Your Birthday for May 19, 2017

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | May 19th, 2017

Born today, you enjoy looking at things, analyzing them, assessing them and making informed decisions based on what you learn as a result. You are not the kind to follow your instincts blindly, for you are confident that such a method is the surest way to frustration and failure. Rather, you engage your intellect at all times, especially when the emotional component of an issue is large and volatile. Indeed, the more emotional others get over something, the more thoughtful you become -- and you are able to work your way out of difficult situations for just this reason. You are never one to react to things in a knee-jerk fashion. You carefully assemble your responses to the world from all manner of available information.

You take things very seriously, and you're not one to laugh at yourself or others when you feel there is something important at stake. You let others laugh while you move forward in a more serious fashion and reach your goals. It's not that you don't know how to have fun -- but fun, like everything else in your life, has its place.

Also born on this date are: Malcolm X, civil rights leader; Andre the Giant, wrestler and actor; Grace Jones, singer; Pete Townshend, musician; Joey Ramone, singer; Peter Mayhew, actor; Ho Chi Minh, North Vietnamese leader; Nora Ephron, filmmaker; Polly Walker, actress; David Hartman, television host; Jim Lehrer, journalist and author; Johns Hopkins, philanthropist; Sam Smith, singer; Rebecca Hall, actress; James Fox, 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.

SATURDAY, MAY 20

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You can't protect everyone from every threat. Focus on those who are near and dear to you, and work to shore up their defenses.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may be able to uncover something that has remained hidden for too long. A rival may object to your methods or motives.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You're going to want to get a certain responsibility out of the way as early as possible, to free up time for something bigger.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You can enjoy a new kind of interaction with a member of the opposite sex. By day's end, you may question certain assumptions.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- The advice you receive may not seem to fit your current situation perfectly, but you can take some of it while ignoring other parts.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Your ability to shape a thought and put it forward in the best possible manner will come in handy. You can win over a former critic.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Be sure to wait your turn. Don't make the mistake of thinking that you are entitled to something that you haven't earned.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You can demonstrate to someone that you are not only interested in what he or she has proposed, but also quite ready to participate.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Others have warned you against something that will soon be upon you. You'll find yourself wondering what all the fuss was about!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Focus on community, and do what you can to provide for the entire group. Your own needs may have to move to a back burner.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You're not likely to fall behind, as long as you have equipped yourself with the very latest in personal and technological tools.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You cannot do much when another charges headlong into a dangerous situation. Remember that he or she needs to learn from this episode.

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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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