Your Birthday for August 08, 2016

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | August 8th, 2016

Born today, you are never more comfortable or at home than when you are indulging in a favorite passion -- whatever that might be. The fact is that you are driven by passions of all kinds, those that smolder beneath the surface and those that rage like an inferno. Without them you would feel like a mere cipher, a shell, an empty, lifeless husk. You need to feel deeply in order to feel alive, and in order to apply yourself fully to any sort of project or line of endeavor. Will it surprise anyone if you wait an inordinately long time to decide on a career path for yourself? Absolutely not, for you must choose one that feeds your passions! Will it surprise anyone if you begin charting a successful course at a very young age? Certainly not, for you may know exactly what to do with your life, thanks to one of these intense urges.

You are likely to wear your heart on your sleeve far more often than not. Although you recognize that this can leave you vulnerable to all manner of predators, you are not one to keep your emotions under wraps -- or even in check. You must express yourself openly and honestly at all times, regardless of the risks involved.

Also born on this date are: Dustin Hoffman, actor; Esther Williams, swimmer and actress; Connie Stevens, actress; Mel Tillis, singer-songwriter; The Edge, guitarist; Don Most, actor; Rory Calhoun, actor; Emiliano Zapata, Mexican military leader; Keith Carradine, 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, AUGUST 9

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You are not the kind of person to enjoy doing a thing if it doesn't capture your imagination somehow -- but this works both ways!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- A good time may have to come to an abrupt end as you suddenly find yourself facing a situation that could be a very real threat.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Take the time to sort through issues that have come up very quickly over the past few days. You're working with a new reality.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You can settle an argument between two parties who don't seem to know what you know -- sharing that information can make all the difference.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may discover that you are capable of far more than you thought you were, especially with limited resources and a restricted amount of time.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may be driving yourself a little too hard, and you run the risk of hitting the wall at precisely the wrong moment.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You know how to get someone moving, but you may want to wait until you know which direction he or she will choose to go.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Putting your best foot forward may not be as easy as it sounds, as you are facing a situation that presents many personal obstacles.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You can do much to make a close friend feel better about him- or herself. How far are you willing to go to do the same for yourself?

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may require more information before you can begin working on a certain project. Be aware, a deadline is approaching.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You are gathering steam and will soon be moving forward at a high rate of speed. Efficiency and productivity are at their peak.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- What you want is right in front of you, and it has been for quite some time. What is keeping you from reaching out and claiming it as your own?

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Your Birthday for August 07, 2016

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | August 7th, 2016

Born today, you are quite adventurous, and you are likely to head off on the adventure of a lifetime at a very early age -- regardless of the dangers you might encounter along the way. You are not foolhardy; you know how to take necessary precautions, and you are always careful to equip yourself for whatever journey you are about to take. Still, you may face countless risks in both your personal life and your professional affairs as a result of your free and fearless spirit. Not only do you seek out the unusual, but you know how to turn the mundane into something quite special -- for yourself and others. Life is too short to be boring!

You seek personal contentment and professional success, and you don't believe that they are incompatible at all. Indeed, you are confident that the former can make the latter all the more possible -- and vice versa. You know that money cannot buy love -- but you also know that it can solve a host of daily problems!

Also born on this date are: Charlize Theron, actress; David Duchovny, actor; Billie Burke, actress; Tobin Bell, actor; Wayne Knight, actor; Louis Leakey, anthropologist; Garrison Keillor, writer and radio personality; John Glover, actor; Carl Switzer, 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, AUGUST 8

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Your unique style will be on display throughout the day, and it may even be able to open doors for you as you seek a course of advancement.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may be reunited with someone who has challenged you in the past -- and yes, you'll be challenged once again.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may have gotten over an important and difficult hurdle yesterday. Today, then, you can enjoy doing what you do with greater ease.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You cannot be anyone's savior, perhaps, but you can certainly do a thing or two that will benefit those around you in little ways.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You'll enjoy a new sense of purpose. Give someone a word of advice when you can -- he or she will return the favor when the time comes.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Your day is likely to progress in a cyclic fashion, which explains why you will seem to experience the same events more than once.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Someone may be trying to get you to go back on your word, but that's not about to happen, is it? You needn't explain yourself to anyone.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You can be both strong and kind. You may be affected by something you cannot control, which surges beneath the surface.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Take care to steer clear of anyone who seems to like things that are complicated. Simplicity is your friend.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may have stars in your eyes, but you must come down to earth and deal with a certain reality before it is too late.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- A warning you receive must be taken seriously, but that doesn't mean you must drop everything to deal with it. Respond patiently.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- The best parts of your day are likely to be the times when you can indulge in some introspection. You'll like what you see inside!

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Your Birthday for August 06, 2016

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | August 6th, 2016

Born today, you are one of the creative dynamos of your sign, and you are sure to be recognized for a great many accomplishments, professional and personal, that define you in the minds of others. You are certainly an original in both thought and action; you prove this daily, whether you are in the spotlight or working behind the scenes. You are able to follow a well-laid plan to the letter, yet you are also able to be quite spontaneous when a situation requires it. Indeed, your flexibility and willingness to improvise are perhaps two of your greatest strengths. You are not a rule-breaker, but you know how to work within the rules to maximize potential.

You are ambitious, driven and often unwilling to listen to anyone who might suggest that you do things a different way. When it comes to what others do, you never insist that a thing be done a certain way, but when it comes to your own life, it's your way or the highway! Your headstrong nature can be both a strength and a liability.

Also born on this date are: Lucille Ball, actress; Andy Warhol, artist; Geri Halliwell, singer; Robert Mitchum, actor; Vera Farmiga, actress; Alexander Fleming, scientist; M. Night Shyamalan, filmmaker; Catherine Hicks, actress; Alfred Lord Tennyson, poet; Soleil Moon Frye, actress; Michelle Yeoh, 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.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 7

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- An invitation goes out that has you reconsidering your plans. Perhaps this is something that you cannot afford to miss.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Others are eager for you to succeed, and you'll have all the help you need -- at times, perhaps more than is really useful.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You are able to see things others aren't. You can maneuver very carefully among obstacles that needn't hold you up at all.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Things are likely to get rather dramatic today, after you make an announcement that takes those around you by surprise.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You can attack a familiar problem with a new level of enthusiasm and resolve. Someone in your domestic circle needs your help, too.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You'll get good ideas from various sources. Remember -- it doesn't matter where it comes from, as long as it works!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You needn't be protective of your plans. A rival isn't likely to try and disrupt them for any reason. Build up a head of steam.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You can take a chance on something that seemed like a long shot only yesterday. Today the odds are much more in your favor.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Someone may misinterpret what you say or do. There may be some work for you to do to patch things up in the aftermath.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You have only yourself to blame for a situation that has you backed into a corner. Don't react defensively; focus on undoing the damage.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You have an important opportunity, and you mustn't pass it up. You may have to set aside other responsibilities temporarily.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You can discard a plan that simply will not work. You'll know it won't because getting started will be so difficult.

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