Your Birthday for April 23, 2016

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | April 23rd, 2016

Born today, you seem to be plugged in to the very source of knowledge and wisdom to which everyone aspires to some degree. The fact is that you have been endowed with such tremendous insight and awareness that you seem to know everything about the world, and more importantly the people in it, than anyone else born under your sign. You don't let this go to your head, however; you do your best to maintain a realistic, down-to-earth attitude about yourself and your place in the universe, and this can be quite surprising to those who see you occupying a plane of existence all your own. Regardless of what anyone else thinks, you consider yourself quite normal, indeed!

You may not have a long life in front of you, but you will surely fill the years you do have with so much activity, creativity, romance, adventure and fun that it will seem very long in any case. Whether long-lived or not, you're sure to enjoy the kinds of experiences most others can only long for.

Also born on this date are: William Shakespeare, playwright and poet; Shirley Temple Black, actress and diplomat; George Lopez, comedian; Taio Cruz, singer; Valerie Bertinelli, actress; Lee Majors, actor; Roy Orbison, singer; Dev Patel, actor; Joyce DeWitt, actress; Michael Moore, filmmaker; Sandra Dee, actress; James Buchanan, U.S. president; Melina Kanakaredes, actress; Sergei Prokofiev, composer; Vladimir Nabokov, author; Andruw Jones, baseball player; Tony Esposito, hockey player; Herve Villechaize, actor; Judy Davis, 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.

SUNDAY, APRIL 24

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- A quick appraisal tells you that you're not exactly in the position you had hoped. By day's end, however, things will surely be looking up.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may have to interrupt yourself on many occasions -- sometimes because you must, and sometimes because you want to take in the view.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Others are rallying around your flag, though you may have no idea why. There's no denying that you have a certain charisma!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You want to make things as personal as possible. Indeed, that's the way to make everything matter more for others as well as yourself.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You have a few things to say about what is going on all around you, but you must know when enough is enough. Say only what you need to say.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Once you get your message across, you can leave it to others to implement your ideas. You don't have to be front and center at all times.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may be putting yourself in a dangerous position. Haven't you received warnings about your planned activities? Listen to them!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- An unofficial reunion of sorts has you redoubling your efforts in a certain area once all is said and done. A new dream is taking shape.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- An unfortunate situation can easily be avoided, provided you have the attention of those who can sway the masses.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You're eager to see two rivals go head-to-head. Today, you may be able to arrange such an encounter -- and benefit in untold ways.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- It may well be your turn, so be sure you have done all you can to prepare yourself for whatever might arise.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You're asking people to throw their support your way, but have you done enough to earn their trust and loyalty? Today makes the difference.

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Your Birthday for April 22, 2016

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | April 22nd, 2016

Born today, you are not always the kind to give others what they want, and your overwhelming concern with yourself and your own affairs may actually alienate you from others now and then. Still, when you do choose to engage and put your more philanthropic side on display -- even if never for long! -- you can be one of the most generous, helpful, sympathetic, caring and humorous individuals born under your sign. The question is, of course, why can't you be that way more often? There's no telling, of course, because you are a product of genetics, upbringing, environment and those fickle stars that seem, more often than not, to be playing with you in some wicked way. And so, of course, you feel compelled to respond in kind, playing with others in much the same way.

You have tremendous creativity, and you're likely to produce much that is remembered long after you have shuffled off this mortal coil. Indeed, your fans are certain that you are the best of the best! You are likely to do much to earn that reputation throughout your life. You can, of course, be quite unpredictable.

Also born on this date are: Jack Nicholson, actor; Marshawn Lynch, football player; Amber Heard, actress; Vladimir Lenin, Russian political leader; Peter Frampton, singer and musician; Glen Campbell, singer-songwriter; John Waters, filmmaker; Aaron Spelling, television producer; Bettie Page, model; Robert Oppenheimer, physicist; Eddie Albert, actor; Yehudi Menuhin, violinist; Terry Francona, baseball manager; Ryan Stiles, 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.

SATURDAY, APRIL 23

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You certainly know how to attract attention to yourself and your cause, but is that really the best way to go? Perhaps not yet!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may be startled by a sudden development that only one other person may have known about ahead of time. Now you must take action.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You'll find that the time is right for Gemini natives to stick together -- if you are already so inclined. Don't force anything, however!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- A domestic adjustment may be necessary before you can make any real headway. Someone has been standing between you and your goals.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Your idea of support and someone else's are quite different indeed. You're in need of something that fits your definition more squarely.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may not be able to escape all outside influences, but you can decide when and where to let yourself be influenced. Control is key.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- If it's power you want, power you can have -- but you're going to have to make a certain personal sacrifice before you can secure it.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- If you make any promises, you must be sure to keep them. The climate is not favorable to those who would go back on their word.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may be feeling a little lost today, but a friend can help you -- provided you are willing to speak honestly about what is going on.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may find yourself enjoying a great deal of progress, but you must be willing to give credit where credit is due.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Yes, you've done much to secure success, but it hasn't been all you. Someone else deserves praise and gratitude.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You're trying to make a simple point in a simple way, but your words are falling on deaf ears. Perhaps it's time to dress it up a bit!

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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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