Your Birthday for February 15, 2017

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | February 15th, 2017

Born today, you are one of the most forward-thinking, forward-moving, imaginative individuals born under your sign -- and all of these traits complement one another and spring from the gifts with which you have been endowed by the stars. Such gifts include a positive outlook, an abiding curiosity, an eagerness to make the world a better place and a willingness to undergo all kinds of hardship in order to achieve your goals. Add it all up, and you are the definition of "modern" -- one who accepts the world as it is, understands the world as it was and envisions a world as it should be. You are tireless in your efforts to make the best of your life and improve the lives of those around you. Your generosity with your time, resources, energy and talents makes you sought-after by many in need. You are most effective when a situation is most serious.

You are quite interested in reform, and you understand that it often comes from within. Thus, you are always willing to engage in honest self-assessment in order to determine just what kind of change would best suit you at any given time, and how such change might improve your chances of success in the endeavors of your choice.

Also born on this date are: Amber Riley, singer and actress; Galileo Galilei, physicist and astronomer; Chris Farley, comedian; Matt Groening, cartoonist; Jane Seymour, actress; Susan B. Anthony, activist; Harvey Korman, actor and comedian; Melissa Manchester, singer; Cesar Romero, actor; John Barrymore, actor; Christopher McDonald, actor; Claire Bloom, 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.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You must have clear priorities if you're going to make sense of all that comes your way. Someone else holds a key.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Someone close to you may be surprised at how easily you let things go when the time comes. You won't be burdened by the past!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You don't want to tend to personal needs in any way that sends your emotions spinning off in all directions. Stay rooted, ordered and clear.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- A challenge coming your way is worth some close study before you attempt to do battle with it. You must dig deep to find the tools.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- What you hear may have little if anything to do with the truth. In fact, you will be the one revealing the truth when the time comes.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Further investigation will tell you what you want to know, and you'll realize that you have always been on the verge of the truth.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- What you expected to face may not come to pass. The availability of resources brings certain realities to the fore, and you must deal with them.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may be unusually emotional, especially where an old friend is concerned. It could be that you're not quite finished.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- No substitute will satisfy your need for something that is truly valuable only to you. You know what you need and how to find it.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may think that you've got nothing going on that would warrant widespread interest, but you are completely mistaken!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You'll know when it's time to move out in a new direction. There will be all manner of signs giving you clear instructions.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You want to be a little more flexible so you can adjust to circumstances as they change all around you. This may require negotiation.

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Your Birthday for February 14, 2017

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | February 14th, 2017

Born today, you are a positive influence on almost everyone you meet, so bright and radiant is your personality, so optimistic is your outlook, and so accepting is your approach to anyone different from you. Indeed, others can learn a great deal from you about tolerance, understanding and the willingness to enjoy people for what they are, not for what you think they should be! You are keenly interested in fair treatment for everyone; you will always adhere to the golden rule and expect that others will treat you in a manner that reflects your own treatment of them. You believe, at times, in the notion of karma -- that when someone treats others badly, such behavior is likely to come back to haunt the offender.

You recognize that things are not always the way they should be -- at least as far as your personal notion of "should" goes. You are not one to mince words; you are direct and honest at all times, even when being so may cause you trouble with those who do not appreciate or reciprocate your transparency.

Also born on this date are: Florence Henderson, actress; Tiffany Thornton, actress; Simon Pegg, actor; Freddie Highmore, actor; Frederick Douglass, abolitionist; Jack Benny, comedian; Meg Tilly, actress; Drew Bledsoe, football player; Jimmy Hoffa, union leader; Gregory Hines, dancer and actor; Vic Morrow, actor; Carl Bernstein, reporter; Mel Allen, sportscaster; Hugh Downs, anchorman; Terry Gross, radio host; (Raymond) Teller, magician.

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, FEBRUARY 15

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may have to run very fast to catch up with a competitor who is riding a wave of good luck. Your luck will change very soon, as well.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You're trying a little too hard to look like you're not trying at all, which will defeat the purpose eventually. Relax!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You'll want to be sure that all your calculations are accurate before starting out on a journey in which the margin for error is very slim.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You know the best place to start. Now it's just a matter of judging the timing and any pertinent environmental factors as accurately as possible.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You don't want to seem uninformed, so perhaps it's best if you avoid speaking as much as possible. You'll be up to speed soon.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Don't let anyone assume they know what you are talking about. You must be explicit, specific and thorough at all times.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You're going to have to take the time to do what's necessary before anyone else robs you of the opportunity. You have to come first!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Don't let anyone around you make trouble where there is none. Remain calm, and deal with issues as they arise. Avoid overreacting.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- The simplest adjustments can yield the most important results. Don't shy away from something because it seems easy.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- The more straightforward and open you can be about a certain difficult topic, the more others will be willing to engage with you about it.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Do you have enough room to maneuver if you need to? You can bet that someone will throw an obstacle in your path at some point.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You'll have to shake things up if you want to be effective. You may not be able to get everything done in the expected order!

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Your Birthday for February 13, 2017

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | February 13th, 2017

Born today, you are not always the first to figure things out, but you do get there in the end -- as a result of steadfast commitment, an unwillingness to give up and an insistence that you be allowed to explore things freely and at your own pace so that you absorb information in the way that is best for you. Once you do grasp something, it is likely to stick with you forever; you're not the kind to forget things you shouldn't forget -- nor are you the kind to fill your mind with things that don't really matter! If you know it, it's worth knowing; if it's worth knowing and you don't yet know it, others can be sure that you will get yourself up to speed with current information in any way possible. You cannot abide being left in the dark about anything significant, while you couldn't care less about gossip and trivia.

When you find yourself in the driver's seat, you are dedicated to the agreed-on goal. You will work harder and longer than anyone to see things come out the way you have planned. When you are working in someone else's name, you are even more committed than usual. You like to combine old and new methods in ways that others never have.

Also born on this date are: Jerry Springer, talk show host; Peter Gabriel, singer-songwriter; Chuck Yeager, test pilot; Stockard Channing, actress; Peter Tork, guitarist and singer; Kim Novak, actress; Mena Suvari, actress; Oliver Reed, actor; George Segal, actor; Bess Truman, first lady; Carol Lynley, actress; Robbie Williams, 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.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You can introduce a friend or loved one to something that he or she will take to very quickly. A big development may result.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- One step at a time gets you where you want to go. There's no reason to hurry yourself and risk committing a costly error.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You are eager to see where a relatively new relationship may go -- but are you ready to admit your true feelings openly and honestly?

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- How you view a developing situation says more about you than it does about the situation. Others may be reluctant to follow you.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- A look back allows you to track your recent progress, and that in turn will add value to the position you currently find yourself in.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You've got to take some time to assess a situation more honestly than you ever have. There's no room for self-deception.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Putting another's needs before your own allows you to achieve a rare balance between what works and what doesn't.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You are eager to see what will happen if you don't follow the rules, but you don't want to be seen bucking convention. What's most important?

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Your travel plans may not jibe with another's anticipated activities. A willingness to compromise can surely save the day.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You can capitalize on an error made by someone who didn't know exactly what was at stake. Don't be a bad winner, however!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Things may not go according to plan, but you can still come out ahead if you're able to adjust quickly to changing circumstances.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You're getting used to a situation that you don't like and can't change, but that's better than being upset about it day after day.

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