Your Birthday for July 14, 2016

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | July 14th, 2016

Born today, you are one of the most forthright, upstanding, stalwart and even-tempered individuals born under your sign. You can be relied upon again and again throughout your lifetime by those in need of someone solid and responsible. You are all of these things, and as a result, you are likely to find yourself in the service of others in your professional life, for what you do privately is likely to inform what you choose to do in your career. You are thoughtful and careful to assess situations as accurately as possible before making any irrevocable decisions. You're not one to take a chance for chance's sake.

You may find that the stars will often align in such a way as to give you a role in important endeavors, and you're likely to be present when great and memorable things happen -- though you may not always be at the center of them.

Also born on this date are: Jane Lynch, actress; Gerald Ford, U.S. president; Woody Guthrie, singer; Dale Robertson, actor; Polly Bergen, actress; William Hanna, animator; Gustav Klimt, artist; Ingmar Bergman, filmmaker; Harry Dean Stanton, actor; Rosey Grier, football player and actor; Jackie Earle Haley, actor; Joel Silver, producer; John Chancellor, journalist; Matthew Fox, 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.

FRIDAY, JULY 15

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You're waiting for someone to come through with something you need, but you may not know how much it will improve your situation.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You're ready to jump in, but someone close to you may be trying to hold you back. Perhaps it's time for you both to take the leap!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- A good friend displays behavior that may have you second-guessing yourself and your situation. Are you losing confidence?

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Your interest in something new and different can lead you down an exciting path very soon, but today may be a little premature.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You can share what you're into with those who seem to have similar interests. This can lead to a deepening of certain relationships.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You'll have the chance to impress those around you with the extent of your skill -- and you may change some people's opinions of you.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You needn't spring into action first thing; in fact, it would probably be best to spend more time than usual plotting things out.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- What others do in their spare time needn't concern you, but you must at least be sure that everyone is on task professionally.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may have to suffer through several interruptions, but that shouldn't keep you from getting done what you must get done.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may have to go through the trouble of relearning something that you thought you already knew. This will be good for you!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Remember to take with you everything you think you may need, regardless of the likelihood of its use. Better safe than sorry!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may be locked in conflict with someone who isn't ready to relinquish control over a project that is now under your jurisdiction.

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Your Birthday for July 13, 2016

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | July 13th, 2016

Born today, you are likely to stumble into a great many opportunities in life, but this is nothing to complain about! The fact is that you will be able to take advantage of so many coincidences, accidents and twists of fate in your lifetime that it could be said you make a lucrative career out of getting lucky! What is also true is that you are not one to get by on good looks or personality alone; you understand that an opportunity -- accidental or not -- is only as valuable as what you make of it. And to make the most of an opportunity, you must work hard, better yourself and prepare for any and all eventualities that you can anticipate. In other words, you must live your life as an active participant, not as someone going along for the ride.

You don't always share the common view with most other people; indeed, you are likely to look at the world very differently from the rest. As a result, you are likely to form opinions and principles that are uniquely your own. Not everyone understands you, but everyone is going to have to deal with you in some way, eventually.

Also born on this date are: Harrison Ford, actor; Sir Patrick Stewart, actor; Colton Haynes, model and actor; Julius Caesar, Roman emperor; Yadier Molina, baseball player; Cheech Marin, actor and comedian; Nathan Bedford Forrest, Confederate military leader; Bob Crane, actor; Robert Forster, actor; Cameron Crowe, director; Ken Jeong, actor and comedian; Paul Prudhomme, celebrity chef.

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 14

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- What you offer is likely to be widely sought by others, and this should keep you every bit as busy as you want to be -- or busier!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You can set a new standard of excellence, though others may not be able to match you in certain key activities.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- A late start means that you're going to have to be fully prepared so that you can make the most efficient use of your time.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You're likely to begin a new adventure of sorts, though when and where it starts may come as a complete surprise.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- This is a good day to go along for the ride, but you can still be ready to swing into action when prevailing circumstances change.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Your search for just the right outlet for your creative energies may lead you somewhere you never expected to go.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Focus on the things you do that win you the expected reactions from others. Anything else is unlikely to prove to be a wise investment of time.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You're in need of a little more attention from someone who has been guiding you along the way for quite some time. Ask for it directly!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Recent changes may be making certain routine things a little more difficult for you. Perhaps you can return to the norm for a while.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You're in no mood to share what you know with those who will not use the information in the best possible way.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You'll be part of a meeting of the minds and play an important role in establishing the ground rules all must soon follow.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Environmental influences mustn't keep you from fulfilling your mission. If you've prepared properly, you can progress unimpeded.

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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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