Your Birthday for July 08, 2017

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | July 8th, 2017

Born today, you are never one to let circumstances take control of you or your life. For good or ill, you insist on being in charge of what happens to you and to those within your circle of care. This means you must always bring all of your talents to bear if you want to navigate life in the smoothest and most positive fashion, and you must always strive to accentuate your positive traits while minimizing those that are less admirable. Focusing on what is possible gives you great strength, but what sets you apart is your ability to make possible that which so many others see as impossible. You are a dreamer, surely -- what Cancer native is not? -- but you are also highly practical, and you understand how things work. You handle money better than most others born under your sign: You know how to make it, you know how to save it, and you know how to put it to work for you.

You are at your best in situations that allow you to combine your native practicality with your creative talents, and you will surely excel at anything that allows you to be both dreamer and doer. You have an unusual manner that attracts attention wherever you go, yet there are times when you rub others the wrong way. This can set you back when you have big things in the works.

Also born on this date are: Jaden Smith, actor; Kevin Bacon, actor; Toby Keith, singer; Anjelica Huston, actress; John D. Rockefeller, oil magnate; Steve Lawrence, actor and singer; Wolfgang Puck, celebrity chef; Jeffrey Tambor, actor; Marty Feldman, actor; Hugo Boss, fashion designer; Nelson Rockefeller, politician; Milo Ventimiglia, 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.

SUNDAY, JULY 9

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- A situation that arises at home will require you to do something seemingly out of character in order to avoid the pitfalls it presents.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You can't afford to let the seconds tick by without taking full advantage of opportunities that emerge, brief as they may be.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Others are interested in what goes on beneath the surface. You can put things in perspective and lead a positive discussion.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Mixed signals may be present, but you can sort them out and reply in a way that promotes fair play for everyone. You know what's going on.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You can satisfy your need to belong by joining forces with someone whose motives are closely aligned with yours.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Information you share with others may not be entirely accurate or up to date, but not through any fault of yours. Investigate further.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- It's essential that you tend to certain business matters before you focus on your personal needs. Stick to the game plan at all times.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- There are some who say that you don't know what's going on or, worse, what you're doing. You can prove them wrong with one swift motion.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- The mistakes you've been making are far more understandable, and thus far more avoidable, now that you are seeing things in a new light.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You'll want to keep up with all developments both near and far. You can never know ahead of time just what will be most important to you.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- It may be time to distance yourself from someone whose motives and methods are too different from your own. Protect your reputation.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You're not likely to be tempted by someone who knows where your weaknesses lie -- because he or she doesn't know that you are on full alert.

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Your Birthday for July 07, 2017

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | July 7th, 2017

Born today, you are likely to make quite a splash when you are still remarkably young, attracting all kinds of attention and garnering all sorts of recognition and reward for your endeavors and accomplishments. You must never let this go to your head, however, for there is bigger and better to come if you are willing to work ever harder and dedicate yourself completely whenever a new opportunity arises. You have within you the ability to work harder and longer than anyone else, as well as the desire to be the best that you can be. You truly can achieve anything that is within the realm of possibility. In other words, you can have it all, provided you never let yourself slack off or consider yourself entitled to rewards and recognition that you did not actively earn.

You never underestimate the importance of timing and luck in your life. Indeed, you willingly accept the fact that, without either, you would not be who you are -- but then, who would be? Like so many other Cancer natives, you feel at times that you've simply stumbled onto good fortune, but you also know how to take full advantage of it when you do.

Also born on this date are: Ringo Starr, singer and musician; Michelle Kwan, Olympic figure skater; Kirsten Vangsness, actress; Satchel Paige, baseball player; Jorja Fox, actress; Doc Severinsen, musician; David McCullough, historian; George Cukor, director; Billy Campbell, actor; Robert Heinlein, author; Cree Summer, 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.

SATURDAY, JULY 8

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Conflict may be unavoidable, but you can minimize the damage that results simply by saying what everyone is thinking.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Where you might expect straightforward behavior, you're likely to encounter those who are doing things in some very unusual ways.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Your energy and outlook are exactly what certain others need to inspire them and lift them out of a current rut. Go ahead and lead the way!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Instructions you receive may not be clear, but you can fill in the gaps with an instinctive response to current developments.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may find that no one is willing to go the distance with you right now. Is this a matter of trust or ability? Or is something else going on?

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Your fitness for a certain task may be questioned by someone who has hidden motives. You can get to the truth with a few simple questions.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Someone far from home will affect you in a profound way when he or she sends an unofficial message through unconventional channels.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You are aware of changes being made all around you, but are you keeping pace with what is evolving? You can't afford to fall behind.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may find yourself playing more of a pivotal role in someone's clandestine affairs. You can take steps to avoid associated risks.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You can't get everything done in one day, but if you prioritize, you will position yourself to complete what remains in little time.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- The more you try to understand what another is doing, and why, the more you will be able to respond positively when the time comes.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You'll receive a request from someone who is throwing caution to the wind. Are you willing to endanger yourself by joining forces?

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Your Birthday for July 06, 2017

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | July 6th, 2017

Born today, you will play both leading and supporting roles throughout your lifetime, often both at the same time. This happens naturally as you work hard to further your agenda and those of good friends, co-workers and partners to whom you have pledged loyalty and support. You derive almost as much pleasure from seeing others succeed as from your own success, for you understand that your contributions are essential to what they have achieved. You don't have to receive credit for what you do; your confidence serves you well in this regard, and provides the fulfillment that external praise and recognition otherwise would. You often do your best work out of the public eye, in the privacy of your "inner sanctum" -- be it an office, home or a secret getaway.

You are keenly interested in history and heritage, and in how that which has gone before affects you and the world around you on a daily basis. You are never one to assume that you know enough; you feel compelled to study and explore as much as possible, to augment your personal store of knowledge and experience.

Also born on this date are: Eva Green, actress; Sylvester Stallone, actor; George W. Bush, U.S. president; John Paul Jones, military leader; Frida Kahlo, artist; Burt Ward, actor; Nancy Reagan, U.S. first lady; Geoffrey Rush, actor; Bill Haley, singer; Janet Leigh, actress; Ned Beatty, actor; Merv Griffin, producer and talk show host; Fred Dryer, actor; Shelley Hack, actress; William Schallert, 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, JULY 7

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Keep the lines of communication open. Don't let anyone keep you from reaching those who have key info to share with you.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You can expect to clean up someone else's mess, but it's something you know you can do better than anyone else, so you have no regrets.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Are you ready to face the challenge that a loved one has in store? There is more than fun and games involved here; this is serious!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You can turn a major problem into a surprise opportunity before the day is out. Keep track of where your money goes at all times.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Your request that others pick up the slack will not fall on deaf ears. In fact, you may have more assistance than you can effectively use!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You can combine the old and the new in a way that others had not imagined. This will give you the advantage in an unexpected situation.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You're more interested in where the traditional can lead you than where the new and untried can, but you mustn't be too resistant to change.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Others will pledge their support to you before the day is out. This will prove to be a major victory for you and your current cause.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may have the feeling that something is not developing the way it is supposed to -- but can you change its trajectory in time?

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You will have to plan your course of action with unusual care as you balance your needs with cash on hand. Don't overspend!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- The powers that be have given you free rein, but if you abuse this privilege, you're sure to be called to account before you know it.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- How you feel about a friend or loved one will depend in large part on certain internal changes. You are a work in progress!

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