Your Birthday for April 21, 2017

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | April 21st, 2017

Born today, you always know you are at the top of your game when you encounter those who do not know you directly, but who are already aware of your activities, accomplishments and professional status. Indeed, you are something of a zealot when it comes to reputation: You want to be known, and known for being the best! You always guard your reputation very carefully: Not only will you avoid doing anything that might tarnish it in the least, but you also avoid associating with anyone who may, directly or indirectly, reflect poorly on you or your endeavors. You insist on having a spotless record, and you will do nothing that risks your progress, success or standing among your professional and social peers.

Your life is likely to follow at least two distinct paths, and you will have to learn how to navigate carefully between them. Most important are the moments when these paths intersect, for what is required of you in such a moment is, quite simply, more of everything. You must always be prepared to deal with such phases with care and dedication.

Also born on this date are: Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom; Tony Romo, football player; James Mcavoy, actor; Iggy Pop, singer; Tony Danza, actor; Charlotte Bronte, author; Andie MacDowell, actress; Anthony Quinn, actor; John Muir, environmentalist; Charles Grodin, actor; Robin Meade, news anchor; Patti Lupone, singer and actress; Toby Stephens, actor; Elaine May, actress 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.

SATURDAY, APRIL 22

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may not be able to take the lead, but you can surely finish in second or third position. The view is better from the front!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- News comes to you through unusual channels. Can you trust it? Perhaps you can put it to a certain test before it really sinks in.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Someone you've not yet gotten to know very well may be making assumptions about the future that rub you the wrong way. Talk about it!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- How you identify obstacles will contribute largely to your success -- or failure, if you refuse to adjust to such circumstances.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may receive help from someone in the background who has had his or her eye on you for some time. Evening demands a choice from you.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You don't want to let others know that you are surprised by what is happening. Let them see you taking it all in stride!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- The most valuable things are the ones that you may be taking most for granted. This is an error you can soon reverse.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- It's a good time for breaking bad habits, but you have to acknowledge that you have them first -- and that demands honesty and clarity.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- A loved one gives you more power over a certain situation than you've had before. This is a vote of confidence, surely!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- What you are now doing in an official capacity may not have the same impact as the things you've done unofficially in the past.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Everyone else knows that a certain danger lies ahead, yet you are refusing to alter your course in any way. Are you in denial?

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- What begins and ends today will have such an impact on you that you will not be able to shake it from your mind for quite some time.

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Your Birthday for April 20, 2017

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | April 20th, 2017

Born today, you have a great deal of personal charm, magnetism and charisma, and you know how to get other people to watch you and listen to you whenever you like. This doesn't mean, however, that you are absolutely destined for success. On the contrary, the fact that you can attract such attention may well prove to be a liability rather than an advantage, for it can distract you from your primary goals and keep you from tending to business in a direct, down-to-earth fashion. Indeed, if you get caught up in believing your own press, you are likely to find that success is quite elusive. You must always maintain a realistic approach to everything you do, lest you fool yourself into believing you can do anything.

There may come a time in which you must choose between the professional and the personal, but until then you may be able to combine business and pleasure with rare success. Ultimately, however, you will have to decide very carefully what your priorities really are. By the time you finally choose, it may be too late to change your mind.

Also born on this date are: Shemar Moore, actor; George Takei, actor and writer; Andy Serkis, actor; Peter S. Beagle, author; Tito Puente, musician; Luther Vandross, singer; Jessica Lange, actress; Crispin Glover, actor; Clint Howard, actor; Don Mattingly, baseball player; Harold Lloyd, silent film star; Joan Miro, artist; Nina Foch, actress; Ryan O'Neal, actor; Carmen Electra, model and actress; Felix Baumgartner, daredevil.

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, APRIL 21

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You are getting more and more involved in something that may take control of you if you are not careful. Guard your autonomy, by all means!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You'll want to explore all the choices available to you, but stop short of actually deciding just yet. Others have opinions worth considering.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Someone is likely to arrive to give you a boost when you most need it, but that doesn't mean that he or she will be with you indefinitely.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- A new kind of mood will descend upon you, making things tense for those who think they have you all figured out. You're full of surprises.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Are your emotions getting the better of you? Perhaps you have let yourself get too involved in something too soon.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You're waiting until you are at the halfway point to look back and assess your progress. You'll get there before the day is out.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You'll have only a short amount of time to do what is most important. When the time is up, the opportunity will expire forever.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- A message from a loved one may prove disconcerting, but only for a short time. You'll figure out what he or she really means very quickly.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may be considering making a sacrifice that you cannot afford to make. Think twice before taking any action!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- A key issue continues to plague you. Even while those around you do their best to ignore it, you can't; it must be dealt with!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Are you hoping things will happen in such a way that you can avoid making an irreversible decision? That's not quite how it works!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- A loved one unveils his or her heart, and still you are left with the strange feeling that something has not been said. Ask the question!

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Your Birthday for April 19, 2017

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | April 19th, 2017

Born today, you are likely to have made quite a splash when you were young, attracting the attention of those far older and wiser, who had much more experience under their belts, and who had enjoyed great success over a broad period of time. In other words, you had the "greats" on your side soon after you started out, and this surely gave you just the kind of advantage you so desperately needed to succeed -- for you are not likely to enter into any line of work that is easy! You thrive on challenges of all kinds, and you aren't one to take the easy route. You want to prove yourself and be recognized in the process, and that requires a great deal of daring -- which is a commodity you have in abundance. You have a certain genius that is not likely to go unnoticed.

You are, like many others born under your sign, a very private person. You don't like sharing any details about your personal life with anyone, and you even keep secrets from those who know you best, including family members and loved ones. Indeed, it's likely that your spouse won't even know everything about you!

Also born on this date are: James Franco, actor; Kate Hudson, actress; Ashley Judd, actress; Maria Sharapova, tennis player; Hayden Christensen, actor; Tim Curry, actor; Jayne Mansfield, actress; Dudley Moore, actor and comedian; Dick Sargent, actor; Eliot Ness, law enforcement agent; Al Unser Jr., auto racer; Tony Plana, 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, APRIL 20

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- A gentle reminder has you working toward a common goal with someone you may have been trying to avoid only yesterday.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Getting it all done may not be as easy as "one, two, three," but you can certainly do it if you are willing to ignore the clock.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Perfection is not something anyone can attain, but it is a worthy goal you can pursue with dedication and enthusiasm.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You'll want to measure your progress in a new way, but take care that you are not giving yourself an unfair advantage.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You'll want to be sure that your immediate environment is as uncluttered as your thoughts must be. Don't let a mess control you!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You're eager for someone in authority to call you out for a job well done, but you must be realistic. Not all you do is likely to be noticed.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- The sooner you take care of the business at hand, the sooner you can move on to personal affairs that are much more fun.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- What goes on in and around the house needn't be shared with anyone outside the immediate family. You certainly don't want it to be!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may feel as though someone is trying to restrict your movements. Insist on being granted the same latitude as everyone else.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Someone may be trying to get in touch with you through unusual channels. You're not likely to respond as expected, no matter what.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- A friend or family member is trying to assert his or her authority over a tricky situation, but you may have to come to the rescue.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- It will take longer than expected to contact just the right person in just the right way. What can happen as a result may exceed expectations.

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