Your Birthday for July 11, 2016

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | July 11th, 2016

Born today, you are not always the best judge of your performance in the workplace -- not because you do not have expert knowledge or the ability to look at things critically, but perhaps because you do have both of these attributes in spades! The fact is that you are often far too critical of yourself, so even when you turn in a performance that is judged by others as excellent and top-notch, you are likely to find fault with it for some small reason or other. This can result in a pattern of frustration and discontent, but it can also drive you to achieve more with each successive effort. Indeed, you are likely to rise to the top of your profession simply because you are not willing to rest on your laurels.

You are quite attractive, though perhaps not in the classic sense of the word. You look in the mirror and find fault with what you see -- what else is new? -- but others are able to look within and see someone who is compelling, exciting and alluring, with a great deal of charisma and personal power. You're not likely to go unnoticed!

Also born on this date are: Lil' Kim, rapper; Andre Johnson, football player; Yul Brynner, actor; John Quincy Adams, U.S. president; Richie Sambora, guitarist; John Henson, comedian; Giorgio Armani, designer; Sela Ward, actress; E.B. White, author; Lisa Rinna, actress; Mark Lester, actor; Suzanne Vega, singer; Leon Spinks, boxer; Bruce McGill, actor; Tab Hunter, 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.

TUESDAY, JULY 12

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may be relying on technical assistance to see you through, but the truth is that success depends on your ingenuity, and yours alone.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may find someone quite captivating, but take care that what develops remains as professional as possible. Respect boundaries!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You're eager to reinvent yourself in some way, and you can do it successfully if you make most of the changes away from home.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may encounter an obstacle you do not immediately recognize. Trust someone who tells you what is really going on.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Your ability to predict the future may let you down as you make a wrong decision based on what you think will happen. It can be reversed!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You are willing to do more for someone than you had originally agreed upon -- provided you'll be acknowledged for your efforts.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may be nervous about unveiling a new project. In fact, everyone around you is on your side, and you're fully prepared.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Your prospects are looking very good right now, but you mustn't rely solely upon what you have pre-arranged. A bit of luck will help!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may not be able to do everything you had hoped to do, but with some help you can get the hardest things behind you.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Don't let anyone make you feel guilty for something that was inevitable and anticipated. It's not your fault!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may feel as though you've lost touch with your tribe, but someone dear to you is still as close as ever.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may not be able to continue doing what you've been doing once you realize how it is impacting someone you love.

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Your Birthday for July 10, 2016

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | July 10th, 2016

Born today, you are no stranger to hardship, as you have chosen a path in life that will bring you face-to-face with the kinds of things that most others would choose to avoid in the course of their daily lives. You are not "most others," however, and you are likely to pursue a life that is quite different from the lives of those around you. You fully understand that breaking the mold and doing things in your own way can be difficult, and you are more than willing to do whatever is necessary to reach your goals, regardless of the odds against you or obstacles that may stand in your way. You are not a stubborn individual; you are, however, ambitious and determined!

You know how to solicit and take advice from those you consider experts, but you always reserve the right to do things the way you think they should be done, even if it means flying in the face of the best counsel and guidance. You will not let yourself be controlled or "handled" by others.

Also born on this date are: Sofia Vergara, actress; Jessica Simpson, singer; Jake LaMotta, boxer; Fred Gwynne, actor; Arlo Guthrie, singer; Arthur Ashe, tennis player; Fiona Shaw, actress; David Brinkley, journalist; John Calvin, religious reformer; Roger Craig, football player; Robert Pine, actor; Adrian Grenier, 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, JULY 11

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- There is a certain unique method to your madness, though others are not likely to follow your logic. Keep doing what you're doing!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You'll have only a very small margin for error, so proceed slowly -- and do so only after you have prepared yourself for all eventualities.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You needn't be too cautious; there are certain benefits to being a little bolder than usual. Enlist a partner if you choose.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Your emotions may be more tangled than usual. Take time to sort things out on your own. Avoid the company of someone too critical.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You are tempted to engage in behavior that someone else has warned you against. Why are you so eager to put yourself in danger?

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You are determined, but not highly organized. Once you get things in order, you can surely make headway at a relatively fast pace.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Self-doubt can only work against you -- as always. There's no reason for you to feel as though you cannot do a thing.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You can benefit greatly from the actions of another that take place behind the scenes. When the time comes, show your gratitude.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- That which is highly personal to someone else may be strictly business to you -- and the contrast will be quite clear.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Others may think that you're unfocused because you are trying to move in two directions at once. This is necessary for you, however.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You're waiting patiently for the current phase to come to an end, for only then will you be able to accept a new invitation.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may find yourself helping someone else for all the wrong reasons. This will require a little soul-searching to figure out.

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Your Birthday for July 09, 2016

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | July 9th, 2016

Born today, you go about your business in a down-to-earth, realistic, vigilant manner, never taking for granted the opportunities that may arise for you, and certainly never assuming for a moment that the success you currently enjoy will last. You tend to apply yourself fully to any task that seems worthwhile, and you will always take the time to study the landscape carefully to determine how you will proceed, then learn what you need to know to progress at a steady pace toward your chosen objective. You don't leave anything to chance if you can help it. You prefer to rely on old-fashioned know-how to win the day.

Despite any success you may enjoy, you're not likely to seek the crush of popularity and fame that success might bring. You will always work very hard to keep your feet on the ground and ensure that your life is as normal as possible.

Also born on this date are: Tom Hanks, actor; O.J. Simpson, football player; Courtney Love, singer and actress; Fred Savage, actor; Jimmy Smits, actor; John Tesh, television personality and musician; Kelly McGillis, actress; Chris Cooper, actor; Richard Roundtree, actor; Donald Rumsfeld, 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.

SUNDAY, JULY 10

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- The attention you get after doing something unlikely may not be what you really want, but you can make it work for you.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You're not interested in those who would pretend. You want something real and genuine, and you're not about to settle.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You will receive a promise from an individual you didn't even know was paying attention. Things may take a surprising turn.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may find that your current beliefs clash much more easily with those of another than they used to. What has changed?

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You will have the chance to communicate with someone from your past in a manner that may startle you at first.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You are afraid of a setback, but you're moving forward at a good pace, so such a thing isn't really likely.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You mustn't think negatively about what you have to do. It's just a matter of doing a routine favor for someone else.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You're seeing things through a lens that distorts the picture somewhat; you must engage in some careful interpretation as a result.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may have trouble communicating even the simplest of ideas. It's not that you don't know what to say, but the timing is off.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may finally have to cut yourself off from someone who has been leading you on for some time. You see what's really been happening.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You can settle a conflict between others who don't seem to realize that they're actually going after the same thing.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You'll recognize what someone is going through just in time to help, but he or she may not acknowledge your actions.

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