Your Birthday for September 20, 2016

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | September 20th, 2016

Born today, you will have staked your claim to fame and fortune at a very early age. This doesn't mean that success is guaranteed! On the contrary, it depends largely upon your ability to focus, to work hard, to climb the highest peaks and to stay on course even when everything around you is pulling you this way and that, threatening to distract you from your work. In other words, it may be quite clear when you are young what your particular destiny may be, but fulfilling that destiny depends on you, and you must never sit back and wait for it to come to you. Rather, you must pursue it aggressively, with a cool head and a clear eye, often subjecting yourself to hardship and sacrifice.

You have tremendous charm and charisma, and you know how to open doors with just a look. There are always some who will put themselves at your disposal and give you precisely what you want before you even ask! Take care, however: You must never abuse this gift, but use it wisely and sparingly.

Also born on this date are: Sophia Loren, actress; Anne Meara, actress; Gary Cole, actor; Upton Sinclair, author; Guy Lafleur, hockey player; Debbi Morgan, actress; Kristen Johnston, actress; Jay Ward, animator.

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 21

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Your ability to look beyond an immediate problem and see the big picture over the long term is sure to serve you well throughout the day.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You have a long history of success at a certain endeavor, and there's no reason to do it any differently from the way it's worked for you before.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You will want to play it cool. Remain calm and rational, no matter what kind of challenges may be thrown your way.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- A look back at prior communications will reveal to you a breakdown that has resulted in a current difficulty. A solution is at hand.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You and a friend will surely be in sync. The two of you can do things together in a manner that wins a great deal of praise from others.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Quality and quantity can both increase, but don't focus on results as much as the methods you use to achieve them.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You are more able than most others to see things in a balanced, unbiased fashion -- though you do have your opinions.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may want to challenge someone's version of what has been happening recently. You have a unique point of view.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You can get things done rather quickly, but you don't want to let your methods be dictated by pace. Focus on the finer points.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may have to decline an invitation that you would very much like to accept. There is a personal issue hanging over you.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You'll want to make sure that you are well beyond the halfway point before you pull up and take a look back. Keep momentum high.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You're likely to fall back on a familiar option rather than experiment with something new. Fatigue may well be a factor.

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Your Birthday for September 19, 2016

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | September 19th, 2016

Born today, you know better than most others born under your sign how to take the best possible advantage of any opportunity that comes your way. You make it a point to be as prepared as possible for any eventuality, and you never make the assumption that you are ready enough or that your abilities are strong enough. Indeed, quite the contrary! You are always striving to be better in every way, and you will not rest until you are satisfied not only with your performance, but also with the prospects that lie before you, whether at work or at home. You are never one to rest on your laurels; you are always reaching for more -- and there are always more worlds to conquer, as far as you are concerned!

You can be somewhat self-indulgent at times, to the point that you do not refrain from doing pleasurable things that might not be good for you. You must always guard against getting too much of a good thing, for you know that many enjoyable activities can indeed be hurtful!

Also born on this date are: Jimmy Fallon, television host; Adam West, actor; David McCallum, actor; Jeremy Irons, actor; Trisha Yearwood, singer; Mario Batali, celebrity chef; Michael Symon, celebrity chef; Cass Elliot, singer; James Lipton, producer and television host; Twiggy, model; Sara and Tegan Quin, singer-songwriters.

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, SEPTEMBER 20

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You want to get started on a key project before turning your attention to a routine problem. It's important to get it underway right now.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You can defend yourself without doing anything to upset the apple cart. A quiet, subtle approach is best for everyone.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- A rival isn't likely to mount an offensive against you immediately, and this comes as a relief, as you're not yet quite ready.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may not be wholly successful in your key efforts today, but you can learn a thing or two that will help you up your game tomorrow.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may be showing signs of fatigue; take some extra time to ensure that you are protecting yourself against accidental injury.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You'll have a stronger impact on things than you might have expected. Keep up the good work, and experiment a little.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may hear reports from afar that have you excited about your own prospects in the coming days. You can visualize success very clearly.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You'll end up exactly where you want to be by day's end, but you may have to give up certain information to a rival.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- It may be time to strip away all unnecessary trappings and focus solely on a central issue that faces you directly.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You can demonstrate a new level of expertise. Your critics will be few, but vocal. It may take a while to win them over.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may have to go over the same ground again and again before you really get to the bottom of a certain personal mystery.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You will have to work hard to get essential information out of someone who is determined to keep it from you. This conflict is ongoing.

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Your Birthday for September 18, 2016

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | September 18th, 2016

Born today, you have few enemies, if any, but you can often be guilty of standing in your own way. This means, of course, that any setbacks you may have to endure, any failures that you experience, cannot be blamed on anyone but yourself in most cases. Truth be told, you wouldn't want it any other way, for you are quite independent, and you eschew any sort of attachment that might hold you down in any way. You want to explore your autonomy at all times, regardless of what you might be doing or how you may apply it to your daily life. You do things your own way, though you know enough to learn from those who have come before you. You take what they have done and transform it into something that reflects your unique style.

You seem to understand yourself very well -- and others, too. You are the kind of person other people want to be around, and you will find that others are likely to come to you again and again in times of trouble. You are a kind of "human compass," pointing the way north, out of danger and out of trouble, for a great many others.

Also born on this date are: Ronaldo, soccer player; Jada Pinkett Smith, actress; Lance Armstrong, cyclist; James Gandolfini, actor; James Marsden, actor; Frankie Avalon, actor; Greta Garbo, actress; Robert Blake, actor; Fred Willard, 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 19

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You're making plans that may be difficult to set in motion exactly as you lay them out -- but minor adjustments can do the trick.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may fear that others are trying to mislead you, but in fact you have been distracting yourself for some time.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You have much in common with someone you've only just met. Don't assume this means you were made for each other, however!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Someone who has been in your life for a long time is about to assume a much more prominent position -- and tug on your heartstrings a bit.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You can clear up a major misunderstanding simply by pointing out a very minor point that everyone else has simply overlooked.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You and a rival have two very different opinions about what is going on around you. You are confident that you're correct.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Making bad assumptions has landed you in your current position, but there are steps you can take to reverse the situation.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You feel comfortable with a pattern that has become established in your personal life, though a decision still needs to be made.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may suffer from homesickness even if you don't find yourself far from home. A long-term issue is rising to the surface.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may think that you're in charge, but in fact someone else is calling the shots. There are signs all around you.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Keep track of developments as you become aware of them, and you'll be able to keep up with any rival who challenges you.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may be making comparisons that will allow you to come to a greater understanding of yourself and a key figure in your life.

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