Your Birthday for May 15, 2016

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | May 15th, 2016

Born today, you tend to be rather understated in your approach to life, belying your inner intensity and your tendency to feel strongly about everything that happens around you. The fact is that your outward manner -- marked by a quiet ease and a confident self-control -- is something you have spent years cultivating, whereas your natural state is one of emotional involvement and often reactionary behavior. You work very hard to balance emotional response and even-tempered behavior, and it's not something you always find easy to do. When you do break and allow your temper to flare, it is sure to be noticed by virtually everyone, so unexpected and dramatic is such an event.

You know how to express yourself well, and you can be quite persuasive. But despite your way with words, you fully understand that there are times when words can do little and only actions can win the results you are after. When those times come, you are perfectly able to keep your thoughts to yourself and let your actions speak for you.

Also born on this date are: Andy Murray, tennis player; Emmitt Smith, football player; James Mason, actor; George Brett, baseball player; Eddy Arnold, singer; Madeline Albright, diplomat; John Smoltz, baseball player; Chazz Palminteri, actor; Joseph Cotten, actor; L. Frank Baum, 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, MAY 16

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You have travel plans that may have to wait until you've tended to an unexpected personal situation. A family member expresses concern.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Though others are eager to offer you responsibility and employment, you're more interested in something new that is further afield.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You have your eyes on someone who has inspired you in the past. The closer you get, the more you think that something big is happening.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may have to stop one thing in order to do another, again and again. You can't accomplish things in a linear fashion at this time.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You have the recipe for success, but you may not have all you need in the larder. It's time to gather one or two essential ingredients.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You're doing your best to keep your emotions in check, but something transpires that brings a lot to the surface.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You're usually perfectly happy doing most things entirely on your own, but today you're in the mood to enjoy the social aspects of your job.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- There's no secret potion that can win you what you want; you must work for it. Much depends on a clear assessment of your abilities.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Confidence is essential, but overconfidence can actually do you a great deal of harm. Be realistic about your abilities!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You have a chance to put things in order the way you have long imagined them. Failure is only likely if you try to take a shortcut.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may be used to going it alone, but you know that only so much is possible without those you have recently come to trust.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may require information that only an expert can gather for you. You must be patient and let that work get done.

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Your Birthday for May 14, 2016

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | May 14th, 2016

Born today, you are one of the most straightforward, forthright, fair-minded individuals born under your sign, but no one is perfect. There are times when you become so immersed in a given situation that you cannot possibly ensure that everyone is treated as you would have them be treated. This is something that you must get used to; you cannot beat yourself up every time you are guilty of some minor oversight in this regard. For the most part, you do your best to see that those around you enjoy the same kinds of opportunities that you do, and that no one is ever in a position to reign supreme over another if you can help it. This means that you will often find yourself in charge, whether you like it or not.

While you are often highly social and do your best work as part of a large, closely knit, highly integrated team, there will be times when you crave nothing more than solitude and privacy. You must, when you feel this way, take care of those needs, for no one else can look out for you in this way.

Also born on this date are: Miranda Cosgrove, actress; George Lucas, filmmaker; Mark Zuckerberg, entrepreneur; Cate Blanchett, actress; Bobby Darin, singer; David Byrne, singer; Tim Roth, actor; Roy Halladay, baseball player; Robert Zemeckis, filmmaker; Amber Tamblyn, actress; Sofia Coppola, filmmaker.

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, MAY 15

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- A friend or co-worker gives you advice that is not in sync with your current needs or desires. It may be useful later, however.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Taking your cue from someone else, you can do something quite different and impress others with newfound versatility.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Someone may throw a wrench into the works just as you are trying to do something nice. Your generosity may have to wait.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Someone is waiting for news about your immediate plans, but he or she may have to wait, as you are waiting for news yourself.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You're not likely to hear exactly what you want to hear, but what does come your direction can prove useful in a creative way.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may have trouble keeping your mind on the task at hand. Whatever is distracting you is worth your attention -- just not today.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may choose to double down, hoping that a current investment will indeed pay off as you had hoped. Mixed signals come your way.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- No sooner will you have started something new than something old will recapture your attention and demand that you change course.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may be surprised to learn that someone else's commitment is not as strong as originally believed. You may have to take up some slack.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You have only so much time in which to get a great deal done. Keep your eye on the clock, and trust that you'll be inspired.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may find it difficult to muster the energy required to do what you have promised to do, but it has to come from somewhere!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- An immediate superior is likely to give you more freedom to do what you are instinctively compelled to do. This can surely pay off!

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Your Birthday for May 13, 2016

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | May 13th, 2016

Born today, you know how to change the dynamics of a room almost immediately upon entering it. This is not something that you've learned how to do; rather, you just do it as a matter of course, thanks to your character, natural talents, style, charisma and the way you carry yourself. You are simply one of those people who will be noticed, even when you don't want to be! Like it or not, you turn heads and influence people wherever you go. Fight against this, and you may actually make things quite difficult for yourself. Learn to use it to your advantage, and you can open doors and create opportunities for yourself at virtually every turn.

You have a great deal of inner strength, and the current of energy that flows through you at all times is quite tremendous. What this means is that you have the power to make of your life what you will -- or destroy it altogether if you are not careful! Which will it be? It's up to you.

Also born on this date are: Debby Ryan, actress; Stevie Wonder, singer-songwriter and musician; Darius Rucker, singer; Dennis Rodman, basketball player; Ritchie Valens, singer; Stephen Colbert, comedian and television host; Bea Arthur, actress; Joe Louis, boxer; Harvey Keitel, actor; Mary Wells, singer; Zoe Wanamaker, actress; Barry Zito, baseball player; Pope Pius IX; Alan Ball, writer and producer; Sir Arthur Sullivan, composer; Bobby Valentine, baseball coach.

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, MAY 14

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You must do all you can to steer clear of known enemies. It's not likely you will make any new ones, however, which is fortunate.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Practical issues come to the fore. You will be required to follow one or two very strict rules as you navigate a difficult course.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You have to admit that not everything you do will be considered ordinary! This is a good thing, but it can be carried too far.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- What you say can have a greater impact than anything you might try to do. Your powers of persuasion are on the rise.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You cannot stand by and watch anyone be treated in an unfair manner. You will be compelled to step forward and make some changes.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You will be inspired to do more for someone than you have in the past. Indeed, your whole approach is likely to be more effective.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- If it's recognition you're after, you may be disappointed; but the satisfaction of knowing you've done a good job can surely be yours.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Not everyone can be expected to support you in the manner you hope for, but those who do will give you exactly what you need.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- It's essential that you work and play well with others all day long. Fall out of step even once, and the effects may be far-reaching.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- The issues you are most interested in are those that center on honesty and integrity. This goes to the heart of a current endeavor.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You'll want to build a new idea upon practicality and certainty. You cannot afford to build castles in the air.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You're likely to find yourself in the spotlight, at least for a key hour or two. Don't let any criticism thwart your efforts.

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