Your Birthday for March 09, 2017

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | March 9th, 2017

Born today, you come off as one of the most confident people born under your sign, and certainly one of the most capable that anyone is likely to meet -- but these two impressions hide a streak of insecurity beneath the surface that is the proverbial "mile wide" at the very least. Despite the successes you are destined to enjoy in life -- both personally and professionally -- you tend to think that you are never quite as good as others think you are, or never quite as accomplished as your track record would indicate. This may be a product of your upbringing, but more likely it is a deeply rooted aspect of your core personality: You're simply not destined to believe that you are truly capable of doing the things that you actually do, day after day! This is a curious paradox, certainly.

Your creativity is one of your greatest assets, the source of your inner strength and the avenue that will eventually take you to the threshold of success. You must be willing to walk through that door when you get there, however! Don't let any niggling self-doubts hold you back when your time has come!

Also born on this date are: Brittany Snow, actress; Matthew Gray Gubler, actor; Amerigo Vespucci, explorer; Yuri Gagarin, cosmonaut; Raul Julia, actor; Bobby Fischer, chess player; Emmanuel Lewis, actor; Juliette Binoche, actress; Will Geer, actor; Mickey Spillane, author; Samuel Barber, composer; Oscar Isaac, actor; Jean-Marc Vallee, filmmaker; Linda Fiorentino, 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.

FRIDAY, MARCH 10

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may be steering yourself the wrong way. A loved one points out a few salient facts that affect you directly.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You can work wonders when you are given a little more latitude to experiment. Others will very soon follow your lead.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Experience can be your best friend -- and the most effective teacher. Pay close attention to where you find yourself and whom you meet.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may not trust those who tell you what you want to hear, so it's clearly time to find out what you need to know on your own.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may be tempted to recuse yourself from a certain situation, but others will assure you that there is no conflict of interest.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may have to take a different route from the one you planned with the assistance of an expert. What would he or she advise?

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Answers come to you as if by magic, and someone close to you may believe that you are receiving some kind of coded messages.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You must address certain issues head-on, lest they get the better of you and prevent you from doing what you've got on the docket.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You can make progress quickly, but you risk losing ground if you take any time to celebrate. Don't let your guard down in the evening.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You are determined to keep what you have worked so hard to acquire. A rival has been watching you -- and learning what works.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You can shake things up without putting anyone out. Indeed, those closest to you can enjoy what you have in store.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You're not likely to succeed at everything you have in the works, so it's time to restructure your set of priorities.

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Your Birthday for March 08, 2017

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | March 8th, 2017

Born today, you are rather hard to pin down or define. Because of this, others can become obsessed with the notion of figuring you out, but it's not something that they -- or anyone else for that matter -- are likely to do. You are so enigmatic, in fact, that even your closest friends and family members acknowledge that there is a large portion of your personality they will never know -- and that is perfectly all right! The question is: Do you know yourself? And the answer is: somewhat, but no more. You are certain and confident of some things about yourself, but there are other things that would take you completely by surprise if you became consciously aware of them. For that reason alone, you're perfectly content to remain something of a mystery to yourself.

One thing you will know is what you want to do professionally. Once you become aware of this, you're certain to follow the straightest path to success, taking your lumps as you go, confident that you'll reach your destination eventually. You are never afraid of hard work, or the time it will take to reach your goals.

Also born on this date are: Aidan Quinn, actor; Mickey Dolenz, actor and musician; Freddie Prinze Jr., actor; Alan Hale Jr., actor; Cyd Charisse, actress and dancer; Jim Rice, baseball player; Camryn Manheim, actress; Lynn Redgrave, actress; James Van Der Beek, 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.

THURSDAY, MARCH 9

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You can go a long way toward breaking a bad habit, but take care that you don't pick up another one in the process!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Someone may be trying to change your mind about a key issue, but you're not likely to oblige. You know better -- and can prove it very soon.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Much will keep you grounded and on task, but there is something out there that threatens to upset the apple cart. You can avoid it!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Take care that you make no assumptions about another's behavior. You may never know why he or she is treating you a certain way.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You can prove your point in a manner that isn't likely to be forgotten anytime soon. While others are busy reacting, you can get things done.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You're looking for a little understanding. While doing so, you may uncover a clue that helps you solve a long-standing mystery.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may have to come to someone's rescue from afar -- and it may be slow going, but you'll be able to set everything straight just in time.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may not get all the credit you feel you deserve, but there is someone looking out for you who will do you a good turn very soon.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You'll be able to satisfy yourself and a loved one, even after making a quick decision that didn't sit quite right at the time.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may be asked questions that you cannot answer -- yet. Your curiosity will certainly be piqued, and you'll want to investigate.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may find yourself in a difficult situation that seems eerily familiar. This is not something you'll want to endure for long!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- In order to get the most out of your day, you're going to have to start at the very beginning -- but deciding where that is may be tricky.

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Your Birthday for March 07, 2017

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | March 7th, 2017

Born today, you are not one to get caught up in the finer points of whether something is the right thing to do, or whether you should pursue a given opportunity. You are the kind, rather, to follow your instincts on most occasions and do what your gut tells you to do, regardless of the prevailing wisdom that might urge you otherwise. Whether dealing with personal or professional issues, your guiding voice is the one you will listen to, come what may. Fortunately, that voice is rarely ever wrong, so if you listen to it faithfully, you're likely to find yourself exactly where you want to be, again and again. You're certain to follow your own path to success, and in the process you may actually skip several steps that others have to navigate.

You have what it takes to land a long-term, satisfying job that keeps your bank account fat and your smile broad. Indeed, making a healthy living doing what you enjoy is very important to you. You surely wouldn't be able to get rich doing something that didn't make you happy.

Also born on this date are: Bryan Cranston, actor; Wanda Sykes, comedian; Rachel Weisz, actress; Willard Scott, television personality; John Heard, actor; Maurice Ravel, composer; Lynn Swann, football player; Matthew Vaughn, filmmaker; Peter Sarsgaard, actor; Franco Harris, football player; Daniel J. Travanti, actor; Taylor Dayne, singer; Piet Mondrian, artist; Jeff Kent, baseball player; Laura Prepon, actress; Rik Mayall, 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.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- What you hear through the grapevine may be more serious, and worthy of greater attention, than any information you actively seek out.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Think back to the last time you felt you had fulfilled your potential, and you'll realize what you should do now to feel that way again.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You don't want the technical aspects of a certain problem to overcome your human concerns. Think of a way to focus your thoughts.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- The more specific your memories, the more likely it is that you will be inspired by them rather than held back by any melancholy.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Avoid any knee-jerk reactions. Remain focused and careful, and do what you must to foster a calm and harmonious attitude.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You don't want to act on what you learn until you have confirmed its verity. Someone may be trying to deceive you in some way.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You will receive something that means more to you than to the giver. Take care that you don't make anyone uncomfortable with your response.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You are in a position of power, but you may choose to use it at a later date because of circumstances beyond your control.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- What you claim to be true may be so -- but only to you. Much depends on how you see things and your interpretation of a key issue.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Balance is the key to success. Make sure that your focus remains trained on your most important personal goal.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- If you forget what you were intending to do, a friend or loved one will be there to remind you. Someone special will appear after dark.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- From your vantage point, you may be the only one to see what lies ahead with any clarity. Not everyone will believe what you tell them.

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