Your Birthday for April 02, 2016

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | April 2nd, 2016

Born today, you are confident that you will score a hit in life, so you simply go about your business with the calm, secure knowledge that one of these days, sooner or later, everything will fall into place -- and so it will, too, eventually! You never feel that you must allow circumstances to jostle you about; the winds of fate rarely blow you anywhere against your will. Rather, you maintain control at all times, following your instincts and doing precisely what you want, when you want, in order to get the most enjoyment -- and profit -- out of each and every day. You don't need the praise and affirmation of others in order to feel good about yourself; that is something that comes naturally to you.

Once you find yourself on top, you're likely to stay there -- unless you choose to abandon that which has brought you success to move off in another direction entirely. You have what it takes to do almost anything reasonably well -- a trait that is, in itself, a result of your natural confidence.

Also born on this date are: Marvin Gaye, singer; Christopher Meloni, actor; Michael Fassbender, actor; Buddy Ebsen, actor; Emmylou Harris, singer; Linda Hunt, actress; Alec Guinness, actor; Jack Webb, 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, APRIL 3

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You're able to look at things through a lens of your own creation, but that will not always give you a true picture. Use care.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Such a fuss over nothing! You'll want to make it possible for everyone to walk away from a meaningless conflict with their pride intact.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You'll be waiting longer than usual for the information you need to get something new started. This isn't the only bump you'll encounter.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You're likely to make a new friend, and -- surprise, surprise! -- it's someone you may have mistrusted in the past. How things change!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You can give a friend the reassurance he or she really needs -- and in the process, you'll come to an important, calming realization.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You can examine things much more closely than usual, without anyone accusing you of intruding in any way. You'll learn a key lesson.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- When the time comes to let go, you must let go; hanging on even a few moments too long can cause you a great deal of trouble.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You're likely to receive a rather cryptic message that has you wondering if anything is really the way it seems. Take a closer look.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may find that someone hasn't been holding up his or her end of a certain bargain; a business change must be made.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- The information you receive may not be usable as you had planned. Still, you can make progress if you remain open and flexible.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You'll be able to give someone a comprehensive recommendation today that means more coming from you than it otherwise would.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You're reaching for something that has been beyond your grasp for quite some time -- it may soon be tantalizingly close!

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Your Birthday for April 01, 2016

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | April 1st, 2016

Born today, you are quick to learn all manner of complicated things -- from concepts, facts and figures to activities, systems and behavior -- and you have a knack for putting that knowledge to good and profitable use almost immediately. You don't have a long, drawn-out learning curve; you are quick to grasp an idea, absorb its meaning and incorporate it into your life. In school, you can make classmates look bad by doing well on tests and assignments that seem almost impossible to them. Fortunately, you are also so charming and likable that no one ever holds this against you; instead, they choose to learn from you whenever possible.

You are quite generous with your time and talents, and your natural philanthropy will serve you well in all manner of endeavors. You are always eager to see that those around you are doing as well as possible, and you will do all you can to assist them in their efforts. Doing good for others does you a world of good, as well.

Also born on this date are: Susan Boyle, singer; Debbie Reynolds, actress; Rachel Maddow, news anchor; Sergei Rachmaninoff, pianist; Ali MacGraw, actress; Gordon Jump, actor; Toshiro Mifune, 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.

SATURDAY, APRIL 2

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You'll know what you must do when you begin to listen to your inner voices more astutely. Your instincts will not steer you wrong.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- What you have to offer is likely to be quite different from what anyone else has tried to provide -- and it may make all the difference!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You're in need of a little guidance from someone who has been in your shoes before, but he or she can't read your mind! Make your needs known!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You've been patiently waiting in the background for some time, but you'll have the opportunity to step forward and shine on your own.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You mustn't let a rival get to you. Protect yourself as only you can, and be sure to communicate clearly to those who are on your side.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You mustn't let yourself drift backward, but it can happen if you find yourself gazing too long into the past. Look ahead!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Someone who knows you better than you know yourself is likely to provide you with essential info. Pay attention and take full advantage.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You will have to choose from among several options, each of which seems to suit you to a tee. You must find out how they are different.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may not be able to absorb all the information that is available to you. Focus on one or two pieces that seem to stand out.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- News from afar affects you in ways that may surprise you and those who know you well. Emotions are near the surface.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You must protect yourself from those who would intrude on your privacy. Make it clear where your boundaries are.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Don't ever forget that you're on the same team with someone who has been trying something new. You needn't always be a naysayer!

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Your Birthday for March 31, 2016

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | March 31st, 2016

Born today, you are the kind to stand out from the crowd -- often without even really trying! Indeed, you know how to cause a stir simply by entering the room, and those already there know that once you have arrived, everything will be different -- perhaps for all time! To say that you are unique is, in your case, literally true, for you have a singular style shared by no one else. Other people are drawn into your orbit by the sheer force of your personality; you pull them to you as the sun pulls planets and other heavenly bodies. You are very much the center of your own world -- for good or ill.

You can be rather secretive, and there are parts of your life that even those who know you best, members of your inner circle, would be surprised to learn. Keeping secrets in this way not only comes very naturally to you, but it gives you something of a rush; you find withholding information very exciting at times.

Also born on this date are: Ewan McGregor, actor; Christopher Walken, actor; Al Gore, politician; Shirley Jones, actress; Cesar Chavez, labor leader; Rhea Perlman, actress; Richard Chamberlain, actor; William Daniels, actor; Rene Descartes, mathematician and philosopher; Joseph Haydn, composer; Gabe Kaplan, actor and comedian.

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, APRIL 1

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You'll want to make sure you do the math correctly; you can't afford to find yourself coming up short any time soon.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You're willing to do more for someone than he or she is for you, but you needn't worry about parity. It'll work out eventually.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- It's not up to you to work everything out for those around you, but any little extra effort you put in will surely be appreciated.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- It's a very good day to touch base with someone who has been keeping up with your professional evolution and progress.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may find yourself wondering why you haven't gotten any news from a partner or loved one lately. It may be time to reach out again. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You've been charting things carefully so that you can track development on the home front -- but one family member may surprise you.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- The quality of your work is not likely to suffer, even though you are not feeling very enthusiastic about what you have to do.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Don't let anyone tell you that you're not delivering the goods. Everything you do is timely and of high quality.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You're able to position yourself to greater advantage, at least as far as certain professional or personal affairs are concerned.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You're going to want to get your facts straight in order to avoid any unnecessary confusion. Some things are confusing enough!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Someone who knows your work well is willing to stand up for you in the face of some serious criticism. You two make quite a team.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You can capitalize on another's mistake, but you don't want to do it in a way that may be interpreted as rubbing it in.

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