Your Birthday for July 06, 2016

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | July 6th, 2016

Born today, you are just the kind of person who can prove to be a hero to others -- quite possibly a great many others, in fact! You are a solid, upstanding, honest, hardworking individual who prefers to be direct and even blunt rather than deceptive in any way. As far as you are concerned, "what you see is what you get" -- or so it should be! You have few fears, and you do not let even them stand in your way; you will charge forward with confidence even when a situation has you facing your fears directly. You believe wholeheartedly in the adage "nothing ventured, nothing gained," and you prove the wisdom of the saying again and again in your daily life. You are often successful in situations that others think are beyond you.

Your charisma and personal magnetism will surely prove valuable in both your personal life and professional affairs, but it is in private that you are more likely to affect others with the sheer force of your personality. Indeed, when it comes to love, there's no telling who may fall under your spell!

Also born on this date are: Sylvester Stallone, actor; George W. Bush, U.S. president; John Paul Jones, military leader; Frida Kahlo, artist; Burt Ward, actor; Nancy Reagan, U.S. first lady; Geoffrey Rush, actor; Bill Haley, singer; Janet Leigh, actress; Ned Beatty, actor; Merv Griffin, producer and talk-show host; Fred Dryer, actor; Shelley Hack, actress; William Schallert, actor; Eva Green, actress; 50 Cent, rapper; Kevin Hart, actor and comedian.

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, JULY 7

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Environmental influences may have you straying off course for a time, but you can get back on track before any serious problem develops.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may find yourself moving slowly toward a point of danger for no reason other than that you feel compelled to. Control yourself!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Now is not the time to try to do something in a wholly different way; everyone else is eager to experience it in the way they're used to.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- The fact that you so thoroughly understand what you are facing doesn't negate the fear that you feel. You can still progress, however.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Others may be waiting for you to arrive at a conclusion that they already acknowledge. What is taking you so long?

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You can do your work your way and still win the approval of someone who has traditionally been critical of you and your style.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may feel compelled to request help from someone who, in the past, has been difficult to work with -- but things are different now.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may not be able to hit upon a quick fix to a problem that has been plaguing you for some time, but a friend can unlock a mystery.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You can go only so far, but you're likely to discover that there is much to be gained by stopping when it is, indeed, time to stop.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You've got a problem to solve, and only so much time in which to solve it. Someone you've worked with before may hold the key.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may find yourself on the front lines of a battle being waged between two parties who are not considering your position at all.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Give yourself credit for a job well done, even though you may not quite remember what you did! The full effects are only now being felt.

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Your Birthday for July 05, 2016

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | July 5th, 2016

Born today, you will appear on the scene -- whenever and wherever that may be -- with a dramatic flair that is sure to win you the admiration of many, and perhaps inspire the envy of others. You will seem, upon any first meeting, to have a great deal going for you. You carry yourself with confidence and pride, and you exude a kind of comfort -- with yourself, others and the world around you -- that allows you to have your way in many situations. Indeed, you may have what you want simply by asking for it, especially while you are young and first making your way in the world. Later in life, you may find that things come at a higher price, but that is only because you will have entered a realm of greater competition! Have no fear -- when it comes to any one-on-one, you have what it takes to prevail.

You are likely to enjoy a long, lucrative career, though you may not always be in the limelight -- and this actually doesn't displease you. Despite your knack for attracting attention, there are stretches of time when you wish to be left alone.

Also born on this date are: Edie Falco, actress; Huey Lewis, singer; Katherine Helmond, actress; Georges Pompidou, former French president; P.T. Barnum, circus entrepreneur; Jean Cocteau, novelist; Jenji Kohan, television writer and producer.

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, JULY 6

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Words alone aren't likely to say everything that you want to say. Trust that your instincts will tell you what's right.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You have a great deal of clarity, but one issue above all may be pulling you in an unusual direction.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You're likely to make an important personal discovery. What it means will become clear when you share it with a friend or loved one.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- It's time to expend a little more energy than usual on something that seems routine, but is actually becoming more important.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may be able to visualize things just the way you want them, but that doesn't make them so. You must work hard to realize that vision!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Health and security are more important than usual -- or, at least, they are sure to become a conscious concern for several reasons.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may be ready to try doing things in a more conventional way. Friends and family members are supportive of this life-changing attempt.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may discover that your dreams have more to do with what goes on in your waking hours than usual. Don't ignore them.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- It's a good time to reinvent yourself in some way. Others may doubt your sincerity, but you're really doing it only for yourself.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may not be ready to take someone's word for something that you feel you need to see to believe. Certain negotiations prove tricky.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You're going to have to figure out how to keep fear in check as you make a move that goes against your instincts.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You'll see light at the end of a long personal tunnel, but you must tie up a few loose ends before heading in that direction.

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Your Birthday for July 04, 2016

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | July 4th, 2016

Born today, you are a charming, clever, energetic and highly motivated individual who enjoys nothing so much as exploring opportunities and developing the talents that are brought to the fore as a result. Like one who enjoys running for the sake of it, and not simply to get from here to there, you love the process of doing things, regardless of the ends to which the means may lead. Life's journey, in other words, is far more valuable to you than any rewards you may collect along the way. This is not to suggest, of course, that you will not be successful in the common sense of the word; on the contrary, you have what it takes to do a great many important things and be rewarded for them! You are not, however, obsessed with material gains.

Your taste for the unusual is likely to set you apart, but perhaps not until later in life, when you will realize that there is no reason whatsoever to conceal the stranger things that you enjoy doing or experiencing. In your early years, simple peer pressure may well have kept you from doing anything too unconventional.

Also born on this date are: Malia Obama, daughter of the president; Eva Marie Saint, actress; Calvin Coolidge, U.S. president; Gina Lollobrigida, actress; Gloria Stuart, actress; Bill Withers, singer-songwriter; Abigail Van Buren and Ann Landers, columnists; Geraldo Rivera, TV personality; Andrew Zimmern, celebrity chef; Nathaniel Hawthorne, writer; Neil Simon, playwright.

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, JULY 5

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You're going to have to act fast if you want to take advantage of a fleeting opportunity. A loved one gives you a needed boost.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You're likely to realize that you are not in a position to do what you promised to do. It's time to face it honestly.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- If you're going to help those who are in the trenches, you'll want to gather as much updated information as you can.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Your sense of fairness may be challenged, but you're in a position to exert the proper influence over people and events.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You will want to remember as many details of the day as you possibly can. When the time comes, you'll recall the most important and pertinent.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may be upset about something over which you had no control, and which you cannot fully remember or reconstruct in your mind.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You know what someone is thinking and feeling, so why not close the gap and start a dialogue? You can help each other.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- The risk of misinterpretation is great. Be sure to wait until all information is available before making a decision.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Are you tired of doing something the same way and suffering the same disappointing result? You can do it quite differently!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 20-Jan. 19) -- You'll want to guard against overspending. Before making any purchases, see what you already have of use around the home.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You can save the day simply by doing something that you feel must be done. It's only a matter of following a gut instinct.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You have more in common with a rival than you know, but today may not be the day to explore that area. That time will come soon enough.

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