Your Birthday for June 15, 2017

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | June 15th, 2017

Born today, you have a great deal of spunk and verve, and you can often be found doing things that others wouldn't have the guts to do simply because they are too unusual, dangerous, outrageous or simply unknown. You have an adventurous spirit and the will to overcome all kinds of fear. You will face down an opponent with confidence even if you don't know what that person has in his or her arsenal. You believe in yourself and your abilities, and you apply them to everything you do in a way that tells others to give way and pay attention. Even when young, you will have recognized that you are endowed with certain skills that you can parlay into a lucrative career. You must be prepared to accept, however, that that particular career may not last long.

You are not one of those who eschew play in favor of constant work, for you believe in the adage and certainly don't want to be seen as dull in any way! You can have a good time almost anywhere you go, with almost anyone you meet. You have a lively and perceptive sense of humor and can laugh at virtually anything -- including yourself.

Also born on this date are: Ice Cube, rapper and actor; Neil Patrick Harris, actor; Courteney Cox, actress; Helen Hunt, actress; Waylon Jennings, singer; Tim Lincecum, baseball player; Jim Belushi, actor; Jim Varney, actor; Wade Boggs, baseball player; Harry Nilsson, singer-songwriter; Mario Cuomo, politician; Julie Hagerty, actress; Jake Busey, actor; Simon Callow, actor and 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, JUNE 16

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Things are going better than expected on a certain key front, but you are aware of some changes that may increase difficulties soon.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Some alternatives may be presented to you that you haven't yet considered, so it's a good day to rid yourself of common restrictions.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You've made arrangements for almost every contingency, but you haven't done everything you can to ensure success. What's missing?

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Manners and simple courtesy will make a difference, especially among those who know that you can't always do what they hope you will do.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may be caught between a rock and a hard place when a superior's demand stands in the way of your satisfying a friend's request.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You're after something that won't stay put, and it's quite difficult to anticipate where it might be next. Don't give up!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may be caught in a web of innuendo and double meanings, but as the day winds to a close, you'll be sorting through everything quite well.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You're expected to do something that doesn't come naturally, but if you're given enough time, you can at least perform up to par.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- It's important to come to some understanding of a competitor's real motives. Things are not always what they seem -- especially today.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You're not likely to believe any official reports. Instead, you'll want to discover the truth on your own. Start digging!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may not be able to get a new idea off the ground right away, but you can inspire others with your foresight and enthusiasm.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- The information you seek may not be available to you just yet, so you'll have to make a decision or two based on calculated guesswork.

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Your Birthday for June 14, 2017

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | June 14th, 2017

Born today, you are the kind of person who attracts attention wherever you go, but this may not always be the best thing for you or anyone around you. There are times when you might want to take more of a soft-pedal approach to your endeavors, one that will give you a chance to learn, evolve and tailor your thoughts, words and efforts to the situation a bit more effectively. You are so instinctive that almost everything you do is a knee-jerk reaction to the words and actions of others -- you often act quickly so that you may come out on top and win the day. You are fiercely competitive, and you will brook no criticism when you are on the front lines doing what you believe in and know how to do well.

Your internal rhythms are quick, and your energy runs high. You are never one to hold back when you feel compelled to do something -- you simply don't have that kind of self-control! What you do have going for you is your ability to sell an idea, to convince others that it is the best course of action, perfectly suited to their needs as well as your own.

Also born on this date are: Donald Trump, television personality and U.S. president; Yasmine Bleeth, actress; Boy George, singer; Che Guevara, revolutionary; Marla Gibbs, actress; Harriet Beecher Stowe, author; Steffi Graf, tennis player; Burl Ives, singer and actor; Eric Heiden, Olympic speed skater; Will Patton, actor; Lang Lang, pianist; Gene Barry, actor; Pierre Salinger, politician; Jerzy Kosinski, author; Lucy Hale, 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.

THURSDAY, JUNE 15

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Stay calm, focused and nimble. Don't let anyone tell you what is important. You can solve a logistical problem on your own.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- The ordinary and the extraordinary will clash, and you'll have to choose which will take up the majority of your time. It's not easy!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You will want to stop what you are doing and look closely at all fine print before continuing according to plan. You want no surprises!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- What you set in motion will involve far more than your inner circle of friends when all is said and done. Are you ready?

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may be able to enjoy a victory lap, but you mustn't rest on your laurels! A challenger will step from the shadows almost immediately.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may have to use more than the usual common sense to persuade a certain someone that your way is the best way. This won't be easy!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- The plans you've made recently may be upset by an unforeseen circumstance over which you have absolutely no control. Make adjustments.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You think you've been open and honest with everyone, but the truth is that you've left someone out -- and he or she is feeling resentful.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Those in charge may be critical of what you are doing, but not the way you are doing it. Can you dedicate your efforts to something else?

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Someone may be cramping your style quite by accident, but the effect is the same as if he or she were doing it intentionally.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may experience something of a slowdown after a period of accelerated activity. You may actually find that this is a good thing!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You can say yes or no, but you must realize that you'll have to live with that choice for some time to come. This time it's for real!

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Your Birthday for June 13, 2017

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | June 13th, 2017

Born today, you cannot expect to follow a single narrow path, personally or professionally, throughout your entire life. You are simply too complex for that; your interests are far too varied, and the temptations of the world around you far too strong. You will always follow your instincts, for good or ill, wherever you are and whatever you are doing. This means that you will occasionally turn on a dime, reinvent yourself and suddenly be doing something altogether different without so much as a moment's notice! You are a true Gemini, in that you seem to embody more than one personality -- or, rather, your core essence can easily be split in two. Each of your true selves is likely to lead you in a very different direction, and others will have to work hard to keep up with you as you follow those divergent paths willy-nilly.

Some may consider you quite stern and aloof, while you strike others as affable and generous. It all depends on which "you" is on display at the time, and what the prevailing circumstances are. Consistency, that "hobgoblin of little minds," is not your problem -- or your concern!

Also born on this date are: Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, actresses; Tim Allen, comedian and actor; Ally Sheedy, actress; Malcolm McDowell, actor; Richard Thomas, actor; Paul Lynde, actor; Stellan Skarsgard, actor; Basil Rathbone, actor; William Butler Yeats, poet; Whitley Strieber, author; Ethan Embry, actor; Chris Evans, actor; Kat Dennings, actress; Aaron Taylor-Johnson, actor; Christo, artist.

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, JUNE 14

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- If what you have isn't what you want, then you must take some time to figure out what you actually do want -- and how to get it.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- The opportunities you uncover are sure to keep your enthusiasm at a fever pitch. Be sure to take the occasional break!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You can turn what looks like a defeat into a resounding victory, but it's not going to happen all at once. Help is all around you.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- What you cannot control is that which you most want to study. It will be in the spotlight very soon, and for quite a while.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You are perhaps too concerned with the aspects of a job that are quantifiable. It's time to focus more on the aesthetic side for a while.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may worry that things are going wrong, but a look back at another time will give you some valuable perspective. You can keep moving.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- It's not enough to express yourself. You must do so to the right people at the right time in order to maximize the good it can do.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may find yourself in charge of something that you actually know very little about, but you can learn quickly on the job.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Do what comes most naturally, and you'll make someone proud -- and prepare for a challenge that may turn out to be a game-changer.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You can win the attention of someone who is in a position to offer handsome rewards for work well done. Are you in line for a prize?

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- What others did before you will not dissuade you from what you are determined to do yourself -- with or without any kind of assistance.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You're not in the mood to share with a great many people, so engage in some give-and-take with a few who share your particular interests.

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