Your Birthday for February 27, 2017

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | February 27th, 2017

Born today, you are one of the most charismatic individuals born under your sign. This can be a liability at times, when those who do not fall under your spell begin to examine the substance that lies beneath the surface and question your ability to go beyond charisma and provide something more tangible and valuable. The truth is that charm is but one of your gifts; you have been endowed with tremendous abilities, a healthy dose of ambition and the will to put ambition and ability together to produce results. You can be rather inward in your thinking -- sometimes, when you are mulling things over and making plans, you may even withdraw from the society of those who know you best and to whom you are closest -- but you will always emerge once again to brighten the lives of everyone around you.

You can be highly emotional, but you will no doubt become quite adept at channeling your passions into work that will be considered valuable by a great many others. You are determined to make your mark and be seen in a positive light, both professionally and personally.

Also born on this date are: Elizabeth Taylor, actress; Josh Groban, singer; Chelsea Clinton, journalist; John Steinbeck, author; Joanne Woodward, actress; Timothy Spall, actor; Ralph Nader, consumer advocate; Howard Hesseman, actor; Kate Mara, actress; Noah Emmerich, 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.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- The decisions you make can benefit others directly or indirectly. How you follow through will make all the difference.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may have to respond very quickly to a rare kind of emergency. Do what you can to keep your emotions out of the equation.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- What you must do can only be done today, and you're not likely to get another chance. Make sure everyone around you understands this.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You'll have the chance to revisit something from your past that made a big difference at the time; it can have a huge impact yet again.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You are willing to do more than planned, but not everyone around you will want to do the same. You need to work toward a consensus.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Someone may recommend something you know to be dangerous, but you recognize that it is also likely to prove necessary.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- It may be time for explanations. Are you ready to reveal everything you have up your sleeve? Others will hang on your every word.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may have to remind one or two of your subordinates just who is in charge -- and then immediately prove it your inimitable way.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- One bold step will have you gaining both supporters and critics at the same time. You won't be able to do anything on the sly anymore!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You can do much to maximize your chances, but while the odds are better, you must still raise the bar where performance is concerned.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Not everyone will agree with you about the methods you are ready to employ, but no one will object to your reasons. Tensions may run high.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You've been advised to speak your mind, but you must remember that not everyone is ready to hear what you have to say. Control yourself!

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Your Birthday for February 26, 2017

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | February 26th, 2017

Born today, you tend to walk a fine line between doing what is in your best interest and doing what may work against you in the long run, either personally or professionally. This doesn't mean that success is not in your stars; on the contrary, stellar influence on you is such that you have great potential, indeed. What it does mean, however, is that you must always think twice about doing what you are tempted to do, and be quite careful to do only the things that you think, consciously, will benefit you in some way. Living on the edge, in the vague space between good and bad, can be quite dangerous, both for you and for those who share your life in any meaningful way. You must always lean toward the good if you don't want to get into more than your share of trouble.

You know how to make the most of your talents, and by doing things your way, you are likely to avoid getting caught up in anything that will detract from your individuality or autonomy. Those in charge must get used to the fact that, to perform at your best, you will operate only in the way you want to -- period.

Also born on this date are: Johnny Cash, singer-songwriter; Erykah Badu, singer; Michael Bolton, singer; Jackie Gleason, actor; Fats Domino, musician; Victor Hugo, author; William Frawley, actor; Buffalo Bill Cody, hunter and entertainer; Tony Randall, actor; Robert Alda, actor; Ariel Sharon, Israeli leader; Betty Hutton, 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.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You'll have the chance to promote yourself and your ideas in a new way. Something you've long planned may finally get done.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Your actions will carry a great deal more import for others, as you are proceeding in a way that communicates far more meaning than usual.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You'll want to keep anger at bay, as it can prevent you from seeing things in the proper light. You can forgive even an intentional offense.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Understanding is the key to success; you don't want to sacrifice your compassion to the hungry jaws of competition!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Those who swing into your orbit can actually serve you quite well, though you may not know how at first. Let things evolve organically.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Fantasy will become reality, but you may not be sure how you feel about that, and you may not want it to happen again very soon!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You are eager to see just how far you and a partner can take things. Shed your inhibitions, and you'll be surprised by what you can do!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Something routine that is done in a new way becomes memorable for you -- and perhaps for others. Now is the time to think big!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You will always cherish your privacy, but you may be tempted to bring a certain something into the light of day for a while.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- The pace may increase and decrease at irregular intervals all day long as you struggle to find the tempo that is most productive.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You'll come very close to reaching a personal goal, though you may not be quite ready to claim victory. That will happen soon!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Someone who knows you well is likely to grant you immunity from some sort of scrutiny. You will want to return the favor when you can.

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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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