Your Birthday for July 24, 2016

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | July 24th, 2016

Born today, you have a way of attracting attention to yourself in ways both good and bad, but it's the good that you really focus on in life, professionally and personally. You don't get bogged down in anything that rings in a negative way; you shrug off criticism and turn away from those who would try to tear you down for any reason. You focus, instead, on opportunity and accomplishment and on being a team player as much as possible. You understand that even solo efforts depend, in large part, on other people, and you're not the kind to overlook those who are so much a part of your victories in life. Your personal contributions are remarkable in themselves, of course, and no one is likely to overlook that fact.

You're driven to do things that others have not done -- not because you want the acclaim that comes with success, but because you want to see what is over that hill, beyond that horizon, and what has otherwise been outside the reach of mere mortals. You want to go farther than ever before.

Also born on this date are: Jennifer Lopez, singer and actress; Amelia Earhart, pioneer aviator; Kristin Chenoweth, actress; Anna Paquin, actress; Lynda Carter, actress; Barry Bonds, baseball player; Rose Byrne, actress; Karl Malone, basketball player; Michael Richards, actor and comedian; Simon Bolivar, military hero; Eric Szmanda, actor; Ruth Buzzi, actress and comedian; Alexandre Dumas, author; Robert Hays, actor; Chris Sarandon, actor; Gallagher, comedian; Elisabeth Moss, actress.

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 25

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Are you willing to do what is necessary to secure the esteem of those around you? It may involve something you've long resisted.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may think that you're improving things on the homefront, but the fact is that you are actually driving a wedge between you and a loved one.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Domestic affairs take on a strange new significance when you're away from the home. It's almost as if someone is watching you in some way.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You're going to have to share more than you had anticipated in order to get yourself and others out of a tricky situation.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Don't let anyone stand in your way. You have places to go and people to meet, and time is of the essence.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- What you wear can make a big difference, especially when it comes to footwear. You don't want to risk a dangerous tumble!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may want someone to be more specific with you than he or she is willing or able to be. You must probe elsewhere for key info.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You can impress someone who has been critical of you in the past. The difference is not in strategy, but in specific tactics.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You have all the tools you need to perform a certain key function to perfection. Now all you need is the time in which to do it!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You want to have things your way -- and who doesn't? This seeming conflict of interest can be worked out quite amicably.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You're interested in what is going on around you, not because you are nosy, but because you recognize its potential over the long haul.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may be pulled in two very different directions over a key issue. It's surely time to make up your mind once and for all.

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Your Birthday for July 23, 2016

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | July 23rd, 2016

Born today, you are likely to get your big break when you are young and parlay those early successes into a long and lucrative career that allows you to experience much, travel extensively and mix and mingle with all types of individuals as you ply your trade and live up to your fine reputation. You are likely to have benefited from rubbing elbows with some of the greats, absorbing all they have to teach you directly and indirectly, learning mostly from the examples that they set. You have many heroes and role models you deeply admire, but that's not the end of it -- you strive every day to live up to their example and to fill their shoes in a way that makes you proud. You value tradition and heritage, and you want to be a part of something lasting that carries on into the future.

You have much to say in your own right, and your contributions in life -- both professionally and personally -- are likely to be significant. This is exactly what you want, and being remembered for those contributions is just the icing on the cake. Your accomplishments are likely to echo for some time to come.

Also born on this date are: Daniel Radcliffe, actor; Slash, guitarist; Charisma Carpenter, actress; Woody Harrelson, actor; Marlon Wayans, actor; Philip Seymour Hoffman, actor; Monica Lewinsky, White House intern; Stephanie Seymour, model; Alison Krauss, singer; Don Drysdale, baseball player; Edie McClurg, actress; Raymond Chandler, author; Don Imus, radio personality.

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 24

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may be feeling pressure from above to do more than you originally agreed to -- and this may require a renegotiation of terms.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Key issues arise in unusual places and at unusual times. You were not expecting those around you to challenge you in this way.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You're likely to have the answers you need at just the right moment, again and again. Your timing is impeccable!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Progress is made, but you may find yourself looking back over past accomplishments to see what you can bring with you.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may find yourself struggling with an issue of your own making. The experts will be of little help; the solution lies within yourself.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- In an attempt to speed things up, you may actually only slow them down. Someone else comes up with a better option -- and that's fine!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- The work you do is certainly praiseworthy, but you may be left with the feeling that you have not done all you can.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Confusion ensues when you discover that you and a partner have been working under mistaken assumptions, each about the other. You can be the first to set things right.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Others are more than willing to give you what you want, because you've proved that you're not seeking it only for yourself.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- A family gathering gives you more pleasure than expected, but you still have to deal with one uncomfortable issue you've been avoiding.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may be left with less than you had yesterday. What's up? Perhaps you misjudged your potential -- or someone else's.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Give yourself more time than usual to complete seemingly routine tasks. An environmental influence may slow you down just a bit.

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Your Birthday for July 22, 2016

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | July 22nd, 2016

Born today, you like to have your hand in many pies at any given time, exploring opportunities, affecting outcomes and generally seeing just how much you can gain from doing so much at once. Though there are times when you may tire of so much activity and be tempted to sit back and wait for things to come to you, you rarely let yourself succumb to that temptation, choosing instead to be out and about, going after what you want in a way that almost guarantees success. You are thoughtful -- perhaps what some might call "deep" -- and always keenly interested in finding the meaning in things -- even events that seem completely random. You think that everything is somehow interconnected, and you often discover it is!

You are quite happy anytime you have the chance to help someone take the stage and give a top-notch performance. Indeed, you have the makings of a fine teacher, for not only do you know how to dispense knowledge and inspire others, but you are also eager to see them succeed and head off on their own -- as any teacher should.

Also born on this date are: Selena Gomez, singer and actress; David Spade, actor; Danny Glover, actor; Bobby Sherman, singer; Alex Trebek, game show host; A.J. Cook, actress; Don Henley, singer-songwriter; Willem Dafoe, actor; Louise Fletcher, actress; John Leguizamo, actor; Rhys Ifans, actor; Bob Dole, politician; Oscar De La Renta, designer; Rose Kennedy, socialite; Terence Stamp, actor; Alan Menkin, composer; Orson Bean, actor; Albert Brooks, actor and director; Adam Godley, 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.

SATURDAY, JULY 23

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You have it in your power to turn a negative situation into something everyone considers positive, but your motives may be unclear.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Someone may be hinting to you that things are improving, but you have yet to see any real evidence that this is so. Dig a little deeper!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- An unfortunate misunderstanding must not be allowed to put a blot on your reputation. Make your case clearly.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You don't want to skip something that is actually an essential part of your overall effort. It is, in fact, the key to your success!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Putting your best foot forward may be more difficult than expected, even when you find yourself in very familiar surroundings and situations.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Your current view of what lies ahead may not be as clear as you had hoped. You can change your perspective and improve things immensely.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You're waiting for someone to cut a deal for you, but what you're expecting isn't likely to happen -- at least not as you had hoped.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may have to make certain changes to your game plan without going through proper channels first. It's a risk you must take!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Can you go home again? It's certainly worth a try -- and the odds are in your favor. Someone is waiting for you.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You're counting on one of your lucky charms to see you through, when all you really have to do is trust in experience and instinct.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Someone's influence over you will be clear to a third party who doesn't see things ending well -- but he or she is surely biased.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may find yourself thrown in with someone who knows you too well -- and that can surely prove uncomfortable at times.

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