Your Birthday for November 01, 2016

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | November 1st, 2016

Born today, you are quick to spot an opportunity when it arises, and it is very likely that you will be prepared to do what you must at the outset to make the very best of it. You believe that readiness is the key to success, and you are constantly engaged in all manner of preparation -- mental and physical -- always making sure that you are well-equipped with the tools you may need to get the job done, whatever that job may be. You are quite adept at investigating circumstances and devising the best possible plan in response to those circumstances. While you put a great deal of pressure on yourself to be ready for anything, you handle that pressure with grace and style, and you almost always behave in ways that inspire confidence and admiration.

In your private moments, you are not always as confident as you appear to be in public. You do have your demons, and you can sometimes sink into a kind of depression from which it is difficult to emerge -- but emerge you will, when you have something new and exciting for which to plan.

Also born on this date are: Toni Collette, actress; Lyle Lovett, singer and musician; Robert Foxworth, actor; Stephen Crane, author; Sophie B. Hawkins, singer; Anthony Kiedis, singer; Marcia Wallace, actress.

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, NOVEMBER 2

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Timing is everything. Don't let anyone bump you off center at any time, or you may have to go back to the drawing board.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may have to put yourself at risk in order to do a good turn for another and keep him or her out of danger.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may think that you're falling behind those in the lead, but in fact you are holding steady and may catch up very soon.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- From where you are, you may think that everything is a little topsy-turvy, but that's only the result of a recent surprise.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You can force an issue, or you can let it develop organically. Either way, you must be ready for someone else's unpredictable reaction.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Your thoughts of another, and of what he or she would do in your shoes, will see you through a very tricky situation.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may have the opportunity to present yourself as an expert, but be sure you know exactly what you're getting into!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Do you really know what is possible? Consider all options, and don't let your preconceptions restrict you in any way.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may have to turn to an expert in order to solve (once and for all) a problem that has plagued you for quite some time.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Someone you trust has a thing or two to tell you that may not be easy to hear -- but you know that you have to face the music.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Your natural optimism will carry you through, even when others are likely to abandon all hope because of current difficulties.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You cannot force anyone to work in a manner that satisfies your every whim -- nor can you satisfy every one of his or hers!

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Your Birthday for October 31, 2016

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | October 31st, 2016

Born today, you are an intelligent, insightful individual with a keen instinct for identifying the core of an issue, pinpointing the cause of a problem and sifting through all possible solutions to arrive at the one that has the greatest chance of success. You're not the kind to waste time needlessly; rather, you will work tirelessly to get things done when you feel the potential result is worth the effort. You know how to ask the difficult questions, you are able to grapple with uncomfortable issues and you never have a problem talking with others about the things that really matter. You know how to express yourself well, and you inspire others to do the same.

When it comes to personal relationships, you are always willing to do what someone else wants in a given situation. You are generous to the point of putting your own desires aside in order to make friends and loved ones happy. This kind of selflessness isn't something you have fabricated; it comes naturally to you and will no doubt be a lifelong trait.

Also born on this date are: Deidre Hall, actress; Jane Pauley, TV journalist; Barbara Bel Geddes, actress; Dale Evans, actress; Dan Rather, news anchor; Michael Landon, actor and producer; Rob Schneider, actor and comedian; John Keats, poet; Piper Perabo, actress.

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, NOVEMBER 1

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You and a loved one are likely to come to an agreement regarding something that has been a sticking point in the past.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You expected things to turn out one way, but all indications are that they will be going in a completely new direction very soon.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You'll want to be ready for a surprise at the hands of a loved one who has been making plans for days now. It's all in fun!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may feel as though it's time to give up on something that you have been working toward for a while, but that decision is premature.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You're going to need more than mere technical assistance. You will want someone with you who can help you shape your moods and attitude.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You'll want to answer questions in the most direct, straightforward manner in order to get the help you need before day's end.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- The process you are currently exploring may not be for you in the end, but you can learn a few important lessons about yourself.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- It's important that you show respect for someone who seems to have a little more knowledge at his fingertips than you do.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You can approach a routine problem in a creative way and attract a great deal of unexpected support in the process.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may not understand someone else's motives, but you can certainly get on board with how he or she is getting things done.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You can get a great deal done entirely on your own, even though you may not know just what is giving you such extraordinary energy.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You can find a few bargains, but do you really want or need what is being offered? Don't spend money needlessly!

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Your Birthday for October 30, 2016

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | October 30th, 2016

Born today, you are one of the most upstanding and honorable individuals born under your sign. You go about your business with a straightforward zeal that never gets the better of you, but that allows you to triumph where others are met with disappointment or failure. You speak your mind, and you trust that your motives will be understood and your manner forgiven. When you do ruffle feathers, you chalk it up to personal style and move along -- sometimes unwittingly adding to the tension between you and a wounded party. Your word is your bond; you will always do what you say, and you always say what you mean. The friends you make as a youngster are likely to be friends for life.

You have a way with words, and you understand that a message well conveyed can indeed change the world. You are likely to win the admiration of many important people, and though you yourself may also be quite important, you're not the kind to believe that you are anything more than a hard-working, right-thinking, realistic individual.

Also born on this date are: Ruth Gordon, actress; Grace Slick, singer; Henry Winkler, actor, director and producer; Harry Hamlin, actor; Ezra Pound, poet; John Adams, U.S. president and Founding Father; Nia Long, actress; Gavin Rossdale, singer; Kevin Pollak, 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 31

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- What you don't know can indeed hurt you, so you'll want to be wary of that which you sense is being intentionally hidden from view.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You'll want to present yourself and your ideas in the best possible way. This means dressing right and using your best manners.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You're hunting for something that others think is either nonexistent or unattainable, but you're determined to prove them wrong!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Something is going down that may affect you directly or indirectly for quite some time. You'll want to talk this over with a friend.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You can pass an important piece of information to someone who will use it better than you would. Then you can turn your attention elsewhere.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You can do routine things in a way that inspires new excitement among those who think that they've seen it all. Keep it up!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You're in charge of something that may be causing you concern, but only because something isn't lining up quite as you had hoped.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You should be able to emerge from a dark period more optimistic about the future. Your communication skills will be put to the test.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You'll be able to vent your frustrations, courtesy of a friend who understands that everyone needs to let go now and then.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You're in the mood for a little indulgence, and it's always going to be better with a special friend. You know whom to include.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may feel the pressure being exerted by someone who has never been easy on you. What is going on now is unusual, however.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You can learn a great deal simply by watching someone else at work -- even if his or her job has little or no direct relation to your own.

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