Your Birthday for April 16, 2017

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | April 16th, 2017

Born today, you are not the kind to indulge in impulse behavior of any kind -- at least not very often. Anything you do is most likely the result of careful thought and planning, and you will always keep your eyes on the road so that you can be ready to maneuver when the need arises. You are flexible, quick, clever and seemingly ready for anything. You never let anyone surprise you -- or, at the very least, you never let anyone see you be surprised, which is something very different, indeed! You pride yourself on being in control at all times. This can prove problematic now and then as you try to run things when someone else is in charge! You are not always to be trusted to do what you are told, but you can surely be trusted to do what you think is right.

You cannot abide those who do not live up to their own hype, and you have no time for anyone who isn't authentic and sincere. You are never interested in the artificial -- and this is true for people, foods and experiences. You want only the real thing, and you will go out of your way to avoid anything that seems in any way artificial.

Also born on this date are: Martin Lawrence, actor and comedian; Selena, singer; Charlie Chaplin, actor; Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, basketball player; Pope Benedict XVI; Jon Cryer, actor; Wilbur Wright, inventor; Bobby Vinton, singer; Dusty Springfield, singer; Jimmy Osmond, singer; Bruce Bochy, baseball manager; Peter Billingsley, actor; Ellen Barkin, actress; Henry Mancini, composer; Peter Ustinov, actor; Merce Cunningham, choreographer; Lukas Haas, actor; Gerry Rafferty, singer; Claire Foy, 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, APRIL 17

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You'll receive hints all day long, and though you have a sense that something must be done, the game plan will be slow in developing.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Your reaction to what you knew was coming your way is likely to surprise you, as well as those spending time and energy supporting you.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Someone is likely to lay down the law for you, and as a result, you'll be more willing than ever to do precisely what is asked of you.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- A few developments will have you altering your overall point of view. It may be time to reassess your standing and make new plans.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You're not about to let anyone else take control of a situation that you've been trying to oversee effectively for quite some time.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You're on the verge of something big, but you may have to take a step back to make sure that your view of what's coming is clear and accurate.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may discover something about yourself that has you wondering whether you've made other assumptions that really should be verified.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- What you report to others must be accurate, and you must resist the temptation to bend the truth even slightly to fit your intentions.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Things happen on the homefront that have you doubting your motives and methods. Don't assume the worst about yourself!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Trust your instincts and be sure to give yourself room to maneuver. A certain obstacle may not be the threat it seems to be.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Don't make the mistake of thinking that what you do is guaranteed to have a lasting impact. A last-minute question may stump you.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You can do little to prevent certain things from happening, but you can do a great deal to ensure that the results are positive.

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Your Birthday for April 15, 2017

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | April 15th, 2017

Born today, you always seem to have a great deal going on. While you are working hard on one project, you have one, two, three or more in the background ready to tee up and get started. You cannot stand dormancy; you want to be on the go at all times, pushing yourself forward, testing your skills and endurance -- both physical and emotional. You're never one to give up prematurely. Indeed, you can often be found fighting in favor of one lost cause after another, for you don't believe that there is such a thing! Anything worth fighting for is worth fighting for to the bitter end, so anyone who has you in his or her corner can be confident that everything will be done that can be done to win in the end. You enjoy long days and short nights, and you will often work late into the night only to start up again early the next morning.

It should be no surprise to anyone that you tend to be something of a health nut, for you understand that if you are to perform at a high level at all times, you must eat right and get the exercise your body requires to stay fit and trim. Despite this, however, you are likely to indulge in at least one guilty pleasure every now and then.

Also born on this date are: Emma Watson, actress; Leonardo da Vinci, artist; Seth Rogen, actor; Emma Thompson, actress and writer; Roy Clark, musician; Elizabeth Montgomery, actress; Bessie Smith, singer; Claudia Cardinale, actress; Henry James, author; Luke Evans, actor; Maisie Williams, 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 16

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- By day's end, things will look very different from the way they looked as the day began. Adjustments will have to be made, surely.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Your ability to foresee the future and, in particular, to anticipate the actions of those around you, will prove to be a double-edged sword.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- The approach you take must accommodate the different rhythms and styles of those you encounter. You can't just push your way through.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- A more persuasive approach may be required. Avoid doing anything that seems overtly aggressive, but also avoid anything that seems deceptive.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Dangers you face can be overcome if you are willing to deal with your fear first and foremost. One stems from the other, surely.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You can't afford to be put in a position that restricts you in any way. You must maintain full mobility at all times.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Something must be done to settle an issue that threatens to end a friendship. Though you may not be a central player, you can contribute much.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You mustn't wait until the last minute to weigh in on an issue that has everyone else standing by. Speak up now!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Absorb information at a pace that can be sustained. Don't try to suck up too much at any one time. Lessons learned today can last a lifetime.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You'll be able to remember far more of the day's events than most, but in some cases, this is something you may wish were untrue.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- The help you seek can only really come from yourself -- though you may think it's coming from a friend or loved one.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You are considering a dramatic change that will force others to change with you. This is certainly something you will want to talk about!

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Your Birthday for April 14, 2017

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | April 14th, 2017

Born today, you can be rather scattered at times, but when you decide to focus on a single goal, you will almost always reach it -- for your knowledge is deep and your skills keen, and you know how to work hard in order to make your dreams come true. And you are certainly a dreamer! You are perhaps never happier than when you are alone with your thoughts, free to imagine the world the way you wish it would be. This is never wasted time, for you are often able to devise schemes and plans that can, indeed, make things better for yourself and others. As far as you are concerned, that is why we are all here in the first place. Some born on this day may amass a great deal of wealth, but not because it's a priority. Indeed, monetary gain is not a driving force for any of today's birthday babies.

You can be quite social, but you are often happiest when alone or in the company of one or two very dear friends. You particularly enjoy sharing your more unusual interests with those in your circle whose interests are equally unusual or unconventional. You especially enjoy anything that sets you and your friends apart.

Also born on this date are: Sarah Michelle Gellar, actress; Abigail Breslin, actress; Loretta Lynn, singer; Adrien Brody, actor; Pete Rose, baseball player; Robert Carlyle, actor; Anne Sullivan, teacher; Julie Christie, actress; Anthony Michael Hall, actor; Greg Maddux, baseball player; Rod Steiger, actor; Sir John Gielgud, actor; Shani Wallis, actress and singer; Rob McElhenney, 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.

SATURDAY, APRIL 15

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- It may fall to you to clean up another's mess. Whatever happens, you'll want to keep a clear head and see the truth when it comes your way.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You can do something to send a message to someone who holds all the strings. He or she may soon be willing to grant you an important favor.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may have the opportunities to put a new idea in play, but someone is opposing you for reasons that are not clear.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may find that you're mixed up with something that is far too complicated to handle alone. It's time to share what you know.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- It may be time to rely on someone who has only recently gained your trust -- or vice versa. There's no other way, and you know it.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You can join forces with someone close to you in order to stack the odds in your favor. An unusual plan can be set in motion.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may be the last to know what's going on, but once you have the information you need, you can do what no one else is willing to do.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may discover that someone hasn't held up his or her end of a deal, leaving you to pick up the pieces and tie up all loose ends.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Someone may be demanding explanations when, in fact, you know full well that the fault lies with the person pointing fingers.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Your focus is shifting, and many things will seem to be up in the air as a result. You'll receive an important message after dark.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may have to wait until the dust settles to determine exactly what happened when things recently went wrong.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Your ability to stay flexible when the pressure mounts will surely come in handy. Others are eager to hear what you have to say.

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