Your Birthday for October 03, 2016

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | October 3rd, 2016

Born today, you are something of a force of nature, strong in will and personality, endowed with tremendous talents, and always willing to take something to the limit to ensure your success. No quitter, you will often stick with something long after others would have given up -- not because you think you'll eventually succeed or win the top prize, but because you know the value of commitment and are aware of how much you can learn by seeing something through to the bitter end. You know how to use time to your advantage, and you are able to do more with it than most others. You can seem to be almost inexhaustible -- your energy regenerates quickly, and you never come up short of resources when working on a given task.

Also born on this date are: Gwen Stefani, singer; Neve Campbell, actress; Stevie Ray Vaughan, musician; Lena Headey, actress; Clive Owen, actor; Alicia Vikander, actress; Al Sharpton, civil rights leader; India Arie, singer; Seann William Scott, actor; Lindsey Buckingham, musician and singer; Gore Vidal, author; Dave Winfield, baseball player; Greg Proops, comedian; Jack Wagner, actor.

You may enjoy a lucky break as you first start down the road to professional success, and this will enable you to leapfrog many competitors and bypass certain obstacles that might otherwise hold you up. Take care, however: You must never allow yourself to become overconfident or cocky!

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, OCTOBER 4

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You're going to want to start your day on a confident and capable note. You can send a signal to rivals that you're not to be trifled with.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You should at long last be able to reveal your feelings openly and honestly to someone who may soon be a permanent part of your life.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Routine affairs may be more complicated than usual, but you have no reason to expect any lasting problems. Take things one step at a time.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Following in someone else's footsteps may seem like the right thing to do -- and it is, for a time. You must soon go your own way, however.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You'll want to be sure you can get your hands on the thing you most want, and this may mean making a commitment sooner than expected.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You've been asked to reveal your plans, but they are not yet complete. You're awaiting some key information, which will come to you soon.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may have to work harder than usual to get a reaction out of someone who usually pays close attention. What's really happening?

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You mustn't let communication break down for any reason. Staying in touch is the only way you can guarantee progress.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You don't want to make any significant changes in your overall approach, but a few specific tactics may be altered to great effect.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You're eager to get closer to someone who has traditionally been a source of excitement, both personally and professionally.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You have been following the exploits of someone who is often more daring than you. Very soon, you'll want to try what he or she has done.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Your approach may be a little rough, but it can surely get the job done. Don't be too concerned about winning "style points."

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Your Birthday for October 02, 2016

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | October 2nd, 2016

Born today, you are one of those rare individuals able to see everything in life in a positive light and to live life to the fullest even under the most routine or mundane of circumstances. You have been endowed with such a positive outlook that you will face even the most difficult or challenging situations with confidence in the future. Your sense that things always work out for the best will not necessarily get you far on its own, but it will surely enable you to avoid many of the emotional and psychological pitfalls that threaten those who view things more pessimistically. You are able to take the good and make it better, but you are perhaps at your best when you take the bad and make it good! You have a kind of Midas touch in this regard, and you employ it freely.

You are not blind to the harsh realities of the world or to the injustices that plague those around you. On the contrary, you see them for what they are -- symptoms rather than causes. You prefer to address those root causes in order to devise a long-term or permanent solution to the big problems in life.

Also born on this date are: Mahatma Gandhi, Indian leader; Sting, singer; Kelly Ripa, actress and television host; Avery Brooks, actor; King Richard III of England; Groucho Marx, actor and comedian; Bud Abbott, actor and comedian; Annie Leibovitz, photographer; Don McLean, singer-songwriter; Donna Karan, designer; Lorraine Bracco, actress; Chris LeDoux, singer; Vernor Vinge, novelist.

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, OCTOBER 3

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You'll receive only snippets of information that you will need to assemble yourself in order to proceed according to plan.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You've been playing it safe for quite a while, but you may have the opportunity to put it all on the line -- with minimal risk, in fact!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You're nearing a crisis point, but that is nothing to fear. You are ready to be seemingly forced into making a clear decision.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- A personal situation is likely to come to the fore as you are asked to consider doing something that could change everything.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may not be able to rely on a logical study of what is going on. Instead, let your instincts tell you what is right and what is wrong.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You're dealing with issues that are broader in scope than expected. The decisions you make are likely to affect you well into the future.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may have to stop what you're doing -- not once, but at least twice -- in order to accommodate the wishes of a family member.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may think you've entered into a fair bargain, but the truth is that someone involved is trying to take advantage of you. Be careful!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You're not in the mood for the kinds of things others want to do, so you may simply have to go it alone for a while.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You're next in line for consideration by someone in charge, but you don't know when that will be. Continue along your current path.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You must remain flexible and fluid throughout the day; don't let yourself get bogged down by one style or a single purpose. Diversify!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You are sitting pretty, but you don't want to make the mistake of thinking that no one could overtake you. Protect yourself!

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Your Birthday for October 01, 2016

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | October 1st, 2016

Born today, you are one of the most honestly and clearly expressive individuals born under your sign. You not only understand the power of words, but you will almost surely make it your life's work to become an expert at verbal expression, both written and spoken. This doesn't mean, however, that you will eschew the physical! On the contrary, you have been endowed with tremendous physical skills of all kinds, but you will never turn your back on your ability to say and write things that affect those around you quite deeply. Indeed, you are at your best when you use words and action together to drive home your point. In this way, the combination of verbal expression and physical exertion become synergistic.

Your sense of humor tends toward the unusual; you can laugh at things that others simply do not find funny at all! You must learn, then, that there are times when it is inappropriate -- and possibly harmful -- to laugh at matters that others are taking seriously. You don't have to make a joke out of everything!

Also born on this date are: Julie Andrews, actress and singer; Zach Galifianakis, actor and comedian; Jimmy Carter, U.S. president; Richard Harris, actor; Tom Bosley, actor; Walter Matthau, actor; Matt Cain, baseball player; Stella Stevens, actress; George Peppard, actor; Rod Carew, baseball player; Vladimir Horowitz, pianist; Rupert Friend, actor; Esai Morales, actor; Randy Quaid, 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.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 2

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- It's a good time to invite a trusted friend to take part in a creative endeavor. A second opinion may be just what you need.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You can turn a necessary work function into an enjoyable social engagement, but you must be sure to get the work done!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You must proceed with caution, as hazards are likely to pop up unexpectedly wherever you go. You can control the clock effectively.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You are feeling distant from those who support you. Do what you can to reach out, but take care that you don't make yourself seem weak.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- A rival may be waiting to take advantage of the least sign of vulnerability, so you will want to proceed as if you know what you're doing!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may feel as though something is missing. It's time for you to reconnect with someone who went his or her merry way some time ago.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You can figure out how to do something that has been a puzzle to you for quite some time. You'll have even more opportunities to evolve, too!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Your ability to see through almost any smokescreen will enable you to get to the truth behind someone's unusual behavior.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- The search you are on means far more than you think it does. You're likely to uncover information about yourself that you really need.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Don't stop midstream. Keep going until you've reached your destination -- or until circumstances prevent you from progressing further.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may uncover someone's attempt to deceive you and those around you. What you do next depends on your point of view.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You'll want to start the day feeling strong and capable, so be sure to choose your entry point accordingly. You needn't take so many risks.

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