Your Birthday for August 20, 2016

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | August 20th, 2016

Born today, you have a habit of coming from nowhere and taking charge, doing things that only you know how to do and getting results that are far more exciting and impressive than anyone might have expected. It's your ability to blend in as necessary that gives you a tremendous advantage, as you are often able to use the element of surprise to tip the scales in your direction and win the day. Indeed, you may well become known as someone who can snatch victory from the jaws of defeat as a matter of course -- but to you, doing so will never be routine! You love a challenge, and you will never abandon your efforts until you have reached your goals -- or until personal danger, or danger to others, simply makes it impossible to proceed. You are not careless or foolhardy.

Your ideals and beliefs are deeply rooted and unshakable; you aren't the kind to be dissuaded from what you ardently hold true -- by anyone, for any reason. Though some may call this "stubbornness," to you it is merely constancy and confidence.

Also born on this date are: Amy Adams, actress; Robert Plant, singer; Al Roker, television personality; Isaac Hayes, singer-songwriter; Ron Paul, politician; Benjamin Harrison, U.S. president; Don King, boxing promoter; Connie Chung, television journalist; H.P. Lovecraft, author; Ray Wise, actor; Jacqueline Susann, author; Peter Horton, actor; Misha Collins, actor; Andrew Garfield, actor; James Marsters, actor; Joan Allen, actress; Greg Bear, author.

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 21

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may come to an important realization that increases your motivation and has you making an unusual new plan.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may be asked to assess something that, in your view, cannot be quantified. It's time to devise some new methods of measurement.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Someone may have you ignoring your instincts for a time, but later in the day you'll realize that you were right all along.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Your desire for something or someone is overriding your need for what is much more practical. You must decide which is more urgent.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Things may seem unusually random to you at first, but when you take a closer look, you'll see that there is a method to the madness.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Focus on where you are going and how you are getting there, and don't let anyone distract you from what you know is most important.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You'll be facing a formidable adversary, and though you know him or her very well, there may be something to surprise you, too.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Get as much information as you can so that you can paint a picture of what lies ahead in your mind. Visualization is essential!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You need details if you're going to make an important decision before nightfall. Those who are in the know may be uncooperative.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may be facing something complicated, but you can apply a great deal of brainpower and intuition to the problem.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You'll be separated from someone you love, but not for long. Avoid any sort of panic, and know that this is a necessary sacrifice.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You mustn't stand in your own way. Avoid doing anything that could possibly get you mired in a situation you cannot control.

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Your Birthday for August 19, 2016

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | August 19th, 2016

Born today, you are known for your ability to mix and mingle with all kinds of people, from those who have everything in common with you to those who have nothing whatsoever in common with anybody! Indeed, you seem to be at your best when you are interacting with those who might be labeled "difficult" or "misfit," for you have a way of making such people feel like they belong and are important. You hold yourself in very high esteem, of course, and while you may even have an inflated sense of your own abilities, the fact is that you truly are talented. The things you accomplish are likely to be considered quite important by others. You may find yourself thrust into the limelight on many occasions, and this will become something you actually welcome and enjoy.

You know how to skirt the rules now and then in order to get what you want. This can be dangerous, but you have a way of flying under the radar that allows you to get away with all manner of minor infractions. Take care, however! There are some things even you had better not try!

Also born on this date are: John Stamos, actor; Bill Clinton, U.S. president; Matthew Perry, actor; Coco Chanel, designer; Orville Wright, aviator; Kyra Sedgwick, actress; Jonathan Frakes, actor; Kevin Dillon, actor; Gene Roddenberry, producer; Lee Ann Womack, singer; Peter Gallagher, actor; Clay Walker, singer; Erika Christensen, actress; Gerald McRaney, actor; Adam Arkin, actor; Fred Thompson, actor and politician; Jill St. John, actress; Willie Shoemaker, jockey.

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, AUGUST 20

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You'll want to give a straight answer when someone close to you asks you a difficult question, but you must think carefully first.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Don't be stubborn! Say yes to someone who asks you to bend just a bit to accommodate his or her needs. You have little to lose and much to gain.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may feel incapable of controlling certain events. If that is so, you must be willing to go along with the plan another has in mind.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Focus on the details, and you'll be able to keep everything well in hand. But don't lose sight of the big picture, either!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You'll have to make do with less than expected until things pick up and give you the opportunity to gather what you really think you need.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You'll feel a bit more hemmed in than usual. The reason not only makes sense, but also gives you good cause to solve a personal problem.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- What appears to be a negative actually turns out to be a positive, and you can maintain this advantage for quite some time.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You'll have reason to share more than usual with the one by your side. He or she may not be accustomed to this new level of intimacy.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You're gearing up for something big, but you're not yet able to let others in on your plans. Premature action could risk everything.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You're not likely to work as quickly as you normally do, but you can still get everything done if you prioritize.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may be dealing with routine affairs in unusual ways all day long. Someone much younger than you will come up with a sound plan.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You will have to work hard to uncover something essential to your success, as it has been long buried -- and forgotten.

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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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