Your Birthday for February 28, 2017

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | February 28th, 2017

Born today, you are a dedicated, thoughtful, conscientious, hard-working individual, and you are perfectly at home dealing with personal issues in a professional manner, and professional matters with personal interest and passion. You are almost always able to combine business with your personal affairs; indeed, you believe that the application of personal ideals and interests to professional endeavors enables you to do things better than those who approach their work without looking at things from a personal point of view. To you, faith and ideals are of paramount importance in most things, and though you may not always share them openly with others, you maintain them as the foundation for much that you try to accomplish in life.

You may not always do things in the most straightforward or conventional manner, and indeed some of your ideas can only be brought to life by doing things that are simply unusual. You're sure to raise eyebrows wherever you go, but you are also likely to turn many critics into enthusiastic supporters.

Also born on this date are: Bernadette Peters, actress and singer; Gilbert Gottfried, actor and comedian; Ali Larter, actress; Gavin MacLeod, actor; Robert Sean Leonard, actor; Mario Andretti, auto racer; John Turturro, actor; Rae Dawn Chong, actress; Charles Durning, actor; Zero Mostel, actor; Tommy Tune, choreographer and director; Kelly Bishop, actress; Bugsy Siegel, mobster; Billie Bird, actress; Mercedes Ruehl, actress; Mike Figgis, 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.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You're not about to sign off on someone else's plan until you know what all the fuss is about -- and only open and honest discussion will do.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- How you interpret what you see and hear will make all the difference. There is more at stake than just the routine spoils.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- It's time to take your discovery to someone who can tell you what to do with it. You must avoid any kind of guesswork.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- What you're searching for is not far out of reach, but you're entering sensitive territory in which a friend may prove troublesome.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You're used to doing most of your homework online, but today you may prefer to do things the old-fashioned way -- by turning pages.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may soon have your doubts about something you considered a foregone conclusion not too long ago. It's time to seek out the right help.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You've reached the point of no return where a certain arrangement is concerned. Now you only have to follow through and wait for the results.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Something new will come to your attention, and it's likely to change your attitude about something you thought you understood long ago.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You must review your intentions and then, when the time is right, give instructions with tremendous care. Precision is key.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Only teamwork is going to win you the results you're after, no matter how tempted you may be to go it alone. Communicate openly with all.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Others know full well what you're going to do next, so why try to hide your intentions? You can come out into the open at last.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Putting something in a memo isn't likely to work. You're going to have to arrange some face time with someone in authority.

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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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