Your Birthday for October 25, 2016

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | October 25th, 2016

Born today, you are always at your best when you are interacting with others, though you do occasionally need some alone time so you can refuel and re-energize. Your smile is radiant, and your laugh infectious. Others will always tend to drift into your orbit simply because you make them feel good -- about themselves and about the world at large. None of this means that you are never in a bad mood, angry or frustrated, however! Indeed, dark clouds may descend upon you now and then as they do upon anyone, but you don't let them linger for long, and you quickly recover your usual positive outlook when the skies clear. You aren't the kind to let a dismal mood hang over you for very long at all.

You have an unusual way of looking at ordinary, routine things, and you may be able to use this to reap hearty professional rewards. Your personal tastes range from the conventional to the bizarre, and when it comes to love, there is no telling where your heart may lead you!

Also born on this date are: Tracy Nelson, actress; Anne Tyler, writer; Helen Reddy, singer; Minnie Pearl, comedian; Katy Perry, singer; Marion Ross, actress; Pablo Picasso, artist; Richard E. Byrd, explorer; Leo G. Carroll, actor; Georges Bizet, composer; Craig Robinson, 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.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 26

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You have a choice to make, and no one will be able to make it for you -- though you may have help sorting through available information.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You are more interested in someone else than he or she is in you -- at least for now. Is this purely work-related, or is it something else?

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You'll have a chance to dig into your background in order to discover the root cause of recent events. Your curiosity grows.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You have no reason to distance yourself from another, unless you are feeling guilty about something no one else knows.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Events will either bring you and a loved one closer together or drive you apart -- depending in large part upon your immediate reaction.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may have a confession to make -- and make it you must, before someone takes an unnecessary risk based on an erroneous assumption.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You receive an offer that has you considering a life change. There is much to sort out before you can act on what has been decided.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You're more likely to be affected by random events than you have in the recent past. Your behavior will tell a loved one something important.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You're likely to need a rest at some point -- not only physically, but mentally and emotionally as well. A loved one concurs.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You can catch up on lost time, provided a friend is willing to meet you halfway. Now is the time to make your true desires known.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You're about to uncover facts that support your theory about recent events -- but you may yet have trouble convincing others.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Planning and preparation are essential components of any job done well -- and you are quite skilled at doing all your homework.

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Your Birthday for October 24, 2016

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | October 24th, 2016

Born today, you are a highly motivated individual with creative tendencies that surely became evident at a very early age to all who knew you. Though you tend to be rather understated, others will always be keenly aware of you -- you have a knack for making your presence known without so much as lifting a finger, and your silence often communicates far more than any words you might use. You know how to take advantage of any situation, and you can often turn a disadvantage into a golden opportunity. This in itself will give you a leg up over others, both at work and at play -- as will your ability to remain friendly and affable even when things heat up and the competition between you and others becomes quite fierce.

You can look at a situation and see very quickly what needs to be done to minimize hazards and maximize rewards -- and others will often seek you out for advice and assistance in this regard. You understand that it's the little things that often matter most. You never mind doing a menial task, as long as it leads to something big!

Also born on this date are: Kevin Kline, actor; B.D. Wong, actor; Drake, rapper; F. Murray Abraham, actor; Moss Hart, playwright.

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 25

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Follow instructions to the letter, and you should be able to avoid any and all delays -- provided you are equipped with the right tools.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You'll have questions, and someone close to you has the answers. If you work together, you can surmount almost any obstacle.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Your ability to express yourself clearly must not fail! Say what you mean, and don't let others off the hook when their words are vague.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You already have a good deal of knowledge about a certain hot topic, but you may have a bit more to learn before being truly effective.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Not everyone is willing to follow your rules. Make it clear that there will be a price to pay for drifting from the current course.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You have a good ear and a keen eye, so you can be quite discerning when you have to be. These traits will certainly come in handy today.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Your emotional attachment to someone in your inner circle is likely to deepen. It may be time to make some plans together.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- A domestic issue takes precedence over everything else, but you mustn't let other important matters slide completely!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You are becoming far more involved in a certain situation than you had intended -- though with greater involvement comes greater reward.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Once you start something, you won't want to stop until it has reached its conclusion. No one is likely to stand in your way.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You can help someone solve a sudden problem from a distance simply by staying in touch and getting as much detailed information as possible.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may have solved a problem quite effectively, but you'll realize that there are side effects that are not wholly desirable.

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Your Birthday for October 23, 2016

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | October 23rd, 2016

Born today, you are something of a visionary. You are always thinking up schemes, plans and projects to which you can dedicate yourself completely. You aren't likely to see all of them come to fruition, of course, because some are simply implausible or too ridiculous to see through to the bitter end -- but most will surely occupy you for a spell at least, and even those that don't bring you lasting success will bring you valuable lessons in all kinds of disciplines, so they will surely be worthwhile. There will come a time, of course, when everything that you have learned will come together to give you the one great accomplishment of which you will have spent your entire life in pursuit and preparation!

There are some who may actually label you a "genius," but you're not one to subscribe to such superlatives. You prefer to be known as someone who works hard to see things through, and who is able to make the impossible possible through dedication and the effective application of character and talent. You are both exceptional and highly realistic in your outlook.

Also born on this date are: "Weird Al" Yankovic, singer and satirist; Pele, soccer player; Michael Crichton, writer; Johnny Carson, television host; Ang Lee, filmmaker; Dwight Yoakam, singer and actor; Sam Raimi, filmmaker; Cat Deeley, television personality; Ryan Reynolds, 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.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 24

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You are ready to step into the fray and help a friend deal with a situation that has gotten out of hand. You have a calming influence.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Because others know how powerful you really are, they are more than willing to give you a wide berth. You can do almost anything!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You can trust that one person who has been by your side throughout a long period of trouble, but don't expect that anyone else will help.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may feel as though you are entirely on your own, for the very good reason that it is likely true! What you must do is very clear.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- When the time comes, you'll want to express yourself openly and honestly -- especially when it comes to something others don't want to talk about.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may think that you know better than the experts, but after giving a difficult task a try all on your own, you'll change your tune!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You needn't tell a loved one everything you are thinking of doing -- unless you feel that omitting certain details is tantamount to lying.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You are likely to miss out on something that others enjoy greatly, but by day's end, you'll be willing to call it all even.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You and a loved one can do much to improve the overall mood in and around the home. Are you willing to talk about truly anything?

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You will want to follow closely someone who seems to know all the ins and outs of a certain new endeavor. You may soon become partners.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You will not be able to buck all of the trends, but one in particular needn't hold you back in any way -- and you know which one.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You're going to have to come up with a lot of the answers entirely on your own, as trustworthy assistance may not be available.

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