Your Birthday for October 16, 2016

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | October 16th, 2016

Born today, you are something of a powerhouse, a force of nature and someone to be reckoned with in all aspects of daily life. You are wise, insightful, thoughtful and quick to seize on the central point of a prevailing issue. You aren't one to be easily dissuaded from your opinion, and you will work tirelessly to see that your point of view is adopted by as many others as possible. You have a grand sense of yourself and your place in the world! Fortunately, your abilities and endeavors are such that others are likely to adopt these viewpoints -- be they positive or negative. Like so many Libra natives, you're likely to find yourself where the action is, but whether you play a central role is solely up to you.

You aren't the kind to live according to anyone else's rules, and this can get you into hot water again and again throughout your lifetime. It's not that you're determined to break rules, but rather to rewrite them. You understand the need for laws and morality, but you don't necessarily subscribe to those that have been adopted by the majority.

Also born on this date are: Kellie Martin, actress; Angela Lansbury, actress; Suzanne Somers, actress; Tim Robbins, actor and filmmaker; Eugene O'Neill, playwright; Oscar Wilde, playwright and humorist; Noah Webster, lexicographer; John Mayer, singer.

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 17

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You're taking something personally that wasn't meant that way at all. It's a good day to learn about reacting proportionately.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You'll require some specialized tools in order to do what you have planned. Some you'll have to rustle up from elsewhere.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may have to split your focus between a personal situation and a work-related matter. You can trust a friend to watch your back.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may not gain access to where you most want to go, but a small change in your plans can grant you a little more freedom.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- It's going to take more than luck to get certain things done. You will require some specialized expertise and a lot of teamwork.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Accompany a friend on a brief journey, and you'll likely experience something that you'll want to remember for quite some time.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You're involved in something that has you thinking about your rights. You may want to talk to someone who has experience in such matters.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may be stumped by something very simple that doesn't add up. No matter how you manipulate the figures, you're still coming up short.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may be in a position to shed a little light on a mystery. Others will follow you, but you must demonstrate a certain acumen.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may disagree about the methods to employ, but you and a loved one can still work together to do something for a needy third party.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may be so focused on a personal situation that you aren't listening to someone who has been begging you for assistance.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Now is the time to make a promise to someone who's been waiting for you to say just the right thing -- and you know what that is!

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Your Birthday for October 15, 2016

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | October 15th, 2016

Born today, you rely on both personality and skill to make your way in the world. Which of these is more important at any given time depends on the circumstances at play and the situation you are facing. While it is always impressive to win the day based upon ability alone, you never begrudge yourself a victory that is won on the basis of personality! You understand that your character is an endowed gift, just as talent is, and it is therefore something to be used when appropriate to help make your way or secure your success. The trouble arises, of course, when your personality overshadows the quality of your work -- or, worse, when it enables you to do things halfway and still succeed. This is no good for you in the long run, as it can lead to long-term failure.

You are something of a visionary, and you will always try to make the unreal real or the impossible possible. What is it about making dreams come true that is so attractive to you? This desire does not, in itself, set you apart, but your ability to successfully do it so often surely does!

Also born on this date are: Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York; Penny Marshall, actress and director; Linda Lavin, actress; Emeril Lagasse, celebrity chef; Lee Iacocca, automotive executive; Mario Puzo, author; Dominic West, actor; Ginuwine, singer; Larry Miller, actor and comedian.

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 16

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Your plans are likely to change after an encounter with someone who offers you an alternative point of view. You're seeing things anew.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You're eager to have some privacy, but it's not likely to be yours until you tend to some business involving members of your family.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- As a result of an accident, you may find yourself in a difficult position, but you can keep further danger to a minimum.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Tend to things one at a time, or you're likely to confuse yourself -- and others, too. You can't afford to be tripped up.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You're likely to get advice from all corners, so your best bet is to trust your training and instincts. You know what's right.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You can bring about precisely that which you most want to avoid simply by ignoring those voices in your head.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may find yourself engaged in a kind of treasure hunt led by someone you do not necessarily trust. Is it really a wild goose chase?

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You're considering making a change that will affect many people for a long time. They are all looking forward to what comes.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You'll get a rare thrill when you tag along with someone on a journey that is likely to last much longer than expected.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You're not the one who is being asked to step out of his or her comfort zone, but you can certainly lend a hand to someone who is.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- In order to escape detection, you may have to come up with a new and creative way of doing something that you've been told not to do.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You have complete confidence in someone who is leading you and others through something of an obstacle course. Don't stray from the path!

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Your Birthday for October 14, 2016

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | October 14th, 2016

Born today, you are likely to find yourself filling important positions throughout your lifetime, as you are just the sort of person other people will look to in times of trouble -- the kind that inspires confidence and gives off an air of expertise that will win support from virtually everyone. If you choose to lead a life in the public eye, you will learn to navigate the ups and downs of critical opinion quite well. You derive your confidence from self-awareness, not from the praise of others! If you decide instead to live more privately, or even alone, you can still achieve great contentment -- for you will know just what you are gaining and what you are giving up by choosing one lifestyle over another.

Also born on this date are: Lillian Gish, actress; Dwight D. Eisenhower, U.S. military leader and president; Mia Wasikowska, actress; Ralph Lauren, fashion designer; William Penn, founder of Pennsylvania; e.e. cummings, poet; Lois Lenski, author and illustrator; Isaac Mizrahi, fashion designer; Lori Petty, actress; Usher, singer.

You have a unique way of looking at routine issues. Your methods of dealing with problems will almost surely be studied and imitated by others, and your legacy is likely to be quite long-lived. Indeed, you may be able to stake your claim to a significant place in the history books.

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, OCTOBER 15

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Anyone who thinks that you're not fully prepared for what you've undertaken is underestimating you. You can prove a great deal.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- The rules you have made for another to follow may actually serve you as well -- especially during this highly unpredictable day.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You can show someone just how smart you are, but it's not book-learning that will be on display. It's a certain kind of street smarts.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Your instincts are keen, and your flexibility may be at an all-time high. This allows you to consider more options than usual.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Your productivity is under scrutiny, so be sure you are able to demonstrate what you are capable of in all departments.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may not be able to commit just yet, but you can surely explore your options and be ready to make a decision when the time comes.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may find yourself in a position in which freedom of choice is not even relevant. Doing what you are told is likely your only recourse.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You're likely to discover something new about yourself as you tend to another's needs. You are close to letting the cat out of the bag.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Do you have something to do that will consume excess energy? You must find just the right outlet before the day is out.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- It's time for you to explore what happens when you break free from the expectations that have reined you in for so long.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- The simplest course of action is the best. You don't want to overcomplicate things and find that it's impossible to finish anything.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Something you've had your eye on for some time is likely to be closer than it has ever been. You can almost reach out and touch it!

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