Your Birthday for July 13, 2017

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | July 13th, 2017

Born today, you are not always what you seem to be, for there are simply so many facets to your brilliant and complex personality that, at any given time, you can show off only a select few characteristics to the world at large. When it comes to professional accomplishments, you have what it takes to claim a very large piece of the pie for yourself -- though this is likely to take quite a long time. While you may settle on a particular career path early in life, the success you seek is not likely to be yours until many years later. The development of your talent is most important, and early success may actually stunt your professional growth. You are not impatient, however, and taking the long view will work in your favor at all times.

You may embrace beliefs that are not commonplace, orthodox, conventional or widely accepted by others. You see the world in stark contrasts, and you will often react quite emotionally to what happens around you. The good news is that you can use these events to fuel your personal and professional efforts. You understand that you are a product of the world in which you live.

Also born on this date are: Harrison Ford, actor; Sir Patrick Stewart, actor; Julius Caesar, Roman emperor; Yadier Molina, baseball player; Cheech Marin, actor and comedian; Bob Crane, actor; Robert Forster, actor; Cameron Crowe, filmmaker; Paul Prudhomme, celebrity chef; Ken Jeong, comedian and actor; Tom Kenny, voice actor and screenwriter; Didi Conn, 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.

FRIDAY, JULY 14

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Someone's involvement in your affairs will give you a needed boost. Energy and confidence will be on the rise in no time.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may have a solid understanding of the big picture, but you'll fail to grasp some of the intricacies. That will come in time.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You realize that you are going to have to continue along your current path until the option to do so is taken away.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may face an unexpected difficulty when you launch a project that you thought would be a slam-dunk. Be ready to learn a thing or two!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You can't allow anyone to cramp your style. Even a loved one must be reminded to observe certain personal boundaries.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You mustn't try to push things too far, as certain individuals are ready and willing to push back. Try to maintain harmony.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Both success and failure are up to you; you'll receive credit and blame for both in turn. Don't abandon the driver's seat, however.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Your primary objective may assume a secondary position before the day is out, as someone comes to you with an urgent plea. You can help.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You'll receive news that tells you exactly what you want to hear -- and now you'll be able to swing into action much as planned.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You can initiate talks that will lead to a new understanding -- and the likelihood that all will be well in the near future.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You don't have every piece of the puzzle clearly laid out before you, but your eye -- and experience -- will surely fill in the blanks.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- A final decision is expected very soon, but you may not yet be ready to make a choice that is effectively irreversible.

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Your Birthday for July 12, 2017

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | July 12th, 2017

Born today, you conceal much from those around you, even those who claim to know you best -- family members, loved ones and lifelong friends -- simply because you feel that to reveal everything about yourself will mean sacrificing too much of your own autonomy. This is nonsense, of course, but the perception is what counts: Because you think it, it is true for you, regardless of what might really happen otherwise. You have been endowed with tremendous talents and the ability to work long and hard to develop those talents to the fullest -- though you sometimes cannot figure out which one requires the most attention in the moment. You are, therefore, quite good at many things and are likely to be known as something of a Renaissance man or woman.

You may spend much of your life in the public eye -- or at least, if not in the spotlight, just on the periphery, quite close to the action. At first, this may prove somewhat disconcerting to you, since you can be so very secretive! Later in life, you will learn to use fame, popularity and notoriety to your distinct advantage.

Also born on this date are: Bill Cosby, comedian, producer and actor; Topher Grace, actor; Richard Simmons, fitness expert; Cheryl Ladd, actress; Erik Per Sullivan, actor; Kristi Yamaguchi, Olympic figure skater; Christine McVie, musician and singer; Milton Berle, actor and comedian; Henry David Thoreau, author; Oscar Hammerstein, songwriter; Andrew Wyeth, painter; Van Cliburn, musician; Louis B. Mayer, producer; Buckminster Fuller, architect.

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, JULY 13

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may tell yourself that something has to stop, but the fact is that forces you cannot escape are controlling you.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You're more interested in firsthand reports than in anything you could read in books, but that doesn't mean your studies have been in vain!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You must choose the right confidant with whom to share certain secrets. You know who it should be, but is he or she ready to hear you?

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- The developments you're waiting for may be slow in evolving, but you can surely use the time to your advantage. Think ahead.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Travel will make greater demands on you than usual, in part because you were not as prepared as you normally try to be.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You're ready to put on quite a show, provided you have assembled an audience. You must be prepared for some criticism when the curtain falls.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You are able to see things from many different angles, and this will help you tremendously as you enter into necessary arguments.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- The farther someone is from home, the less interested you will be in everything around you. You miss his or her influence!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- It may be time to come clean about a certain issue you've been trying to conceal for too long. Much is already known, in fact.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You can keep illness at bay simply by doing what makes sense. There's no magic involved; you just have to be smart about your health!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You can learn much about your own desires by paying attention to what gives a loved one satisfaction. The two of you have much in common.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may realize that a decision made long ago has affected your romantic episodes ever since. What can you do to break the pattern?

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Your Birthday for July 11, 2017

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | July 11th, 2017

Born today, you have an aversion to any kind of reproach or criticism, and you will do all you can to keep your interactions with others smooth, positive and forward-moving. There will be times when this means you must put yourself and your own needs last, focusing instead on doing for others what you think they want, need and appreciate rather than pursuing your personal agenda. This will no doubt make it difficult for those closest to you, who see you shortchanging yourself again and again. But the truth is that the greatest reward you can imagine in life is harmonious interaction with others, so you will do all you can to fulfill that one desire. You have a way of seeing all sides of a complicated issue; in this way, you can be sympathetic -- even empathetic -- with those for whom that issue is important.

You are unusually emotional and sensitive. Even the slightest harsh word can send you into a funk that lasts for days. You are perfectly capable of recognizing when someone has done you wrong, but you are seldom able to speak up and demand better treatment. You are not always able to keep your heart and head in balance or alignment.

Also born on this date are: Lil' Kim, rapper; Andre Johnson, football player; Yul Brynner, actor; John Quincy Adams, U.S. president; Richie Sambora, guitarist; John Henson, comedian; Giorgio Armani, fashion designer; Sela Ward, actress; E.B. White, author; Lisa Rinna, actress; Mark Lester, actor; Suzanne Vega, singer; Leon Spinks, boxer; Bruce McGill, actor; Tab Hunter, 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, JULY 12

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You're likely to win over a number of critics -- not with what you do, but with how you do it. Your personal style gives you the edge.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Put yourself in another's shoes, and you'll finish the day with a greater understanding of what is in store for you.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You're about to begin a fight that will take you very far -- and teach you a few lessons that nothing else could impart. Be ready!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You have more than your reputation at stake, and any misstep is likely to set you back considerably. Make opening moves with care.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You're likely to face a rival who seems to know you better than most, but he or she doesn't know that you've been working on a secret weapon.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You are eager to set a new plan in motion, but first you must be sure that everyone around you is in place and ready to perform as assigned.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You have a great deal of information to wade through, so you may want to enlist the help of someone who's been through it before.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You know what has to be done, and how to do it -- but you may not know when you'll be able to find the time. Adjustments can be made.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You have been operating under certain assumptions lately, and they are likely to be proven false. Measure your response.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may have few defenses left as a certain conflict draws to a close. You'll have to trust in timing and luck to see you through.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You will have to work your way through established appearances before getting to the substance of a key personal issue.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may not be able to tell in advance just what decisions are going to be made, but you can prepare your responses in any event.

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