Your Birthday for May 01, 2017

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | May 1st, 2017

Born today, you are one of the most solid and dependable individuals born under your sign -- or, perhaps, any sign! You are able to think on your feet, and at the same time you are an expert at making plans that stick -- and whether you are following a plan or improvising wildly, you have a knack for involving others in ways that make the best of their talents and promise the greatest possible rewards in the end. You're a mighty presence in any room, and others will flock to wherever you may be -- especially those who do not know you well or who know you by reputation alone. You are the kind of person other people want to be -- which makes you laugh, for you consider yourself quite ordinary. And that, right there, is the source of your greatest charm.

You like to dream big, and you will do everything you can to turn your dreams into reality. But you're not entirely self-concerned! You will set aside your goals for a time in order to help those who need assistance in order to reach their own. You have a great many admirers, and remarkably few detractors.

Also born on this date are: Tim McGraw, singer; Judy Collins, singer; Ray Parker Jr., singer; James Badge Dale, actor; Glenn Ford, actor; Joanna Lumley, actress; Kate Smith, singer; Sonny James, singer; Rita Coolidge, singer; Dann Florek, actor; John Woo, director; Jack Paar, television host; Julie Benz, actress; Wes Anderson, filmmaker; Jamie Dornan, 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.

TUESDAY, MAY 2

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- It's time to get started, and you know just what it will take to rally the troops and focus everyone's energy. Your primary goal is in sight.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Despite a carefully constructed schedule, you may find yourself waiting for a few missing pieces to fall into place -- just in time.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Despite the complaints that come your way, you can remain confident that what you've asked others to do can indeed be done.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You must be prepared to make on-the-spot adjustments throughout what may prove to be an unusually complicated day.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- There is a social component to your work that you can really enjoy, but take care that you don't neglect an essential responsibility.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- A key idea will begin to have an effect almost as soon as you implement it, but there may be unexpected problems to address as a result.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You need the best people to provide their best work in order to ensure that your vision is transformed into reality. Can you afford that?

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may have to work harder than usual to get all elements of a project into sync. Efficiency and function matter most!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You're eager to see whether your plan and another's are actually compatible. You've received warnings that may prove to be unfounded.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You're likely to discover something that gives you pause as you consider where you are and where you are trying to go.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Now is not the time to ask questions that are not directly related to the task at hand. Stay focused, and let others do their work!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- What you see is what you get -- in most cases. Once or twice, you may be surprised by something that has been concealed from you.

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Your Birthday for April 30, 2017

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | April 30th, 2017

Born today, you are not destined for small things. You were born to be a headliner, to be the kind that others flock to see -- personally and professionally. You have many talents, but you're not likely to explore all of them with the intent of using them to your professional advantage. Rather, at an early age you will have picked one or two that you feel give you the greatest chance for success, working on them night and day until you become, quite simply, the best that you can be. And that's likely to be far better than anyone else! You have a soft-spoken, easygoing manner, but strong passions do bubble beneath the surface. When you are angered or offended, you can surprise everyone by exploding with remarkable force.

You like that which is modern, and you appreciate living in the modern world, but there is something very old-fashioned about you, your likes and your interests. You are drawn to subjects that echo times past, and you will never forget your heritage or origins -- personally or professionally. Your ties to the past will be lifelong.

Also born on this date are: Kirsten Dunst, actress; Cloris Leachman, actress; Eve Arden, actress; Gary Collins, actor; Jill Clayburgh, actress; Jane Campion, filmmaker; Burt Young, actor; Carl Friedrich Gauss, mathematician and physicist; Isiah Thomas, basketball player; Larry Niven, author; Bill Plympton, animator; Lars von Trier, filmmaker; Johnny Galecki, actor; Kunal Nayyar, actor; Gal Gadot, actress; Al Lewis, actor; Alice B. Toklas, writer.

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, MAY 1

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- There's no point in keeping the truth from someone who knows you well. After all, he or she isn't keeping any secrets from you.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Something you've been working on by yourself will begin to yield results. Before the day is out, you'll want to share with those around you.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Listen to what your mind and body are telling you! Certain signals point to something that you cannot deal with on your own.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- This may be a very good day to ask the tough questions, though you know full well that you're not likely to get satisfactory answers -- yet.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- A problem will arise, demanding that you make something of a sacrifice in order to improve someone else's chance of success.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You can work very quickly in the morning hours, which is beneficial since you can expect a slowdown to be imposed upon you later in the day.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You're in no mood for arguments, but that is just what you'll get if you insist on following your current, dangerous course.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may be tempted to speed things along, but a slower pace is advised. Give others a chance to see what you are doing.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may think that you and your efforts are not being received well, but the truth is that you're underestimating your own reputation.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- What you say and how you say it will matter more than anything you do on your own, so you needn't bite off more than you can chew.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You're wishing things were the way they used to be, but you know that you are far more capable now than you were back then.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- It may be time to reach out to an old flame to see what still exists between you. Perhaps you can rekindle something before the day is out!

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Your Birthday for April 29, 2017

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | April 29th, 2017

Born today, you know how to take advantage of opportunities as they arise, but you may not realize just how important it is that you take care of yourself, get the rest you need, nourish your body correctly and maintain a fit and trim physique. It is not because you wish to be attractive that you must do all these things, but because you are likely to maintain the kind of schedule that requires you to be functioning at peak efficiency at all times. You simply cannot afford to be in poor health! Yes, it takes conscious effort to take care of yourself each and every day, but you will find that feeling good and maintaining a positive outlook are essential to your life and livelihood.

You're not one for social niceties; you cannot abide small talk, and you will go out of your way to avoid the kinds of gatherings that are devised mainly to give others the opportunity to make contact with you and make demands on your time or resources. The fact is, you like to be left alone to do your own thing in your own way.

Also born on this date are: Jerry Seinfeld, comedian and actor; Willie Nelson, singer; Amy Heidemann, singer; Michelle Pfeiffer, actress; Dale Earnhardt, auto racer; Uma Thurman, actress; Daniel Day-Lewis, actor; Duke Ellington, musician; Andre Agassi, tennis player; Celeste Holm, actress; Nora Dunn, comedian and actress; Carnie Wilson, singer; William Randolph Hearst, publisher; Richard Kline, actor; Emperor Hirohito of Japan; Kate Mulgrew, 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 30

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- It's time to stop engaging a rival in a competition that yields minimal personal gain. Focus instead on encouraging cooperation.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may want to start your day earlier than usual to give yourself ample time to prepare for what you know will be a busy few hours.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You are willing to do what others are not in order to secure your position with a collaborative group that is about to take shape.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You are after something that can only be yours after you sever certain ties with the past and think solely about the future.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Others may not know how to deal with a situation that seems quite routine to you -- at least for now. That may soon change, however.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- An uncertain feeling sends you into the day not knowing if it will end the way you were hoping. A friend will point out the obvious to you.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Something you should have noticed but didn't is likely to figure prominently throughout the day. You can handle anything that arises.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You are thinking far too much about what is going on behind the scenes -- especially in your own psyche. Dreams can tell you only so much!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You are aware of what another is doing and why, but you won't be able to keep the inevitable from happening. Be prepared to deal with it.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You've received warnings about a coming danger, but rather than prepare to face it, you should work harder to avoid it altogether.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may discover that someone you've trusted for quite some time is not as reliable as you had thought. Changes must be made.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Pay attention to the little things, as they can have a very big impact on you either personally or professionally -- or both!

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