Your Birthday for June 22, 2017

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | June 22nd, 2017

Born today, you have what it takes to take the world by storm -- or, at the very least, the professional world of your choosing. You have been endowed with tremendous talent, and you have what it takes to stand alone at center stage and make the most out of any opportunity that comes your way. While you understand that no one is an island and everyone needs help now and then, you nevertheless do your best work entirely on your own. You enjoy homework and study, and you can often be found sitting up late at night, alone, working to finely hone the details of your next project. You leave no stone unturned when you are digging for information and answers; you are thorough, hardworking and highly critical of your own efforts -- and this, of course, enables you to be your best again and again.

No matter how hard you work, there are times when you are able to cut loose and enjoy the society of others in a free and unregulated fashion. You don't tend to display the innate timidity in large groups that plagues so many other Cancer natives, but that is only because it is something you have learned to control!

Also born on this date are: Meryl Streep, actress; Cyndi Lauper, singer; Kris Kristofferson, singer and actor; Carson Daly, television host; Freddie Prinze, actor and comedian; Lindsay Wagner, actress; Bruce Campbell, actor; Todd Rundgren, singer-songwriter; Dan Brown, author; Dianne Feinstein, politician; Peter Asher, producer; John Dillinger, gangster; Amy Brenneman, actress; Billy Wilder, filmmaker; Ed Bradley, journalist; Uwe Boll, filmmaker.

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 23

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You'll recognize something of yourself in someone who is trying to do something new and possibly dangerous. It may just pan out.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You've been spending far too much energy staying angry with an old friend whose unintentional offense has been long forgotten by others.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You're likely to find yourself in exactly the position you were trying to avoid. By day's end, you may have to make a dramatic change.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You will perceive a clear similarity between what you are trying to do and what someone else has already done. This is not a bad thing!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Repeating mistakes is the one thing that can ultimately keep you from attaining the status you desire. Nothing happens by accident!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Dynamics in and around the home are affected by what is happening far afield, but you are the only one who sees the connection clearly.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You don't want to stop prematurely, lest you become unable to get going again when the time comes. You must keep things moving.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You can avoid serious harm by steering clear of anything that isn't proven safe. Even some familiar activities involve risk.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- The role you play in someone else's affairs may suit you much better than you had expected. Is this something you'll want to repeat?

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You are prepared to do what you must, regardless of what transpires. You can surprise your critics by loosening personal restrictions.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may find yourself competing with someone for a prize that was not available to anyone even yesterday. A new door may be opening.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You have your eyes on something that you've not noticed before -- and now you're wondering if you will ever be able to call it yours.

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Your Birthday for June 21, 2017

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | June 21st, 2017

Born today, you are destined for great things, but you will always have a strange feeling that perhaps you do not know everything you need to know about yourself or the world in which you live. In fact, much of your life will essentially amount to a search for that information. Still, you are quite perceptive and insightful, and you know that it is perfectly natural not to have all the answers. What's more, you know how to ask the right questions more often than not -- and that alone is going to give you a distinct advantage in life. Interestingly, you may prove to be your own most difficult subject of study, and the answers you seek about yourself may remain stubbornly elusive. You may progress without them, of course, and succeed mightily -- but there will always be that niggling feeling that you don't understand yourself completely.

You tend to be rather compulsive and mercurial, especially in your work. At times, this seems to be in direct contradiction to your quiet and generally introverted nature. Because of this, others aren't likely to know you very well at all, even when they have been acquainted with you for years. You are, like so many Cancer natives, something of a mystery.

Also born on this date are: Prince William of Great Britain; Juliette Lewis, actress; Meredith Baxter, actress; Jane Russell, actress; Michael Gross, actor; Jean-Paul Sartre, philosopher and author; Mariette Hartley, actress; Kathy Mattea, singer; Al Hirschfeld, caricaturist; Tony Scott, filmmaker; Bernie Kopell, actor; Doug Savant, 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.

THURSDAY, JUNE 22

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You can afford to be much more straightforward, particularly when asking someone for assistance -- either practical or monetary.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Pointing fingers and assigning blame will only waste precious time. Focus on avoiding further errors, and do what you know is right.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Your patience will be tested by a loved one who puts you in a difficult position by repeating old habits. Perhaps it's time to take charge.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Are things moving more quickly than you had anticipated? You will have to adjust your work habits in order to accommodate the pace.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may not need the instruction manual to get a certain thing done better than anyone else could -- but why take chances?

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Not everyone is willing to give you what you ask for -- at least, not the first time. You may have to repeat yourself more than once.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may have trouble reconciling what you were told would happen with what actually takes place. Where is the disconnect?

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You can do someone a favor that actually helps you as well, in ways you had not expected. Focus on how things are connected.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may not have the authority you need to do the things that you know must get done without going through official channels.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may look back on a certain episode of your life and wish that things could be that simple now. Were they really that simple then?

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- It's not so much that someone else doesn't understand what you are up to, but rather that you haven't been as honest as you should be.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You'll learn a lesson from someone for whom it is too late to fix things. The key, for you, is to fix them before you get to that point.

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Your Birthday for June 20, 2017

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | June 20th, 2017

Born today, you are one of the most creative individuals born under your sign, and that creativity is not diluted by any measure of self-consciousness, doubt or fear. Follow your instincts, and your creative spark can light fire after fire to illuminate the world in unique and memorable ways! What really sets you apart, however, is the fact that you use your native abilities to connect and communicate; you are unlikely to fulfill your true potential in a vacuum! Indeed, you require the presence of others to do your best in any situation -- not because you crave attention, but because the natural interaction between two human beings is what is most important to you, and what drives you to excel.

Once you have staked your claim to professional success, you will want to focus on your personal life. It will surely take much attention and energy to ensure that things remain harmonious and on an even keel in this key area of your life. Personal contentment will not come to you by accident -- it's something you're going to have to work toward throughout your lifetime.

Also born on this date are: Nicole Kidman, actress; Lionel Richie, singer-songwriter; John Goodman, actor; Brian Wilson, singer; Grace Potter, singer; Audie Murphy, actor; Anne Murray, singer; Danny Aiello, actor; Errol Flynn, actor; Martin Landau, actor; Robert Rodriguez, filmmaker; Josh Lucas, actor; John Mahoney, actor; Olympia Dukakis, actress; Stephen Frears, filmmaker.

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 21

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You'll be reminded of something that happened long ago, which is affecting you on an emotional level even now. When will you let it go?

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Because of a slight misinterpretation, the information you receive may temporarily steer you in the wrong direction.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You are more sensitive than is truly necessary -- but you're not sure that thicker skin is what you really need. Examine further.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You've been running after something or someone for quite some time. You may finally feel as though you are actually closing the gap.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Your value system may come under attack from someone who doesn't share your worldview. A war of words may result, so keep things grounded.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- A lighthearted approach may be misinterpreted by others. Your actions will tell them, before long, just how invested you really are.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may be faced with a choice that is anything but the no-brainer that someone thinks it is. You must consider all eventualities.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You know that your words will make a difference, but you also know that to say them at the wrong time may undermine your purpose.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You can push others forward so that they can reach important goals under their own steam before the day is out.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You can rely on someone to be almost entirely self-sufficient. Only once or twice will you want to step in and guide his or her efforts.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You will have to be a little more careful to ensure that everything comes out as you had planned. Minute adjustments will pay off mightily.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- When taken out of context, someone's words may rub you the wrong way. You must be sure to remember both timing and intention.

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