Your Birthday for July 23, 2017

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | July 23rd, 2017

Born today, you believe that you are destined for great things, but there are times when you forget that dedication and hard work are essential to fulfilling any destiny. You often prefer to sit back and wait for recognition and reward -- and contentment -- to come to you. This is certainly an error, as anyone can tell you -- and as experience tells you as well. When you do nothing, nothing is bound to happen in return, but when you apply yourself wholeheartedly, you usually progress very quickly and enjoy all manner of rewards. Keeping your eye on the prize is not enough; working to reach it is what makes the difference between success and failure. The decision to apply yourself is yours alone. Make it, and the world can be your oyster.

You can be rather judgmental toward others, but this causes problems only when you share those judgments without being asked. Indeed, the old adage "If you have nothing nice to say, say nothing at all" certainly applies to you! You don't want to make a habit of rubbing people the wrong way, do you?

Also born on this date are: Daniel Radcliffe, actor; Slash, guitarist; Woody Harrelson, actor; Marlon Wayans, actor; Philip Seymour Hoffman, actor; Charisma Carpenter, actress; Paul Wesley, actor; Joel Stein, writer; Stephanie Seymour, model; Alison Krauss, singer; Don Drysdale, baseball player; Edie McClurg, actress; Raymond Chandler, author; Don Imus, radio personality.

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 24

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You can connect with others in a way that is uniquely your own. They are not likely to be the same afterward -- and neither are you.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may wish you had the opportunity to go back and say some things to someone whose influence over you has not diminished over the years.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Confidence is on the rise, but that doesn't mean you're ready to walk through a door when it opens for you. There are a few loose ends yet.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Giving someone else the best of yourself may sound like a difficult thing to do -- until you try it. It's bound to come very easily to you!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may be subject to a great many more emotions than expected when a certain piece of news comes your way. You may need some alone time.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You'll want to remove yourself from any situations that seem like they will lead to conflict -- whether emotional or physical.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may not be in the mood for the very thing you had planned for the day, but can you afford to postpone it? Check in with others.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You'll want to confirm that others are on the same page as you, especially if you're expecting to collaborate anytime soon.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may want to look more closely at your motives before you start adjusting your methods. One leads directly to the other.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Do you understand yourself as fully as you claim? You may want to listen to what someone else has to say about you.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Give yourself the opportunity to absorb what comes your way as fully as possible. You don't want to miss what's most important.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You'll begin to reap certain rewards as soon as you get the wheels of a new project in motion. Things don't have to happen quickly.

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Your Birthday for July 22, 2017

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | July 22nd, 2017

Born today, you have two strong forces deep within that are always fighting for control over your conscious self and the life you lead -- but fortunately, there is a third "you" that is able to moderate this struggle and see to it that neither one nor the other is ever exclusively dominant or influential. You are, on one hand, a magnetic, ambitious, capable go-getter, one who will brook no insult nor pause long when an obstacle rises up in your path. On the other hand, however, you are none of these things; you can be quite retiring and careless, content do as little as possible to get yourself through the day, and rather submissive when faced with challenges -- whether in the form of people or circumstances. The fact that you know yourself so well and understand these facets of your personality so deeply is what helps you avoid being at war with yourself over the most minute aspects of your life.

Also born on this date are: Selena Gomez, singer and actress; David Spade, actor; Danny Glover, actor; Alex Trebek, game show host; A.J. Cook, actress; Don Henley, musician; Willem Dafoe, actor; Louise Fletcher, actress; John Leguizamo, actor; Oscar de la Renta, designer; Terence Stamp, actor; Alan Menken, composer; Orson Bean, actor; Albert Brooks, actor and filmmaker; Rhys Ifans, actor.

One difficulty you may have is that you often fail to parlay one success into another. When you do something for which you are recognized and rewarded, you enjoy it as much as anyone can, but you seldom try to double down and make more of it than it already is. Curbing this tendency to rest on your laurels will be a lifelong challenge.

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 23

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You are eager to reconcile with someone who has been out of the picture ever since a certain falling-out. You must admit to culpability.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Now is the time for you to do what you know you can do better than anyone around you; never mind that some may misinterpret your efforts.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may discover that a situation is very different from the way it was only recently. You'll want to discover the reason quickly.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Honest, open talk about the differences between you and a friend can bring you closer together -- if you are willing to listen to reason!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- One or two of your most secret fears are likely to rise to the surface quite unexpectedly, but you are equipped to face them head-on.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may be in the mood to talk with a loved one about a sensitive topic that rests very close to your core. Find the time!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You are likely to face a few people who are more insistent than you are about certain matters -- but don't let them walk all over you!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Background issues are worth a good deal of attention, and indeed may be more important to you in the long run than featured activities.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You're vulnerable to someone who knows when your weaknesses are near the surface. In this regard, only you can protect yourself.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Praise will come your way as a result of something you did quite some time ago. You'll remember a lesson taught to you by a mentor.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Your mood is likely to swing wildly between two unusual extremes. You may need to talk to a friend who is far from home.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You can get closer to someone with whom you have much in common. By the time the day winds down, you will have made an important new plan.

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Your Birthday for July 21, 2017

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | July 21st, 2017

Born today, you are not the kind to do anything halfway. Indeed, you can be rather wild now and then, throwing caution to the wind and jumping into things with the enthusiasm of one who doesn't have a care in the world -- and at times you truly don't. Though highly intelligent, you very often let your emotions lead you through life willy-nilly, regardless of the consequences of the actions you may take as a result. You will jump at virtually any opportunity and embrace any chance to explore unknown sides of yourself. For this reason, others may think that you are flighty and mercurial -- but even though you seem to be, the fact is that you truly want nothing more than the solidity and stability of a "normal" life. You also understand, however, that you are not normal in the traditional sense, but are destined for some unusual adventures every now and then.

You share your true feelings very rarely, and only with a few choice individuals -- those who know you well and have proven to you over the years that, no matter what you may do or how you may behave, they will have your back and support you in any way you may need. You don't let just anyone know who you really are.

Also born on this date are: Robin Williams, actor and comedian; Don Knotts, actor; Josh Hartnett, actor; Ernest Hemingway, author; Cat Stevens, singer-songwriter; Marshall McLuhan, author; Jon Lovitz, actor and comedian; Isaac Stern, musician; Rory Culkin, actor; Ken Starr, lawyer; Norman Jewison, filmmaker; Edward Herrmann, 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.

SATURDAY, JULY 22

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Don't make the mistake of thinking you can overcome every obstacle in sight, as there are some that even your betters don't want to face.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may be more comfortable doing things the old-fashioned way, but is that the most efficient use of your time and energy?

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- It's important to know who made a recent mistake -- not so you can assign blame, but so that the same mistake can be avoided in the future.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You have much to take care of today, but unlike many other days, it matters greatly in what order you tackle your responsibilities.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may hear something from a friend or loved one that goes against all you've been thinking about him or her lately. It's time to reach out.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You can avoid stereotypes and deal only in things that are real and genuine. Focus on those who really want to do good things with you.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Your reputation is not on the line, but that doesn't mean you can't give it a little attention. There are things you can do to strengthen it.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 22) -- You've been keeping certain pieces of information to yourself lately, and it's time to share them at last -- with the right people.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- A revelation of sorts will have you gathering your forces and preparing for a major new effort. Someone else can lay out detailed plans.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may not see danger where it exists, so be prepared for some quick thinking and fast action when such things are required.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may not fully understand the instructions you were recently given, but a little improvisation can help you fill in the blanks.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You are more concerned than ever before with what your future looks like. You can uncover signs that may improve your mood!

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