Your Birthday for April 26, 2016

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | April 26th, 2016

Born today, you are strong in mind and body, and you are strong-willed as well -- with strength of character that will surely see you through the most difficult of life's episodes. Indeed, strength is one of your greatest assets, and just as strength takes many forms, you know how to use it in many different ways to further your progress in all aspects of life. You rely on the physical a great deal, and you may develop the kind of stamina that allows you to weather all manner of physical discomfort for long periods of time. You can stick with a thing through thick and thin! You are also quick-witted and keenly intuitive, and you know how to behave in many situations not because of education, but because of instinct.

Like so many Taurus natives, you dream of doing big things in your life. If you start young, the likelihood of encountering roadblocks and other difficulties may be quite slim. And so it goes with many aspects of your life: An early start will generally serve you well.

Also born on this date are: Channing Tatum, actor; Kevin James, actor and comedian; Jet Li, actor; Carol Burnett, actress and comedian; Bobby Rydell, singer; Marcus Aurelius, Roman emperor; Duane Eddy, guitarist; I.M. Pei, architect; Joan Chen, actress; Ma Rainey, singer; Hack Wilson, baseball player.

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 27

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Divide and conquer, but know that which portion you tackle first will make a big difference, so you must choose with care.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You will want to keep your eye on the clock, as you cannot afford to miss a certain opportunity that will come around only once.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You're expecting more from those who choose to join you in a current endeavor -- and they know it. They can certainly come through for you.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Someone in charge may be surprised to learn just how helpful you are willing to be at this time. This is nothing new, of course!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Interpretation is the key to deriving useful information from key developments. You're going to have to think hard about what happens.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Share your opinions with those who ask -- the more openly and honestly, the better. It can prove rather cathartic for you.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You're going to want to be sure that the right people are doing the right things in the right way to keep you safe in days to come.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You will come to recognize something inside you that puts a new spin on everything you've been doing recently.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Proximity can be quite important to you, especially when it comes to a certain friend or loved one. You want to be close!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You'll find that maintaining a certain steady mood is essential to your progress. You mustn't be flighty or mercurial.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You'll enjoy sharing with a friend something that is very important to him or her. Although it's your first time, you'll immerse fully.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Your extremities may not function as efficiently as you would like during the first part of the day. You need a warmup period.

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Your Birthday for April 25, 2016

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | April 25th, 2016

Born today, you are one of the most powerful individuals born under your sign, and you are almost certain to find yourself in positions of authority that allow you to wield that power any way you choose. That, however, may be quite a challenge for you -- not that you won't know what needs to be done and how to do it, but rather that you won't always be able to control the natural forces that churn within you while remaining civil and encouraging those under you. At times, you may simply be so bossy that no one wants to be a member of your team; if you don't curb the instinct to bark orders, you will surely find yourself doing things alone more often than you want.

On the plus side, you are something of a visionary, and you know how to combine a sharp intellect with raging passions to make something out of nothing in projects others would surely avoid. Your humor is vivid and often unsuitable for many audiences, but you know how to use it to further your agenda to great effect.

Also born on this date are: Al Pacino, actor; Renee Zellweger, actress; Jason Lee, actor; Talia Shire, actress; Hank Azaria, actor; Meadowlark Lemon, basketball player; Oliver Cromwell, English politician; Edward R. Murrow, journalist; Joe Buck, sportscaster; Paul Mazursky, director.

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 26

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You can share your time with someone without having to do too much together. Just having him or her there makes a difference.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You can benefit from a stroke of good fortune. Perhaps others would like to join you on this adventure. Give someone a gentle nudge.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You're coming to the end of a highly creative period, and you may find that it's harder to do what came easy to you only a short while ago.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Give yourself a little more wiggle room, and you can surely prevail -- especially if you learn to experiment on the job in the right way.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may be amazed to discover that what you've been hoping for all along is about to happen. Now it's time to take advantage of that!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You mustn't bring others down by harping on the little things that could be done better. Focus instead on what they're doing right.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may think it's entertaining to do things a certain way, but the style you're developing may not be suitable for the times.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Common courtesy goes a long way. Others are more willing to give you what you need if you ask in just the right way.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may be in the middle of a slowdown that you don't completely understand. Perhaps there is no real reason for it at all!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You are able to climb higher than you had anticipated, but take care! You're entering a zone that offers many dangers.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You're about to begin something new, and you're feeling prepared and eager to take those first few steps. A friend concurs.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may not be impressed by what someone brings to the table, but in time you can integrate it into your own efforts.

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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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