Your Birthday for September 26, 2016

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | September 26th, 2016

Born today, you are a strong, tenacious, highly capable individual, but under normal circumstances you fly under the radar to such an extent that others may not be aware of your greatest strengths and attributes. When the going gets tough, however, when you are challenged by that which is out of the ordinary, when the odds are stacked against you, or when you are facing a problem that is so critical that it will take everything you have to overcome it, then you will surely shine, and the best parts of your true nature will be openly on display, appreciated by anyone who takes notice of them. Of course, you will have your detractors no matter what you do, but they will be few and far between.

Your creative energies will serve you well in virtually all endeavors. You know how to approach a problem by thinking outside the box, applying your skills in new ways that others may never have even thought of before. Indeed, your ability to see things in a different light will forever be one of your strengths.

Also born on this date are: Olivia Newton John, singer and actress; Serena Williams, tennis player; Jim Caviezel, actor; T.S. Eliot, poet; Linda Hamilton, actress; George Gershwin, composer; Kent McCord, actor; Jack LaLanne, fitness expert; Donna Douglas, actress; Richard Herd, actor; Marty Robbins, singer and musician.

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 27

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You'll find yourself at the center of activity that you cannot altogether explain or control. Others with you will surely do their part.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You should be able to make out just enough detail off in the distance to formulate a plan that will serve you well when you get there.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You'll be in charge of something that is important to someone in your care -- and so it must be important to you, too! Do your best.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You can score points and build momentum. Focus on keeping your head above water when you are faced with a crisis situation.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- It's a good day to reflect on the importance and overall effectiveness of what you've done recently. You're motivated to keep going.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You're going to want to make certain issues as simple as possible for others to understand, lest your message be ignored.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You can do what you do best, even though some others may be trying to stand in your way. The best defense is a strong offense.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Your memory will serve you and others well as you are called upon to report on something that happened quite a while ago.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may be surprised to learn that someone you've mistrusted for some time is actually doing all he or she can to work with you.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may not be as relaxed as you had hoped. Uncover the cause, and you can increase your odds of success -- just in time.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You should probably not believe everything you read or hear regarding a situation you're doing your best to control remotely.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You can negotiate an excellent deal for yourself, but be sure that you're doing it for the right reasons. Avoid needless spending!

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Your Birthday for September 25, 2016

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | September 25th, 2016

Born today, you are determined to have an impact in life, to make your mark, to leave a footprint on the Earth that will be long remembered by those who come after you. This is a tall order, but one that you can surely fill with style, grace, flair and a solid sense of what is best for you, your family and the world around you. You don't feel that you have to be center stage at all times; indeed, you may actually do your best work behind the scenes, supporting others in their efforts and devising new ways for people to do the things that are most important on a daily basis. You are determined to make the world a better place, and you know that you must start close to home.

You teach by example. Doing what you do says much more than telling people about it, as far as you are concerned. Indeed, you can be reluctant to speak about your intentions, motives or methods; you would much rather let your actions speak for you -- and so you do exactly that as often as possible.

Also born on this date are: Will Smith, actor; Mark Hamill, actor; Christopher Reeve, actor; Catherine Zeta-Jones, actress; Scottie Pippen, basketball player; Michael Douglas, actor; Barbara Walters, journalist and television personality; Shel Silverstein, writer and cartoonist; Jamie Hyneman, television personality; Cheryl Tiegs, model; Tate Donovan, actor; William Faulkner, author; Juliet Prowse, actress and dancer; Dmitri Shostakovich, composer.

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 26

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- The decisions you make may have others wondering if you're really prepared for what is coming. You know which end is up, surely!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Communication from afar confirms what you had thought about a coming effort. You're definitely going to have to buckle down!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You won't feel truly settled until you have resolved a conflict with a sometime partner or co-worker. You must compromise in a new way.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may be feeling out of sorts as a result of an unspoken conflict between you and someone who hasn't really tried to understand you yet.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You can share a great deal with those around you, but there's something you're going to want to save for that special someone.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You can pick up the pace and leave your competition in the dust. At some point, however, you'll want to take in the view.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You can score points simply by doing what comes naturally. As you consider what lies ahead, focus on that which is not obvious.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Your rhythm may be interrupted by someone who isn't aware of how closely you are linked together. Put one foot in front of the other.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You are experiencing a reawakening of sorts, and you will see an opportunity to demonstrate just what you are capable of doing.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You're not likely to stop with just one win; you want to turn as many first-place performances as you possibly can.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may not be entirely in sync with a teammate, but the fallout should be minimal. You'll have time to reset very soon.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You'll receive reports from someone who has gone ahead to lay the groundwork for a future team effort. Your plans may have to be altered.

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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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