Your Birthday for July 26, 2016

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | July 26th, 2016

Born today, you have a style all your own, and the ability to mold it, shape it and channel it in ways that enable you to take the fullest possible advantage of a wide array of options, opportunities and chance events. You always have your eyes peeled for that next big thing, and you approach all endeavors with a particular zeal that is hard to define -- and even harder to imitate. Like so many Leo natives, you are strong-willed and able to withstand tremendous hardship as you work toward your goals. What sets you apart, of course, is that certain special "something" that gives you your unique flair -- a twinkle in your eye that one cannot help but notice, even upon meeting you for the first time.

You are not the kind to dedicate yourself to the acquisition of wealth -- you prefer power! What you must acknowledge, however, is that wealth is power at times -- and therefore you are never one to ignore a moneymaking opportunity. When you have it, you wield power gracefully, and you never consider yourself "above" anyone else.

Also born on this date are: Elizabeth Gillies, actress; Sandra Bullock, actress; Mick Jagger, singer; Kate Beckinsale, actress; Kevin Spacey, actor; Helen Mirren, actress; Vivian Vance, actress; Stanley Kubrick, director; Dorothy Hamill, Olympic figure skater; Gracie Allen, actress and comedian; George Bernard Shaw, playwright; Aldous Huxley, author; Jason Robards, actor; Carl Jung, psychiatrist; Olivia Williams, 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.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 27

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You can really shake things up with a surprise announcement. You'll want to let things settle before striking out on your own.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You're nearing the end of an important personal phase, and you may want to isolate yourself for a time. Try altering your personal style.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may not be keeping up with current shifts in popular thinking. Are you consciously trying to remain aloof?

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You must seek the answers to your most pressing questions in unusual places. Some of what you must do will require courage.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You're in no mood to quibble over the little things when you know just how important the key issues are. Get down to business!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You will want to report to teammates on your progress, especially if you find yourself separated from the group. Exploration yields results.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You can find something useful in almost anything -- and the more unusual or random, the more enjoyable it will be.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You have more to do than you think, and you'd better get started as early as you possibly can. Many are depending on you.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Despite your many talents, you may temporarily find yourself with little of import to do. Go trolling for ideas!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You will remain connected to what is going on in and around the home throughout this busy day. Remain calm and centered.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You can profit from another's mistake -- but then you'll want to turn around and lend assistance to your benefactor.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You are not quite ready to perform a certain function, but preparations continue. You should be good to go just in time.

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Your Birthday for July 25, 2016

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | July 25th, 2016

Born today, you possess something that could very well benefit you and those around you continually throughout your lifetime: an abundance of zeal, enthusiasm and joy. Indeed, you put these traits on display anytime you take on a project, large or small, and you can truly prove to be an inspiration to everyone around you. You firmly believe that fun and hard work are directly proportional; the harder you work at a thing, the more fun you have doing it! You are widely admired by others, and often emulated -- but never imitated, for you are truly one of a kind. Some may apply labels of all sorts to you -- "visionary," "genius," even "eccentric" -- but it is very hard to pigeonhole you accurately. You simply seem to defy description.

When it comes to matters of the heart, you are far less able to keep things running smoothly than you are in other aspects of your life -- but this doesn't really bother you. While you certainly make yourself available to love and romance, should it arise, it never seems to be a primary focus in your daily life.

Also born on this date are: Matt LeBlanc, actor; Walter Payton, football player; Estelle Getty, actress; Iman, model and actress; Walter Brennan, actor; Brad Renfro, actor; Illeana Douglas, actress; Maxfield Parrish, artist; Lauren Faust, animator.

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 26

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may find yourself in a tricky personal situation that requires a great deal of sensitivity. You may actually be forced to lie, in fact.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You'll be forgiven for a past transgression. Whoever put you in your current position is likely to make things easier for you.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Spend quality time with a new friend. Your work habits may clash with those of someone with whom you must learn to collaborate.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You're trying a bit too hard to make things work out to your satisfaction. Try a lighter touch and a more tolerant attitude.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may feel as though you're being asked to do the impossible, but you can do more than you think. It's a matter of pacing yourself.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may find your current environment less conducive to good, concentrated work than usual. You can make a change with relative ease.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You have someone to thank for a new sense of freedom. You'll have a chance to wield your authority in a new way. A friend may surprise you.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You can alter your routine and provide yourself with more inspiration and emotional fuel simply by varying your personal rhythm.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- There are many rules to follow, but you'll realize that at least one of them doesn't really apply to you. Productivity soars!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- There's no need to bother anyone else with the day's core concerns -- until you have a possible solution to the overriding problem.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may have to bring an unpleasant truth to the attention of someone who has been making a difficult situation even more difficult.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- There's no way you will be able to maintain your current pace. You must be willing to stop on occasion and recharge your batteries!

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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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