Your Birthday for April 21, 2016

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | April 21st, 2016

Born today, you have a great deal of staying power, an iron will and the ability to forge ahead even when you feel that you are on your last legs. You never let circumstances dictate what you will do or how you will behave. Indeed, as much as possible, you want to be the determining factor in most affairs, and others will certainly let you! You can be quiet and easygoing, or you can be quite loud, boisterous and combative -- but those who know you best understand that both are necessary elements of your personality, and they must be taken as a package or not at all. Though you are usually well-mannered, the fact is that you can sometimes use language that would put a sailor to shame!

You don't always have to have the attention of others, but the fact is that you are so naturally suited for the spotlight that you seem to attract it wherever you go, intentionally or not. You like to focus on what lies ahead, but there are times when you may get bogged down in nostalgia and reveries about the past.

Also born on this date are: Queen Elizabeth II of England; Tony Romo, football player; James McAvoy, actor; Iggy Pop, singer; Tony Danza, actor; Charlotte Bronte, author; Andie MacDowell, actress; Anthony Quinn, actor; John Muir, environmentalist; Charles Grodin, actor; Robin Meade, television personality; Patti LuPone, singer and actress; Toby Stephens, 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, APRIL 22

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You'll be able to share some rare knowledge with those who have agreed to help you with a current project -- and they do need instruction!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You'll be doing more for someone than you had agreed to, but there's nothing wrong with that! You'll be compensated fairly.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Someone shows an interest in your overall emotional well-being. Perhaps he or she is someone you can really confide in -- at last!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You're in a position to do something helpful for someone who seems to be lacking both a plan and resources. Don't do too much, however!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may not know what someone is really trying to do when he or she tells you a secret, but motive matters less than the information conveyed.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Unlike Leo, you'll be caught up in a conflict that arises out of motive. Yours is pure, but can you say the same for a rival?

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may find yourself back-stepping throughout much of the day. When the time is right, you can spring forward and make up for lost ground.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Very little is permanent, so you needn't fear any negative developments. All you have to do is wait them out patiently, and move on.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may be somewhat overwhelmed by the sheer volume of work you are facing. You have signed up for one too many projects, it seems.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You're confident that what you have started can be finished. Still, you may have to take it right down to the wire.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You're in no mood to concede any major points to a rival, so he or she can expect you to stay in the fight.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- What appears on the horizon will be worth a close look when it is in plain view. Your future is taking shape in a new way.

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Your Birthday for April 20, 2016

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | April 20th, 2016

Born today, you are an upstanding, honest, hardworking individual, but there always seems to be something about you that others don't know -- something unusual, mysterious, hidden, dark and possibly quite dangerous. It's that dangerous element that draws other people into your orbit; people simply like to be around you because they never really know what's going to happen, or whether they're going to get out of it unscathed! Men born on this date tend to be "bad boys" in their youth; their female counterparts tend toward a kind of power and control that puts most men to shame. The combination can be quite volatile; those who share this birthdate should steer clear of each other whenever possible.

Also born on this date are: Shemar Moore, actor; George Takei, actor; Luther Vandross, singer; Jessica Lange, actress; Crispin Glover, actor; Clint Howard, actor; Don Mattingly, baseball player; Harold Lloyd, actor; Joan Miro, artist; Nina Foch, actress; Ryan O'Neal, actor; Joey Lawrence, actor; Carmen Electra, model and actress.

You can be something of a spoilsport when things don't go your way, and anyone who stands against you had better beware of your temper. It can compel you to do things that are, from a logical point of view, simply inexplicable. Quite simply, you seldom feel the need to follow the rules.

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 21

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You're interested in what someone else brings to the table, but you're not sure it's time to make the dramatic overall changes required.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You're eager to paint a new idea in broad strokes, but you'll want to leave the details to someone else. Pick someone you can trust!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- It's time to put a certain episode behind you for good. No matter how hard someone else tries to keep it current, you can move on.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You'll encounter a few difficulties as you try to juggle certain responsibilities. The key is devising the right order.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Your routine may be interrupted by someone who doesn't understand how important it is to stick to the schedule.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You're far more interested than usual in what is going on beneath the surface. Indeed, hidden meanings affect you all day long.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- What's stopping you from doing precisely what you want? Once you answer that question, you'll be able to make some real progress.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You're not likely to have any trouble determining who is for or against you. It's nice to know your friends do outnumber your enemies!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Quality control becomes an issue. You know how to maintain a certain standard, but a rival has other ideas.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- News you receive has you rethinking a plan you've been working on for some time. You may be able to make a dream come true.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You have the feeling that someone is looking over your shoulder, but you mustn't let that keep you from doing what you want to do.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Now is the time for you to commit to a friend's overall plan -- or break with it altogether. There's no going back, either way.

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Your Birthday for April 19, 2016

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | April 19th, 2016

Born today, you probably think very highly of yourself, personally and professionally. Indeed, you are likely to enjoy a great many opportunities to prove that you are everything you say you are -- and more -- at various occasions throughout your lifetime. Can you follow through, however? Can you really prove that you aren't simply overestimating yourself? It's certainly possible, but you will have to engage on a level that requires constant thought, attention, hard work and commitment -- and there are times when you simply don't want to do all of that hard work! Still, when you buckle down, you do have what it takes to do any job well -- and be remembered for both the effort and the results.

You are often distracted by endeavors that do not promise fame or fortune or lasting contentment -- they're the kinds of things that are simply fun, and you love to have fun! Indeed, you're known to sacrifice long-lasting success for a fleeting bit of fun -- far too often.

Also born on this date are: James Franco, actor; Kate Hudson, actress; Ashley Judd, actress; Maria Sharapova, tennis player; Hayden Christensen, actor; Tim Curry, actor; Jayne Mansfield, actress; Dudley Moore, actor and musician; Dick Sargent, actor; Eliot Ness, FBI agent; Al Unser Jr., auto racer; Tony Plana, 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, APRIL 20

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You want to share a recent experience with someone who will appreciate it as you do. Soon, you can enjoy something similar together.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You're eager to be taken seriously, but that can actually get you into some hot water before you know it. Play it cool, by all means!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Don't hesitate to excuse yourself if you find yourself in a situation that brings up too many uncomfortable feelings.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You are seeing things a bit more clearly than you have in the recent past, but some of what you see is likely to displease you.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You needn't let others know your every waking thought. Some will take advantage of your honesty, so be selective with what you share.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You'll have the opportunity to prove that you know every bit as much as one of the experts. You must prepare yourself.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Giving someone else what he or she wants can be much easier than you suppose. The trick is knowing when the time is right.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You can be where the action is, but you must be willing to face something rather mysterious and perhaps even a bit threatening.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You're after something that makes you think of things as you feel they should be. Deep down, you know what will happen next.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may be frightened by an accident, but you can rely on something intentional to give you strength and confidence.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- An unexpected encounter evolves quickly into something you cannot entirely understand. Follow the path and see where it leads.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You have what it takes to stand up for yourself, but you may have to solicit help when the time comes to stand up for someone else.

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