Your Birthday for February 23, 2016

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | February 23rd, 2016

Born today, you are not all that concerned with what others are doing around you. Indeed, you will stay the course and continue doing what you are doing regardless of what the competition claims to be doing -- either first, or in response to you. You are keenly interested in learning to do things to the very best of your ability; you are never one to say that something is "good enough." Quite the contrary, you are often highly critical of your work. This doesn't slow you down, however. Instead, it compels you to work longer and harder than others to reach your goals -- goals that are deeply personal and not always understood by others.

It is no surprise that others look to you as an example of what can be done -- and how. You can be a role model for many who want to follow a course similar to yours -- and even for those who do not find much in you to admire. You have your faults, but they are quickly forgiven by those who know your strengths.

Also born on this date are: Dakota Fanning, actress; Emily Blunt, actress; Peter Fonda, actor; Kelly Macdonald, actress; George Friedrich Handel, composer; Howard Jones, singer-songwriter; Victor Fleming, director; Niecy Nash, actress; Aziz Ansari, comedian and 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.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Your ability to see the positive in people shines through and prevents you from falling into a common and dangerous trap.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Your productivity is likely to be affected by your peripheral awareness. Several distractions are worth a close look, actually!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may not be progressing at the rate you had hoped, but you cannot deny that you are in a better position now than you were only days ago.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- A friend eagerly awaits getting together with you to discuss a few exciting possibilities. You'll want to make this a top priority.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may feel as though you have far too much to do -- indeed, the list is quite long. Try to maintain a steady pace.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Most of the people you encounter will not understand what you are up to -- or why. You mustn't let that raise any doubts, however!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You're keenly aware of what others are doing all around you. Take care that you aren't affected in a way that you cannot fully control.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- What seems inevitable to you is actually something that you can avoid if you are careful to take the right path.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- No one knows better than you what is necessary. You should be able to get the most important things done ahead of schedule.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may be able to close out one phase and begin another. The new one will be characterized by a brighter outlook and higher potential.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may feel as though you are drifting further and further from friends and family. You must prevent a permanent rift from forming.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may want to take some time to rethink what is fast approaching, and reorder your priorities based on the conclusions you draw.

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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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