Your Birthday for June 19, 2017

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | June 19th, 2017

Born today, you have been endowed with a great deal of "get up and go," yet there are times when you do not quite know where you are actually going! Indeed, to make the most out of your energy and drive, you must always have a solid, detailed plan in mind, lest you end up simply wandering about, wheels turning and mind racing, without anything concrete to focus on or accomplish. You do not lack ambition or talent, and once you come to terms with the unique qualities of each, you will be able to accomplish much; however, understanding your potential is essential to your ultimate success. In other words, you must always choose endeavors to which you are suited, or you're not likely to make the most of the opportunities that arise throughout your lifetime.

You can be highly critical of the world around you, and you're not always one to keep your opinions to yourself -- which may, of course, get you into hot water on more than one occasion! It is important to remember that there is a time and a place for everything; observe this simple rule, and you can surely avoid missteps and wrong turns. When you are "in sync," you can be unusually productive.

Also born on this date are: Macklemore, rapper; Paula Abdul, singer; Phylicia Rashad, actress; Moe Howard, actor and comedian; Lou Gehrig, baseball player; Mia Sara, actress; Hugh Dancy, actor; Kathleen Turner, actress; Ann Wilson, singer; Gena Rowlands, actress; Poppy Montgomery, actress; Paul Dano, actor; Salman Rushdie, author; Pier Angeli, actress; Louis Jourdan, actor; Mildred Natwick, actress; Robin Tunney, 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.

TUESDAY, JUNE 20

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Others are eager to see how you'll fare. They are watching you closely in order to assess certain possibilities for themselves.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You can have a little fun at another's expense, but as soon as someone begins to take things personally, it will be time to quit.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You'll be apprised of a new protocol, a new way of doing things that can raise the bar. Are you ready to contribute even more?

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may have to start over more than once, but when you hit your stride, no one will be able to stop you -- or even catch up with you!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You should be able to reorient yourself before the day is out, getting thoughts and actions more in sync than they've been in recent days.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You're in a race against the clock, so you mustn't let anyone distract you from what you know must be done.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- It's essential that you tackle the day's assignments in the right order. Each will inform the next, making things go more smoothly for you.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You are being tempted by something that is no more than a memory -- one that's not at all representative of reality, anyway!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You are eager to move forward into new territory, but you must be sure that everyone has been given the same information you have.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- There is little point in assessing good and bad; the gray areas are more important to you. Forge ahead with confidence.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may be given permission to do something that you were prohibited from not long ago. Follow instructions to the letter.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You can mark a new beginning in your book as you move forward slowly with a wholly different intention squarely in mind.

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Your Birthday for June 18, 2017

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | June 18th, 2017

Born today, you are likely to benefit from a sense of your own destiny. Accordingly, from an early age, you will have felt like you knew just what you were meant to do, and how -- and even with whom. Follow your instincts down the right path, and you can surely fulfill that destiny and enjoy all the rights and privileges it can bring you. But remember that you must work hard and focus on the reasons for your actions even as you strive to better yourself at every turn. You have a number of talents, and you know how to collaborate with others as well as work on your own. You do not prefer either solo or group efforts; you will jump into either as long as the opportunity for accomplishment and self-betterment is real and available.

You know how to touch people, how to reach out and make contact, how to communicate and how to make those you meet feel important. You truly believe that everyone lives for a reason and has a purpose -- and to go against that purpose is the one true sin. Thus, you will always do what you can to help others help themselves.

Also born on this date are: Blake Shelton, country singer; Sir Paul McCartney, singer-songwriter and musician; Isabella Rossellini, actress; Chris Van Allsburg, author; Jeanette MacDonald, actress; Roger Ebert, film critic; Carol Kane, actress and comedian; Alana de la Garza, actress; Brian Benben, actor; Richard Boone, actor; Sammy Cahn, songwriter; Willa Holland, actress; Gail Godwin, author; Alex Hirsch, animator and writer.

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, JUNE 19

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- What happens on the inside is sure to make itself apparent on the outside. Trying to hide it will be futile, and perhaps dangerous.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may find yourself dealing with a logistical dilemma that can only be solved by stepping back and avoiding any emotional response.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You can expect to be approached by one or more people who are in need of counsel -- and, perhaps, some hands-on assistance.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You are waiting for something that is far from concrete, but you cannot shake the feeling. Certain changes are likely in the wind.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You don't want to be thinking about the end of something before it even begins. Focus on what you have to do, not on what you'll do when it's over.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- A transformation of sorts may have you experimenting with new methods, despite the warnings of someone who has been in your shoes before.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Your positive outlook may be shaken by someone who bombards you with doomsday scenarios. You can counter with proof of good intentions.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- What approaches from afar may look threatening, but when it gets to you, you'll realize that it's exactly what you've been waiting for.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You don't want to find yourself lacking when someone comes to you to make comparisons. Be ready to put your best foot forward.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You are eager to see what you can do with a little more freedom. Are you sure you want to avoid the familiar altogether?

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Those who are used to seeing you in a certain place, doing certain things, are in for a surprise. What's gotten into you?

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Be ready to do more than what's asked of you if you want to end up where you think you belong. Negotiations with family will be complicated.

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Your Birthday for June 17, 2017

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | June 17th, 2017

Born today, you are a supremely confident and capable individual. Once you get your break, you're likely to follow that path to the pinnacle of success and enjoy all it brings in abundance. There is another side to you, however, that most people do not know, and of which they are completely oblivious: You harbor insecurities that threaten to hold you back or bring you down if they are allowed to get a firm hold on you. These doubts are the reason you have a "shadow self" that you work tirelessly to keep hidden from the world at large. This is a tall order, for you are likely to be widely known, at least professionally, so keeping such a big part of your life private may prove difficult in the extreme. If anyone can do it, however, you can -- and you feel you must!

There are two distinct paths for you to take, but you will only be able to take one of them. The first will be characterized by endeavors that favor others, that highlight your care and generosity; the second is one that allows you to focus squarely on yourself and your own needs and desires. Will you, then, be generous or self-centered in life? It's entirely up to you!

Also born on this date are: Venus Williams, tennis player; Barry Manilow, singer-songwriter; Greg Kinnear, actor; Igor Stravinsky, composer; Thomas Haden Church, actor; Mark Linn-Baker, actor; Newt Gingrich, politician; Jason Patric, actor; M.C. Escher, artist; Joe Piscopo, actor and comedian; Ralph Bellamy, actor; Kendrick Lamar, rapper; Michael Showalter, actor and producer; Will Forte, actor; Dan Jansen, Olympic speed skater.

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.

SUNDAY, JUNE 18

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You can take full advantage of a situation as it evolves, while others wait for it to develop fully before taking action.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You'll want to delve into something in a new way -- but make sure that even if the method is new, it is something that comes naturally.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You know that there is a light at the end of the tunnel, but you may have to persuade a loved one to continue on the journey with you.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may have to start over again at some point as a result of a miscommunication that has you detached from teammates.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You are not just the right person for the job at hand; you are the only person for the job! The pressure will build as the minutes tick by.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You can silence your critics with one bold move that no one expected -- not even you! It is the result of a burst of inspiration.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You're waiting for others to finish what they are doing so you can take your turn. When you do, you will surely attract attention.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You are suspicious of someone, but you must resist the temptation to intrude where you have not been invited.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You can take more than one break, knowing full well that you will use them all to your advantage as you mull over a certain situation.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- The social aspects of work will be highlighted at some point. You don't want to absent yourself from an opportunity-rich scenario.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Someone may be trying your patience, but it is best that you keep your mouth shut and let things take their course.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Others suspect you of doing something other than what you've been told to do -- and indeed you are. Everyone will be grateful eventually!

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