Your Birthday for August 09, 2016

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | August 9th, 2016

Born today, you live your life in a manner that is both reactive and proactive, letting circumstances reveal to you new directions in which to travel, and then deciding for yourself how best to proceed after careful consideration. This kind of self-determinism, combined with a feeling that certain things are pre-ordained, can work wonders for you, personally and professionally, especially while you are young and don't yet know quite enough to make informed decisions about the overall course of your life. You are nimble in mind and body, able to turn quickly and stop on a dime, and you don't ever feel as though you must commit yourself permanently to any idea, plan or endeavor.

You may not appear to be overly emotional, but the fact is that the current of feeling that runs beneath the surface is strong and ever-present. Nothing happens to you or near you that you do not feel strongly, but you don't always have to show others how events are affecting you. Some may call you "mysterious" for this very reason.

Also born on this date are: Whitney Houston, singer; Anna Kendrick, actress; Sam Elliott, actor; Deion Sanders, football player; Gillian Anderson, actress; Michael Kors, designer; Eric Bana, actor; Melanie Griffith, actress; Robert Shaw, actor and writer; Rod Laver, tennis player.

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, AUGUST 10

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You are able to turn a disadvantage into an advantage. Trust in your ability to turn someone else's frown upside down.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may fear the tempest that is fast approaching, but remember that after every storm comes a welcome calm. You can do this!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may have no reason to indulge in any private concerns, but you're suspicious of the road that lies ahead. Forward motion cures all ills!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You can derive a great deal of pleasure from interaction with those who are younger than you. Laughter truly is the best medicine.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may be captivated by something "new" in your life that has, in reality, been there all along. So what's different about it now?

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- What someone else does as a matter of course may take you by surprise. Your reaction has you wondering if this is worth a closer look.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may be wondering if you can, indeed, have too much of a good thing. The answer can lie only within you -- very deeply within.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You can combine business and pleasure in a way that seems both new and strangely familiar. You'll feel as if you can give anything a try!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Outward signs tell you one thing, but you have a feeling that something very different is going on inside. Can you get in touch with it?

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You and a friend discover something new in common, and it's likely to be much more than skin deep. Is it time to reveal a secret?

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Ask for help, but realize that, depending on whom you ask, you may get much more than you originally bargained for.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Someone's behavior is likely to raise an eyebrow, but you may find you are the only one reacting in this fashion. Ask yourself why.

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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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