Your Birthday for April 24, 2016

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | April 24th, 2016

Born today, you seem to know what's going on in the world in ways that others do not. In fact, you may well have a kind of sixth sense that allows you to anticipate what's going to happen -- or, at the very least, understand what has happened with remarkable clarity and accuracy. You don't always feel that you have to follow the rules; you strive, more often than not, to write your own rules whenever you can. Indeed, others may be likely to follow yours because they seem to make more natural sense than any others. You are quite formidable when angered; you can put up a fight that is heard 'round the world! But then, you have so much going on inside you that it can be nearly impossible for you to control your emotions sometimes.

You enjoy seeking out the best the world has to offer, and you will spare no expense to ensure that you are able to experience all manner of delights. Of course, such adventures are often best when shared, but you don't feel the need to share your enjoyment with anyone, do you? You can be very happy on your own.

Also born on this date are: Kelly Clarkson, singer; Barbra Streisand, singer, actress and director; Chipper Jones, baseball player; Cedric the Entertainer, actor; Shirley MacLaine, actress and author; Carlos Beltran, baseball player; Djimon Hounsou, actor; Jill Ireland, actress; Jean Paul Gaultier, designer; Omar Vizquel, baseball player; Anthony Trollope, author.

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.

MONDAY, APRIL 25

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You and a rival may be going round and round as you each try to gain the upper hand. Why not try working together instead?

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You're being asked to do a great deal with very little. You can actually get the job done, with money and time to spare.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You'll be presented with two options, and the choice isn't going to be easy. Each gives you what you want, but in a different way.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- A friend or relative is waiting for you to make a key decision that will affect his or her immediate future as well as your own. Get to it!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Review with care what is on the docket; you cannot afford to overlook any task, nor must you skip a step in your eagerness to be finished.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- What seems to be just as you would wish it may not be real. It may be best to distrust your eyes in certain situations.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Investigate on your own, and you're sure to uncover a few facts that steer you in an entirely new direction as you try to solve a mystery.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Hesitation may be unavoidable, but know that it's likely to send a signal to a rival that you are momentarily vulnerable.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Putting your best foot forward is something you always try to do, but it may prove difficult because of an obstacle in your path.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You're facing one of those days in which you take one step back for every two steps forward. Remain positive, however!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You need some more time to get everything in order, but the powers that be may not see it that way. You must win them over!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Your behavior tells others precisely what they want to know -- unless of course you can disguise your true motives in some way.

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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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