Your Birthday for September 06, 2016

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | September 6th, 2016

Born today, you have a way of communicating that attracts audiences of all kinds, from the highborn and erudite to the most common among men, and you don't have any favorites, for you genuinely enjoy what each brings to the party. The fact that you are comfortable among all manner of individuals is one of your greatest strengths, and will surely serve you well in all endeavors. Most important is that you follow a path that stems from your own heart and instincts, unconcerned about any sort of prize or reward. For you, personal expression is often reward enough! You don't always seek remuneration, praise or any other compensation for your efforts, for the effort itself rewards you and feeds your soul. Remember, however, that you must also feed yourself and your family and keep a roof over your head!

You are no stranger to controversy, for you will talk about anything and do anything that seems right in the moment -- and not everyone will take this well. Indeed, those who are threatened by your ease and candor may well try to knock you down in some way, and you must take steps to protect yourself.

Also born on this date are: Idris Elba, actor; Elizabeth Vargas, journalist; Jeff Foxworthy, comedian; Chris Christie, politician; Macy Gray, singer; Swoosie Kurtz, actress; Jo Anne Worley, actress and comedian.

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, SEPTEMBER 7

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- There are many reasons to continue along your current path, but your reason for changing course is more compelling still.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Don't give friends and loved ones the same old story. Solid reasons are one thing, but flimsy excuses are best avoided altogether.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You are assuming that a new friend or partner will respond to events the way everyone else does, but this may be erroneous. Don't prejudge.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Now that you know precisely where you stand with regard to another's expectations, you can begin maneuvering effectively.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You don't have to put all your eggs in one basket in order to send the message that you are fully committed. Be more prudent than that!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- The promise of something long in the making is finally coming to fruition. You surely have some preparations to make before the payoff!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You and a partner may have stylistic differences, but they shouldn't be allowed to grow into anything that could cause a rift.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Putting yourself in another's shoes may not be as easy as usual, but once you manage it, you'll see things for what they really are.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You must insist that someone in your inner circle follow protocol. There's very little room for improvisation -- if any.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You can share something quite special with someone who has been on the periphery for a while. The two of you have an unacknowledged bond.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You must be sure that your reasons for doing a certain difficult thing are sound and valid. How much are you getting out of it?

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You must keep yourself from responding to someone's untoward behavior in a way that is unsettling or out of proportion.

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Your Birthday for September 05, 2016

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | September 5th, 2016

Born today, you are sometimes prone to dramatic, even violent, mood swings that you can neither explain nor understand. The best you can do, throughout your lifetime, is to learn to anticipate when they are likely to happen, and what to do when they occur. The thing not to do, of course, is to let them affect you without trying to minimize their negative consequences, or maximize the positive. Indeed, you can learn to take full advantage of any change in your spirits or state of mind -- provided you know what each shift means to you as far as behavior and emotional stability are concerned, and provided you've learned to work with them rather than fight against them. Trying to be someone you're not, to appear stable when you are actually quite mercurial, would be a mistake!

You have a great deal of personal magnetism and charisma; you know how to attract attention and keep it, and others are sure to gravitate toward you as a matter of course. You are far more intellectual than anyone might assume, and this will serve you well in all aspects of your daily life, both personally and professionally.

Also born on this date are: Freddie Mercury, singer; Michael Keaton, actor; Rose McGowan, actress; Raquel Welch, actress; Bob Newhart, actor and comedian; George Lazenby, actor; John Cage, composer; Jesse James, outlaw; Cathy Guisewite, cartoonist; John Bradley-West, 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.

TUESDAY, SEPTEBMER 6

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- A rival may have pulled ahead of you, but you can come up with a new plan of action by which you can regain the lead very quickly.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- What you tell a friend in confidence is sure to remain between you until you lift the veil of secrecy. You can trust him or her implicitly.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You're very interested to learn what is going on behind the scenes, and you can do so without intruding on anyone's privacy.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Your enjoyment will stem from another's success. You will want to lend all the support you can to something that is newly in the works.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- What appears on the horizon is likely to attract you in a new and unfamiliar way -- and you're willing to risk much to explore it fully.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You have news for a close friend, but you must make sure that he or she will hear it in the way it is intended -- and not as a challenge.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Leave certain things undisturbed or unexplored, and you're likely to fall behind the curve. You must know what's going on!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may be waiting to hear from someone close to you about a recent decision. He or she has some questions for you.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may be asked to explain yourself at some point. You have good reasons for everything you're doing, and you can express them clearly.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Someone at a considerable distance is likely to have a clearer view of what is really going on than you do. Listen to him!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You have keen instincts, but they may not serve you very well when you are forced into a situation before you are ready to assess it.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may have something to reveal that you fear will not go over well, but this mindset underestimates those who know and care for you.

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Your Birthday for September 04, 2016

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | September 4th, 2016

Born today, you are likely to experience so many highs in your life that it may seem impossible to have ever been at a low point at all, but the fact remains that you may spend a great deal of time and energy through the years keeping yourself from succumbing to the blues. You are prone to darker moods that can threaten your happiness, progress and eventual success in life. It is essential that you learn how to combat such moods and focus as much as possible on the good in life: the potential, the yearnings and loves that really define you. Only in that way can you make the most of what you have been endowed with by the stars and take advantage of the opportunities that life offers up, both personally and professionally. You can surely do this, but it will require continual effort. In this, you are no different from anyone else.

You know how to attract others into your orbit with your tremendous personal power -- and once you have them there, you keep them there. You inspire loyalty and hard work, but you also know how to teach others to be at their best in all things. Because excellence is the only real choice for you, it becomes the only real choice for those around you, as well.

Also born on this date are: Beyonce Knowles, singer; Wes Bentley, actor; Mitzi Gaynor, actress; Dick York, actor; Tom Watson, golfer; Ione Skye, actress; Damon Wayans, actor and comedian; Max Greenfield, 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.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 5

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- After a long time, you're ready to accept the fact that you're not a part of the team anymore -- or are you? Maybe your role has simply changed.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You're working with someone who knows how to get things done, but he or she can learn a lot from you about how to treat people in the process.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Once you see how a certain issue has fallen out among your friends, you'll realize exactly what has been going on behind the scenes.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You're grateful for how things have turned out, even if you are forced to announce an important decision before you feel ready.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- There's no time like the present to deal with major issues that are not going to go away. Don't procrastinate another day!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- A domestic upset has you considering an option that only yesterday would never have been on the table at all. Much seems to have changed.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- A minor squabble turns into something that you need to work hard to control. Not everyone is reacting in an unexpected manner.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may find that it's time to delve into something on your own that others may have been eager to help you with only yesterday.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Too much maneuvering in the shadows has you suspecting others of unfair practices, but you may also be guilty of untoward behavior.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Something about what you've been doing lately is likely to bring all manner of critics out of the woodwork. Is that what you wanted?

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may not be able to get exactly what you want, but if you apply yourself and use your imagination, you can still have your second choice.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Your reasoning is sound, but you may still be coming up short in your calculations. It may be that you've failed to consider a hidden variable.

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