Your Birthday for May 16, 2017

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | May 16th, 2017

Born today, you are shrewd and insightful, and quick to adjust to changing circumstances. You seem to know what makes others tick, and this surely gives you an advantage over your competitors -- as well as increasing your maneuverability in times of trouble. You're not the kind to be trapped by circumstances; you know how to steer clear of anything that might tie you down in harmful ways. Your natural cleverness and ability to see through all manner of deceptions will surely come in handy again and again as you make your way through your professional affairs and personal life. What is it about you that makes others want to get the better of you? Whatever it is, those who try are sure to find that you are no pushover! You will fight hard to maintain your superiority and your chosen way of life.

You are not always comfortable in large groups of people. Though you may teach yourself to mix and mingle in all sorts of situations, the truth is that it is always an effort for you to seem at ease amid a large assembly. You prefer working -- and playing -- with only a chosen few.

Also born on this date are: Megan Fox, actress; Janet Jackson, singer; Pierce Brosnan, actor; Tori Spelling, actress; Liberace, musician; Henry Fonda, actor; Adam Richman, television host; Danny Trejo, actor; Gabriela Sabatini, tennis player; Ashley Wagner, Olympic figure skater; Jim Sturgess, actor; Debra Winger, actress; Tracey Gold, actress; Olga Korbut, Olympic gymnast; Yvonne Craig, actress; Billy Martin, baseball manager.

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 17

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You want something that you know you can't have, but perhaps sharing this fact with someone will help you purge yourself of the desire.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Something rather dangerous is beckoning to you, and you may not have the strength to resist. Be prepared for almost anything.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You'll be in a position to teach others something that they're not likely to learn from anyone else. You can combine style with substance.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You'll want to leave a good first impression, certainly, but not at the expense of something deep inside that you hold very dear.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You can show others just how much you know, and do it in a way that impresses without leaving them with a bad taste in their mouths.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You want to be more in charge, but you're not sure what you'd do if you were given that kind of authority. You can learn much from the past.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- What took a while only yesterday can happen in a snap today -- and perhaps vice versa. You can't anticipate all such reversals.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Even when someone else is calling the shots, you can be relied on to do what only you can do -- and secure a victory for the team!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You're not interested in what everyone else is doing; rather, you want to focus on what a certain someone has going on.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You recognize that someone has a secret, but now is not the time to pry. Let him or her rest assured, knowing the secret is safe.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You'll receive information bit by bit, but you'll be able to put it all together as it comes. You need not fall behind.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Take care that you don't try to control things with such a firm hand that they aren't allowed to develop at a natural pace.

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Your Birthday for May 15, 2017

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | May 15th, 2017

Born today, you have been endowed with tremendous talent, remarkable resilience and the ability to see the future to such an extent that you are able to adjust to coming changes in fortune even before they occur. You were born to succeed, but while others may have determined that you are guaranteed to see your dreams come true, the fact is that you will surely have to work for all the success that comes your way -- and you know it. Just because fortune seems to have smiled on you doesn't mean that you don't have to do your part. Indeed, your part will be significant, for nothing will be handed to you on a silver platter. This only means that you will enjoy your success all the more -- because you will have worked toward it and fought for it every step of the way, with every battle increasing its overall value beyond imagining.

When young, you may have seemed right for any line of work, be it artistic, business-related, educational, scientific or what have you. As you mature, however, it will become clear that you do have a destiny -- a path that you have always been meant to take. Whether you take it or not, of course, is entirely up to you!

Also born on this date are: Andy Murray, tennis player; Emmitt Smith, football player; James Mason, actor; George Brett, baseball player; Eddy Arnold, singer; Brian Eno, musician and record producer; Madeleine Albright, politician; John Smoltz, baseball player; Chazz Palminteri, actor; Joseph Cotten, actor; L. Frank Baum, 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, MAY 16

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- A collaboration may sour for a time because you are not sure just what you are trying to achieve. Be patient -- especially with yourself.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may find yourself arguing a point with a self-avowed "expert," but what you have going for you is hard evidence. Keep it up!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- What seemed like a great strategy only yesterday isn't likely to hold water, so you must be prepared to make some adjustments.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Take care that you don't promise anything you cannot deliver. You'll likely have a large audience, so make every word count.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Your personal difficulties stem from an inability to see how you are contributing to an even larger problem. A friend can open your eyes.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- A friend may ask a favor, but you won't be able to commit until you receive a piece of news from someone outside your inner circle.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- The difference between fantasy and reality is going to become crystal clear before the day is out. Still, you'll be tempted by the fantasy!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You have somewhere to be, but you also have much to do where you currently are. It may be time to call in some specialized assistance.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Take care that you don't react to an empty accusation in such a way that you give your accuser even more reason to come after you.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- If it's news you want, you'll get it in abundance, but what you do with it is really what counts. You have a few decisions to make.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Your style may not be in sync with another's, but that doesn't mean you cannot get something done together. A compromise is in order.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- A friend will reach out, but you may not be there -- at least not yet. Certain obstacles keep you from getting to the rendezvous on time.

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Your Birthday for May 14, 2017

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | May 14th, 2017

Born today, you are not always easy to get to know. In fact, there may be times when you actively avoid getting close to other people. Whether this springs from a fear of sacrificing your independence and autonomy, or a natural shyness that you find difficult to shake, the reality is that you often remain aloof and distant, and this makes some people uncomfortable. Others, however, understand you perfectly, and these are the people with whom you want to spend your time -- whether at work, rest or play. You are quick to embrace a cause, and when you choose to step up and speak out, others are sure to listen and follow suit. You are a born leader, whether you know it or not, and there will surely be times when you find yourself at the front of the pack, surging ahead, not knowing how you got there in the first place!

Like anyone, you can sometimes be down in the dumps, but overall you are a positive, optimistic individual, able to see the best parts of those you encounter -- even if they are not letting them show. You are able to look beneath the surface to the heart of an individual or situation. Not much passes you by, and you are quick to recognize what must be done in most situations.

Also born on this date are: Miranda Cosgrove, actress; George Lucas, filmmaker; Mark Zuckerberg, entrepreneur; Cate Blanchett, actress; Bobby Darin, singer; David Byrne, singer; Tim Roth, actor; Roy Halladay, baseball player; Robert Zemeckis, filmmaker; Amber Tamblyn, actress; Sofia Coppola, 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.

MONDAY, MAY 15

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Do everything in just the right order, and you should be able to look back with pride and say that you made it all on your own.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You are likely to have many more questions than answers, but this is no reason to stop moving in the direction you are currently headed.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- A revelation will aim you in the right direction, but eventually you're going to have to pinpoint the source of this surprising information.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- In trying to get ahead of things, you may actually fall further behind because you are putting your focus on the wrong peripheral issues.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may come to understand someone's unusual and abrasive behavior after a discovery alerts you to some hidden information.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- If it's time once more to put another's needs before your own, you'll know it -- and you'll know just who must benefit from your efforts.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may find yourself looking longingly toward something you cannot quite make out -- but you have a feeling it is your heart's desire.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Satisfaction can only be yours if you are willing to break a habit you know is bad for you, and replace it with something good.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- A personal entanglement must not be allowed to hold you up when you are trying to make progress in the professional arena.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- It may be time, at long last, for you to speak your mind on an issue that has been in the background for quite a while. Bring it to the fore!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Things aren't likely to go exactly as planned, but that doesn't mean you won't be able to call the day a success.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You are expecting more to be available to you in the days to come, but right now you're going to have to work with what you have.

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