Your Birthday for August 18, 2016

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | August 18th, 2016

Born today, you may seem to be a slave to your passions, for you are fiery, impulsive, expressive and quite mercurial much of the time. The truth is, however, that you are far more thoughtful than others might think, and you do or say very little without first weighing the pros and cons and considering your chances of success -- of having the impact you intend, of being heard in the spirit in which your words are meant, or of performing at a high level and bettering yourself with each successive endeavor. In other words, almost everything in your life is on purpose, carefully designed to have a certain impact and win you certain rewards. You do nothing by chance -- but that doesn't mean you don't do everything full out! Your passions are still a significant factor in your life.

Highly creative and driven to do more with each passing day, you may at times work yourself to exhaustion as you strive for perfection -- which is, you must acknowledge, unattainable! You must always care for yourself in mind, body and spirit so that you don't simply burn out.

Also born on this date are: Patrick Swayze, actor; Edward Norton, actor; Robert Redford, actor and filmmaker; Roberto Clemente, baseball player; Christian Slater, actor; Malcolm Jamal Warner, actor; Denis Leary, actor and comedian; Roman Polanski, filmmaker; Meriwether Lewis, explorer; Shelley Winters, actress; Madeleine Stowe, actress; Martin Mull, actor; Rosalynn Carter, first lady.

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, AUGUST 19

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may find a certain endeavor rather pointless, no matter how much it may have been recommended to you. Avoid any outright conflicts.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You're waiting patiently for someone to reach out to you, but why not reach out yourself and see if you can't speed things up a bit!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You'll feel someone's influence, even though he or she is nowhere in sight. You must figure out what is happening very soon!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You can use the time available to do certain things that you would otherwise have to leave for another day. Get ahead!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You're likely to see many things from more than one angle. This gives you an advantage when "experts" begin sharing their opinions.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You're less willing than most to share what is going on inside, but you may find that doing so will help you deal with a hidden struggle.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You're eager to make things right between yourself and someone you wronged some time ago. He or she is also ready to heal any wounds.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Take care that you don't mistake instruction for criticism. What someone offers can be put to good use if your attitude is positive.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You're approaching a crossroads of sorts, but you may not yet be ready to make the decision that will likely be required.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- The difference between fact and truth will be very clear to you before the day is out. Keep exploring anything that fires you up.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may be set ablaze by someone whose approach is very much like yours. Use this new energy to make a plan you can stick to.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Inspiration comes from all sources; all you have to do is make yourself available. A friend notices something odd about you.

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Your Birthday for August 17, 2016

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | August 17th, 2016

Born today, you are a quiet, thoughtful, sensitive individual with so much willpower that you're not likely to encounter any obstacle in life that you cannot overcome. You know how to wrestle with a problem so that you come up with the perfect method of solving it; you know how to grapple with difficult circumstances so that you can prevail even where others might fall prey to adversity; and you know how to ponder the big questions in life so that you are never surprised by anything that comes your way, as you understand that everything is within the realm of possibility. You believe that if a thing can happen, it eventually will -- either good or bad -- and you know how to take full advantage whenever the odds are in your favor.

Beneath your placid surface, there flows such a river of passion that when it reveals itself -- through an occasional geyser of expression that commands attention -- others are sure to be affected by you in some way. Anytime you express yourself freely, you tend to have a lasting impact on those around you.

Also born on this date are: Robert De Niro, actor; Dustin Pedroia, baseball player; Donnie Wahlberg, actor; Sean Penn, actor; Davy Crockett, soldier and politician; Mae West, actress; Maureen O'Hara, actress; Belinda Carlisle, singer; Eric Johnson, guitarist.

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, AUGUST 18

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may be pulled in a direction you did not intend to go, but what you discover along the way will make the detour worth it.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Now is no time to clam up! Speak your mind and share your thoughts with anyone who will listen -- especially that special someone!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- A memory has you making plans for what is to come. In this way, past and future conjoin to make the present that much more enjoyable!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You have much to say, but very little time in which to say it. You mustn't spend too much time worrying about your word choices!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You're likely to be reminded of one of your unique "superpowers" by someone who is eager to rekindle something that used to be.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may be looking down a long track of time that leads to nowhere in particular, but what you see excites you somehow, and even inspires you.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You're ready to share certain plans that you have been developing for some time. Those around you are eager to set them in motion.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- What is your plan of attack? You must be as specific as possible and work according to priorities if you want to be effective.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Someone you encounter is likely to challenge you in a way that is unexpected -- but, very likely, enjoyable and productive.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may feel as though something isn't quite right, but there is little you can do to stem the tide of what is coming your way.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Preparation is the key to success. Anything you do to ready yourself will prove useful -- psychologically, as well as in practical terms.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- A promise will be made -- and perhaps broken. You will have everything to do with the former, and little with the latter.

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Your Birthday for August 16, 2016

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | August 16th, 2016

Born today, you are never one to follow in the footsteps of another unless doing so brings you closer to yourself in the long run. In other words, you will always chart your own course unless it's clear that traveling a road previously traveled by someone else will teach you something you feel you need to know in order to establish or assert your autonomy. Most important to you is exploring your place in the world through the lens of personal experience; you would much rather learn things by doing than by studying about them secondhand, and though you do enjoy reading and absorbing information from the page, you will always want to apply that knowledge to whatever you may be doing next. And that, perhaps, is your ultimate philosophy, your true creed: "What's next?"

You rely upon the force of your personality to see you through difficult situations, and though this may serve you quite well most of the time, you must accept the fact that now and then you must apply something more in order to see events resolve to your liking. Sometimes, just being you isn't quite enough!

Also born on this date are: Madonna, singer; Steve Carell, actor; Angela Bassett, actress; James Cameron, director; Kathie Lee Gifford, television personality; Julie Newmar, actress; Timothy Hutton, actor; Eydie Gorme, singer; Fess Parker, actor; Robert Culp, actor; Lesley Ann Warren, actress; Bob Balaban, 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.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 17

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You'll be treated as you deserve, not as your forebears deserved. What drives you, as always, is your sense of justice.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You'll find yourself engaged in a conflict that means much more to someone else than it does to you, but you'll still pull your weight.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You're not about to let yourself be ruled by anyone who isn't personally invested in what matters most to you. Stake your claim!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You're nearing a juncture that may allow you to make a decision that will affect you and those close to you for some time to come.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You can share what you know with someone who is ready to take your ideas and put them to practical use in a new way.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You're not engaged in this fight on your own. Someone else is with you, though hanging back in the shadows. Your strength is multiplied.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- It may be time to put your money where your mouth is. You've been waiting for a certain sign long enough; now is the time to move!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- There are things you may not want to do, but you know very well that doing them will demonstrate something valuable to those in your camp.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You have a trusted friend who is willing to be your eyes and ears as you focus on something that is important only to you.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- It won't take much for you to be able to imagine all that is likely to happen around you -- but will it happen in time?

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You can perhaps enjoy a little peace and quiet in the midst of a conflict that you're still trying to figure out.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- A key idea comes to light, making you feel as though you have more on the line than ever before, perhaps. You know what must be done.

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