Your Birthday for March 17, 2016

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | March 17th, 2016

Born today, you are known for being the kind of person who cares a great deal about the little things, who will work tirelessly in support of another's cause and who never thinks twice about the risks incurred in the process. You are brave, highly principled and confident that inner strength can bolster physical prowess -- and that together they will enable you to face almost any challenge in life. You do make mistakes -- who doesn't, after all? -- but you never let a mistake hold you back for very long. Indeed, you may well become known as something of a "comeback kid," for you are able to rise from the ashes of your own failures and shine brightly with renewed luster again and again. In short, you learn from your mistakes.

You are likely to be remembered not only for what you do, but for how you do it. Indeed, much of what you do will not be original to you, but the way you do it is certain to be unique and inimitable. Your personal style is sure to be widely admired, as are your confident manner and remarkable self-control.

Also born on this date are: Rob Lowe, actor; Kurt Russell, actor; Gary Sinise, actor; Nat King Cole, singer; Patrick Duffy, actor; Bobby Jones, golfer; John Sebastian, singer-songwriter; Alexander McQueen, fashion designer; Mia Hamm, soccer player; John Boyega, 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, MARCH 18

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Others are planning something that you would certainly look forward to if your schedule didn't preclude your involvement.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You are able to see more clearly than most others. As a result, you may be able to move more quickly and get more done.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may be feeling rather far away, but you're surely not alone. Do what you can to engage on more than a professional level.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- The cost of doing something you have been warned against may be quite high. You don't really have to be so contrary, do you?

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- The focal point of your day may be on something quite small -- something others are likely to overlook. You know what's really going on!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may be trying to break a pattern of behavior that you know is not good for you, but which has really gotten hold of you lately.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You're eager to share what you have recently learned with someone who is sure to respond favorably -- and encourage continued exploration.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You don't want to tell a loved one what's really going on with you, but keeping it a secret surely won't do anyone any good.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Your efforts may seem somewhat fragmented and disjointed, but you will get things done because failure is simply not an option.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You've been looking forward to working with a favorite partner on a new project, but circumstances may prevent a reunion.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Nothing is so certain that you can't have an impact on events. Even that which is "guaranteed" can be influenced in some way.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may feel like lying low because of additional pressure you're feeling for no apparent reason. A family member expresses concern.

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Your Birthday for March 16, 2016

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | March 16th, 2016

Born today, you don't have to be big, bold, loud or boisterous to get things done or have a major impact. Indeed, you are more likely to succeed when a situation requires you to be soft-spoken and well-mannered, for that's when the strength of your mind shines through. You are far better at situations that require intellectual strength over physical brawn. You can think your way out of any sort of situation, provided you are given the information you need to put two and two together. You have a certain style that is rather unusual if not unique; you approach things in your own way without trying to do what others have done before you. Originality, for you, is the key to getting almost anything done.

You are something of a visionary. You can imagine much that has never been imagined before, and what is more, you can do much to turn your vision into reality. Your greatest successes in life, in fact, are likely to be the result of turning nothing into something.

Also born on this date are: James Madison, U.S. president; Jerry Lewis, actor and comedian; Erik Estrada, actor; Victor Garber, actor; Mercedes McCambridge, actress; Bernardo Bertolucci, filmmaker; Pat Nixon, U.S. first lady; Chuck Woolery, game show host; Henny Youngman, comedian and musician; Alan Tudyk, 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, MARCH 17

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You mustn't take everything as literally as you often do. You can find hidden meaning in almost any message.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Those around you are trying to push you in a direction you do not want to go. Make your objections known, but as politely as possible.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You have no evidence that a certain someone is trying to take advantage of you, but you suspect that that's exactly what is happening.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may have to go back and alter what you have said or written recently, so that no one mistakes your intentions for overt aggression.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may be rewarded for something you do purely instinctively. There was, in fact, no premeditation at all -- and look at how it turned out!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Now is no time for you to get lost in the past. Focus on the future -- and by no means should you overlook what's going on right now!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may think that you're hearing the same old story from the same old sources, but in fact, there's something new in the wind.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You can propel someone toward victory without any hint of an ulterior motive. Indeed, you're simply trying to help -- aren't you?

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Others may think that you're doing the right thing for the wrong reasons -- or vice versa -- but in fact, your motives are pure.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- While going after something that every member of your team certainly wants, you may have to be the one looking after everyone else.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You don't do everything the way others do, certainly. That's likely to be most advantageous when working behind closed doors.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may push something past the tipping point, quite by accident. The result is likely to be a mess only you can clean up.

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Your Birthday for March 15, 2016

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | March 15th, 2016

Born today, you will burst onto the scene with a great deal of flair and drama, very likely at a remarkably early age. You aren't the kind to go unnoticed for long, and even when you are not trying to capture the attention of others, you will surely turn heads -- whether at work or at play. You have a unique style and a certain kind of energy that is impossible to ignore. You can be bold, brash and rather challenging in your interactions with others on a professional level, but you can be quite charming and easygoing in social situations that call for a more laid-back and well-mannered approach. You are quite attractive, and it's likely that you will have others falling in love (or lust) with you throughout your lifetime.

You don't always have the answers, but you are always willing to go searching for them when you have important questions to address. Your sharp mind and keen instincts help immensely when you are solving problems or addressing life's difficult or complex situations.

Also born on this date are: Eva Longoria, actress; Andrew Jackson, U.S. president; Sly Stone, musician; Dee Snider, singer; Fabio, model; Judd Hirsch, actor; Mark McGrath, singer; Harry James, musician; Kevin Youkilis, baseball player; Jimmy Swaggart, televangelist.

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, MARCH 16

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You're going to have to pick up the pace and work at near-peak efficiency to avoid giving the boss any reason to feel frustrated.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may not understand the ins and outs of all the technology available to you, but you can still take advantage of it in a new way.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may not click with someone who has been assigned to your team, but you must overlook any differences and avoid undue tension.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You can provide someone close to you with something that is sorely needed -- and, in the process, fulfill a need of your own.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Memories of good times keep you going through an episode that you truly hope you will have no occasion to relive.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You're expecting news of some sort at any moment, but take care that you don't create a self-fulfilling prophecy for yourself.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- It's a good time to catch up on your gossip with someone who seems to know everything about everyone. Avoid intruding needlessly, however.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Something that others consider a mere waste of time is something you feel you cannot do without -- especially today.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may have to run here, there and everywhere as you put the final pieces of a complex puzzle into place. Others watch you, amazed.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- There's no rhyme or reason to what someone else is doing, but that doesn't mean that you can take the same erratic approach.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Something others take for granted is likely to be on your mind all day long, and you can do much to improve your situation as a result.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may think that you've completed a project to the satisfaction of others, but someone in charge is thinking otherwise. Work beckons.

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