Your Birthday for July 12, 2016

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | July 12th, 2016

Born today, you will be remembered for a great many accomplishments, but you are just as likely to value something you do in life that is not recognized by others at all. This is the product of your unique self-image and world view: You don't subscribe to the common notions of success (though you will almost surely be successful); instead, you cherish certain quiet accomplishments that will not gain the attention of the world at large -- the same world that gives you acclaim for other, more colorful things you do. You are intelligent and insightful, and you're not the kind to settle for doing the things that you are supposed to do. Rather, you insist on charting your own course, breaking new ground and challenging the common notions of what is right and wrong.

You can be quite a taskmaster, but if someone in your company or under your care is able to hold him- or herself to the same high standards that you do, all will be well. You have little use for anyone who takes the easy route; you prefer to collaborate with those who value hard work and personal challenges.

Also born on this date are: Bill Cosby, comedian and actor; Topher Grace, actor; Richard Simmons, fitness expert; Cheryl Ladd, actress; Erik Per Sullivan, actor; Kristi Yamaguchi, Olympic figure skater; Christine McVie, musician and singer; Milton Berle, actor and comic; Henry David Thoreau, author; Oscar Hammerstein II, songwriter; Andrew Wyeth, painter; Van Cliburn, musician; Louis B. Mayer, producer; Cheyenne Jackson, actor and 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.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 13

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You're curious about things that are happening around you in ways that you could not have anticipated. Are there changes in the wind?

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You don't want to go back on your word for any reason, so you must look carefully for an opportunity to fulfill that promise.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- An offer of assistance may not be what you think it is, so be sure to ask questions and get the details beforehand.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Are you sure that you are making necessary decisions in the right way? You may want to be more cautious than usual.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Someone you know quite well is waiting for a reunion that hasn't been scheduled, but that is likely to take place spontaneously.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You're not ready to take on a new responsibility just yet, but you will surely be willing to do so when you can. Anything for a good friend!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You and a partner may clash over stylistic differences. Take care! You don't want to be so stubborn that you threaten the relationship.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You must be willing to bend a little when someone comes to you with a request that you would usually decline. Compromise!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You won't get everything done if you go at it in fits and starts. Once you begin, you'll want to carry through to the end.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- The powers that be are expecting you to fend for yourself entirely, but they don't know that you have a few tricks up your sleeve!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- A loved one is willing to give you just a little more freedom than usual, which you can use to your advantage in a fresh, new way.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You have more time to do certain things than you had originally expected, but that doesn't mean you can be leisurely about it!

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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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