Your Birthday for May 18, 2016

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | May 18th, 2016

Born today, you are a strong-willed, upstanding, highly principled individual who is not willing to sacrifice ideals for expediency. What does this mean in your daily life? It's quite simple: You stand by your beliefs, come what may, and while it may occasionally be advantageous to you to take the path of least resistance by compromising in some way, you're not the kind to do that. You understand that conflict and difficulty may result from being so inflexible -- but you also understand that it is most important for you to close out each day knowing that you have been true to yourself and your beliefs.

You often prefer to let your actions speak for you, but you do know how to capture the attention and imaginations of those who lend you their ears; you have a way with words and can be quite an inspirational speaker when you are given the right platform. You often seem to know what makes other people tick.

Also born on this date are: George Strait, singer; Tina Fey, actress and comedian; Pope John Paul II; Jack Johnson, singer; Reggie Jackson, baseball player; Perry Como, singer and actor; Pernell Roberts, actor; Chow Yun-fat, actor; Bertrand Russell, author and philosopher; Margot Fonteyn, dancer; Frank Capra, filmmaker; Robert Morse, actor; Czar Nicholas II of Russia; Meredith Willson, playwright and composer; Bill Macy, 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.

THURSDAY, MAY 19

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- The advantage you have over another may be considered unfair by some, but the fact is that you are simply working with what you've been given.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may not have all the time in the world to get a certain task completed to your satisfaction, but nothing is standing in your way today.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You needn't fall for any ploy that attempts to get you to act against your own instincts or desires. Stick to your guns!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- When everything has been completed, you'll enjoy considerable bragging rights. Until then, however, you'll want to maintain a modest stance.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You shouldn't have to defend against any serious threat, especially when it comes to your principles and beliefs. You can stand proud.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Money matters, but you needn't fall into the trap of thinking that it is the be-all or end-all. It's just part of the landscape.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- An issue that was already important becomes something you cannot afford to overlook. You must give it the time that it deserves.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You mustn't come on too strong. Others will listen to what you have to say, provided you say it in a calm, rational fashion.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may have to deal with the new and unfamiliar, even where you have been most comfortable in the past. Be prepared for surprises.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may be called upon to ease tensions on the homefront or at work. You understand what is going on better than anyone else.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may have to express outright your disappointment in someone's performance. This can provide many benefits over the long term.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You are looking at familiar options, but what you are really after is something new and different. It is on the way -- slowly.

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Your Birthday for May 17, 2016

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | May 17th, 2016

Born today, you are not always what you seem to be, and you make this work for you again and again in both your personal life and your professional endeavors. You enjoy cultivating a certain image and then doing what goes against that apparent grain; you trust that keeping those around you off balance can give you the advantage in all manner of situations. Whether that advantage is purely illusory doesn't really matter, for it is what you believe that shapes the way you behave in most situations. Not everyone understands what you are really about or what you really want, and that is precisely how you like it. Indeed, your motives and methods are your business, and you don't feel the need to share them with anyone.

Some may say that you are simply one of those people whose insecurities keep them from sharing themselves openly with the world at large, but you would certainly disagree! As far as you are concerned, you are aloof because you are strong, independent and able to do and say what you must at any given moment.

Also born on this date are: Bob Saget, actor and comedian; Craig Ferguson, comedian and television host; Sugar Ray Leonard, boxer; Carlos Pena, baseball player; Enya, singer; Bill Paxton, actor; Dennis Hopper, actor; Derek Hough, dancer; Trent Reznor, singer-songwriter.

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, MAY 18

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You and a distant friend may be eager for a reunion, but what can you put together any time soon? You're going to have to be creative!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- In order to get something right, you're going to have to try it several times throughout the day. Certain variables are unknown.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You don't want to betray your frustration with a certain endeavor; you must let your team know that you're with them all the way.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may be able to keep communication open with those in the background even as you deal directly with those in the foreground.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- It may be time to take charge of a situation that cannot be addressed effectively by anyone else. Your expertise makes the difference.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You will have a great deal to get done before you are able to involve anyone else in your endeavors. Stick to the game plan.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may be privy to conversations that perhaps you should not hear. What you do with what you learn gives you an advantage.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Your ability to see through a smokescreen comes in very handy as someone tries to distract you from a key issue.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may disagree with someone in principle, but you're not going to be able to do much about that for some time. Be patient.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may be feeling past your prime in certain regards, but you are still able to compete with the big boys -- and you can prove it.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may make a decision that limits you in one regard but provides you with a great deal more freedom in another.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You must come up with a plan for your day that you can follow step by step. There's no room for improvisation.

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Your Birthday for May 16, 2016

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | May 16th, 2016

Born today, you are one of those forthright individuals who have no qualms about sharing an opinion, a judgment or an idea -- even if it is something that you know will be unpopular with your listeners. To you, telling the truth is far more important than pleasing those around you! This can, of course, be a double-edged sword; while it is always best to know and embrace reality, you are likely to find that telling the unvarnished truth isn't always the best for your reputation. Of course, knowing this doesn't mean you will change your ways in the least! You enjoy your autonomy, and you believe that saying and doing exactly what you like are essential parts of that autonomy.

You can be quite competitive, and when you find yourself embroiled in a nasty or heated exchange with someone, you can be as nasty and heated as anyone else. In private, however, another side of you is often predominant: that of the sensitive listener and the peacemaker who works for harmony at home.

Also born on this date are: Megan Fox, actress; Janet Jackson, singer; Pierce Brosnan, actor; Tori Spelling, actress; Liberace, musician; Henry Fonda, actor; Adam Richman, television personality; Danny Trejo, actor; Gabriela Sabatini, tennis player; Ashley Wagner, figure skater; Jim Sturgess, actor; Debra Winger, actress; Tracey Gold, actress; Olga Korbut, Olympic gymnast; Yvonne Craig, actress; Billy Martin, baseball manager.

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, MAY 17

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You've been working in theoretical terms for quite a while, but when things are actually laid out before you, they seem quite different.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may be putting together a fine plan, but if you haven't done all of your prep work, it's likely to fall apart before it's complete.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Take care that you don't make any premature decisions. You cannot afford to put anyone in danger because of a simple oversight.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- It's a good day for you to give someone a little bit of what he or she has given you in recent days. Turnabout is, after all, fair play!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You're likely to realize something that, to you, makes all the difference -- and indeed, things will be looking up very soon.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Others are concerned that you may not be fully prepared for what lies ahead, but you've been doing your homework all along. You're ready.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You'll get a firsthand look at the ins and outs of a business you actually know very little about. This education can serve you well.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- The faster you can remove yourself from a situation that is causing you pain, the sooner you will begin to recover. Today is the day.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Falling down is not the problem; it's getting back up -- which takes not only more energy, but also more planning.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may sense that someone is looking over your shoulder. This may well be the case, but you have nothing to fear right now.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You must remember to take care of yourself, no matter how busy you get. In fact, the busier you are, the greater care you must take!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- It's a good idea to keep your thoughts to yourself, at least until you realize you are the only one who can solve a certain problem.

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