Your Birthday for July 09, 2017

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | July 9th, 2017

Born today, you live a life of certain key contradictions that only you seem to understand fully, if at all. Those who share your life are content to maintain only a passing acquaintance with all that you really are. This is for the best, for you wouldn't share your true self with anyone openly, even if you knew how to do so. You are seemingly open and generous, yet there are times when you can be quite stingy and covetous -- especially when you are on the verge of a personal success that might be snatched from you at any moment. You are often deeply concerned about the welfare of those around you, yet you never let your own needs and desires drift far from the center of your awareness; you focus on yourself no matter what, at all times, day and night. You can be quite loving -- the very picture of romance -- yet you will let practicalities overshadow this aspect of your personality again and again.

What you do is who you are; it is virtually impossible for you to separate your actions from your beliefs and intentions. You would be far more likely to admit to a wrongdoing than to try to cover it up in any way. You enjoy travel, but you are always eager to get home again, where you can let down your hair and relax.

Also born on this date are: Tom Hanks, actor and filmmaker; O.J. Simpson, football player and actor; Courtney Love, singer and actress; Fred Savage, actor; Jimmy Smits, actor; John Tesh, television host and musician; Kelly McGillis, actress; Chris Cooper, actor; Richard Roundtree, actor; Donald Rumsfeld, politician.

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, JULY 10

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may think that a certain issue is merely a peripheral distraction, but the day's events will prove that it is a major concern.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Just hoping that something will begin or something else will come to an end isn't enough. You must be willing to make an effort!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You're ready to start something that will catch on and become wildly popular -- at least among those who are habitual supporters.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Goings-on between you and a friend are likely to attract some criticism from those outside your circle of influence. Maybe they just want in!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- A chain reaction leaves you wondering just how far something can go before the day is out. The question is: How much influence can you exert?

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may not appreciate all that is going on just beneath the surface. You can get more info from a more connected friend.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You and a rival may find yourselves locked into a contest that neither can win, so why not find a way to cooperate instead? Now's the time.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Follow instructions and do what you are told -- at least until you are offered the opportunity to call the shots yourself. Be a team player!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Negotiations may be tricky, but you can get what you need without putting anyone else at a disadvantage. This is a rare victory!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Try to give everyone around you as much information as they need to keep up the pace during this period of accelerated activity.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You can inspire others, but once they are energized, you cannot simply cut them loose. You must guide with a firm, steady hand.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Why are you so eager to explain yourself? Nothing need be revealed just yet. Your supporters are likely to speak for you.

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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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