Your Birthday for May 18, 2017

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | May 18th, 2017

Born today, you are not the kind to let your imagination run wild, but you understand and appreciate that imagination itself, when controlled, shaped and directed, is an essential element of all that you hope to accomplish in life. Indeed, without it, you're not likely to get much done at all! Does this make you different from others? On the surface it may seem like the answer is no. However, while simply having an imagination doesn't set you apart, the kind of imagination you have is remarkable. You are able to look at something and see it as it was meant to be; that is, without being overly idealistic or indulging in mere fantasy, you can take a thing and see it as a better version of itself. What's more, you can turn that hypothetical better version into a practical reality.

You may seem rather slow to pick up on signs and signals, but that is not the case at all! You gather information very quickly, but you study it and absorb it with great care. While this sometimes gives others the impression that you are moving at a snail's pace, it allows you to learn things once and never forget them.

Also born on this date are: George Strait, singer; Tina Fey, actress and screenwriter; Pope John Paul II; Jack Johnson, singer; Reggie Jackson, baseball player; Perry Como, singer and television host; Pernell Roberts, actor; Chow Yun-fat, actor; Bertrand Russell, mathematician and philosopher; Diane Duane, writer; Margot Fonteyn, dancer; Frank Capra, filmmaker; Richard Brooks, filmmaker; Robert Morse, actor; Czar Nicholas II of Russia; Meredith Willson, playwright and composer; Bill Macy, 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 19

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- What others try to avoid may be something you actually welcome taking on by yourself. You have no fear of the boogeyman right now.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Things are not likely to progress exactly according to plan, but you aren't going to be dissatisfied with what comes to you during the day.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You can put a certain unusual skill to the test. This is one that, in the past, you may have tried to hide. No more of that!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- The devil is in the details, as usual. Focus on the fine points, and be sure that your communication efforts are fully thought out.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- The questions you will be asked can tell you much about the current state of a key relationship. There are changes to be made.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may be afraid to share some news with a certain someone, but he or she already knows that something is up. Out with it!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You are eager to come to the end of a certain road, but that's not likely to happen after you take an unavoidable detour.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Get your head in the game, and don't let others run roughshod over you. Once you hit your stride, very little can hold you back.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may have to argue your point more than once before others are willing to concede to you. Use all available evidence.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You won't be able to keep all conflicts from flaring up, but when it comes to home affairs, you can keep things harmonious and calm.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Are you willing to say what needs to be said? After all, only you know what's really going on, and only you can make a difference.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You mustn't let the memory of a better time keep you from making the best of things today. Not everything must be bleak and stormy!

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Your Birthday for May 17, 2017

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | May 17th, 2017

Born today, you have what it takes to be a memorable lover, but that is not really what is most important to you. You are interested in being a strong, faithful spouse to someone who inspires you, loves you, protects you -- and allows you to do the same in return. Indeed, true love is perhaps the be-all and the end-all for you; it is likely to be the single most important influence over you through the years, something that you simply cannot set aside, no matter what your options may be. The search for that perfect mate is one that will take you to many places, but you must keep in mind the distinct possibility that he or she is someone you already met relatively early in life. The search, then, is not for someone new; rather, you will be trying to get back to someone you have known for quite some time!

You are clearly not as logical or scientific in your thinking as some, but you can wrap your head around difficult concepts and understand many things that seem to elude others. You love exploring the inner workings of people and things, but you enjoy putting things together far more than taking them apart.

Also born on this date are: Bob Saget, actor and comedian; Craig Ferguson, comedian and television host; Sugar Ray Leonard, boxer; Kandi Burruss, singer and television personality; Matt Cassel, football player; Carlos Pena, baseball player; Enya, singer; Bill Paxton, actor; Dennis Hopper, actor and director; Derek Hough, dancer; Trent Reznor, singer and musician.

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 18

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- That which seems most straightforward may actually be anything but -- and you'll have to work hard to understand what's really going on.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- The only thing you have to fear is fear itself -- but one in particular may prove quite formidable. You know where it comes from.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You don't want to go through something all over again, so you'd better prepare to take the necessary steps to avoid it -- right away!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You're working hard to climb out of an emotional rut, but something is hovering over you that is hard to shake off. Examine the causes.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Others are looking to you for answers, but you will have to take the questions elsewhere before you can be armed with up-to-date information.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You can spread a little joy and give others a much-needed boost. You may later encounter someone who is resistant to your charms.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- When someone says no to you, you'll surely want to know why. You may get an immediate answer, but it could pay to dig deeper.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You know whom you must rely on when the going gets tough. This isn't the last time that you will have to step up!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You will want to open up a bit more to a certain someone, but don't let this be misinterpreted in any way. Keep things businesslike.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may find yourself in a situation that seems to be taking off on its own. Can you spare the time or energy right now?

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You don't want to feel left out. Jump on the bandwagon -- even if you don't expect to enjoy any real profit from your involvement.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Keep your eyes and ears open, and don't overlook the small signs that will prove most informative when you are on the move.

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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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