Your Birthday for August 25, 2016

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | August 25th, 2016

Born today, you enjoy a good game of hide-and-seek. While this may seem to be a rather trivial description of your character, those who know you best understand that it is, in fact, the key to your entire nature. You thrive on being able to uncover new things daily, to seek out information and knowledge wherever you may be, to learn about the world and the people in it -- in your own inimitable way. That way is often through fun and games; you believe that laughter is the best possible mode of imparting important information, and the more fun you and others have together, the more you are no doubt learning -- about each other as well as the world. You have no qualms about getting your hands dirty as you search for something you think may be significant to you.

You enjoy romance in all its aspects -- emotional, psychological and physical -- but you are unable to separate these aspects of love and enjoy them piecemeal, one at a time. You prefer your romance to be the product of all three internal drives, and when it is not, you feel that something very important is missing -- such a romance is not destined to last for long. But when everything is working in harmony, you can love for a lifetime!

Also born on this date are: Billy Ray Cyrus, singer; Sean Connery, actor; Tim Burton, director; Gene Simmons, singer; Rachael Ray, celebrity chef; Elvis Costello, singer; Blair Underwood, actor; Regis Philbin, television personality; Claudia Schiffer, model and actress; Leonard Bernstein, composer; Ruby Keeler, actress; Monty Hall, game show host; George Wallace, politician; Van Johnson, actor; Tom Skerritt, actor; Rollie Fingers, baseball player; Jo Dee Messina, singer.

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 26

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Your spirits will be lifted by someone who feels a certain kinship with you -- and who is definitely in the same boat.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may not be able to do things as quickly, or as automatically, as usual. When it comes to family members, extra thought is required.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You'll want to weigh the pros and cons of an idea very carefully before even considering setting it in motion.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You'll want to get the opinions of friends and family members in order to validate your own position on a certain key issue.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You're trying to nail down a certain situation, but it would be best to let it continue to develop until it settles organically.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You are revising a certain process to accommodate your needs and the needs of a friend or partner in a new way.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- The exit you seek isn't likely to appear in the form that you expect. You must look inward for such an escape route.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You'll receive information that has you champing at the bit, but you must have patience. Be as circumspect as possible.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You're seeking something quite valuable, and you know that you are near. By day's end, you'll know if it will be yours or not.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Signs and signals are pointing you in a certain direction, but your every instinct is telling you to go the other way.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Someone is likely to recognize you not for how you look, but for the trail of accomplishments you have left in your wake.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may find yourself assisting those who really know what they're doing, but something unforeseen has you working in a different way.

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Your Birthday for August 24, 2016

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | August 24th, 2016

Born today, you are an explorer by nature, and you will insist on being free to go here and there in pursuit of knowledge and discovery, regardless of what your routine daily life may have in store for you at any given moment. You will cut ties in order to assert your independence and autonomy, and others must be resigned to that if they wish to be part of your circle -- or they may soon find themselves out of your life for good. You are not one to insist that anyone else live according to your rules and precepts; you encourage others to live as freely and as unencumbered as you do. You have a knack for sensing when something might threaten to pin you down, so you are usually able to avoid any sort of limiting force before it becomes a real issue to you.

You may seem to some to be rather reserved when it comes to love -- and some may even think that it is impossible for you to be in love at all. This is nonsense, of course, for you are far more able than others to express yourself in ways that are memorable -- but only to the true object of your affection! You save such outpourings for private moments, where you can be uninhibited and free with any kind of romantic expression.

Also born on this date are: Rupert Grint, actor; Dave Chappelle, comedian; Stephen Fry, actor and comedian; Cal Ripken Jr., baseball player; Yasser Arafat, Palestinian leader; Steve Guttenberg, actor; Marlee Matlin, 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.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 25

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You can share more than a laugh with someone who has been by your side for quite a while. Something new has a very good chance of lasting.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You're in charge of more than you know. Think things through carefully, and don't make the mistake of believing you're invulnerable.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You can do much to help a friend, but remember that there will be moments that require you to step back and let things just happen.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may have to be unusually limber and flexible throughout this complicated day. A certain change of direction is quite meaningful.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Your expectations are shaken by events that seem to come out of nowhere, but you can recover quickly. A former love surprises you.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Your vision is understood by someone who can really help you get things started when the time comes. You can share more than just a dream.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You're uniquely qualified to deal with the things that are coming to the surface, whether you feel truly ready or not.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may not be able to listen to everyone who wants to speak with you, but certain warnings will come through loud and clear.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You are headed in a direction that may surprise those who know you best, but recent changes mean that this new phase makes sense!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You feel confident that your plans, once set in motion, will lead directly to the threshold of a new kind of success. Get started!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You're not invisible, certainly, but there are some who may not pay attention to what you are doing for reasons that are entirely their own.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- A loved one is waiting for you to break through a perceived personal barrier and express yourself more honestly and openly.

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Your Birthday for August 23, 2016

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | August 23rd, 2016

Born today, you can be somewhat erratic and mercurial, but this is probably due in large part to the fact that your attention and interest are so easily drawn in different directions without warning. You are curious about the world in which you live and the people in it, and you will do whatever you must to learn as much as possible about them both. You can be quite sociable, yet you prefer to do your learning on your own -- exploring freely, without any ties to keep you from going here and there, studying this and that. You want to follow your gut when it comes to things that interest you -- this, of course, is why it is so hard for many people to pin you down. You know how to combine thought and action with ease -- and a great deal of style, to boot!

You have few genuine fears, but when you do find yourself facing something that frightens you, it can be quite traumatic, indeed! This is why it is always best for you to steer clear of any situation that might bring you in contact with something you find scary. You trust those closest to you to have your back in this regard, and they know that protecting you is an important duty to fulfill.

Also born on this date are: Kobe Bryant, basketball player; River Phoenix, actor; Gene Kelly, actor, dancer and director; Scott Caan, actor; Barbara Eden, actress; Rick Springfield, singer and actor; Keith Moon, musician; Shelley Long, actress; Oliver Hazard Perry, military leader; Jay Mohr, actor; Vera Miles, actress; Willy Russell, playwright.

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 24

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Someone close to you may be expecting something that you simply cannot give -- and might not anyway, even if you could.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may find yourself traveling down a road that presents one hazard after another. You're well prepared, fortunately.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You'll be surprised by something that arises at the last minute. A friend comes to the rescue, but he or she can't do it all.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Increased intimacy with someone you've known for a while is likely to bring to the surface some issues that have long been hidden away.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You can profit from another's mistake. Before long, however, you'll have every reason to work together toward a common goal.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Giving another what he or she wants may seem like a good idea, but in truth you may be setting him or her back. Perhaps you should reconsider.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Getting an early start doesn't necessarily mean that you will be able to knock off early. You're in it for the long haul.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may not be able to keep up with the most rapid developments, but it's more important to maintain your own pace anyway.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may be expecting someone to do something that is beyond the scope of their current tasks and assignments. Reassess your real needs.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may have to put your plans on hold as you tend to someone who is in need of something only you can provide.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may sense that things are calming down and becoming more normal. You can expect one more bump in the road, however.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- In an attempt to gain a little more control over your circumstances, you may be tempted to make an unwise decision. Think twice!

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