another, as you simply cannot combat your innate interest in the well-being of those around you. It is likely you will use words as well as actions to bring about the changes that you wish to see in life; you know how to express yourself with remarkable clarity and a kind of poetic vibrancy that is quite rare, indeed.

You enjoy making people laugh, and you will spend a great deal of time simply talking with others to liven their spirits. This is not only because you want people to be happy, but also because you believe that high spirits lead to high productivity in life: A bright smile is tantamount to high potential!

Also born on this date are: Victoria Justice, actress; Seal, singer; Smokey Robinson, singer-songwriter; Jeff Daniels, actor; Nicolaus Copernicus, astronomer; Lee Marvin, actor; Benicio Del Toro, actor; Justine Bateman, actress; Falco, singer; Amy Tan, author; Jeff Kinney, writer-illustrator; Roger Goodell, NFL commissioner.

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.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- It's a good day to catch up with friends, especially those with whom you share something in the professional arena.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- How you measure your personal space will depend on what you are planning to do once you know how much is available to you.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may not understand a certain message that comes your way, but you know that you must pay attention and do what is suggested.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Instead of setting a large, unreachable goal for yourself, try setting smaller ones that can be accomplished one by one.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You're eager to spend time with someone who boasts more experience than you in a certain key endeavor. It's a good time to explore options.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Reach out to an old friend or colleague, and you're likely to be surprised at the response you get. He or she has been waiting!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You'll want to get from here to there under your own power. Indeed, having someone else in the driver's seat can prove detrimental.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- The way you are trying to do something may attract critical attention, but it doesn't technically break any rules, does it?

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- An early start gives you the advantage you sorely need. A rival doesn't expect you to be ready quite so soon.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You'll feel better about everything if you are able to chip away at your to-do list in a timely manner. Don't procrastinate!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- The warnings you are giving to others are applicable to you more than anyone else. Be sure to listen to yourself!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You can take part, or you can watch from the sidelines. Each approach has its benefits, but you must do what that little voice says!

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Your Birthday for February 18, 2016

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | February 18th, 2016

Born today, you are likely to enjoy several early opportunities in life that set you on a course of rapid professional exploration, development and success, but you are not about to be limited by those opportunities or those successes. You are determined to explore all that life has to offer above and beyond those early forays into the professional arena. Indeed, you may derive the greatest enjoyment in life from indulging in sideline endeavors, activities that are perhaps only peripherally related to your primary line of work, but that provide you with great contentment and pay you a high premium. You are, indeed, one of life's great explorers.

There are times when you may overstate things, but this is preferable to having no views or opinions at all -- and that is certainly not something that is true of you! You have what can be called "vision," and it does much to shape the majority of your life -- especially where principles and ideals are concerned.

Also born on this date are: Dr. Dre, rapper; John Travolta, actor; Vanna White, television personality; Molly Ringwald, actress; Jillian Michaels, fitness trainer; Matt Dillon, actor; Yoko Ono, artist and musician; John Hughes, filmmaker; Jack Palance, actor; George Kennedy, actor; Cybill Shepherd, actress; Juice Newton, singer; Bill Cullen, game show host; Milos Forman, filmmaker; Helen Gurley Brown, editor; Wendell Willkie, lawyer and politician; Nikos Kazantzakis, author; Greta Scacchi, actress; Ike Barinholtz, 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.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You can avoid meaningless delays by focusing squarely on what you have been assigned to do. Distractions serve no purpose right now.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may find it best to work entirely on your own -- or at least to lay the groundwork for a project that is soon to begin.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- What's giving you that odd pleasure that only you can really understand? Whatever it is, you can enjoy more of it in the days ahead.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You're putting more pressure on someone than usual, and you're likely to be made aware of certain undesirable consequences.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may feel somewhat fragmented as you set about doing something that requires a great deal of concentration. Try a warm-up!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You are perfectly capable of tackling almost any problem that arises -- unless, of course, it is one you have failed to anticipate.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may feel as though something is not working the way it should, whether internal or external. These symptoms should pass.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- How you measure time today will make a big difference as you try to stick to a schedule that has you moving here and there and back again.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may have to try doing things in a rather unorthodox manner. A self-proclaimed expert may actually get in your way.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Something that appears easy may turn out not to be, once you give it a try -- but that doesn't mean it's not worth doing!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may be torn between two options that are both quite attractive. One serves the "old you" very well, and one the "new."

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Things may be moving along at a quicker pace than usual. Give yourself every opportunity to collect information in a timely fashion.

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