Your Birthday for April 13, 2016

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | April 13th, 2016

Born today, you are not always what you seem to be. Indeed, there may be times in your life when those around you are certain that you are, in fact, quite the opposite of what you really are! The truth is that you are flexible and changeable; you allow circumstances to affect your natural evolution to the point that consistency itself is something that you actively eschew, choosing instead to mold yourself anew to suit the times as they continue changing. You never shy away from difficult issues, and you embrace ideas that may be quite unpopular as a rule. Is it because you want to be different? Perhaps, but you also recognize that "different" isn't really something to aspire to in and of itself!

You are quite serious, but you also know how to laugh and smile -- particularly at the ironies of life. You often expect things to turn out differently from the way most others want them to, and this gives you a great deal of enjoyment. You have a rather wicked sense of humor, in fact!

Also born on this date are: Thomas Jefferson, U.S. president; Al Green, singer; Ron Perlman, actor; Tony Dow, actor; Hunter Pence, baseball player; Ricky Schroder, actor; Don Adams, actor and comedian; Samuel Beckett, playwright; Howard Keel, actor; Lyle Waggoner, actor; Garry Kasparov, chess player; Edward Fox, actor; Paul Sorvino, actor; Peabo Bryson, singer; Butch Cassidy, outlaw.

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, APRIL 14

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You have certain personal requirements, and you'll be able to fulfill all of them -- except, perhaps, one. Make impromptu adjustments.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Today won't be marking your first time, exactly, but when all is said and done, it may well prove your best. Memorable things happen.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Someone sends you a rather cryptic message when your attention must be put elsewhere. Though you may wonder what it means, don't be sidetracked!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- While a friend may seem stuck in the mud, you're able to do much to free things up -- at home and in the workplace.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Though you've done nothing to complicate matters yourself, you may have to face an unexpected complication created by someone close to you.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- There's a place for something others may consider inappropriate, and you can prove it if you remain committed and tenacious.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Someone close to you understands exactly what is going on even though you've been doing your best to hide certain things.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may feel as though you've been put in your place, but in fact, you've merely overreacted to someone's ill-timed but innocent comments.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Your eyes are likely to be opened to certain possibilities that you had never considered before.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You'd better be ready to say what you mean -- and mean what you say -- when your opinion is solicited. Don't beat around the bush.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Don't be fooled by those who tell you that style doesn't count. How you present yourself can make all the difference!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You're likely to have a difference of opinion with someone who has challenged you often in the past. Keep things civil, by all means!

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Your Birthday for April 12, 2016

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | April 12th, 2016

Born today, you are always on the lookout for that one perfect opportunity -- one that provides you with the chance to shine, to challenge yourself and to interact with like-minded individuals who share your talents and outlook, all so you can do what you feel you were meant to do with your life. Of course, such opportunities are few and far between, but you understand that the mere search itself can give you much of what you want, and most of what you feel you deserve. You have a healthy estimation of your own talents, and if you work to hone them rather than simply relying on confidence alone, you are bound to achieve the loftiest of goals.

You are never one to separate yourself from others, particularly when it comes to those who are less fortunate than yourself. You feel that life is a gift, and you want to share it with everyone -- especially those who look up to you for whatever reason. You are always generous with your time and attention.

Also born on this date are: Vince Gill, singer; David Letterman, former television host; Shannen Doherty, actress; Jennifer Morrison, actress; Tiny Tim, singer and comedian; Claire Danes, actress; David Cassidy, actor and singer; Beverly Cleary, author; Andy Garcia, actor; Tom Clancy, novelist; Herbie Hancock, musician; Ed O'Neill, actor; Henry Clay, politician; Ann Miller, 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.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Experimentation with a new technique can enable you to surprise yourself and others by day's end. You may be onto something!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may disagree with a friend or partner about the best course of action, but both of you know precisely what has to be done, and when.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- If you can coordinate your efforts with those of another in perfect synchronization, you'll get the reaction you're looking for from onlookers.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You'll be affected by the way things are ordered according to a pattern you are only now discerning. Fortune smiles on your broader view.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You've been waiting until the time is just right to do something for which careful preparation has been essential. Today is the day!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may not think you're on the right track, but the road you're on can teach you much about yourself and your secret desires.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You're going to want to have as many facts at your fingertips as possible. The more you know, the more maneuverable you will be.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- It's the little things that can have the biggest effects throughout the day. The unusual may rise to prominence in a new way.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You're eager to see things get back to normal, but you aren't exactly sure what "normal" is anymore. A friend fills you in just in time.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Though you may claim you don't have a type, you may be drawn to two people who share certain strong and obvious traits.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may wish that you could retrace your steps, but someone is likely to lead you in a new direction that suits you to a T.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You and someone close -- though perhaps not a housemate -- may become embroiled in a conflict that threatens to change things permanently.

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Your Birthday for April 11, 2016

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | April 11th, 2016

Born today, you are not always as popular in social settings as you might wish, but your popularity generally far exceeds any expectations that others may have of you. This is because there is a distinct difference between your public persona and your private one. In public, you are far more outgoing, positive and entertaining, while the private you can be rather caustic and gloomy at times, bordering on the dour and hypercritical. You are both of these, surely, and you will spend much of your life coming to terms with the fact that not everyone is going to like you -- at least not on a one-on-one basis. Still, you go about your business in a confident manner, and you can certainly achieve much in your lifetime.

You have strong beliefs, and you're not easily swayed when you have made up your mind about something -- especially when you consider it one of the basic notions about life and the world in which you live. You can be quite stubborn, and when you are backed into a corner, you will cling to your way of thinking even if you discover it is largely wrong.

Also born on this date are: Joss Stone, singer; Joel Grey, actor; Jennifer Esposito, actress; Ethel Kennedy, activist and philanthropist; Meshach Taylor, actor; Lisa Stansfield, singer; Louise Lasser, actress; Dean Acheson, politician; Bill Irwin, actor and clown.

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, APRIL 12

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may have to make certain concessions, but you can still see a personal project through to its conclusion if you're creative.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You're going to have to get used to working with a certain restriction or limitation. Don't let it get you down, however.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Your interactions with certain individuals will pay off for them far more handsomely than for you, but that was wholly expected.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You've been trying to break free from a certain pattern of questionable behavior for some time. You can make some real headway!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You're likely to be introduced to a new way of doing something that, at first, doesn't strike your fancy at all. Give it some time!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- It may be time once again for you to negotiate an agreement your own way, asking for something others usually never dare to request!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may have trouble putting all the pieces together. Slow down and look at things from more than one angle.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- It's a good day to experiment with a new kind of freedom. You can expect a family member to abide by the rules quite willingly.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may have to deal with an approximation of something that cannot yet be fully realized. That shouldn't slow you down!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Your dreams and fantasies are trying to tell you something. Consider making that change you've long avoided.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- A personal sacrifice allows you to lift a certain restriction and start fresh. You're not likely to miss what you hardly ever knew.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Once you get going, you're sure to continue through the day and wind up at your destination on or ahead of schedule. Don't let up!

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