Your Birthday for September 24, 2016

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | September 24th, 2016

Born today, you always look at things from a unique point of view. Although you can surely understand where others are coming from, you will always maintain your independence when it comes to thought and action. You are driven to devise new ways of doing old things, to make something utterly novel out of the familiar, and to forge new paths even after starting out in traditional ways. You know how to take the best of both worlds and combine it into something even better, and your unique vision is likely to be adopted by others very quickly. Though not necessarily born to lead, you can very effectively show others the way.

You thrive on emotional commitment of all kinds -- to work, family, loved ones, friends -- and to the world itself. You try very hard to do things that will benefit others, on a local scale and beyond. You are determined to pass down what you learn to those who share your life.

Also born on this date are: Jim Henson, muppeteer; F. Scott Fitzgerald, author; Phil Hartman, actor and comedian; Kevin Sorbo, actor; Nia Vardalos, actress and screenwriter; Anthony Newley, actor and singer; Jim McKay, sportscaster.

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.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Others may have a hard time understanding how you can do what you do without spreading yourself too thin. Your talents are many!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may find that you have much more to offer than you had anticipated. When the time is right, you'll want to open up completely.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Your single-minded approach is sure to yield the results you seek, but take care that you're not neglecting certain necessary pleasures.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- The task you are currently dedicated to will give you back precisely as much as you put into it. You may soon begin measuring those rewards.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You can influence others in ways they are not immediately aware of, but in the end they'll know the role you played -- and be grateful.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You are loyal and dependable, and a friend will turn to you with a request you have long anticipated. You can come through.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- A good friend and close competitor will keep you digging ever deeper to come up with your best when it is called for.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You're ready to mount a challenge that will send a message to a rival: You're not about to roll over for anyone, for any reason!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You are not afraid to take on all comers -- but take care that your confidence isn't interpreted wrongly as cockiness.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- There are obvious differences between you and others, but you may want to focus on what you have in common.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You will surely be thinking very different thoughts from those entertained by someone close to you, and the differences tell you much.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You don't know how to send a necessary message in a new way, but you can trust that your usual method will get the job done.

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Your Birthday for September 23, 2016

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | September 23rd, 2016

Born today, you are one of the most inspired and inspiring individuals born under your sign. You never let an opportunity pass you by, and when you take advantage of all that is available to you -- innate talents and external tools -- there is very little you cannot accomplish. It is essential, however, that you remain focused. The truth is that you are so capable that you may be tempted to do too many things at once, becoming truly great at none of them, despite being knowledgeable and adequate at all of them. You want to be considered the best, and that will require dedication and discipline. You're going to have to chart your course with great care and avoid distractions that will threaten to derail you at almost every turn.

You know how to express yourself, and you are never afraid to address and tackle the more difficult problems in life. You will take a stand on almost any issue, to argue your point with clarity and persuasiveness. You know how to change minds -- and lives -- through the power of personal expression.

Also born on this date are: Bruce Springsteen, singer and musician; Ray Charles, singer and musician; Mickey Rooney, actor; Jason Alexander, actor; Julio Iglesias, singer; John Harbaugh, football coach; John Coltrane, musician; Anthony Mackie, actor; Skylar Astin, 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, SEPTEMBER 24

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- How you look at someone else says more than any words might convey -- and there's no use in trying to manufacture your message.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Someone who knows you better than you know yourself will give you some advice that you must take very seriously!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Activities are likely to run the gamut, so you must be ready for anything. Competition will heat up late in the day.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You mustn't try to change your style, as others are responding favorably and you want to see just how far this path will take you.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You love to express yourself in ways that compel others to listen, but you may be in a position that puts you on the receiving end instead.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may hear from someone who has been out of reach for quite a while. You have more to celebrate than just the end of the recent blackout.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You're willing to make a change that results in more opportunities, but you must promise another that some things will never change!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- A loved one is willing to give you a point or two for doing a little something extra, but don't let it go to your head!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Don't spend too much time trying to do anything that seems undoable. You like to prove yourself, but this may not be the way -- for now.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may stumble upon an opportunity that allows you to be yourself at all times, without having to fulfill the expectations of others.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- A loved one is likely to open up to you about a past episode that will surely prove quite important to both of you.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may be struggling with a decision that others think is really a no-brainer. What is holding you back? Start at square one.

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Your Birthday for September 22, 2016

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | September 22nd, 2016

Born today, you are a strong-willed individual, but the confidence you display to the world at large often belies an insecurity that lurks just beneath the surface. This insecurity compels you to seek out praise and approval wherever you may be, and to attract supporters and backers into your circle as often as possible. You are perfectly able to achieve a great deal on your own, but you don't necessarily believe that such accomplishments are truly valuable unless someone else tells you so. Still, you are driven by a force deep within that moves you forward at all times; you are never content to rest on your laurels -- or, indeed, to rest at all!

You have much more in common with those around you than you might think. When you finally realize that this can be a source of inspiration to you, the lid will come off, and you will burst forth in a new way, to do a great many new things that are truly memorable -- in conjunction with others, no doubt!

Also born on this date are: Joan Jett, singer; Debby Boone, singer; Scott Baio, actor; Andrea Bocelli, singer; Bonnie Hunt, actress; Shari Belafonte, actress; Tommy Lasorda, baseball manager; Mike Matheny, baseball player; Elizabeth Bear, author; Tai Babilonia, figure skater.

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 23

SAGITTARIIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- No one need be aware of what is really driving you forward. Your motivation -- and your inspiration -- are your business.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You can put things together in a different way and come up with something completely new and exciting to you and others.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Let your imagination lead you where it will, especially when you are working with a loved one to solve a stubborn problem.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- A picture may be worth a thousand words, but how you express yourself will prove essential to your progress at home and in the workplace.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You'll be party to someone else's progress, and will be able to share in any attendant celebration when the time comes.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You are never going to be able to do what someone else does in quite the same way, so why not concentrate on developing your own unique style?

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may have to be on call, so readiness is absolutely essential. You must be able to pull yourself away at a moment's notice.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may be farther from someone important to you than you have ever been before. Keep the lines of communication open, by all means.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Your halfway point may have shifted somewhat, requiring you to work a little harder, and a little longer, before taking a break.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- It's time to introduce a loved one to a new idea you've been playing with for some time. Setting it in motion will require adjustments.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Your work is likely to expose you to some kind of danger, either physical or emotional. You must protect yourself in any way you can.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may make more errors than usual, but if you are aware of them, you can also clean up after yourself -- no one has to know!

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