Your Birthday for April 17, 2017

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | April 17th, 2017

Born today, you are not one to attract a great deal of attention during your downtime. Indeed, you cherish your privacy, and you will do all you can to protect it, and your relationships, from prying eyes or other inappropriate scrutiny. When it comes to your work, however, you have a way of finding your way into the spotlight, center stage, again and again. You enjoy bathing in the attention and adoration of those who observe you in action. It's not that you crave the tangible rewards; on the contrary, you care very little for that kind of recompense! What you do thrive on, however, is validation of your work and approval of the methods you use, the results you get and the overall style with which you go about pursuing professional success. You want to be admired for these!

You can be quite mild-mannered, even reserved at times, and then at others you can be quite aggressive, dramatic, and even overbearing. These vacillations have less to do with your own nature than with your response to good and bad luck: when things are going well, you are a pussycat, and when they are not, you are a lion.

Also born on this date are: Victoria Beckham, singer; Jennifer Garner, actress; Sean Bean, actor; Olivia Hussey, actress; Luke Mitchell, actor; Rooney Mara, actress; William Holden, actor; J.P. Morgan, entrepreneur; Boomer Esiason, football player and sportscaster; Harry Reasoner, journalist; Thornton Wilder, writer; Lela Rochon, actress; Roddy Piper, wrestler.

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 18

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may not be able to locate what you need most, but you can find something to take its place that will serve your purpose well.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may want to batten down the hatches in order to protect those under your care. Hazards both seen and unseen will come upon you.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- What began as nonsense is likely to turn on a dime, becoming far more serious than anyone might have guessed -- including you.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Your ability to anticipate the actions of others will surely come in handy, especially in the workplace, where a misstep can be costly.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Putting your best foot forward may prove more difficult than usual, but in the end you'll be glad you made the extra effort.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may find yourself wandering here and there, waiting for someone you know well to appear and take you away from your routine.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- If travel cannot be avoided, take extra precautions -- not because safety is compromised, but because timing is everything.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may mistrust someone who does things in a cavalier manner. Is everything really so easy for him or her, or is it a calculated ruse?

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may be wondering, once again, about your place in the scheme of things. Someone will point the way, but do you want to go there?

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- A good idea need not be complicated. The simplest notion can bring you the greatest gains. An expert agrees to give you a chance.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Doing things automatically, by rote, is no fun -- and it won't allow you to develop your skills any further. Seek an outlet!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may discover that someone you recently overlooked actually brings much more to the table than expected. It's time to join forces.

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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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