Your Birthday for June 26, 2016

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | June 26th, 2016

Born today, you will have been given a great deal of opportunity, encouragement and coaching in your youth -- but that only means that as you mature, you're going to have to work doubly hard to develop an original style and stake your claim to something that is entirely your own. You don't always make the best decisions in the heat of the moment; you require time to think things through completely, considering all possible sides of an issue, before deciding firmly on one thing or another. Knee-jerk reactions and impulsive acts on your part may seem exciting and profitable in the moment, but they're not going to bring you long-term success. You require a good deal of ripening before you can really claim to be the person you long to be.

Others are likely to listen to you, even when you don't really know what you're talking about, so you must always take care that you're not leading anyone down the primrose path, intentionally or unintentionally. As in all things, it's important that you gather knowledge and always behave in a genuine, grounded manner.

Also born on this date are: Ariana Grande, singer and actress; Derek Jeter, baseball player; Michael Vick, football player; Gretchen Wilson, singer; Eleanor Parker, actress; Babe Didrikson Zaharias, athlete; Chris Isaak, singer; Pearl S. Buck, author; Peter Lorre, actor; Chris O'Donnell, actor; Mick Jones, guitarist; Abner Doubleday, U.S. military leader; Sean Hayes, actor; Nick Offerman, actor; Jason Schwartzman, 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.

MONDAY, JUNE 27

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You're accepting as fact several assumptions that have not yet been confirmed. That way danger lies!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You'll feel a certain gravitational pull from someone whose energy cannot be denied. You'll want to follow in his or her footsteps.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You can learn much from someone else's struggle with an issue that is very similar to one you are currently addressing. Watch closely!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Are you ready to fulfill a duty that fell to you and you alone a while ago? You've been preparing, and the time is now!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You can guide someone who is far from home by staying in touch in one of many ways. He or she will be interested in your unique perspective.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may have trouble unearthing the truth, but it's there for you to appreciate if you have the right leverage.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Not everything is going to be clear and obvious; you're going to have to dig deeper than usual and be ready to decipher a code.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Someone you know is involved in something rather mysterious, and you're tempted to join in when you have the opportunity.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Why are you hesitating? It's best to get moving as quickly as possible, so you can get a jump on the competition.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You're in the mood to do some exploring, but the question will be where to begin. That will determine what is really possible.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- You needn't be jealous of another's success; what he or she does is likely to open doors for you that will lead to your own triumphs.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You're ready to go here and there in search of something that is, as far as you can tell, the last piece of the puzzle. Start early.

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Your Birthday for June 25, 2016

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | June 25th, 2016

Born today, you are not always what you seem to be -- to yourself or to others -- and there may be times when you and those around you may be somewhat baffled by your words and actions as a result. The idea of "image" is very important to you, and you are always working on ways to improve yours, to broaden its reach and to deepen its overall impact on your life and the lives of those you touch. You cannot abide anything that is just average; when you feel that your life has become too plain, you are certain to take drastic measures to change it, shake things up and come out the other side as anything but average! This means that you may now and then challenge accepted norms and do things that are quite controversial -- but so be it.

You have a keen sense of justice and a rather wicked sense of humor, and these two do not always fit together perfectly, at least in the eyes of others, who tend to be a bit more judgmental than you would like them to be. You are a keen advocate of equality in all things, for all people.

Also born on this date are: George Michael, singer; Carly Simon, singer; Jimmie Walker, actor; Ricky Gervais, comedian; June Lockhart, actress; George Orwell, author; Sonia Sotomayor, U.S. Supreme Court justice; Anthony Bourdain, celebrity chef; Sidney Lumet, filmmaker; Linda Cardellini, 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, JUNE 26

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You know what you're supposed to do, and you know that you can do it well, but getting started may prove more difficult than usual.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- The view from where you are may not afford you many possibilities -- or so it will seem until you alter your perspective.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You are in a position of power, but you may not know how to wield that power in the best possible way. Look to a role model.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You can share a surprising moment with someone who has been orbiting on the periphery of your life recently. It's time to get closer!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Putting your best foot forward may not be easy, but you can surely impress those around you by doing something they will not.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- This is a good day to let your hair down, loosen all restraints and do what comes naturally. The harder you work, the more fun you'll have.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- No one is likely to stand in your way, so the field before you is wide open. Get going, and you can surely score a goal by day's end.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You're used to putting things in the best possible terms, but that may prove difficult if someone else's attitude is quite dark.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- A visitor, expected or not, has a surprise in store for you. Don't say no too quickly! This could soon develop into something important.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- What you're waiting for may not arrive on schedule, so you must be ready to fill the time by doing some essential, routine things.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Your eyes will be opened to new possibilities. What you hear secondhand doesn't compare to the actual experience, however.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You can enjoy some lighter times with someone who usually challenges you to think things through on a much deeper level.

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Your Birthday for June 24, 2016

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | June 24th, 2016

Born today, you enjoy the unexpected -- both when it comes to you, and when you can bring it to others. You believe that the unexpected is the result of wheels turning, gears meshing and stars aligning in a certain way to benefit you and those around you. You never consider anything unplanned to be a negative in your life; you embrace surprises of all kinds and turn them to your favor more often than not. You are strong-willed and hardworking, but you will also take full advantage of any bit of luck that comes your way. You understand and appreciate that no one can do anything entirely alone -- that success depends upon the confluence of skill, determination, opportunity and sheer dumb luck -- and you place greater stock in this last element than most.

You may be tempted at times to chuck it all and head off in an entirely new direction in order to discover even more about life and perhaps stake your claim to something new that is uniquely your own. What you don't know, however, is that it may not take such drastic action to do those things!

Also born on this date are: Mick Fleetwood, musician; Jeff Beck, musician; Roy Disney, entrepreneur; Jack Dempsey, boxer; Peter Weller, actor; Sherry Stringfield, actress; Ambrose Bierce, writer; Nancy Allen, actress; Al Molinaro, actor; Mindy Kaling, actress; Minka Kelly, actress; Mercedes Lackey, 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.

SATURDAY, JUNE 25

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You'll be recognized for your efforts, but you may not receive the tangible rewards you had anticipated. They're likely to come later.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may engage in some friendly sparring with someone who considers him- or herself your equal. The idea will soon be dispelled.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You mustn't take more than you give. Work for equality and parity in all things. Anticipation yields an important discovery.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may not be able to avoid giving someone a piece of your mind. You can certainly do so in a supportive fashion, however.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may have to insist that others give you the respect that you've earned. Much depends on how others see you -- and treat you.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Your natural generosity serves you well -- and others, too. Anything you give will come back to you in ways you may not have imagined.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You should be able to alternate work with play. Each informs the other, enabling you to do and be your best all day long.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Those in charge are looking to you to raise the bar. Do they know something you don't? Perhaps you've hit your stride, after all!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may be surprised at the amount of feeling that springs from you in response to what someone else has done in your name.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Your method of working is far more immersive than what others may be used to. You must be patient as they strive to come up to your level.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You're not expecting miracles, perhaps, but you are expecting new things to happen in ways that can eventually become the norm.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may be in danger of confusing what is with what merely seems. Appearances can, indeed, be deceiving.

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