Your Birthday for June 29, 2017

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | June 29th, 2017

Born today, you are naturally curious and always eager to supplement your already-sharp instincts with knowledge born of both experience and education. You are never afraid of discovering that you do not know something, for as soon as you make the discovery, you begin to work on rectifying the situation -- and more often than not, you become something of an expert in the subject at hand. You are both idealistic and realistic; you are able to dream big dreams and then turn them into reality by applying the most practical tools and know-how. You recognize that castles built in air are not built to last -- and whatever you feel is worth doing is worth doing right. You demonstrate remarkable ability in a variety of areas, and you don't put up with restrictions of any kind.

When it comes to personal affairs, you believe that there is no time like the present -- which means that you will drop everything at any time to pursue the enrichment of a central relationship. You are highly expressive in love, and you can entertain the thought of a romantic tryst virtually anywhere -- and anytime.

Also born on this date are: Nicole Scherzinger, singer; Gary Busey, actor; Slim Pickens, actor; Harmon Killebrew, baseball player; Nelson Eddy, singer; Richard Lewis, comedian; Fred Grandy, actor; Ray Harryhausen, special effects artist; William Mayo, physician; Lily Rabe, actress; Melora Hardin, actress; Bret McKenzie, actor; Camila Mendes, actress; Matthew Mercer, voice 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, JUNE 30

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You know how to state your case with great effectiveness, but don't be so aggressive that you become off-putting in any way.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You are out to win, surely, but at what cost? You must take the time to weigh potential risks even as you assess potential gains.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may have to pick up the pace in order to make yourself available to someone who needs your particular brand of support and expertise.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You're not likely to get the answers you seek by asking the questions you currently have in mind. You must be more incisive.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may find that your needs are similar to those of someone you have only recently gotten to know well. Why not combine forces?

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Take care that you don't give up too much about yourself when you share essential pieces of information with another.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You can get to the bottom of a particularly tricky situation simply by trusting your own interpretation of events. Your instincts are keen.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You cannot wait for someone else to tell you what to do. You must swing into action as soon as you can -- or miss out on an opportunity.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You are now far more emotionally invested in a certain endeavor than you have ever been, and you have a friend to thank for that.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may have to go through two or three more steps than usual in order to get something to work out precisely as expected.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- What happens around you will have a lasting effect, but not immediately. You must give things time to mature before reacting fully.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may expect a rival to stand in your way. Even if that happens, it's not likely to hold you back the way you had anticipated.

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Your Birthday for June 28, 2017

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | June 28th, 2017

Born today, you know what power is, and you know how to wield it wisely and effectively -- on most occasions. There are times, however, when your personal peccadillos prevent you from doing what you would otherwise know is right, and compel you to behave in ways that may have even those who know you best shaking their heads in disbelief. You are so confident that it rarely occurs to you that you might be making a mistake; even if you were to entertain the thought that error is possible, you would nevertheless believe that you could undo whatever went wrong and make everything right again with anyone who really matters. You are impulsive and often whimsical; you don't always follow the rules, for you don't always feel they apply to you.

Only a very few are likely to be welcomed into your inner circle, and those few only because you are confident that they will accept you for exactly who you are. You despise pretense, yet you feel you have to pretend to be one thing or another when dealing with most people. Your true friends are those who know and love the real you.

Also born on this date are: King Henry VIII of England; John Elway, football player; Mel Brooks, filmmaker; Kathy Bates, actress; John Cusack, actor; Pat Morita, actor; Gilda Radner, actress and comedian; Jessica Hecht, actress; Gil Bellows, actor; Richard Rodgers, composer; Mary Stuart Masterson, actress; Bruce Davison, actor; Elon Musk, entrepreneur; Felicia Day, actress; Mike White, filmmaker and 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 29

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You are far more likely to win the day if you give others a little more free rein. The truth is, you can't do it all by yourself.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Your confidence may actually be holding you back, as it prevents you from seeing a better way of performing a certain task.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Quality and quantity are not interchangeable and must not be confused. You know which is more important right now, so focus on that!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You can help someone adopt a more communicative, cooperative stance -- and improve your own, as well. You're in this together.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Your interest in new responsibilities will be clear to those who are in a position to open doors for you -- and they will, soon.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- How you state your case today will make all the difference. Be sure that you're putting the right feelings into the right words.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You can do much to help another even from afar; you don't have to be physically present to have a lasting effect on what he or she does.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Things may look like they are going to progress in an unusual way. In fact, there are subtle similarities to the norm that will give you comfort.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- There are more than two or three ways to do what you see as possible in only one, and it's time for you to broaden your perspective.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You can give yourself more of a fighting chance simply by stating your case more directly. Someone is eager to see you be bolder.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- How you react to someone else's behavior will tell you a lot about your own. There are certain things you'll surely want to adjust.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You're likely to build quite a head of steam very quickly. Others will be impressed by your ability to avoid certain obstacles.

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Your Birthday for June 27, 2017

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | June 27th, 2017

Born today, you tend to be a little more protective of yourself and your feelings than you need to be, for there are far fewer threats facing you in the world than you may perceive. But it is this perception that shapes so much of who you are; if you always see the things coming at you as threatening, then you're always going to live with the kind of fear and apprehension that can hold you back in some way. Fortunately, you can override this sense of danger when you have to -- particularly when it comes to the possibility of enjoying daring professional success. For indeed, in the work arena you are far more likely to behave fearlessly than you are in your personal life. In love and romance, you may be quite difficult, for you often see that degree of closeness as a threat to your autonomy.

Marriage, for you, may be something to be avoided for quite a long time. In fact, while young, you may decide that you will never marry, no matter what! Whether this remains true or not, you will certainly have to choose a partner who understands that you will never sacrifice your independence in the name of love.

Also born on this date are: Khloe Kardashian, media personality; Helen Keller, author and activist; Tobey Maguire, actor; Bob Keeshan, television personality; Vera Wang, designer; J.J. Abrams, producer, director and screenwriter; Lorrie Morgan, singer; Julia Duffy, actress; Norma Kamali, designer; Isabelle Adjani, actress; Sam Claflin, 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.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 28

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You don't have to beg for what you want; simply ask for it outright. Those in charge are predisposed to satisfy your needs.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- What goes on behind closed doors must stay behind closed doors, lest you invite undue and unfair criticism. It's all a matter of taste, anyway!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You can't provide everything that is needed by those around you, but you can certainly help them help themselves in concrete ways.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You cannot be everywhere you feel you have to be, but you can certainly stay in touch with those most important to you.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Someone far from home is exerting a stronger influence on you than ever before. Whether you resist or give in, you can enjoy the result.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may receive some surprising feedback from someone you didn't even know was watching you. There are some adjustments to be made.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You can come to an agreement with someone who has been less than agreeable in the past. Trust your powers of persuasion!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may have to do some pre-organizing before you get to the real organizing. There's a proper order to putting things in order!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Giving someone the benefit of the doubt will help you navigate a certain situation that is far trickier than you had anticipated.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may have much to talk about with a family member who will not understand what is really going on until you spell it out.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- An accident will actually pay off for you by day's end. What seems to be a meaningless encounter will shine brightly with potential.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may have to wait your turn, which means you'll have ample time to figure out what you're going to do next.

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