Your Birthday for July 03, 2016

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | July 3rd, 2016

Born today, you have many natural talents, but you're unlikely to develop all of them to their fullest because, at an early age, you discovered that one or two can bring you the most immediate gratification and material reward if you focus exclusively on them. Does this make you cheap or shallow? Some may say so, but the truth is that it merely makes you a realistic proponent of success. You know what can bring you success, and you will develop that faculty fully and pursue the opportunities it presents to you without hesitation. You do not always take the easy route; you will, however, take the route that brings you to the threshold of accomplishment -- whether it is easy or not!

You don't put a great deal of stock in what others say about you; if you did, you would never be able to dig in and accomplish as much as you do, since you would have to spend all of your time refuting opinions expressed by those who do not know you well. You have a few close friends whom you trust to tell you how things really are.

Also born on this date are: Tom Cruise, actor; Thomas Gibson, actor; Sandra Lee, celebrity chef; Kurtwood Smith, actor; Montel Williams, television personality; Moises Alou, baseball player; Hunter Tylo, model and actress; George M. Cohan, songwriter; Betty Buckley, actress and singer; George Sanders, actor; Tom Stoppard, playwright; Ken Russell, director; Aaron Tippin, singer; Olivia Munn, actress; Laura Branigan, singer.

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, JULY 4

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You know where you can find precisely what you need, but carving out enough time to go and get it may prove tricky.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You're ready to take a chance on someone -- at long last -- and you know just how much is on the line. Success is not guaranteed.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You're eager to explore new personal or professional territory. The opportunity presents itself to head in that direction.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may want to check and double-check your work before you consider it complete. Any missing component can prove disastrous.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- A simple endeavor may become more difficult because of the rules you have to follow and the hoops you have to jump through.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Someone close to you is in a position to do you a big favor, but you may not be able to ask for that favor directly. You'll find a way.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You're able to capitalize on someone's mistake, but take care that you don't go to such extremes that you do any emotional harm.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Appearances are important, so you must acknowledge the authority of someone who actually knows much less than you.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Success depends upon your ability to say the right things in the right way so that the gears are oiled and egos are satisfied.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- This is a good time to revisit an old project and see if you can make some small adjustments to bring it back to life.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may be trying to do something that few have done before. Your chances of success are far greater.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Someone may ask you a question that renders you entirely speechless. It's not that you are stumped, exactly -- or is it?

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Your Birthday for July 02, 2016

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | July 2nd, 2016

Born today, you take self-awareness to a whole new level. While others may consider it an essential aspect of their personal or professional lives, you embrace it on an almost religious level, pursuing greater and greater self-awareness with everything you do, regardless of the goals you may be trying to reach or the people with whom you are interacting. You are always eager to learn more about yourself -- the essence of who you really are, which determines what you do, and why, in all aspects of your life. You are able to function at a remarkably high level simply because you are able to look at yourself honestly, assess what you see and work with that reality in a positive, productive fashion.

It is only when you try to deny what you are that you are likely to encounter serious difficulties in your personal life or professional affairs. Any sort of self-deception or ignorance of your identity or purpose -- whether intentional or unintentional -- is sure to turn into a major obstacle in your life.

Also born on this date are: Ashley Tisdale, actress; Lindsay Lohan, actress; Larry David, actor and producer; Richard Petty, auto racer; Thurgood Marshall, Supreme Court justice; Jerry Hall, model; Jose Canseco, baseball player; Ken Curtis, actor; Pierre Cardin, designer; Erin Burnett, television journalist; Margot Robbie, actress; Ron Silver, actor; Hermann Hesse, author; Saul Rubinek, 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.

SUNDAY, JULY 3

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You can derive great benefit from doing less than your usual, provided you can keep yourself from habitual worry!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Others may be interested in what you have to say, not because of the substance, but the style. You have to admit -- it's a start!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You've been certain that someone close to you would admit to playing a joke on you over the last several weeks, but it won't happen today.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may be asking more of someone than he or she is able to give, and it's time to recognize that fact. You can push only so far.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You're not in the mood to follow the rules, yet going your own way can only bring about more trouble than you know how to handle.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- If you're looking for the best, you may not have to look any farther than your immediate environs. Someone you know may surprise you!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You're putting things in the wrong order, but for all the right reasons. Stick with it, and others may adjust to your thinking.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- The unusual reigns. Be ready to take in something that will quite possibly throw you completely off balance -- but in a good way.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Others may be watching you and judging what you do. To be sure you get favorable reviews, stick to what you know best.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- There can be too much of a good thing, certainly. You're likely to find out just what that means, especially to your pocketbook!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Guard against being fooled by someone who would separate you from your money for no good reason. Investigate any seeming "bargains."

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may be considering something that is, for you, a bit of an extravagance -- but some would tell you that it is about time!

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Your Birthday for July 01, 2016

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | July 1st, 2016

Born today, you are likely to develop into one of the most determined and competitive individuals born under your sign. When younger, you may have been quite shy and retiring, more than willing to let others have their way even if it meant they were going to walk all over you. With maturity, however, come confidence, know-how and wisdom, and you will develop these in abundance. Once you do, you can step out and assert your independence and autonomy in no uncertain terms -- fighting for yourself at every turn. What is most significant is that you will also learn to fight for others -- those who may be unable to fight for themselves. Indeed, you will derive great happiness from doing your part to aid those who need your help.

You will attract a great many admirers -- and more than a few critics, as well. The critics, for the most part, are those who do not understand your motives, who are not interested in getting to know the real you, and who cannot, for whatever reason, compete with you on the same high level.

Also born on this date are: Princess Diana of Wales; Pamela Anderson, actress; Dan Aykroyd, actor; Liv Tyler, actress; Debbie Harry, singer; Olivia de Havilland, actress; Carl Lewis, Olympic athlete; Jamie Farr, actor; Karen Black, actress; Nelson Cruz, baseball player; Genevieve Bujold, actress; Alan Ruck, actor; Leslie Caron, actress; Charles Laughton, actor; Sydney Pollack, director; Twyla Tharp, choreographer.

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, JULY 2

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Proper form and etiquette count for much. Others are waiting to see if you're going to fulfill expectations.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Keeping an accurate record of your progress will enable you to assess your performance in detail and judge yourself honestly.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- It's time to let bygones be bygones. Someone who has strong feelings for you is waiting for you to reach out with a peace offering.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may not experience quite what you expect when you jump in without any real preparation. You'll learn a lot in the first moments.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Despite beginning the day in a competitive mood, a much more cooperative spirit will descend upon you as you continue in your endeavors.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Putting yourself in another's shoes is a valuable way of testing the waters before committing to something you know little about.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You should be able to perform well under pressure, provided you understand that you may have to wait to receive proper recognition.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Leave others to their work and focus squarely on your own business. Avoid any kind of intrusion; you don't want to be seen as a bother!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- There are some who understand what you are about, and some who are utterly baffled by you. You'll encounter many of each!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Trial and error yields a discovery that should enable you to improve your performance in many areas -- soon, if not immediately.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You're ready to try something new, but a partner is showing signs of cold feet. Be encouraging, but don't push harder than necessary.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Someone very close to you is likely to make demands that seem unreasonable, but there is a good reason for them, as you'll see!

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