Your Birthday for August 08, 2017

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | August 8th, 2017

Born today, you seek self-awareness, self-confidence and self-possession more than anything else, and you're likely to find them. In fact, the path that will lead you to them is bound to provide a great deal of adventure, danger, discovery and reward! For you, the journey is far more interesting than the destination. You never fret about taking longer to do something or go somewhere than you had planned, for you know that the extra time will afford you the opportunity to experience more, learn more and reflect more. You are serious-minded, and you tend to think of things in absolute terms. The world is painted in black and white as far as you can tell, and you don't often recognize when things are presented to you in shades of gray. You have a tender heart, but you also have a critical mind that doesn't allow you to become overly sentimental.

When things are simple and straightforward, you are at your best; when things become complicated, you often find yourself getting swamped, and this can threaten all that you are striving for in life. You never mind routine, but you will certainly welcome novelty and adventure when they come your way.

Also born on this date are: Dustin Hoffman, actor; Esther Williams, swimmer and actress; Connie Stevens, actress; Mel Tillis, singer-songwriter; The Edge, guitarist; Don Most, actor; Rory Calhoun, actor; Emiliano Zapata, Mexican military leader; Roger Federer, tennis player; Keith Carradine, 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, AUGUST 9

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- It may be time to evolve more quickly than usual. The times appear to be changing -- again -- and you will find yourself at the vanguard.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You can indulge yourself without letting anyone know, but is that a good idea? If you are found out, you'll have some explaining to do.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may be reverting to an old behavior in order to get through something that is proving to be much more uncomfortable than expected.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may choose to set aside your duties and accompany a friend or loved one on a journey. You're in for a treat -- and some discoveries!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You are eager to start something new, but take care that none of your decisions affects family members adversely. Reveal all options.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Your attempt to speed things up may actually do the reverse. There are times when you must accept the status quo gracefully.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You're going to have to do some things the hard way. When it comes to talking with a co-worker, you may want a third party present.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You're feeling the pressure mount, but you have no one to blame but yourself if you find you are unable to adjust accordingly.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Others are drawn to you throughout the day as you continue to do things that show off the best side of your complex nature.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You will want to experiment with one or two methods that are new and improved, but your ultimate goal remains the same.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Your energy and outlook are influential. Others seeking a respite are drawn into your orbit. What can you spy that is different?

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may be tempted to throw out your playbook and trust your instincts to see you through a complicated period.

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Your Birthday for August 07, 2017

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | August 7th, 2017

Born today, you have been endowed with a great deal of confidence. Combined with your natural staying power, this should allow you to prevail when others are meeting failure at every turn. You don't take no for an answer, and even if a task is troublesome or a long shot, you're often willing to make the attempt -- and likely succeed! You are drawn to all manner of endeavors that are difficult, unusual or both. What turns others off is often what turns you on, and you are more than willing to put yourself through the wringer in order to prove yourself -- to yourself and others. You don't have to attract a lot of notice in order to get things done; you are perfectly capable of doing and achieving without blowing your own horn. But when you are the center of attention, you can make that work for you like gangbusters!

Highly charismatic and possessed of a rare kind of sex appeal, you're sure to be an object of admiration for members of both sexes, and the stuff of romantic fantasies indulged by young and old. This is not something that interests you particularly, as you are rather old-fashioned in your romantic desires, seeking nothing more (and nothing less) than that perfect someone.

Also born on this date are: Charlize Theron, actress; David Duchovny, actor; Billie Burke, actress; Tobin Bell, actor; Wayne Knight, actor; Louis Leakey, anthropologist; Garrison Keillor, writer and radio personality; John Glover, actor; Michael Shannon, 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 8

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You can't let another pick the where and the when without falling behind in some way. Make your voice heard when it comes to planning!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- A threat to your reputation can be avoided altogether if you refuse to engage with someone who is up to no good. Don't be tempted!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Others are not likely to make clear what they expect from you, so you will have to take several shots in the dark as a result.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You'll encounter a challenge to your basic beliefs, but they are sure to remain intact. A lesson will be learned, however.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Don't let someone else's issues become your own -- unless you feel it is necessary in order to protect yourself or a key relationship.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You don't want to reveal too much too soon, yet you understand the need to tempt others with a hint of what is just around the corner.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- A bad reaction needn't change things all that much. Focus on the positive, and be sure not to repeat any major mistakes.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may be deceived by someone who knows a thing or two about what you've recently been through. This is manipulation at its most dangerous.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Getting ahead should not require you to do anything that you will be ashamed of in the future. You can keep everything aboveboard.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may have to bend the rules just a bit in order to secure an outcome that is good for you and those working with you.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- What you see is likely to send you in a strange direction if you aren't careful to step back and view it objectively from a distance.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Now is the time to let others know, without any equivocation, just what you are capable of and why you want to do a certain job.

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Your Birthday for August 06, 2017

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | August 6th, 2017

Born today, you are quick-witted, nimble in mind and body, and always able to work your way out of a difficult situation simply because you pay attention to what is going on around you and react accordingly. You don't plan a great deal, but instead trust your instincts to tell you what to do -- often at the very moment when action is required. Others are often amazed at your ability to skirt danger, to take the bull by the horns and turn a liability into a distinct advantage. You don't feel the need to tell everyone everything about yourself, but neither are you the kind to conceal the truth. Others are free to learn about you what they wish, and you never feel compromised or otherwise disadvantaged by being an open book in this way.

You're sure to make mistakes, but you only really regret those you make when it comes to your personal relationships. Business errors are easily reversed, but a mistake that threatens a friendship is harder to undo -- and you are not always the best at apologizing when you have done someone an intentional wrong in some small way.

Also born on this date are: Lucille Ball, actress and producer; Andy Warhol, artist; Geri Halliwell, singer; Robert Mitchum, actor; Vera Farmiga, actress; Alexander Fleming, biologist; M. Night Shyamalan, filmmaker; Catherine Hicks, actress; Alfred, Lord Tennyson, poet; Michelle Yeoh, actress; Soleil Moon Frye, actress; Melissa George, actress; Johann Bernoulli, mathematician; Catherine Hicks, 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, AUGUST 7

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You don't have to do what you don't want to. Not everyone will respond well to your refusals, but no serious harm should result.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Focus on that which is not obvious, and you'll likely solve more than one personal mystery. A family member will give you some advice.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You must be willing to look at yourself more honestly than ever before in order to get past a roadblock that you've put in your own way.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may have to juggle more than one highly volatile situation. Be sure to keep your emotions in check, and don't fly off the handle!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may not have heard of someone who is playing a rather important, albeit peripheral, role in your affairs. Do some research.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You've been putting up with more restrictions than you can now bear. It's time to break free from anything that keeps you from progressing.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may have to travel far from your current home base just to arrange for something that wasn't handled well by the responsible party.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You can share a few secrets with a special someone without any fear that what you reveal will get out. Something is evolving here.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You're trying too hard to do what isn't in your wheelhouse. It's time to stop comparing yourself to another, and do what comes naturally.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You'll be contacted by someone who is more than willing to give you what you feel you need -- but you had better think twice!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You are more able to do something successfully on the spur of the moment than you might think. Just shut your eyes and jump right in!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You are able to see things for what they are, which is not something everyone can do. Some will count on you to lead them to the truth.

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