Your Birthday for October 06, 2016

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | October 6th, 2016

Born today, you are not to be found hammering away at something that is simply not going anywhere. You will only dedicate your time and energy to tasks and projects that promise progress -- and that can offer great potential for personal growth and discovery. You are never content to rest on your laurels. You always want to be pushing boundaries and forging into unknown territory, but if you ever find that there is little likelihood for success, you will turn your attention elsewhere and let someone else have a shot. You're not one to waste your time on a lost cause or any endeavor that seems futile! You understand how to get to the core of a situation very quickly, and you can read other people very well indeed.

While you may cultivate a public persona that is open, convivial and well-liked, in private you can be rather closed-off, choosing the company of only one or two other individuals around whom you can always be yourself -- and that "self" is not to be confused with the public you!

Also born on this date are: Elisabeth Shue, actress; Ioan Gruffudd, actor; Carole Lombard, actress; David Brin, author; George Westinghouse, inventor; Britt Ekland, actress; Jeremy Sisto, actor; Janet Gaynor, actress; Thor Heyerdahl, explorer.

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, OCTOBER 7

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may want to change tactics for a time as you deal with a problem that promises to test more than your patience.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may have trouble focusing on a single objective. However, a minor crisis is easily solved during evening hours.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may have to summon an unusual amount of patience as you deal with a certain family matter. A loved one will give you a piece of advice.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Nothing you do can be entirely risk-free, but you know how to reduce the incidence of certain recurring hazards.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- How you present an idea is just as important as its substance. You'll want to be sure that your planning and preparation are complete.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may become emotional over a situation that affords you a rare opportunity. You'll have reason to celebrate with family and friends.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may be expecting some bad news, but what comes to you is likely to be quite a pleasant surprise. Give someone a chance.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may not be able to pursue a certain objective with the same enthusiasm as you have in the past. You must determine what has changed.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You're not quite ready for what someone has in store, but you can counteract any ill effects with your own creative measures.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Redundancy can save the day as you deal with a situation that requires you to be in two places at once.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Your ability to see through someone's attempts at deception can work wonders for a third party who is very close to you.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You'll have little reason to criticize another, but he or she may not feel the same about you. You can weather any such attacks.

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Your Birthday for October 05, 2016

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | October 5th, 2016

Born today, you are perhaps one of the most quietly capable individuals born under your sign, the kind to go about your business with a minimum of fuss and trouble, aiming for the target and hitting it after only a few nearly successful attempts. You never blow your own horn in celebration of the accomplishments that are, for you, almost a daily occurrence. You are attractive, intelligent, charismatic and very realistic in your outlook. Like so many born under your sign, you are not one to consider "airy nothings" as a foundation for a happy life, but rather you focus on firm realities that you know to be constant and conducive to discovery, learning and good old-fashioned hard work.

You're likely to have developed a style all your own while still quite young, and it is one that others will be drawn to in both social and professional situations. Some may try to copy you, but to little effect; there is something about you that can be admired, but never successfully imitated.

Also born on this date are: Kate Winslet, actress; Bernie Mac, actor; Jesse Eisenberg, actor; Mario Lemieux, hockey player; Larry Fine, comedian; Karen Allen, actress; Guy Pearce, actor; Ray Kroc, entrepreneur; Allen Ludden, game show host; Steve Miller, musician; Chester A. Arthur, U.S. president; Glynis Johns, actress; Daniel Baldwin, actor; Donald Pleasence, 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.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You're very close to solving a puzzle you've been working on for quite some time. Are you able to see where all of this is going?

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may not see things the way a loved one does, but if you work together, you should be able to move forward toward a common goal.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may feel as though someone is trying to move you along faster than is comfortable. Make it clear that you won't be rushed!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You have your sights set on something that may not be possible right now, but you're willing and able to work toward it.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You'll want to be all packed and ready to go when the opportunity to travel arises, as the destination is one you've long dreamed about!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- An old friend reaches out and suggests that a reunion may be in order. This is likely to inspire you in some surprising ways.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Now is your chance, so don't blow it! You've readied yourself for this day for quite a while, and the timing couldn't be more perfect.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 19) -- A friend or loved one may call you on something you say in the heat of the moment. You can expect to be doing a lot of apologizing.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You'll want to get the lay of the land before you begin to think about making any real progress. Be sure to overlook no hazards!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You must put one thing ahead of another, when you had thought they were impossible to separate. Where there's a will, there's a way!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- While you're waiting for a loved one to reply to a request, you can use the time to plan for different kinds of quality time together.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may not be able to do everything you had planned on, but if you prioritize, you'll have much to smile about when you look back.

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Your Birthday for October 04, 2016

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | October 4th, 2016

Born today, you know how to make quite a splash, whether on the social scene or in a professional environment, for you are quite adept at putting your strengths on display and keeping your weaknesses and vulnerabilities very carefully under wraps. It is not that these aspects of your personality would turn others away, but you do have a streak of insecurity running beneath the surface. Focusing on positives and turning your back on negatives enables you to maintain a level of confidence that is so necessary to your comfort and success. You don't always seek the kinds of rewards that are attractive to others; indeed, your whole definition of "success" is very much your own -- perhaps not shared by anyone else.

Building castles in air is certainly not your way; you keep your feet on the ground as you allow your creative mind to soar. You prefer to deal in reality rather than fantasy, and the practical is far more interesting to you than the theoretical.

Also born on this date are: Alicia Silverstone, actress; Susan Sarandon, actress; Bill Fagerbakke, actor; Armand Assante, actor; Charlton Heston, actor; Rutherford B. Hayes, U.S. president; Liev Schreiber, actor; Christoph Waltz, actor; Buster Keaton, actor and comedian; Abraham Benrubi, actor; Jackie Collins, actress; Tony La Russa, baseball manager; Anne Rice, author.

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, OCTOBER 5

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You're not likely to comprehend all the messages that are sent your way, but a member of the opposite sex can straighten you out.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Someone close to you wants to be even closer, perhaps. Don't let yourself be fooled into thinking that any related changes will be easy.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may have to explain yourself to someone who is not open to variations in the plan, but he or she is likely to come around.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You and a loved one can begin making plans, but know that it will be a while before you are able to set them in motion effectively.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Quality control may be a key issue throughout the day. You can give someone a chance to call the shots, but you must be there to offer suggestions.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may have to be out of touch for a while. When you are next available, things are likely to heat up very quickly -- in a good way!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You're going to have to give multitasking a try. It's not something you're always good at, but much depends on it right now.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You will learn a great deal about yourself from listening to what others have to say -- about you, and about what you've been up to.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You've given it a try, and you may realize that it is clearly not for you. On the other hand, you may want to keep it up a while longer.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You cannot trust technology to get you out of the tight spot you've gotten yourself into. Only clever thinking will do the trick!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You are precisely where you need to be to take advantage of an opportunity that is quickly coming your way. You're ready for anything.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may not understand what someone else is up to, but you recognize that he or she is as devoted as you would like to be.

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