Your Birthday for April 24, 2017

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | April 24th, 2017

Born today, you are one of the true visionaries born under your sign. Whatever you can imagine, you can make real in your own life no matter how daunting the task may seem. You have a real go-getter attitude, and you are never one to shy away from anything that seems difficult; rather, you tend to be at your best when the going gets tough. When others may throw up their hands and call it quits, you can usually be found redoubling your efforts, determined to succeed. There is a definite fire that burns deep within you, and it is fueled by all the emotional attachments in your life -- and those are many! Work, play, relationships, home and family -- all of these and more, you feel very deeply about. You work very hard to maintain a healthy balance among all of these key components of your life.

You can be too quick to react to criticism or an imagined slight. This touchiness may be necessary to your overall success, however, because it means that you are keenly aware of all the trends and attitudes that surround you -- whether positive or negative. Still, there are times when judgment should prevail over knee-jerk reactions.

Also born on this date are: Kelly Clarkson, singer; Barbra Streisand, singer, actress and filmmaker; Chipper Jones, baseball player; Cedric the Entertainer, actor; Shirley MacLaine, actress and author; Carlos Beltran, baseball player; Djimon Hounsou, actor; Jill Ireland, actress; Jean Paul Gaultier, designer; Omar Vizquel, baseball player; Anthony Trollope, author.

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 25

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- What others are doing may look attractive and fun, but it's not for you -- and you know it. Be disciplined, and follow your own path.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You're likely to devise a plan that will enable others to step up their game even as you do the same. Improvements emerge across the board.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may not be able to hear what someone is trying to tell you, no matter how closely you think you are listening. Perhaps the time isn't right.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may be interrupted on several occasions, prompting you to consider a "no contact" rule when you are in the midst of important work.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Care for yourself, and you will be in better shape to care for others -- today and every day. At the moment, however, it's a central issue.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You're not where you think you should be, but there is a chance that you can get there if you follow a certain path that is currently concealed.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may require some camouflage of sorts in order to avoid putting yourself -- and others -- in very real danger.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Others may not be taking things as seriously as you, but experience tells you that your perspective is accurate.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may attract quite a following as you take on what no one before you has been able to accomplish. This can lead to something big.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may discover that someone has recently been making decisions for you, effectively limiting your options. This must stop!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- While waiting for a plan to ripen, you can use the time to wrap up some matters that have been waiting for your attention.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may find it difficult to tune out those who are trying to get in touch with you -- but doing so is essential to your progress.

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Your Birthday for April 23, 2017

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | April 23rd, 2017

Born today, you cannot please all of the people all of the time, but you can surely hold a great many in your thrall over the long haul, and in the process turn a deaf ear to your critics -- if not silence them altogether. You have been endowed with many talents, but you will likely be drawn to a single course of endeavor that allows you to explore more than one facet of your complex personality. You must strive to find work that gives you the freedom and flexibility to indulge in personal whims -- for not only are they pleasurable, but also quite profitable. You have a knack for turning a mere desire into a lucrative accomplishment. You know how to get along with all manner of individuals, and this will help you in business.

When it comes to love, you may be quite modest -- but the truth is that you are ready for anything, and willing to try anything at least once. Indeed, you will have no trouble proving to your romantic interests that you are quite different behind closed doors from the way you are in public. It may be that you have a wild side!

Also born on this date are: William Shakespeare, playwright and poet; Shirley Temple, actress; George Lopez, comedian; Taio Cruz, singer; Valerie Bertinelli, actress; Lee Majors, actor; Roy Orbison, singer; Dev Patel, actor; Joyce DeWitt, actress; Michael Moore, activist filmmaker; Sandra Dee, actress; James Buchanan, U.S. president; Melina Kanakaredes, actress; Sergei Prokofiev, composer; Andruw Jones, baseball player; Tony Esposito, hockey player; Herve Villechaize, actor; Judy Davis, actress; John Cena, wrestler and actor; John Oliver, actor and television 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 24

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- A fight may be brewing, and only you are in a position to see clearly what can be done to prevent it from erupting fully.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You want to get things done efficiently, but take care that you don't focus solely upon pace. You must do things in the right order!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- What you see others do, you needn't do yourself. You know that the best way to stay safe is to trust your knowledge and instincts.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You can send the right message in just the right way, but not everyone is likely to appreciate your methods or your motives.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- There are reasons some things are forbidden. Don't challenge what others have already learned the hard way. Be smart and stay safe.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You can share messages with someone far from home without any risk that you will be misunderstood or misinterpreted. Let yourself go!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- What happens close to home will also affect those much farther afield, but you can exert a controlling influence and keep things well in hand.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- What you want and what is available to you may not be the same thing at all, but you can combine the best of both in a clever way.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You're waiting for a sign to tell you it is safe to come out of hiding. The truth is, you needn't have hidden away in the first place!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You can do much to help others, but take care that you're not overlooking yourself in the process. Follow the rules during afternoon hours.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- The environment may not cooperate with you. Be prepared to adjust your plans accordingly. All-weather wear is advised!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- A fun, even whimsical approach to something that is usually taken quite seriously can do everyone a world of good. Take the lead.

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Your Birthday for April 22, 2017

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | April 22nd, 2017

Born today, you are one of the most recognizable individuals born under your sign, and you may very quickly take your place among the professional elite -- particularly if you learn, early on, to take full advantage of your personality and unique behavioral traits in order to be noticed and remembered. Indeed, your greatest asset is yourself -- far above any talent you may have been granted by the stars, or abilities you may develop through experience and learning. The fact is that you, yourself, will be your greatest selling point in many ways, and if you learn to market your personality -- without taking yourself too seriously in the process -- you'll surely succeed. You have a great deal of foresight, too, which will enable you to spot opportunities as they approach.

You may ultimately be remembered for one endeavor over all others to which you contributed -- one that turned out to be a game-changer in some way, professionally or personally. This is fine with you, as it satisfies your healthy ego, but there may be times when you feel you would choose a different thing to be remembered for.

Also born on this date are: Jack Nicholson, actor; Marshawn Lynch, football player; Amber Heard, actress; Vladimir Lenin, Soviet leader; Peter Frampton, singer and musician; Glen Campbell, singer-songwriter; John Waters, filmmaker; Aaron Spelling, television producer; Bettie Page, model; Robert Oppenheimer, physicist; Eddie Albert, actor; Yehudi Menuhin, violinist; Terry Francona, baseball manager; Ryan Stiles, actor and comedian; Sherri Shepherd, actress; Jeffrey Dean Morgan, 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.

SUNDAY, APRIL 23

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may butt heads with someone who is unwilling to let your comments go unanswered. Where will this rivalry lead?

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may be getting rather frustrated when it comes to issues of longevity and prosperity. Perhaps you're focusing on the wrong things.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You can do much to help someone get over an obstacle that has recently been set in his or her way. Address the source of the trouble.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- What others consider a gift may be something of a mixed blessing to you, but there's no question that it can serve you well today.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You've been waiting quite a while to share your thoughts about a certain issue with a central player. He or she will respond well, surely.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- How someone reacts to you will speak to the potential of the relationship as it continues to develop. You may be quite surprised.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may prove to be unusually discerning, and this can keep you and others from falling into a trap that was set for you some time ago.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Your ability to express yourself will come into play again and again. Be prepared for some criticism, however, late in the day.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You never know where your inspiration will come from, and you must be prepared to act the very moment it hits you.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Time is of the essence. You don't want to squander an opportunity by not striking while the iron is hot. Make your move!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You must plan the day -- and the next few days in fact -- with great care. You must devise a strategy that allows you maximum maneuverability.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Don't confuse quality with quantity. You may have too much of something with little value, and not enough of something you truly need!

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