Your Birthday for February 12, 2017

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | February 12th, 2017

Born today, you always think that you are on the verge of the next big thing -- and indeed, you may well be! You do have grand notions and a way of seeing the world that makes room for all types of people and all the things they may believe, but you are always on the lookout for something better than what others are willing to settle for. You are a natural born student, and your ability to examine yourself, those around you and the world at large in a critical fashion allows you to shape and reshape your thinking again and again. Anyone who expects you to be entirely consistent in all things is bound to be surprised, for you are constantly evolving -- and your views can differ greatly from one phase to another.

You are prone to highly emotional responses to what happens to you in life, so you are capable of experiencing the highest highs and the lowest lows. You will learn to rely on a few close friends and loved ones to keep you on an even keel. When depression strikes, your best weapon against it is hard work.

Also born on this date are: Abraham Lincoln, U.S. president; Robert Griffin III, football player; Charles Darwin, scientist and writer; Bill Russell, basketball player; Christina Ricci, actress; Arsenio Hall, actor and television host; Josh Brolin, actor; Michael McDonald, singer; Jesse Spencer, actor; Ray Manzarek, musician; Lorne Greene, actor; Anna Pavlova, ballerina; Joanna Kerns, actress; Joe Garagiola, baseball player; Franco Zeffirelli, filmmaker; Darren Aronofsky, filmmaker.

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, FEBRUARY 13

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Focus on safety and security. Around the house, you can make yourself useful in ways that all will surely appreciate.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may have trouble getting through the day without wishing that you were somewhere else. A loved one adds perspective.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Are you simply being dramatic, or are you experiencing something that is truly unbearable? Talking this out will surely be of help.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You have what someone else wants, but is it something you're willing to give away? It's a good day to take stock of all that's important.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may have trouble accepting that someone else knows more than you do, even when the proof is staring you directly in the face.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may not be seeing things as clearly as you have in the past, though the situation you find yourself in is quite familiar.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Your frustration with a loved one who is not in the right mood mustn't be allowed to taint things irreversibly. Do your own thing!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You are able to remain calm in the face of a challenge that others may find difficult to meet head-on.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- A potential danger is minimized when you do what you know is right, no matter how far-fetched it may seem.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Several moments vie for the most memorable to you, but one in particular is likely to capture the attention of others as well.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You are in the mood for a celebration of sorts, but not everyone is on board with that. How can you share your attitude with others?

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Don't fear repeating yourself. By doing a thing again and again, you can be sure to familiarize yourself with all eventualities.

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Your Birthday for February 11, 2017

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | February 11th, 2017

Born today, you are not always what other people think you are -- nor do you really ever try to be. In fact, you often feel compelled to be something other than what you seem, if only to satisfy a yearning to be different, inexplicable or unconventional. Like many others born under your sign, you harbor a deep internal conflict between a part of yourself that wants to be liked and a part that doesn't care a whit for the opinions of others. It is this conflict that will be the single greatest influence on your life, either internally or externally, in terms of what you think and feel, and what you are able to do and accomplish. It is likely that you will change course dramatically at least once, or perhaps even two or three times in your life, always seeking an outlet for your abilities and greater satisfaction for your curiosity.

You have quite a sense of humor, and your ability to surprise yourself and those around you with a few well-chosen words can be quite disarming. This will continue to be a valuable tool throughout your life. Indeed, your unique method of communicating with others may prove to be a strength no one else can match.

Also born on this date are: Taylor Lautner, actor; Jennifer Aniston, actress; Brandy Norwood, actress and singer; Thomas Edison, inventor; Sheryl Crow, singer-songwriter; Burt Reynolds, actor; Sarah Palin, politician; Tina Louise, actress; Leslie Nielsen, actor; Damian Lewis, actor; Eva Gabor, actress; Sidney Sheldon, writer; Sergio Mendes, bandleader.

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, FEBRUARY 12

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You'll have the chance to make the day just a little brighter for someone who has no choice but to rely on you for one or two necessities.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Not everyone will understand your thoughts and dreams, which is why you must share them only with a certain few individuals.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You're preparing yourself for a challenge without knowing when or where it will be presented to you. A new opportunity will beckon.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Solitude may be what you are after, but you won't be able to enjoy it until you've run the social gauntlet and interacted with many people.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may find yourself troubled by inconsistencies all around you. You should try to focus on your assigned duties for the time being.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Hope springs eternal, and you're likely to have more than your share of it as you face a situation that others might find quite daunting.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may think that you're working something to your advantage, but your perception is faulty. Indeed, someone else is holding the reins.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You don't have to explain every minute detail to everyone who asks. Indeed, you can benefit greatly by sharing very little -- for now.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You're at the center of something quite important, but the role you will eventually play is still unclear to you.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may have to put yourself in another's hands for a time, trusting that he or she knows just what to do, and when.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- A difference of opinion can be resolved in a most unusual fashion -- and you're likely to be the party responsible.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Those around you may misunderstand your motives, but what they lead you to do will certainly be appreciated.

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Your Birthday for February 10, 2017

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | February 10th, 2017

Born today, you are no stranger to controversy, and you may feel that it is in the stars for you to be at the center of pivotal events again and again throughout your lifetime. This may well be the case, so what you must learn to do with your life is to control those events rather than be a victim of circumstance. The more you can take charge of what happens to you and around you, the more you can pursue a course in life that gives you what you want, both in material rewards and in overall personal satisfaction. Relinquish control or, worse, fail to claim it in the first place, and you're likely to see other people succeed in your stead, making your dreams become their reality -- and that is not an acceptable outcome!

You may have harbored certain insecurities when you were young that prove difficult to shake as you grow older, but shake them you must if you are going to do the things you have set out to do. You have a great deal of confidence, but at times, quite paradoxically, you are unable to maintain the healthiest self-image -- and this conflict may cause you hardship.

Also born on this date are: Jimmy Durante, actor and comedian; Elizabeth Banks, actress; Robert Wagner, actor; Roberta Flack, singer; Glenn Beck, media host and author; Mark Spitz, Olympic swimmer; Makenzie Vega, actress; George Stephanopoulos, political adviser and journalist; Laura Dern, actress; Lon Chaney Jr., actor; Leontyne Price, operatic soprano; Boris Pasternak, novelist; Bill Tilden, tennis player; Vince Gilligan, television producer.

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, FEBRUARY 11

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- What you are trying to do is something of a magic act. No one you know could do it and match your style, try as they might.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Feel free to explore what is all around you. You may uncover an opportunity that you never suspected was there.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You're in need of a little one-on-one time with someone who knows you well. You've had enough of the group activities -- at least for a while!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may find yourself at the center of something that you don't fully understand, and that is the product of an unfortunate misunderstanding.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Accidents will surely happen, but if you pay attention, they're likely to lead you directly to the threshold of a golden opportunity.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You're not willing to negotiate with the enemy. You want to overcome him or her completely and demand an unconditional surrender.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- An uncomfortable position becomes one you wish to experience again and again when you realize that a minor adjustment makes all the difference.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You and a loved one are willing to take quite a risk in order to experience something you've been dreaming of lately.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You will be afforded a rare and valuable glimpse of the future, and you may not even know it. You're at something of a turning point.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You are not willing to take sides, as you suspect that doing so will only make things worse. Try to orchestrate a lasting peace.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Putting your best foot forward may not be as easy as you think -- and you must put it in exactly the right place, as well!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- For the best possible effect, you want others to marvel at what you've done without seeing any of the work that went into it.

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