Your Birthday for April 26, 2017

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | April 26th, 2017

Born today, you may not be destined for greatness, but you will surely do your part to ensure that the world is ultimately a better place than it was when you were born into it. Your every serious endeavor will be positive, productive, and likely quite lasting and memorable. You make an immediate impression on people; you are noticed when you walk into a crowded room, and the dynamic shifts to accommodate your presence. Even though not everyone will speak to you or about you, you can be sure that you are having an impact of some kind, whether large or small. You needn't make waves to have a lasting effect on the world around you; ripples are enough. Your ability to inspire is something quite special, and it is for this that you are likely to be remembered.

You have many talents, but it may take you some time to decide what to do with them. Being practical is not always in your sweet spot; there are times when you may in fact be quite flighty and unrealistic in your desires -- and in your actions, too. In the end, it's not what you do for yourself that matters most, but what you do for others.

Also born on this date are: Channing Tatum, actor; Kevin James, actor and comedian; Jet Li, actor; Carol Burnett, actress and comedian; Bobby Rydell, singer; Marcus Aurelius, Roman emperor; Duane Eddy, guitarist; I.M. Pei, architect; Joan Chen, actress; Ma Rainey, singer; Hack Wilson, baseball player; Melania Trump, U.S. first lady; Tom Welling, 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 27

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Avoid expressing anger indiscriminately, and be sure to be clear and honest when explaining yourself to those who misunderstand you.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You will learn a thing or two that may bring you more up to date with what is going on in a certain field. This makes you more competitive.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may have trouble making your schedule fit with another's. Perhaps it's a good time to dedicate yourself to some solitary activities.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You are leaning a bit too heavily on experience to see you through. Soon, something brand new will shake things up!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Things are likely to continue apace, but you may be in the mood for a change. How can you accommodate both the assignment and your personal needs?

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- A rival is likely to challenge you to a head-to-head contest. You're ready for such a test, but you may require some emotional support.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- It's a good day to share a secret desire with a friend or loved one who, you are confident, has kept a similar desire under wraps.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- They say breaking up is hard to do, but you may find that there's no time like the present when it comes to ending a soured relationship.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may be tempted to sever ties completely with certain parts of your past -- but doing so may weaken you at the worst possible time.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- If it's ease and comfort you're after, you may be in the wrong line of work altogether! Things may be unusually taxing today.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You aren't in the mood to do things the way they are always done. Your new and improved methodology will be appreciated by many!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Watch the clock, and don't let too much time lapse before you address a personal issue that threatens to upend your life.

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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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