Your Birthday for May 25, 2017

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | May 25th, 2017

Born today, you are likely to see your life, when all is said and done, as two very distinct phases separated by a moment of dramatic change that is both internal and external. In a very real sense, this event transformed you from one kind of person into another. It is not the case that either of these versions of you is better than the other; rather, the significance is in what you make of each -- and what you contribute to the world as a result. Looking back on your life, you are almost certain to find more value in the later chapter -- but there are some who will surely differ, finding the greater glory in what went before. Will there ever be any consensus on this issue? It is doubtful -- we're talking about human beings, after all! In any event, both the early and the recent you are quite colorful, vibrant and memorable.

One constant in your life is the one or two close friendships that you are careful to maintain through the years, regardless of any personal transformations you may go through. You will rely on these special individuals, and they upon you, through thick and thin, and no other relationship is likely to be more important to you.

Also born on this date are: Mike Myers, actor; Sir Ian McKellen, actor; Frank Oz, voice actor and filmmaker; Anne Heche, actress; Cillian Murphy, actor; Ralph Waldo Emerson, poet and philosopher; Dixie Carter, actress; Leslie Uggams, actress; Karen Valentine, actress; Connie Sellecca, actress; Claude Akins, actor; Robert Ludlum, 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.

FRIDAY, MAY 26

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You'll want to finish a task before someone comes to you asking a favor. Once they do, you'll have no time for yourself for a while.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You can get a great deal done quite early, but if you don't, you can rearrange your priorities and do things in a different order.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Your desires may collide with those of a friend or loved one. The result will be a conflict that a third party will have to resolve.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may not see exactly where a certain developing situation is likely to lead, but you know it's not somewhere you should be going!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may be disappointed by what happens early on, but later you should be able to reverse things and win the day for yourself and others.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You've been asked to do a favor that you may not feel good about, but you cannot determine whether your objection is purely a moral one.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You will want to pay off a certain non-monetary debt before the day is out so that it will no longer be hanging over you.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You know better than anyone how to get from here to there -- but what may prove difficult is the timing. When should you start?

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You'll have the chance to avoid a tricky situation. Even if you do not, you can surely resolve it before too long.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- An older, time-honored method is likely to work much better than any new-fangled tactic. Put your trust in what you know!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Even if someone doesn't do something the way you do, the two of you can still enjoy some downtime together. Try it!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- A loved one will come to you with a proposal that may have you thinking things are taking a rather dramatic turn. Indeed, they may be!

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Your Birthday for May 24, 2017

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | May 24th, 2017

Born today, you are not at all concerned about the image you project or the opinions others may form about you. You are independent to a fault, believing that anything others may think about you is more a reflection of them than it is of you. You therefore walk through life free of the burden of satisfying any notions or expectations that the world around you may have. This is a tremendous source of strength and freedom, and you are able to do what you do without wondering for a moment if it is right or proper. You feel compelled to engage in activities that are good for the world at large; these provide you with personal contentment and professional satisfaction. Just as you are deaf to critics, you are likely to reserve judgment of others.

You do not let your emotions dictate your actions, yet your emotions often fuel the work that you do, charging it with a certain drive and energy that you would otherwise not be able to muster. You know how to balance practicality and idealism better than most. To you, the way things are and the way they should be are always in flux.

Also born on this date are: Bob Dylan, singer-songwriter; Patti LaBelle, singer; Queen Victoria of Great Britain; Tommy Chong, actor and comedian; John C. Reilly, actor; Priscilla Presley, actress; Rosanne Cash, singer; Gary Burghoff, actor; Heavy D, rapper; Jim Broadbent, actor; Alfred Molina, actor; Eric Close, actor; Kristin Scott Thomas, actress; H.B. Reese, candymaker.

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 25

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Though you will surely take sole responsibility for your actions, you may want to let others know what you're planning ahead of time.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may end up being punished by someone who won't let bygones be bygones. You can find a way to turn this to your advantage.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may feel as though you've been backed into a corner, but there is a way out that you haven't found yet. Keep looking!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may have grown tired of the same old thing, but you cannot get away from it until you do something that you don't want to do.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You are more able than most to see the silver lining in the cloud hovering above you, but that doesn't mean you know how to reveal it to others.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may be grasping at straws throughout much of the day. One of them is bound to pay off eventually -- though not as you may expect.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Things are changing quickly all around you, and you must be ready to make a decision just as quickly when the time comes.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You're likely to be in rare form as you present yourself and your ideas to one who is in a position to give you a head start.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- The more you do for others, the more you will be doing for yourself -- and it surely doesn't work the other way around.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may only see a fragment of what stretches out before you, but this will give you a good idea of what to do when given the chance.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You're in no mood for crowds. Rather than face what you know will rub you the wrong way, why not invite a loved one on a secret outing?

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- It's a good time for examining your motives more closely. You can discover something about yourself that will get you fired up.

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Your Birthday for May 23, 2017

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | May 23rd, 2017

Born today, you are sometimes your own worst enemy, in that you expect more from yourself than you can possibly give. You have trouble accepting the fact that you are limited as all human beings are limited. The result is that when you fall short, you can be thrust into a bottomless pit of frustration and despair, certain that you will never be able to accomplish anything ever again, and that even your best successes from the past are no more than accidents. This is absolutely untrue in every possible way, for you are one of the most capable individuals born under your sign, and your record of accomplishment throughout your lifetime is sure to be quite remarkable. You must learn to avoid being haunted by your shortcomings, and by the inability to do the impossible!

You fall in love very quickly, but you don't always share your feelings with the object of your affection -- resulting, yet again, in a kind of frustration and self-doubt that no one should have to endure. When you do share your feelings, the result is almost always exactly what you were hoping for -- so why not do it more readily?

Also born on this date are: Drew Carey, actor and television host; Kelly Monaco, actress; Joan Collins, actress; Rosemary Clooney, singer and actress; Douglas Fairbanks Sr., actor; Scatman Crothers, singer and actor; Artie Shaw, bandleader; Ambrose Burnside, military leader; Robert Moog, inventor; Jewel, singer-songwriter; Lea DeLaria, 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.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 24

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- It's a good day to put another's needs first, but that doesn't mean you won't be getting something out of the situation that arises.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- There is room for you to be a little more thoughtful, and this can surely help in both personal and professional situations.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- There's no need to bring something up again after someone else has apologized for the trouble it caused. Let him or her off the hook!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may have to deal with someone on a more official level in order to reinstate your rank in the scheme of things. Changes have been sudden.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You have a particular style of work that others find quite interesting. Take care that you don't leave yourself open to unnecessary criticism.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- A minor incident will threaten to drive a wedge between you and a friend. You can be the first to suggest you both overlook what happened.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You know what you want and where you want to be, but you still have no idea how to get it or what road to take. Study what others are doing.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You can take part in your own affairs in a more involved manner. It's not that you don't trust your teammates; you simply want more to do!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Be sure that you maintain a healthy perspective, and you'll be able to get over something quickly instead of letting it last for days.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You can come to the rescue of someone who doesn't know he or she needs saving -- but you've been keeping your eyes and ears open.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Timing isn't the most important thing; it's the only thing! You don't want to be the one to set things off in the wrong direction.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Others will study your work for any sign of carelessness or other weakness, but they're not likely to find anything at this time.

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