Your Birthday for April 01, 2017

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | April 1st, 2017

Born today, you are the kind of individual who approaches every challenge with fearless abandon -- but not in a random, unprepared way. On the contrary, though you will always jump into the water no matter how fast the stream is rushing, you generally know what you are getting into because you have thought about it for quite some time beforehand. Not liking to leave things to chance, you try to anticipate every possible outcome before committing to an endeavor -- but, once you do commit, you are in it for life. You are perfectly willing to pay your dues, and you actually enjoy climbing the ladder of success rung by rung. The experiences you garner in the process are worth more to you than any monetary gains you may also enjoy.

You will likely, at some point in your middle years, go through a major transformation -- in thought, feeling or belief -- and this will result in dramatic changes across the board in your daily life. You must take care, however, that you do not sacrifice your personal relationships as you navigate this tricky time!

Also born on this date are: Susan Boyle, singer; Debbie Reynolds, actress; Rachel Maddow, journalist; Sergei Rachmaninoff, pianist; Ali MacGraw, actress; Gordon Jump, actor; Toshiro Mifune, actor; Barry Sonnenfeld, filmmaker; Samuel Alito, Supreme Court justice; Ali MacGraw, 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.

SUNDAY, APRIL 2

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- While waiting for an opportunity to set a certain plan in motion, you'll be able to get a great deal accomplished in another area.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- A misunderstanding may set you back a bit, but a third party will step forward and makes things clear in a way you had not expected.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You are eager to enjoy greater freedom and flexibility, but that may not be in the cards until you make a concession to someone else.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Your way is not the only way, surely, but it may prove to be the best way, given the circumstances that you and others are facing.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Ask, and ye shall receive, but it's not necessarily going to be what you requested. You can expect many more such surprises to come your way.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- What you are after may elude you, but you'll have a greater sense of what you really need as a result.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You'll have to make certain adjustments in order to get everything to work together in harmony as originally planned.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- The only way to overcome your persistent malaise is to power through it and start getting things done -- even routine domestic tasks.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Now is no time to sit back and let another take control. You're on the verge of something big, and you must see it through yourself.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may be starting something that frightens you, but even that fear can be good for you! You'll rediscover your inner strength.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may have to keep a great many balls in the air as you juggle more responsibility than you originally signed up for.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may have to break one or two rules in order to get something done, but these infractions are likely to be overlooked by most.

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Your Birthday for March 31, 2017

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | March 31st, 2017

Born today, you are a highly disciplined individual, quite adept at putting the pieces into place and keeping them in order through thick and thin, despite anyone's attempts to shake things up or knock you off balance. You are nothing if not stable, balanced and sensible! There may be times when you let your feelings get the better of you, and you may find yourself paying for what happens as a result for quite some time. You must, of course, guard against starting any new relationship from a position of emotional vulnerability or carelessness, lest you find yourself tied to anyone you are not suited to, and who is not suited to you. Indeed, your relationships, whether personal or professional, must always be built on a foundation of understanding, respect and common interests.

You are perfectly willing to subject yourself to all manner of difficulty if it means you will move closer to your goals. You are hard working, dedicated and tenacious -- and unlike many Aries natives, you do not let impulse overtake logic in matters of professional development. You are always careful to think things through as best you can.

Also born on this date are: Johann Sebastian Bach, composer; Ewan McGregor, actor; Christopher Walken, actor; Al Gore, politician; Angus Young, guitarist; Shirley Jones, actress and singer; Cesar Chavez, labor leader; Richard Chamberlain, actor; William Daniels, actor; Rene Descartes, philosopher; Joseph Haydn, composer; Gabe Kaplan, actor and comedian; Craig McCracken, animator; Rhea Perlman, 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.

SATURDAY, APRIL 1

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You're at the threshold of something new and exciting, but before crossing it, you must tend to some routine tasks still hanging over you.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- What lies around the corner is calling to you, but because you can't see it clearly, you have cause for concern. Caution is required.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may wish you could go back in time and see things from an entirely different perspective. A friend can make that happen -- almost.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may have to work harder than usual to increase efficiency and effectiveness across the board. Someone may be slowing you down.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You must search for more than the easy answers. This will require digging -- and a little courage -- but it will yield much in the end.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Your relationships are being affected by something you cannot pinpoint, but you must work to overcome such obstacles as best you can.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may have to get closer to a rival than you might wish, but this will allow you to see him or her in a different light.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- What others tell you is worth some thought, but none of it is going to threaten what you truly believe. Engage in some honest talk.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You are closer to a certain personal goal than you have ever been, yet you may be frustrated by distractions all around you.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You'll want to remain somewhat moderate in your thinking. Anything that leans too far in any direction can prove hazardous.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You have much in common with someone who has recently assumed a threatening stance. The time has come to look beyond the obvious.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You can expect to stop and start several times. Energy waxes and wanes, but you should be able to keep your eyes fixed on a central goal.

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Your Birthday for March 30, 2017

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | March 30th, 2017

Born today, you are one of the most attractive individuals born under your sign -- in every respect. You are physically attractive, though perhaps not beautiful in the classic sense, and your mind and character shine so brightly that anyone who comes in contact with you is sure to be swept away by the combined force of your intellect and personality. Everyone who meets you falls in love with you, at least for a time -- it's that simple! You are passionate and quite emotional; when you're in love, it is for keeps -- even if only for a week or two! You never let yourself be ruled by "should" or "should not"; you follow your heart and trust that with your considerable brain power, you will work things out as well as you can in the process.

You don't always know what you ought to do in a given situation, but you are willing to follow wherever opportunity may lead you. You are often more successful when reacting to changing circumstances on the spot than when planning ahead. You are surely no stranger to experimentation and improvisation!

Also born on this date are: Celine Dion, singer; Vincent Van Gogh, painter; Eric Clapton, guitarist and singer; M.C. Hammer, rapper; Robbie Coltrane, actor; Piers Morgan, journalist and television host; Norah Jones, singer; Francisco Goya, painter; Tracy Chapman, singer-songwriter; Warren Beatty, actor and filmmaker; John Astin, actor; Peter Marshall, game show host; Paul Reiser, actor and comedian; Frankie Laine, singer-songwriter.

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 31

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You will want to engage all of your intellectual abilities to address a rapidly developing problem on the home front.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Instructions you receive may not make sense, as they do not account for your peculiar situation. You'll have to improvise.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- A hitch in your plans needn't hold you back for long. You'll quickly discover a way to circumvent what only seems like a major obstacle.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may be surprised to learn that more than one person will be involved with you in an upcoming project. Are you in or out?

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You'll throw things out of whack by imposing your own agenda. It would be best to do only what you are asked to do, in the time allotted.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may not feel quite yourself as you deal with a situation that challenges you both intellectually and emotionally.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You'll discover something rather significant almost by accident. There are others who can fill you in about what it all means.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may differ from someone in style, but the substance will be very much the same. Why not consider pooling resources?

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Others are eager to learn the secret to your success, but you're not willing to share every detail. Pick and choose carefully!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may have to invest more than you had planned in order to lend your support to someone who is only now making real headway.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Your critics are likely to be silenced when you unveil what you've most recently been up to. Resist saying "I told you so"!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- It's all about the details. Focus on the things that require a very close look, and the big picture will take care of itself.

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