Your Birthday for February 22, 2016

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | February 22nd, 2016

Born today, you are something of an adventurer, but you are never reckless or foolhardy in your approach. Rather, you take the time to learn all you can about what may lie ahead, and you do everything you can to prepare yourself physically, mentally and emotionally for the challenges that you will likely face. You understand that your way of life is not always easy and that you will incur some serious risk at times, but you are confident that what you are after in the long run is surely worth that risk. And what is it that you are after? Because it is so important to you to uphold your ideals, you seek accomplishment that reflects those ideals -- and succeeding at that can be very difficult!

You are likely to be widely admired, but you maintain a realistic view of yourself and your abilities. You're not the kind to blow your own horn; indeed, your first instinct when faced with praise from others is to turn away from it. Modesty comes naturally to you -- sharply contrasting with your abilities and accomplishments in the eyes of others.

Also born on this date are: George Washington, first U.S. president; Drew Barrymore, actress; Steve Irwin, zoologist; Robert Kardashian, attorney; Julius "Dr. J" Erving, basketball player; James Blunt, singer; Julie Walters, actress; Ted Kennedy, U.S. senator; Robert Young, actor; Thomas Jane, actor; Sparky Anderson, baseball manager; Sheldon Leonard, actor and producer; Jonathan Demme, filmmaker; John Mills, actor; Michael Chang, tennis player; Jeri Ryan, actress; Rachel Dratch, 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 23

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Something that has taken quite a while to complete is finally shaping up to your satisfaction. Someone else takes notice.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You've been waiting in the wings for some time, and you may finally get the chance to take center stage. You're ready, certainly.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Try not to let your excitement get the better of you. Impatience can lead to action that proves quite detrimental.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- A project at work may reunite you with an old friend. This can prove a golden opportunity to demonstrate a new skill.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- There's very little time to waste, and you'll want to hit the ground running. Focus on that which can bring you immediate results.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may not be able to reach your destination without some assistance, but what matters is that you do reach it!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Quality control may prove a central issue, especially when working with someone who is too quick to say that results are "good enough."

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- The powers that be may not know how much you can contribute if you are given the chance -- so perhaps you should manufacture that chance!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- A friendly competition heats up, and you may find yourself planning a course of action that you normally wouldn't consider.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You've been waiting for a message containing important information about a coming project. You may get more than you bargained for.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You will want to try your best to be in the right place at the right time. Luck -- and the stars -- play a key role, of course.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- What goes around comes around. You know exactly what you've done -- and what you should be receiving as a result.

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Your Birthday for February 21, 2016

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | February 21st, 2016

Born today, you are a thoughtful and studious individual, always eager to learn about what is going on in the world, and why. This is sure to give you a distinct advantage at almost all points in your life, as your comprehension of various puzzles means that you always have options that you can work into your strategies and tactics. You are, in fact, never without a plan, and you can construct a complex one quickly and entirely on your own if need be. You enjoy doing things for others, but you will always try something new for yourself to avoid putting others at risk. In this way, you are usually the first to benefit from your efforts!

You may not be able to get through life completely unscathed. In fact, you are likely to face one or two serious crises that challenge you deeply and require you to make significant changes in the way you live on a day-to-day basis. Fortunately, you never shrink from this kind of personal, life-shaping work.

Also born on this date are: Corbin Bleu, actor; Ashley Greene, actress; Jennifer Love Hewitt, actress; Alan Rickman, actor; Ellen Page, actress; Kelsey Grammer, actor; Rue McClanahan, actress; Andres Segovia, classical guitarist; Nina Simone, singer and activist; Tyne Daly, actress; William Petersen, actor; John Lewis, activist and politician; Barbara Jordan, politician; Mary Chapin Carpenter, singer; Erma Bombeck, columnist; Melanie Laurent, actress; Ann Sheridan, actress; Sam Peckinpah, filmmaker.

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.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You'll be doing a great deal that comes naturally, but toward the day's end there will be one task you must perform that is strange and new.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Confidence is the key, and you have every reason to be confident. Strike while the iron is hot!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You'll want to create some good memories with someone who soon may not be as close to you as he or she is right now. It won't take much!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may wonder why someone has cooled to you lately, but in fact you're taking personally something that has nothing to do with you.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- One simple conversation can get you closer than ever to a long-term solution to a stubborn problem. You can't hide from the facts!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Take care that you don't suddenly become overly concerned with your own success. You must think about how you can help others.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Someone may think that you're only pretending, but in fact what you're up to now may prove to be permanent. You're changing on many levels.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You can go for a ride with a friend and enjoy all that the journey has to offer -- provided you have tied up a few loose ends at home.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- A new collaboration begins to pay off almost immediately, but you mustn't let yourself become overconfident.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You will want to check up on a loved one, not because you are lacking trust, but because you sense he or she may need some help.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You can begin to reap the rewards of recent efforts, but don't begin to think that "anything is possible." Be realistic!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may not know how to get in touch with someone who was recently a part of your life. This is worth some careful investigation.

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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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