Your Birthday for May 20, 2016

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | May 20th, 2016

Born today, you are likely to enjoy a long and lucrative career, but yours is not likely to be a conventional path, by any means. Indeed, you have what could almost be called an aversion to doing things in the normal way, so strong are your personality and will. You will do what you feel compelled to do, no matter what may happen as a result, and you will therefore need to become adept at dealing with the fallout from your actions. You have a strong, colorful personality, and you enjoy riding the tiger whenever the opportunity presents itself. You are often heedless of personal danger.

You are quite creative, both in how you think and what you do. You are determined to express yourself freely, and you will apply that determination to everything you do. When it comes to love, you believe in an all-or-nothing approach; you are very much at the mercy of your romantic leanings. You love to be in love!

Also born on this date are: Cher, singer and actress; Busta Rhymes, rapper; James Stewart, actor; Joe Cocker, singer; Tony Goldwyn, actor; Timothy Olyphant, actor; Mindy Cohn, actress; George Gobel, comedian; Ted Allen, television personality; Dolley Madison, U.S. first lady; David Wells, baseball player; Anthony Zerbe, 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.

SATURDAY, MAY 21

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- News comes to you through irregular channels. Because of the time it took to reach you, your efforts may have to accelerate.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You're finding yourself attracted to someone who, at any other time, would likely rub you the wrong way. You have a decision to make.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You are confident that what comes your way can be handled, regardless of any preparation you might -- or might not -- have done.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- A certain episode from your past may uncover something about your nature that you didn't know before -- if you're willing to look at it!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may be feeling as though no one is on the same page as you. In fact, you have more supporters right now than you know what to do with!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may be taking advantage of an underling without even knowing it. Do what you can to even the playing field for all concerned.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Take care that your confidence doesn't come across as cockiness. It may be that you need to dampen your high spirits.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You have something very real to be proud of, but someone else may be trying to steal your thunder. Guard against usurpation!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may not know how to interpret a warning that comes your way from out of the blue, but routine safety measures should be enough.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- A personal victory may be at hand, but something you say or do could delay it for a while. This is something to bear patiently.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- The goal you have set for yourself isn't entirely realistic. With the help of a friend, you can realize this before it's too late.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You know just what is needed and just how to acquire it, but the first thing to do is convince others that you are correct.

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Your Birthday for May 19, 2016

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | May 19th, 2016

Born today, you may not, when young, know exactly what it is you are meant to do with your life, but you will always have a sense of destiny and know that there is a calling which you will eventually answer -- very likely as you reach your maturity. Once you have determined this, all is likely to fall into place very neatly, indeed, but this doesn't mean things are going to be always easy for you. On the contrary, you are likely to engage in much work that is difficult -- and perhaps even dangerous -- but as long as you are doing what you were born to do and your actions are fueled from within, then you will know that you are on the right track.

You otherwise have an unusual makeup; you are not easy to read or pigeonhole. Indeed, others are likely to lose bets because you simply refuse to be categorized in any convenient way! You actively enjoy being difficult to pin down, as you -- like so many other Taurus natives -- cherish your freedom and independence.

Also born on this date are: Malcolm X, civil rights leader; Andre the Giant, wrestler and actor; Grace Jones, singer; Ferdinand Magellan, explorer; Pete Townshend, musician; Joey Ramone, singer; Peter Mayhew, actor; Ho Chi Minh, North Vietnamese leader; Nora Ephron, filmmaker; James Fox, 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, MAY 20

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You can avoid major threats, but there may be a few bumps in the road as a result of domestic or environmental influences.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You are feeling strong and capable, but there may be a threat looming that has you worrying about certain issues in the days to come.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may not be able to avoid being influenced by those supporting you, but that can actually be a positive and not a negative.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may require a reality check, as you are getting caught up in something that is merely illusory. Get your feet back on the ground!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may not agree with everyone, but you can surely act in a way that is supportive of the majority of those around you.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Your confidence is on the rise, but you mustn't make the mistake of thinking that you are invulnerable. A rival is on the move.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- What another is doing behind the scenes is likely to affect you out on center stage. It's time to get your activities in sync.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- The basic framework of your big idea is well constructed, but it's now time to focus on how to realistically fill it in.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- The goals you are striving for are all within reach, but that doesn't mean you won't encounter difficulties along the way.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You're ready to make an unusual move that is calculated to keep your competitors off balance. It can work, but it may take a toll.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You want to give others a fighting chance, so you may need to take a back seat to someone who is building momentum.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- This is not the time to be offended by someone who is only doing what is necessary. You must do your best not to take things personally.

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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.

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.

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.

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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