Your Birthday for February 25, 2017

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | February 25th, 2017

Born today, you are not known for your effusive or controlling behavior, but you can be counted on to be at the center of things that are important, memorable and lasting. Though you are not, perhaps, the kind to lead others, you can certainly follow in a way that allows you to maintain your autonomy and sense of self, never sacrificing your individuality to any project or person who appears stronger or more charismatic than you are. You are not the kind to devote yourself to any sort of cult mentality! You always engage in critical thinking that keeps you from falling in with a crowd that might take from you more than you are willing to give. You are artistic, expressive and always able to keep the greater good at the fore in any work you do. Indeed, you thrive on philanthropic endeavors and will always do what you can to ensure a better life for those who cannot help themselves.

You'll never give up on anything that you feel is important to you. Indeed, you will fight tooth and nail to retain whatever you consider valuable, whether it's a belief, a way of life or a tangible object of some kind. You don't want to be given special treatment, but neither are you one to be taken advantage of by others.

Also born on this date are: George Harrison, musician and singer; Sean Astin, actor; Jim Backus, actor; Chelsea Handler, comedian and actress; Tea Leoni, actress; Nancy O'Dell, television host; Pierre-Auguste Renoir, painter; Anthony Burgess, writer; Sally Jessy Raphael, talk show host; Enrico Caruso, operatic tenor; Rashida Jones, actress; Jack Handey, humorist; Ric Flair, wrestler.

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 26

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Take care to pace yourself, lest you try a little too much at one time and find that you cannot finish what you started.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You can show others what to do by doing it yourself. Avoid giving orders or acting like someone has given you authority you do not have.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may find that more people have your back than you expected. Even your most controversial idea has its supporters.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may feel as though you and your team are somehow outnumbered, but be that as it may, you can prevail if you follow the playbook.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- If you feel isolated from anyone for any reason, you can remedy the situation simply by reaching out in a timely fashion.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may be racing against the clock at some point. Don't let anyone's negative view of the situation hold you back.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You can turn a negative development into an advantage for yourself and those working with you. You can keep going straight ahead.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You'll enjoy considering options that only recently became available. With the aid of a good friend, you can make a tough decision.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may have to try a different approach after a first or second attempt yields nothing you were hoping it would. Regroup and rethink.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may have to work quickly, as someone is gaining on you and threatens to overtake you before the workday is through.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Your feelings for someone cannot be hidden any longer. It's time to reveal all -- and you can expect to get quite a positive response!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You'll have to do a good job of convincing another if you want to avoid tackling a certain project entirely on your own.

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Your Birthday for February 24, 2017

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | February 24th, 2017

Born today, you are never content with things as they are; you're always looking forward to what might be, could be or should be -- in your own life, and in the lives of others. You are so vastly creative and industrious that you will often have a great many irons in the fire. The trick to managing it all will be to pinpoint the thing that can really make a difference to you, whether professionally or personally. The wheels are always turning, but there may be times when you do not take the most direct path to your desired destination; mere spinning won't get you there! You must always apply yourself in ways that yield results, even small ones, that can be measured, analyzed and parlayed into bigger and better things in the future.

You are not usually happy staying in the same place for long, so it is likely that you will travel as much of the world as time and finances will allow. With luck, you'll manage to explore everyplace you dream of seeing! You thrive on interacting with all manner of creative individuals; you don't care where a good idea comes from, as long as it can be put to good use.

Also born on this date are: Billy Zane, actor; Steve Jobs, computer mogul; Kristin Davis, actress; Abe Vigoda, actor; Edward James Olmos, actor; Barry Bostwick, actor; George Thorogood, singer and musician; Mark Moses, actor; Chester Nimitz, military leader; Joe Lieberman, politician; James Farentino, actor; Mitch Hedberg, 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.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- How far will you go to reach your goals? You'll have a chance to let others know what is behind your unusual level of commitment.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You will be inspired by someone who is going through a bit of hardship. It won't be long before you'll be able to return the favor.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may be asking the very questions that others are eager to answer. Why not try working together to investigate as a team?

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You will want to keep moving, no matter what stands in your way. Fortunately, you are feeling quite agile right now.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You'll be able to relax a bit when you learn just what is expected of you. It's not anywhere near as much as you had feared.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may be able to take advantage of a bargain that remains undiscovered by others. Does this mean your status will improve? Quite possibly.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You can do something that others find quite breathtaking -- even though you may think that it's nothing more than routine.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You'll come to terms with something that has been putting others to the test for quite some time. It's all a matter of perspective.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may be able to take your place among others who have done something similarly remarkable -- assuming you want to be recognized.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- A glimpse of what might be has you making plans you never thought you would -- especially not with those who are joining you now.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You want to work and play with the best, and you'll have the chance to handpick your own team -- but the window is a small one.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You should be able to create something unique, but you may find yourself having to thank someone you never expected to thank.

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Your Birthday for February 23, 2017

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | February 23rd, 2017

Born today, you appear to be a quiet and thoughtful individual. But, like so many others born under your sign, you harbor burning passions beneath the surface, which you will always have to channel carefully if you want to keep from being led this way or that, uncontrollably, by your emotions. Your best bet is to use those passions in some professional arena; in that way, you will always have the opportunity for self-assessment, as well as a healthy, creative, productive channel for your emotions. If they are allowed to boil over without thought or practicality tempering them in any way, you are likely to have a difficult time of it in life, to be sure, and others may find you quite hard to deal with as well.

You are able to express yourself in a grandiloquent fashion, yet you are perhaps most effective when it comes to the "grace notes" -- those specific flourishes that are uniquely yours, that allow you to connect with others in a way that no one else can. Indeed, it's always the details that make the difference with you in the long run.

Also born on this date are: Dakota Fanning, actress; Emily Blunt, actress; Peter Fonda, actor; Kelly MacDonald, actress; George Frederick Handel, composer; Howard Jones, singer-songwriter; Victor Fleming, director; Niecy Nash, actress; Aziz Ansari, 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.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- The more questions you ask, the more likely you'll be to hit upon an answer that will explain what is going on with you.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You've got a choice to make before the day is out. As it affects those around you more than yourself, you cannot make it all on your own.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Your performance may feel subpar, but someone who has been watching you for some time thinks that you're really coming into your own.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Quality is a concern, but if you trust in a partner who knows what you're after, you should have little trouble raising the bar.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You don't want to be farming out any important tasks, so be sure to prioritize. Get some rest so you can avoid running out of steam.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- The wheels are likely to be turning all day long, but that doesn't mean that everything you do will be productive. Focus your energies.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You will receive a promise that surprises you, but it also has you considering a few options that were not on the table even yesterday.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may be unusually self-indulgent, but there's room for that right now, surely. Others may criticize, but that needn't bother you.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Your mood is likely to be much better than it was yesterday, and your outlook much brighter. A physical symptom is subsiding.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- There are some who want you to stick around for a very long time, as you provide something that no one else can. Are you able to oblige?

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- What you envision, you can make real. Give someone you love a hint as to what you're trying to do; perhaps he or she can lend a hand.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You seem to know best what everyone around you should be doing, but you are at a loss when it comes to your own purpose. Why is that?

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