Your Birthday for July 31, 2017

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | July 31st, 2017

Born today, you are a highly creative individual, determined to fulfill what you see as your creative destiny, no matter how long it takes or how much hardship you must suffer in the process. You are also perhaps one of the most confident individuals born under your sign, and this confidence sometimes comes across as cockiness to those who do not know you intimately. Your closest friends and loved ones understand that you simply have a fully developed -- and largely accurate -- appreciation of your own talents and abilities, and you see no reason to be falsely modest about them. You aren't likely to follow the path that others want you to follow, and you're not likely to do things the way others do them. To you, individuality and autonomy are paramount, and you will follow your instincts wherever they may lead you -- even, at times, directly into danger.

You are not always the most stable of individuals, as you often let your emotions rule your thoughts and actions. You can be quite insightful when you put your mind to it, but that doesn't always lead to wise or conservative action. Just because you understand something doesn't mean you're going to behave in a sensible fashion as a result!

Also born on this date are: J.K. Rowling, author; Wesley Snipes, actor; Zac Brown, singer; Ted Cassidy, actor; Richard Griffiths, actor; Michael Biehn, actor; Geraldine Chaplin, actress; B.J. Novak, actor and screenwriter; Dean Cain, 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.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 1

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Your overall outlook will be affected by a brief exchange that took place yesterday. What was it that challenged you so?

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You are able to skirt one or two serious problems, but there are some minor issues that will require you to act immediately.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You'll be drawn to whatever is happening just on the other side of a closed door. The decision you make in that moment will count for much.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- It will take very little effort for someone to upset the apple cart, so you'll want to be constantly vigilant from sunup to sunset.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Your ability to see all sides of an issue will serve you and others well as you attempt to put a certain problem to bed for good.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Are you ready for what's on the way? It's coming fast, and you'll have little time to maneuver once it's here. A firm plan is essential.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may have said one thing, but you're going to do another -- whether anyone else knows it or not. There will be consequences.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You are perhaps too concerned with the behavior of others while not paying enough attention to your own.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You can capitalize on one of your errors, provided you are first able to admit freely that you've made it. Take an honest look!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- What happens far from home is likely to affect you far more than anyone might expect. You'll have the answer, however.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- It may be time to set the most far-fetched plan in motion. Many will come to you making unusual demands, and time is of the essence.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Though others may be approaching the day's events with a more adventurous, improvisational spirit, you'll want to have a plan.

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Your Birthday for July 30, 2017

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | July 30th, 2017

Born today, you are not always as organized as you could be, but this doesn't seem to be a liability in most of your affairs. Indeed, there are times when you may actually turn it into a strength and gain the advantage over others by behaving in an unorthodox, improvisational manner. In fact, you often like to make things up as you go along, and you will turn here and go there simply because your attention has been caught by something that may or may not have anything to do with your primary objective at the time. You always figure that you will get your ducks in a row eventually -- and, quite often, others help you do just that, often in the nick of time. You don't mind it when anyone calls you out for being random or erratic.

You have a healthy ego: It is important to you that others be impressed by what you do and, ultimately, who you are. Even so, in the end it is actually much more important for you to impress yourself than anyone else. There are times when you may feel that you are better than those around you, and this can become a serious problem if it happens too often.

Also born on this date are: Arnold Schwarzenegger, actor and politician; Henry Ford, engineer and entrepreneur; Jaime Pressly, actress; Lisa Kudrow, actress; Vivica A. Fox, actress; Christopher Nolan, director; Hilary Swank, actress; Laurence Fishburne, actor; Kate Bush, singer; Paul Anka, singer; Alton Brown, celebrity chef; Emily Bronte, author; Jean Reno, actor; Casey Stengel, baseball player; Delta Burke, 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.

MONDAY, JULY 31

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You'll want to share some information about yourself, but take care that you don't reveal too much too soon.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- There are some who want to hear only certain things from you, but you're not really in the mood to satisfy their particular desires.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You can give a masterful performance even though what you are doing doesn't really come naturally. You've learned a lot recently.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- It's a good day to work on your self-image. Are you giving off the right vibe, and are people reacting to you the way you want them to?

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Even though you try to empower those around you, you do not need a consensus before acting on a hunch. This you can do on your own.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Changes going on around you have you wondering about your own status at home or at work. Talk things over with a loved one.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may not be in the mood to be on display, but you have a golden opportunity to show the powers that be just what you can do.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Your competitors may take a great deal of time preparing for a coming contest, but you know that you're ready after only a brief run-up.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Your strategy may take everyone by surprise -- and that's just what you were hoping for, especially among those working against you.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may have more trouble than expected getting everything to work together as you had planned. Did you overlook something?

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You and a loved one may not have time to do everything you had planned, but you know exactly what to prioritize if that's truly the case.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Avoid danger, and do the things that you know will lead you down the middle of the road without exposing you to peripheral hazards.

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Your Birthday for July 29, 2017

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | July 29th, 2017

Born today, you are one of those rare individuals who seem able to do any number of things at one time, and do them all well. Furthermore, you never shy away from difficulties that demand you take on more than other people could chew. The truth is that you are far more capable of doing far more than others, day in and day out, whether or not you are being rewarded for your efforts. You love hard work, and the more of it that comes your way, the better. You're not likely to say no to yet another job just because you have other jobs to do at the same time. You give everything you do your utmost effort, and others are continually in awe of your dedication and stamina. Though you do not go out of your way to be noticed, you are noticed by many at all times, no matter what you are doing.

There are times when your classic Leo stubbornness subsides, and you become quite able to accept someone else's point of view, act as another suggests or otherwise bend to the will of those around you. This sets you apart and is likely to give you a unique advantage over others in certain rare situations.

Also born on this date are: Martina McBride, singer; Wil Wheaton, actor; Tim Gunn, television personality; Clara Bow, actress; Peter Jennings, news anchor; Elizabeth Dole, politician; Dean Haglund, actor; William Powell, actor; Paul Taylor, choreographer; Alexandra Paul, actress; Stephen Dorff, actor; Melvin Belli, lawyer; Ken Burns, filmmaker.

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 30

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may feel inundated by much that you cannot handle on your own. If you do a little pruning, this bramble-bush will become manageable.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You'll surprise those around you with behavior that seems very much out of character -- even though it's completely intentional.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- There's more to getting things done than simply completing tasks and checking them off your list. You must employ a little finesse.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Likes and dislikes may conflict somewhat as you become involved in a situation that brings out both the best and worst in you.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You'll uncover an important connection between yourself and someone who has been on the outside looking in for quite some time.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- How you manage a difficult situation is likely to attract the attention of someone who is hiring. Is this an opportunity you want to pursue?

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- It's important to keep in touch with someone who gave you some good advice not too long ago. More of the same can help you a great deal.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- A situation will develop that requires you to dig deeper than usual into your personal history and uncover certain new facts.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Something on offer has you thinking of new opportunities, but this may not be something you can pursue due to current responsibilities.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may think that someone is criticizing when he or she is actually pointing out something about you that is quite admirable.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You'll receive quite a few suggestions that seem to come from those who misunderstand your true intent. It's time to clarify.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You are eager for some time to yourself, but that's not likely to be available until you have tied up a few very long loose ends.

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