Your Birthday for July 08, 2016

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | July 8th, 2016

Born today, you are not always willing to do what is best for you. In fact, there may be times when you actually act in a way that is in direct opposition to your best interests. So what is this all about? The fact is that you feel compelled to do whatever appeals to you in the moment, in an impulsive, even knee-jerk fashion, without taking the time to assess any risks you might encounter in the process. This is not always your way, however; when working or playing with others, you tend to be far more careful, for while you may not care if you endanger yourself, you're not about to endanger others in the same way. Still, you may want to learn how to make critical decisions in a more thoughtful way -- for your own good!

On the flip side, you can be quite guarded when it comes to your personal affairs. Indeed, you are often cautious when it comes to revealing yourself or opening your heart to another. You can be sociable, but you often enjoy solitude best -- or the company of only one or two special friends.

Also born on this date are: Jaden Smith, actor; Kevin Bacon, actor; Toby Keith, singer; Anjelica Huston, actress; John D. Rockefeller, businessman; Steve Lawrence, actor; Wolfgang Puck, celebrity chef; Jeffrey Tambor, actor; Marty Feldman, actor; Hugo Boss, designer; Nelson Rockefeller, politician.

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 9

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Something is missing, and you know just how important it is -- to you and to those closely associated with you. It's time to mount a search.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- It matters not where a good idea comes from, only that you are able to make valuable use of it -- in a manner that is aboveboard.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You're being directed by someone who may not know the way. You will know when it's time to break free and go off on your own.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may not notice what is right in front of your eyes until someone alerts you to its presence. Things may soon heat up!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- In attempting to deceive someone, you may only be deceiving yourself. Why not come clean and allow things to calm down a bit?

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You'll want to keep an eye out for those who would encroach on your territory and try to dictate the course of action you will soon take.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You are playing a key role in a significant endeavor, yet you may not know what it is -- or how you will affect others in the process.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You are searching for something that all evidence indicates should be right under your nose. Perhaps you are simply trying too hard.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You and a rival may have to come to an agreement before any real progress can be made on either side. Who will make the first move?

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may find yourself in a race against time, thanks to someone who has challenged you in a way that you did not anticipate.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You must be ready to identify yourself to someone who is eager to participate in that which you have only just started.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may not interpret every sign and symbol correctly, but the resulting confusion keeps you headed in an interesting direction.

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Your Birthday for July 07, 2016

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | July 7th, 2016

Born today, you are in it for the long haul, and no one is likely to keep you from pursuing your dreams and enjoying a long and lucrative career doing exactly what you most love doing. Despite the fact that you may have stumbled into the opportunity that allowed you to pave the way for the rest of your life, you will navigate that course in a manner that is stylish, confident, capable and even quite humble. Despite your abilities, you're not one to believe what others say about you, whether good or bad. You prefer to think of yourself as rather ordinary and down-to-earth -- though anyone who knows you well knows that this is quite an understatement!

You have a keen wit and a rich imagination. The combination of the two is sure to make you unusually communicative, able to conjure all sorts of visions that others will be eager to transform into reality -- either with you, or for you. Your vast knowledge comes more from experience than from books.

Also born on this date are: Ringo Starr, musician; Michelle Kwan, figure skater; Kirsten Vangsness, actress; Satchel Paige, baseball player; Jorja Fox, actress; Doc Severinsen, musician; David McCullough, author; George Cukor, director; Billy Campbell, actor; Robert Heinlein, 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.

FRIDAY, JULY 8

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You will want to be part of something started by someone you know only in passing. Resist the temptation to engage in fortunetelling.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You can change things for the better in little time, but you have certain responsibilities that may postpone such efforts.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may find yourself traveling outside familiar turf. What happens as a result will provide you with a new idea or inspiration.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Something you've believed for quite some time may be revealed as untrue -- or perhaps only half-true. You must adjust your thinking.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- In an attempt to clear yourself of an unjust charge, you may have to do something that goes against reason and instinct.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- A clash of wisdom is likely to take place, with you and another at the center. What exactly do you know that others don't?

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You must ask certain questions in order to come up with the answers you seek. There will be very little wiggle room.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Something you have long suspected will soon be revealed -- and you will have a responsibility to fulfill because of that.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may have a sacrifice to make, but you can keep things under control and possibly give up only a bare minimum.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You'll have a puzzle to solve before the day is out. A truth that has been in hiding will be revealed to you -- and only you, for now.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You will remember a past adventure and grow excited about a future endeavor that is closely related. A former partner resurfaces.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You'll have good reason to say no where you had originally said yes. It's time for you to do more than just observe what happens around you.

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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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