Your Birthday for April 04, 2017

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | April 4th, 2017

Born today, you are quite soulful, with a romantic streak a mile wide. You are also something of a dreamer, and you sometimes forget that you have to build a life for yourself upon a solid foundation of realistic expectations, lest you meet with frustration, failure and disappointment again and again. You are fair and decent, and you treat other people with respect born of understanding and a genuine desire to get along. There are times, however, when you may not treat yourself as well as you do those around you. Indeed, you may even suffer emotional and physical hardship as a result -- hardship that would be avoidable if you would simply say no now and then and make choices that are in your own best interest. You can slip up in big ways, but you can also recover fully, given the time and opportunity to do so.

Your single life is important to you, surely, but it is almost certain to give way to a committed romantic relationship later in life, for you will not be able to resist the charms of that certain someone who can capture your heart when he or she finally does come along! You and this lucky person can give each other precisely what you both need.

Also born on this date are: Robert Downey Jr., actor; Heath Ledger, actor; Maya Angelou, poet; Anthony Perkins, actor; Muddy Waters, musician; Craig T. Nelson, actor; Nancy McKeon, actress; Christine Lahti, actress; Barry Pepper, actor; Natasha Lyonne, actress; David Cross, actor and comedian; Hugo Weaving, actor; David E. Kelley, television writer and producer; Estelle Harris, 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.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You're on the verge of making a mistake that you already made some time ago, but it looks more attractive to you this time around.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You will hear in another's voice the familiar and welcome sound of honest affection and admiration. This is something you can hang on to.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- What begins today can prove very interesting to those who want to spend their time quantifying the unquantifiable. Are you one of these?

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may not appreciate a situation that is developing in the shadows, even though you had much to do with how it all began.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Pay attention to where your mind leads you, especially when you are fast asleep. Dreams tell you a valuable story, indeed.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You and a loved one may not agree on a central issue, but you're not about to let that keep you from doing what your heart tells you to do.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Don't let others misinterpret what you are doing or saying. The direct approach is advised, hard as it may be.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Mind your manners and follow the rules. You don't want those in authority to think that you cannot fit in properly.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Others are interested in hearing your story. Despite the temptation to embellish, you must tell it exactly as it happened!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may feel as though you're not ready for what lies ahead, but with a little practice you can gain the confidence you need very quickly.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You are after information that someone may be trying to keep from you. Knowing it will certainly work in your favor.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Easy rewards won't be around for long. While the difficult path may challenge you in unforeseen ways, the results will stay with you.

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Your Birthday for April 03, 2017

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | April 3rd, 2017

Born today, you are always looking for that little something extra that you can call your own -- whether it be personal, professional, or something that cannot be categorized in such a way at all. You are eager to find for yourself a place that is out of the ordinary; nothing frightens you so much as the prospect of being thrown in with everyone else and being indistinguishable from the masses. You want to be noticed, recognized, hailed, praised -- and ultimately rewarded for being a remarkable, unique human being. The gifts with which you have been endowed are sure to do much to secure your place as such an individual -- for in many ways you are unique -- but being noticed for it will take some time and effort. You will want to formulate a plan that can take you where you want to go.

You are not the kind for small talk. You cannot abide gossip, and of course you never kiss and tell. Indeed, your personal life is something quite special to you, so you would never tarnish it by exposing it to anything as common as the rumor mill. Your inner feelings are not for public consumption, and you don't wear your heart on your sleeve.

Also born on this date are: Leigh-Allyn Baker, actress; Eddie Murphy, actor and comedian; Alec Baldwin, actor; Doris Day, singer and actress; Marlon Brando, actor; Jane Goodall, primatologist; Jennie Garth, actress; Wayne Newton, singer; Washington Irving, author; David Hyde Pierce, actor; Gus Grissom, astronaut; Tony Orlando, singer; Picabo Street, Olympic skier; Dooley Wilson, 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, APRIL 4

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may not think of yourself as cool, but others are looking at you as if you were. Indeed, their opinion matters most right now.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You want a little more from someone than he or she is willing to give. The choice is yours: Be patient or move on. You must decide.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may not approve of the methods employed by another, but you can certainly get behind his or her overall intentions.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- The more insistent you are, the more likely others will be to steer clear of you -- which is precisely what you don't want. Style matters.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You will have to make decisions more quickly than you hoped -- and the help you thought you could rely on is not likely to materialize.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Someone close to you is ready to reveal a certain secret, but are you ready for the responsibility of keeping it yourself?

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You are facing certain obstacles that will test you in ways that may prove valuable in the long run, but right now you're not so sure.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Certain matters may be taking a bit too long to evolve, but you must resist the temptation to exert undue influence on others.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Someone you've had your eyes on for quite some time is likely to return the gaze -- at last. Something big will be developing soon.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You will be fighting currents that change moment by moment throughout the day, but you know precisely what your heading should be.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may have decided that you're eager to be something you are not, but is that even possible? You'll answer some key personal questions.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may have to interpret someone's intentions with great care. Come to the wrong conclusion, and things may get quite awkward, indeed!

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Your Birthday for April 02, 2017

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | April 2nd, 2017

Born today, you have a strange, rather strained relationship with fate, as you do not always get the better end of the deal when all is said and done. This, however, is likely to make you one of the most determined, hard-working, resilient individuals born under your sign -- and make you able to shrug off the kinds of things that would otherwise cause frustration in all sorts of situations. Despite the fact that things don't always go your way, you are able to maintain an optimistic outlook and radiate a positive energy that others find irresistible. You may be one of the luckiest unlucky people in the world! You know how to make the best of situations that don't seem to promise much, and you are always maximizing your rewards as much as possible.

Both professional affairs and your personal life keep you constantly engaged; you're not the kind to be uninterested in what is going on in your own life. You keep a watchful eye on your progress, and you are able to make minute adjustments that yield major results again and again. You know how to face adversity head-on.

Also born on this date are: Marvin Gaye, singer; Christopher Meloni, actor; Michael Fassbender, actor; Buddy Ebsen, actor; Emmylou Harris, singer; Linda Hunt, actress; Alec Guinness, actor; Jack Webb, actor; Clark Gregg, actor; Pamela Reed, actress; Antonio Sabato Jr., actor; Dr. Demento, radio host.

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, APRIL 3

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Are you willing to put yourself in danger to protect another? This is something you won't have much time to think about in the moment.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Unfamiliar territory need not be daunting in any way, as long as you progress in a fashion that allows you to protect your interests.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- There is no escaping certain financial issues. You must be willing and able to support a claim with appropriate facts and figures.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You are well-equipped for the job, but there may be one or two special tools that you will have to acquire before getting it done.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You'll regain your balance after a period of uncertainty and doubt. What lies ahead gives you every reason for optimism.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- What happens to you and others today is a sign that things are shifting, and that shift will require you to make your own adjustments.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You're likely to come to terms with a difficulty you haven't been able to surmount, as you and a competitor suddenly see eye to eye.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You mustn't resist the overtures of someone who seems to be turning everything on its ear. There is much good to be gained as a result.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may have trouble laying out a schedule that lets you get everything done, as too many others have conflicting engagements.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Pleasure and profit go hand in hand -- at least for a time. Take advantage of an unforeseen opportunity, and don't be bashful!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may attract a good deal of criticism for approaching a routine problem in an unusual way, but some will jump on your bandwagon, surely.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Your motives may be questioned by others, but you can respond in a way that inspires confidence and eases tensions.

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