Your Birthday for November 20, 2016

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | November 20th, 2016

Born today, you not only feel things very deeply yourself, but you are also able to slip under the skin of another and feel what he or she is feeling as well. This kind of empathy is very rare, indeed, but it is so much a part of your makeup that you are quite unable to turn it off when you would like to. To say you take things personally is an understatement in the extreme! You are a student of human nature, and you will always study closely the actions of others to determine not only what they hope to gain from what they are doing, but also the emotional roots of the behavior. You don't like knowing things on the surface only; you want to know the inner workings of everything -- especially the people around you.

You are often inspired by the successes of others, and while you know you can't very well walk in the shoes of everyone you meet, you do enjoy trying new things through the perspective of others whenever you have the chance. There are times, however, when it would be better to try something original than to do only what others have done.

Also born on this date are: Bo Derek, actress; Veronica Hamel, actress; Joe Biden, U.S. vice president; Dick Smothers, comedian; Richard Dawson, actor and game show host; Estelle Parsons, actress; Robert F. Kennedy, politician; Alistair Cooke, author and television host; Edwin Hubble, astronomer; Ming-Na Wen, actress; Joel McHale, 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.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 21

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may not be aware of the damage being done by someone whose thoughtlessness is inexplicable -- until that damage affects you directly.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Now is the time for you to do some extra research so that you know what you need to know in time to put that knowledge to good use!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may be at loggerheads with someone who sees things very differently from you. Genuine emotions yield a genuine answer.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You are searching for something that you feel must be in plain sight, but someone close to you disagrees with that notion.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- What appears to be an accident may prove, before the day is out, to be the result of someone's intentional behavior.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Once you are on the case, those who are trying to hide the truth will have little chance of prevailing in their deception.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- What you don't know can indeed hurt you, but you may learn what you need to know by rereading recent correspondence.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You're in a position of authority, whether you know it or not. There are some who will come to you for more than you usually provide.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Your explanation of certain events may not be entirely in sync with the official version, but the difference is not your doing.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You have several good reasons for thinking that things will turn out differently from what all signs seem to point to right now.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You're going to have a lot to sort through as you try to make a decision that mustn't go against the wishes of a special someone.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You're on the verge of something very big, but you may be nervous about taking those last few steps in the right direction. Why?

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Your Birthday for November 19, 2016

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | November 19th, 2016

Born today, you prefer to learn by doing, and that means that you will often repeat doing something you have done before in order to improve your performance and maximize your rewards. You are never afraid of failure, for you know that it is the surest route to learning and, ultimately, expertise. You don't enjoy the fall that follows a stumble any more than anyone else would, but you know you will pick yourself up again and strive once more to be the best that you can be. You don't take things personally, and when you are injured -- accidentally or otherwise -- you can be counted on to take the high road. You're not one to hold a grudge.

You can take pleasure in both personal delights and professional accomplishments, and you get a special thrill when you are able to do something others have not been able to do before you. Forging a new path is always exciting to you, though it's something you may do only rarely.

Also born on this date are: Ryan Howard, baseball player; Kerri Strug, Olympic gymnast; Jodie Foster, actress; Meg Ryan, actress; Calvin Klein, designer; Ted Turner, television mogul; Adam Driver, actor; Dick Cavett, talk show host; Larry King, journalist; Indira Gandhi, Indian prime minister; Tommy Dorsey, bandleader; James Garfield, U.S. president.

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, NOVEMBER 20

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- What you are currently sharing with a loved one is far more than either of you might have expected -- but it is surely satisfying.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Even in these strange times, you won't have to make any kind of commitment that you wouldn't want to make under normal circumstances.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may be surprised to learn what someone is thinking where you are concerned. There's more going on than meets the eye!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- It's a good day for putting all your cards on the table. The more emotional the issue, the more others are likely to follow your lead.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Your approach is quite different from that of a primary rival, and those two opposing strategies will soon be put to the test.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Others will wait for you to express yourself openly and honestly after you are put through something that never should have happened.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You can do much to increase the safety level in and around your home. Focus on the needs of a younger family member during evening hours.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Your confidence will be on display all day long. When you need to give a little extra to a friend, you'll be able to do that, too.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- If a certain someone knew what you were planning, he or she would very likely try to stand in your way -- but that's not going to happen.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You are getting under someone's skin, and he or she is willing to do something that no one else has ever done for you before.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You know how to manipulate the system in order to maximize gains, but you might want to do it for someone else's benefit this time.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You're ready to go where you most want to go, but you may have to delay once more as a result of environmental influences.

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Your Birthday for November 18, 2016

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | November 18th, 2016

Born today, you aren't about to let anyone else's fears or doubts hold you back, but your own are another matter! There are times when, despite your passion and drive, you may be thwarted by your inability to overcome something within you telling you that you are not all you want to believe you are. When this happens, you may find yourself almost literally paralyzed and unable to take advantage of any opportunity, even those that are most accessible to you. You require the honest feedback of friends and loved ones to help you overcome your fears. With this encouragement, you can do nearly anything, but without it, you have a tough row to hoe, indeed! Fortunately, you never feel that you must do anything entirely on your own; you will always accept help and counsel.

You must navigate all professional endeavors with great care, paying particular attention to clues that tell you whether to take a leading role or make yourself comfortable toward the rear and follow those ahead of you. Make these decisions well, and you can succeed regardless of the role you fit into.

Also born on this date are: Elizabeth Perkins, actress; Linda Evans, actress; Brenda Vaccaro, actress; Alan Shepard Jr., astronaut; Johnny Mercer, songwriter and producer; Imogene Coca, comedian; Eugene Ormandy, violinist and conductor; Owen Wilson, actor; Chloe Sevigny, 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.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You are prone to the kind of reaction to surprise events that might be misunderstood by those around you. Be ready to explain yourself.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You mustn't take any shortcuts where doing the right thing is concerned. You must be ready to go the distance, no matter what.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Even using your best judgment, you're not likely to make an important decision without a misstep here or there. Be ready.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Your ability to persuade will surely come in handy. Perhaps more than ever before, you'll use the right words to express yourself.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- An early lead mustn't be wasted; keep up the pace, and keep your eyes on the prize. The competition is likely to be fierce.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may find yourself mixing it up with someone who disagrees with you in principle. Make sure you're not endangering others!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You can be yourself without any fear of criticism from those who are usually quite willing to criticize you. What's different?

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may be inspired by the success of another, but your circumstances are quite different, so you must strive for original accomplishment.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may be jealous of what someone else is able to do, but that won't last long. You'll soon be riding your own wave of success.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You'll find something that has been missing for a while, and you may realize that its disappearance was no one's fault but your own.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You can push for a change that you know everyone around you needs just as much as you do. You may actually start a movement!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You're not about to stand still when you see inequality in any form. You can do much to promote what you've long espoused.

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