Your Birthday for April 25, 2017

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | April 25th, 2017

Born today, you feel things on a deeper level than most other individuals, and that depth of feeling engenders an unparalleled generosity of spirit. You are not a selfish individual, and your capacity for empathy is well known and very much appreciated by those who benefit from it in any way. Your ability to feel what others feel enables you to succeed in areas that others simply find too difficult -- very human endeavors in which the intricacies of the human character and soul result in the sort of complications that only a very few are able to understand and work through. You are surely one of those few! You are quick to determine what is wrong when someone comes to you in distress, and you are even quicker to offer solutions to the problems that you have identified.

You are often inspired by the work and achievements of others, yet you are no copycat. You can learn a great deal about an activity or endeavor by studying others very closely. You can then apply your abilities and style in such a way that what you ultimately achieve is unique to you, and virtually inimitable.

Also born on this date are: Al Pacino, actor; Renee Zellweger, actress; Jason Lee, actor; Talia Shire, actress; Hank Azaria, actor; Meadowlark Lemon, basketball player; Oliver Cromwell, English politician; Edward R. Murrow, journalist; Joe Buck, sportscaster; Paul Mazursky, filmmaker; Jeffrey DeMunn, actor; Ella Fitzgerald, singer; Guglielmo Marconi, inventor.

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 26

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Giving someone you know a second chance says a lot about your sense of fairness, but a third party may misinterpret your intentions.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You will want to keep another apprised of your activities -- especially when it comes to spending. You're not in it entirely alone.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- A friend will reach out to you to request your assistance in getting a handle on an issue that you have proven adept at in the past.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Quality and quantity are not interchangeable, but both are central considerations. A promise will come your way and give you food for thought.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You don't have to spend all your time on a single endeavor. Mix it up and try doing more than one thing at a time; experiment a little.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Take care not to squander your morning -- you'll want to be able to demonstrate to others that you're on the case!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You don't have to be explicit to get the message across; a few timely hints and suggestions should do the trick very nicely.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You'll want to get things straight rather than act on a hunch -- and this will mean getting information from the source.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You've been working hard to maintain a high level of productivity lately. You may want to take a break and prepare for the next step.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may sense that others know something that you don't. Is this only a feeling, or is it based on tangible evidence?

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You're in pursuit of something that has eluded you in the past, but today you are better equipped to do what has to be done.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You'll have the opportunity to chase down something that you desperately need -- but you must be prepared for a long, long run!

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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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