Your Birthday for July 20, 2017

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | July 20th, 2017

Born today, you are a force of nature, but not the obvious kind. While you could be loud, outspoken and constantly on the move, you are instead rather soft-spoken and unobtrusive -- but you are always thinking, and you possess a kind of charisma that is impossible to ignore. Others are affected by you in many ways, even when you are doing little or nothing to influence them -- such is your natural power. You can change the dynamic of a room with nothing more than your presence; even when you are trying your best to be overlooked, you are sure to be noticed -- so it is virtually impossible for you to hide in a corner! You are contemplative, reflective and unusually quiet for someone with such personal magnetism and talent. You are remarkably capable and can do almost anything you set your mind to -- though there are times when it may take you more than one try to get something right.

You enjoy dreaming of things that have never been. Like a great many Cancer natives, you are able to turn many of your dreams into reality -- but those realities are surely not for everyone! Indeed, what is right for you is often wrong for nearly everyone else, and that's something that you must get used to and accept.

Also born on this date are: Julianne Hough, actress; Carlos Santana, musician; Kim Carnes, singer; Natalie Wood, actress; Omar Epps, actor; Gisele Bundchen, model; Sandra Oh, actress; Sir Edmund Hillary, mountaineer; Gregor Mendel, botanist; Judy Greer, actress; Diana Rigg, actress; Reed Diamond, actor; Donna Dixon, actress; Petrarch, poet; Adam Godley, 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 21

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You need to connect to those who have not been supportive of your ideas or actions in the past. Where is the common ground?

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may have an ax to grind, but that sort of thing can only stand in your way as you try to move forward in a new and creative way.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Someone may be making fun of you, but that only means that you're on his or her mind. This is not a negative situation at all!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You don't have to be dependent on the system. What you do entirely on your own is likely to be far more valuable in many ways.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Are you available to step in for someone who is out of commission? You'll have to make a firm decision one way or the other before the day is out.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Those around you are eager to hear what you have to say about current trends -- and what you think should be done about them.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You mustn't forget your primary objective! Distractions abound, and you will be involved in other endeavors -- but stay focused!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may be concerned that past actions will prevent you from taking the right road. You've been bearing a certain burden long enough.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You are in no need of guarantees, but a fair shot would certainly make you happy! You know how to make things work for you.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- What you have to say is likely to increase your popularity -- but not with everyone you know. Some will disagree fundamentally.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Your strategy is becoming clearer to everyone in your camp. Some still harbor doubts, but they're in the minority.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Your willingness to undergo hardship for others will serve both you and them very well -- and your recovery should be quick.

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Your Birthday for July 19, 2017

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | July 19th, 2017

Born today, you are an instinctive strategist, in that you know how to make a plan, conserve your energy, gather your resources, prepare fully and wait patiently until the right moment to set your plan in motion. This basic approach is likely to win you more than your share of success over the years. You are often able to beat the odds and succeed where others have failed, and it's mostly a matter of natural talent and luck rather than any concrete ability derived from experience or learning. You are a highly visual individual; you can create all manner of pictures in your mind's eye, which you then transform into reality with seemingly remarkable ease -- though you know full well that it takes dedication and tremendous effort to do so again and again, as you so ably demonstrate.

There is something magnetic, even mysterious, about you that others find irresistible. You had better get used to being the object of adoration and the subject of much gossip, wherever you go and whatever you do. Not everyone understands you -- indeed, you don't always understand yourself -- but almost everyone wants to know you.

Also born on this date are: Benedict Cumberbatch, actor; Anthony Edwards, actor; Campbell Scott, actor; Edgar Degas, artist; George Dzundza, actor; Samuel Colt, inventor; Lizzie Borden, alleged murderer; Vikki Carr, singer; George McGovern, politician; Ilie Nastase, tennis player; Lisa Lampanelli, comedian; Jared Padalecki, actor; Brian May, musician.

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 20

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You're ready to stake your claim, but take care that you don't come on too strong, lest you turn a few supporters into detractors.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Progress is being made, and you must focus on the good things that have been happening. A loved one will give you a positive response.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Just because you've experienced a personal setback doesn't mean that you cannot score measurable gains before this busy day is out.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You're going to have to take the lead when it comes to identification and prevention of certain key problems and dilemmas.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You want to get a good deal, but you don't want to haggle. This may seem to be a pipe dream, but you can find the right place to go.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-sept. 22) -- You'll be impressed with someone's simple, straightforward approach. There are a few lessons you can take away from this interaction.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- It's a good time to share your feelings with those who don't always listen to reason. You may not change any minds, but you'll clear the air.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Someone you know well has got your back, even though you may not see him or her in action. This is a good day to mount a personal crusade.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may come to realize, before the day is out, that you made the wrong decision recently -- and for all the wrong reasons.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Your role may expand considerably, whether or not you do anything to help it happen. Your influence is great.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You can score an important "first," but you're going to run into some serious opposition along the way. Batten down the hatches.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You're going to have to navigate a situation that isn't favorable to your personal agenda. The decisions of others may leave you behind.

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Your Birthday for July 18, 2017

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | July 18th, 2017

Born today, you are nothing if not patient, and you can surely wait out anyone as you look ahead to long-term successes rather than short-term gratification. Indeed, you always have your eyes on goals that might simply be out of view for most others, but you are so far-sighted that you never feel that even your most distant aspirations will be out of reach for long. You are always thinking, always planning, always dreaming of the day when you will have what you want, when you will be able to live your life as you envision it and -- because you are so generous and philanthropic -- help others do the same. You are never one to think exclusively of yourself, and perhaps that is why you are able to postpone immediate enjoyment for the longer-lasting contentment that will surely result from hard work over the long haul.

You have something of a temper, which seems to be at odds with your normally calm and cool exterior, but anger is not something that you express freely. Rather, you let it bubble beneath the surface, and you wait -- patiently, as always -- for the right moment to give your feelings free rein and full expression.

Also born on this date are: Nelson Mandela, South African president and civil rights leader; Vin Diesel, actor; Kristen Bell, actress; Richard Branson, entrepreneur; John Glenn, astronaut and politician; Screamin' Jay Hawkins, singer; Hunter S. Thompson, writer; Red Skelton, actor and comedian; James Brolin, actor; Harriet Nelson, actress; Joe Torre, baseball manager; Elizabeth McGovern, actress; Dick Button, Olympic figure skater; Hume Cronyn, 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 19

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may not want to keep up with the news, as there's too much going on that you take personally. One item, however, you simply can't avoid.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Tend to things one at a time, and your day won't be too busy for you -- or for a friend who wants to share some time with you.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- It may be time to get back in touch with someone who has been giving you a lot of space lately. He or she has been waiting patiently.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You should be able to prevent a permanent rift from forming between two parties who have let a trivial conflict grow out of control.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You can have all the help you need, but take care that you don't allow just anyone to encroach on certain personal territory.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Someone close to you will know what's going on, even if you don't share it openly. There is only so much that you can keep to yourself!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Someone is trying to get in touch with you for reasons beyond your understanding -- but to avoid any contact is to risk unnecessary conflict.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may think you know what a loved one really wants, but you haven't exactly been keeping up lately. Things have changed in subtle ways.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Your desires can surely be satisfied, but it'll take the right person to identify them correctly and address them head-on.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- An interest you and a loved one share may prove more important in the days and weeks to come than either had anticipated.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Something big is on the way, but you must get yourself prepared before you can take advantage of any opportunities that come with it.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You'll be sought after for your particular expertise even though you are eager to move on to other things. You may need the money!

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