Your Birthday for May 11, 2017

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | May 11th, 2017

Born today, you are an optimist. You never encounter an obstacle that you feel you cannot overcome -- with a certain amount of effort! Indeed, you are a firm believer in thorough preparation, wholehearted commitment, hard work, timing and, yes, even luck. You recognize that without even one of these you are likely to come up short, and that's not something you ever want to do! You are not the kind to take criticism personally; rather, you listen carefully to what is said and immediately try to implement suggested changes -- though you'll often adjust the advice to make it fit your style. You understand the important role the past plays as you try to build a future for yourself, and you are always learning from those who have gone before you.

You can be rather touchy when someone you know and love is threatened in any way; indeed, you can become downright aggressive in your defense of an ally! Still, you are quick to make amends when all is said and done, for you are not one to hold grudges. You know that long-term enmity is an unhealthy waste of time and energy.

Also born on this date are: Cam Newton, football player; Salvador Dali, artist; Natasha Richardson, actress; Irving Berlin, songwriter; Louis Farrakhan, activist; Martha Graham, choreographer; Foster Brooks, actor; Tim Blake Nelson, actor; Martha Quinn, television host; Phil Silvers, actor and comedian; Frances Fisher, actress; Laetitia Casta, model; Jeffrey Donovan, 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.

FRIDAY, MAY 12

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Someone is likely to see through any attempt to mislead or deceive, so you must be sure to peddle the truth and nothing but the truth.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Your ability to see through scams and deceptions will surely serve you and others well. Speak up when you spot something amiss!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You'll be playing the waiting game throughout much of the day, even while you get things done on another front. Don't be impatient.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Your time will be best spent by dealing with issues springing directly from interpersonal relations. You can solve a problem.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- If it's recognition you want, you are likely going about it the wrong way. You've put yourself in a position that too often goes unsung.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- There may currently be no one on your team who can step up and take your place when necessary -- but the need isn't likely to arise right now.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You are on the verge of making a decision that will telegraph to others just what you plan to focus on for a long time to come.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You've been considering a change for some time, and the opportunity may arise to explore options not usually under consideration.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may have to turn away from someone in order to focus on your immediate needs. He or she will surely understand.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- What you've been working on recently may not be officially sanctioned, but you should be able to get the necessary approvals.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may have to choke down your disapproval of something that is developing despite your warnings. Now is not the time to object.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You should not have to qualify or explain any statement or opinion if you take pains to be clear and thorough from the outset.

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Your Birthday for May 10, 2017

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | May 10th, 2017

Born today, you are so determined, visionary and opinionated that you aren't likely to take criticism or opposition very well. The truth is that you simply believe you are right in almost every situation, and that your side of an argument is the only valid side. This kind of confidence in your own views may help you make your way in the world as a bull makes his way through a china shop -- there are times when a more sensitive approach would yield better results and preserve the kinds of relationships that are, in fact, most important to you. You sometimes tend to put friendships at risk for the sake of an ideological position, so you must remember to ask yourself: What is more ideal than a friend? You will surely learn, as the years pass, how to balance emotional strength with tenderness.

You have a dream -- one that is likely the primary influence on your entire life, both personally and professionally. Whether that dream comes true or not is hardly the point; the mere fact that you will keep it alive, no matter what, says a great deal about you and what is most important to you in life.

Also born on this date are: Bono, singer; Missy Franklin, Olympic swimmer; Fred Astaire, actor, dancer and singer; Sid Vicious, singer; Judith Jamison, choreographer; Pat Summerall, sportscaster; Chris Berman, sportscaster; Nancy Walker, actress; Gary Owens, television and radio personality; Donovan, singer; Kenan Thompson, actor; David O. Selznik, filmmaker.

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, MAY 11

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You're eager to see something happen in a way that it hasn't before -- but is your role in it one you'll want to advertise to others?

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may actually decide that giving it your all is not something you want to do -- and your reason is likely to be a compelling one.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Avoid any sort of slipshod approach. You must be thorough, detailed and careful as you make your way over difficult terrain.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Now is the time for you to say yes or no to someone who has been waiting for you to make up your mind. He or she will wait no longer.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may not fully understand why something has happened, but you'll appreciate the possible long-term effect the event may have.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You can make a dream come true, but not entirely on your own. A friend will join you in your efforts -- and that's fine with you!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Your attempts to keep the quality high may not be wholly successful -- but not due to ineffective efforts on your part!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Your success depends on the willingness of others to go along with you wholeheartedly, without objection. Some will do so.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may feel quite distant from someone who fills a very important place in your life and in your heart. Why not reach out right now?

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- As you read this, something is happening not far from where you are that will have an impact on you in the days to come. Find it!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may have to travel to distant lands soon, but it's important that you first square everything away right here at home.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You're in no mood for idle banter; when you do engage in conversation, you want it to be intelligent and substantive.

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Your Birthday for May 09, 2017

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | May 9th, 2017

Born today, you have been endowed with a clear head, a keen eye and the ability to navigate difficult situations in a calm, straightforward, unflappable manner. You are what many would call a "cool customer," in that you refuse to let your emotions get the better of you, even when those around you are falling apart. Your ability to identify and address key issues is nearly unequalled by anyone else born under your sign, and you are always helping others sort things out and resolve problems in a manner that is most productive and long-lasting. You know that what you say and what you do are going to have an impact. It's likely true that you will be in the public eye at various times in your life, and you take this responsibility very seriously. You know that it is a rare honor to be a true role model.

What many may not know about you is that you are always searching for something that, to you, remains hidden -- even though you sense now and then that it is just around the next corner. It is this sense -- that what you want is just out of reach -- that motivates you, both professionally and personally. You are always on the go, always moving forward.

Also born on this date are: Billy Joel, singer-songwriter; Mike Wallace, journalist; Glenda Jackson, actress; Prince Fielder, baseball player; Rosario Dawson, actress; Candice Bergen, actress; Albert Finney, actor; John Brown, abolitionist leader; James L. Brooks, producer; John Corbett, actor; Tony Gwynn, baseball player; William Pene du Bois, author and illustrator; J.M. Barrie, 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.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 10

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- A compromise is in the making, despite your resistance to any such cooperation. In the end, a friend will save the day.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You must be ready to make amends when you and another realize that you've both strayed from the path and injured each other emotionally.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Your energy level is likely to fluctuate quite dramatically throughout the day. Ride whatever wave you can when things are reaching a peak.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Give someone else the benefit of the doubt, and he or she is sure to grant you the same courtesy in a similar situation.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Circumstances are lining up in such a way that you are not facing the most positive of situations. You can, however, make the best of it.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Others are keenly interested in what you are doing and how you are doing it. Are you willing to give one-on-one lessons?

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may receive a little unofficial coaching, courtesy of someone who recognizes that you may be in over your head just a bit.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- A last-minute adjustment will give you just what you were hoping for. Don't squander your gains, however! Keep striving at all times.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Now is no time to rest on your laurels. There is surely another goal for you to pursue right away. A friend may offer a piece of advice.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Friends and loved ones are waiting for the right moment to give you what you want, free of charge. You may have to wait a while longer.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- A game of emotional hide-and-seek is likely to provide you with important information about a key personal relationship.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You'll realize that what others have been saying is actually right on the money -- despite your attempts to prove otherwise.

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