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Your Birthday for September 01, 2016

Your Birthday by by Stella Wilder
by Stella Wilder
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Born today, you have both a whimsical and a serious side, and the two are always vying for dominance within your complex personality. You have been endowed with more than the gift of laughter; indeed, you are more able to make others laugh than most born under your sign -- or any sign, for that matter! You have also been given the gift of empathy -- the ability to feel things as others feel them. This is something of a double-edged sword, for while it enables you to get very close to other people when you choose to do so, it also means that you will respond very personally when things happen to others -- and sometimes, quite frankly, you wish this were not so! It is not always convenient or pleasant to feel what those around you feel!

You have a great deal of style, and you may discover that charm is one of your greatest tools, both at work and in your personal relationships. You challenge others to interact with you on a very high level, whether physically, emotionally or intellectually. You ask a lot of your friends, and they give it willingly.

Also born on this date are: Phil McGraw, television personality; Gloria Estefan, singer; Conway Twitty, singer; Rocky Marciano, boxer; Barry Gibb, singer; Lily Tomlin, actress; Yvonne De Carlo, actress; Padma Lakshmi, television personality; Edgar Rice Burroughs, author; Alan Dershowitz, lawyer; James Rebhorn, 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.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 2

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You seem determined to cut all ties with those you believe are working against you -- but one or two are actually good friends.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You can demonstrate a great deal of personal flair -- and at the same time deal with a few issues no one else will touch.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You can treat those closest to you to an experience they are sure to enjoy -- and not soon forget. They may even learn something!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may become the unlikely partner of someone who has been out to get you in the past. This new relationship may last a long time.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You want to show someone you love just where you stand on certain issues, but you're afraid such candor is premature. It certainly is not!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- It may be time for you to consider taking a new tack; you may encounter some serious threats if you continue along your current course.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You're considering teaching someone an important lesson, but you've yet to work out the how, even though the why is clear.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You have a unique style that is likely to be in the spotlight before the day is out. You must ask yourself if this is what you want.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may not know exactly what lies ahead, but you can add things up and devise a list of likely possibilities.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You are still doing something a friend or loved one has warned can lead only to hardship. What makes you think you know better?

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You can introduce a friend or loved one to a way of thinking that has become something of a personal trademark for you.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You are proud of your affiliation with someone who is currently attracting a great deal of criticism. You mustn't turn your back now!

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Your Birthday for August 31, 2016

Your Birthday by by Stella Wilder
by Stella Wilder
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Born today, you are always willing to see where an opportunity will lead you, despite your preference for being in charge of your days and destiny. This willingness stems from your understanding that only by exploring the unknown will you be able to uncover that which can propel you forward or get you ahead. Past experience and current knowledge can take you only so far; eventually you must give yourself over to the unknown in order to reap the greatest benefit from the future. You are likely to travel many roads in your lifetime, and the choices you make will run the gamut from simple to complex -- but they will always affect you in significant ways. There is no such thing as a trivial decision in your life!

You are keenly interested in what is going on in the world, and you take news from near or far very personally -- to the point where you will surely feel compelled, sooner or later, to play a role in many newsworthy affairs. You want to do what you can for the little guy -- to help those who cannot help themselves.

Also born on this date are: Richard Gere, actor; Chris Tucker, actor; Van Morrison, singer; James Coburn, actor; Queen Rania of Jordan; Itzhak Perlman, violinist; Buddy Hackett, actor; Debbie Gibson, singer; Maria Montessori, educator; Eldridge Cleaver, activist and politician; Frederic March, actor; Hideo Nomo, baseball player; Edwin Moses, Olympic athlete.

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, SEPTEMBER 1

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You're likely to get most of what you bargained for, but one thing may still be lacking. You can provide that for yourself.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- The simple things please you far more than the complex. Don't be tempted to make a mess of things in the name of experimentation!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You can excite a partner with your plans, and inspire him or her to participate in a way that he or she never has before.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You're tired of doing the same things, in the same ways, for the same reasons. This is a good day to shake it up and try something new!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You have never been in quite the position you are now. With it comes a new responsibility -- and many new choices.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Your ability to stir up innocent fun can come in handy. Others are more than willing to join in the games you have in mind.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- The view from where you are takes in more than you had thought, but you want to be sure you understand more than the big picture.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Search, and you will uncover something that both surprises and satisfies you in ways you had perhaps not expected.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may have to be the one to correct what is wrong because others have not recognized any errors whatsoever.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You'll have the chance to take a stand, and others will be impressed with your ability to embody both confidence and resolve.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Someone close to you is eager to up the ante. Are you ready to do more, with the promise that more will come your way in return?

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may be tempted to reach out to a friend with whom you are currently on the outs, but the gesture may actually be premature.

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Your Birthday for August 30, 2016

Your Birthday by by Stella Wilder
by Stella Wilder
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Born today, you are not always able to keep up with the dizzying pace of the world around you, but you don't feel that this puts you at any disadvantage since you are so capable of doing everything you need to do in more traditional, even old-fashioned ways. Indeed, your reliance on the traditional spans virtually all aspects of your life, from the personal to the professional, and gives you a kind of strength and confidence that others who are more modern in their approach may not enjoy. There are even times when your retro style allows you to feel somewhat superior to those around you -- but this is a private enjoyment, and not something that you share with anyone but those closest to you.

You never hesitate to throw the dice when you feel that the potential for gain outweighs the risk you take in such a gamble. This means, of course, that you must always study what is possible to determine the odds -- and avoid placing bets that give too much advantage to the house! You always want to feel that you have a chance of winning.

Also born on this date are: Cameron Diaz, actress; Warren Buffett, entrepreneur; Ted Williams, baseball player; Andy Roddick, tennis player; Mary Shelley, author; Peggy Lipton, actress; Fred MacMurray, actor; Shirley Booth, actress; Michael Chiklis, actor; Joan Blondell, actress; Elizabeth Ashley, actress; Timothy Bottoms, actor; David Paymer, actor; Huey Long, politician.

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 31

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Something is happening between you and a partner that warrants some serious, honest talk. There's no time like the present!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Your best bet is to give that certain someone a taste of what you yourself would like to receive. An arrangement can surely result.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Focusing on the good points feels better than even acknowledging the bad points, but you're going to have to address the latter very soon.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Even the simplest of instructions may seem complicated if you aren't armed with the tools you need to perform the required tasks.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You'll find yourself moving slowly but inevitably toward a goal you share with a certain someone who has motives that will please you.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may not have the energy to do everything on your list. If you prioritize, you can certainly tend to the things others are expecting.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may be spending just a bit too much time worrying about what others think, rather than tending to the business at hand.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You're nearing a critical point in a certain relationship. It may be time to tell the truth, whether or not you think you are ready.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You can get more done than you originally planned, but only if you make an early start and avoid a habitual distraction.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You'll have reason to look back over a lot of past correspondence to find the source of tension between you and an old friend.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You can impress those around you with more than stamina. Your timing -- and your ability to shake things up -- both stand out.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You and an old friend have much to talk about if you can find the time. Perhaps you can put something else off until tomorrow.

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