Your Birthday for August 26, 2016

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | August 26th, 2016

Born today, you are not the kind of person to enjoy being put in situations that you do not know and cannot control. You prefer to remain in the driver's seat at all times, steering a course based on experience, knowledge and instinct -- all three of which you trust to take you in the right direction through most of your life. While you do tend to prefer traveling life's journey on your own, you will certainly welcome others to join you at times -- but this can be tricky, for you must be comfortable with your companions and know them well, so that you are never unpleasantly surprised by anything they might say or do in response to your words or actions or what you encounter together along the path you have chosen to follow. You want your companions in life to share your outlook, ambitions, likes and dislikes, and all the rest; you are unlikely to form lasting bonds with anyone who differs too dramatically from you in any way.

You love nothing so much as access to other places and the knowledge that they can afford you. If travel is not a favorite hobby of yours, you can get what you need from books -- and from the tales others tell you of their travels and discoveries. Like so many born under your sign, you want to know about the world around you -- but it matters not if you learn by reading, by hearing stories or by personal experience.

Also born on this date are: Mother Teresa, religious leader; Chris Pine, actor; Macaulay Culkin, actor; Melissa McCarthy, actress; Geraldine Ferraro, politician; Branford Marsalis, musician; Michael Jeter, 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.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 27

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You feel as though someone may reach out to you at any time in an attempt to close a gap that has grown over the past weeks or months.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You trust that the end will justify the means, but that's not always how it goes, as you know. You'll just have to wait and see.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Another's behavior may raise fears among those in your inner circle; they worry that you could go that way as well, unlikely as that is!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Your reputation is at stake, and you know it. Stick to the straight and narrow, and be sure to do everything you've said you will do!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You'll gain a great deal of perspective if you look at things through the eyes of someone you recognize to be very much like yourself.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may be going through a rough time, but everyone knows why -- and understands that this is a necessary trial.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You must be willing to take advantage of any assistance -- human, mechanical or digital -- that is available to you!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You can surround yourself with beauty such as you have rarely seen -- and when you do, you'll realize that your perspective is on the mend.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- The messages you receive may seem to conflict -- on the surface. Down deep, they tell essentially the same story.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You mustn't relinquish control over certain key elements of your daily life, as much as you wish things could be easier.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You are able to see through any sort of deception with much greater facility than usual. This saves you a world of trouble!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may have to work very late in order to meet a certain deadline. The powers that be are confident that you can get it all done!

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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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