Your Birthday for August 11, 2017

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | August 11th, 2017

Born today, you are rarely one to engage in any sort of frivolous behavior, trivialities or small talk, for you always feel that there is something of vital importance to be dealt with, whether at home, at work, or even when you are enjoying some much-needed recreation. You are not one to enjoy gossip, and spending time around the water cooler discussing the affairs of others is your definition of time wasted. You are the kind, instead, to talk primarily about big ideas and plans, to share serious opinions and beliefs, and to explore heartfelt notions of the world -- both how it is, and how it should be. A hard worker, you never mind putting in extra hours on the job, for you believe whole-heartedly that such commitment and dedication will pay off handsomely in the long run.

Though confident and rather opinionated, you are certainly not always right -- and you can be quite stubborn when faced with facts that refute your own notions. Ultimately, however, you will mold your thinking to suit the realities that are uncovered, and you will willingly come to live according to an adjusted opinion of the world and the people in it.

Also born on this date are: Chris Hemsworth, actor; Hulk Hogan, wrestler and actor; Alex Haley, author; Pablo Sandoval, baseball player; Steve Wozniak, computer mogul; Joe Rogan, television host and actor; Mike Douglas, producer and television host; Jerry Falwell, televangelist; Viola Davis, 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.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 12

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may have to fight against a distraction that threatens to derail you and everyone working with you. Maintain focus!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may enjoy the opportunity to explore an environment that gives you more of what you really want. Travel may be in the picture.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Your work may be scrutinized by those who are eager to know your secret. The secret, of course, is that there is no secret!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You're feeling quite generous and eager for connection, but you mustn't neglect your immediate needs. Balance is key.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Your spirits will improve if you surround yourself with those who challenge you in all the right ways. You're eager to make a discovery.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may have to confront someone directly in the wake of a misunderstanding that threatens to pull you down with one far more culpable.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may be asked to explain yourself, but you needn't go on and on. Keep it simple, and answer only the questions you are asked.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You are not quite at the point in your personal development that you had hoped, but you can make great headway -- before and after dark.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You'll sense that not everything is as it should be, but a friend or loved one will take you under his or her wing and put you at ease.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Take care that you don't complicate matters by offering information that is not explicitly sought by those asking the questions.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You'll have cause to question those who have had your trust for quite some time. Something has changed, and you must find out what.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Watching someone you admire will likely inspire you to work on one or two of your special skills. An opportunity beckons.

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Your Birthday for August 10, 2017

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | August 10th, 2017

Born today, you are one of the most straightforward, honest, affable individuals born under your sign. While this may seem to be quite admirable, the truth is that sometimes it might actually be wiser to be more standoffish than is your wont, and more profitable to negotiate deals rather than to accept whatever arrangement is presented to you. You will learn, with experience, that sometimes it is better to say "maybe" than "yes," and that saying "no" can sometimes put you in a far better position to succeed in the long run. This will prove difficult for you, of course, because you crave nothing so much as friendship and harmony. Still, you should be able to maximize your opportunities without sacrificing too much good will.

You may find that you are the heart and soul of your family, the one to whom everyone else turns in time of trouble, as both a practical and spiritual guide. You seem to tap into a kind of wisdom that is certainly not found in everyone, and you can use this to make of your life precisely what you will.

Also born on this date are: Antonio Banderas, actor; Suzanne Collins, author; Angie Harmon, actress; Herbert Hoover, U.S. president; Eddie Fisher, singer; Jack Haley, actor; Rosanna Arquette, actress; Norma Shearer, actress; Sam Warner, movie mogul; Rhonda Fleming, actress; Jimmy Dean, singer; Betsey Johnson, fashion designer; Brenton Thwaites, actor; Kylie Jenner, television personality; Ronnie Spector, singer.

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, AUGUST 11

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Now is no time to let those in authority run roughshod over you -- or anyone else, for that matter. Protect your personal space.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You're nearing the finish line, but there is much to be done before you can consider this race won. A last-minute challenge has you fretting.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You are after certain goals that will challenge you both inside and out. Your personal well-being is at stake, so be sure to replenish resources.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You have reached the point of no return where a friend or loved one is concerned, and you must be willing to go where the road now leads.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may be unusually uppity, and you'll want to steer clear of anyone who habitually pushes your buttons. A warning comes your way.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Look beneath the surface, and you'll realize that what you have been most afraid of is nothing to fear at all. You can move on at last!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Your current path may be more fraught with danger and uncertainty than you had expected. A side trip can be more than a diversion.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Your view of what lies ahead is not as clear as you might have hoped, but you can fill in the blanks with what you've learned in the past.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Any change in direction is going to cost you, so the best choice is to stay the course -- regardless of any dangers.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You can stake your claim to a certain level of notoriety if you take advantage of an opportunity that presents itself at the last minute.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- What you see is not at all what you get. Be sure to understand what others are trying to do, and how that affects your own efforts.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may feel as though you can do no wrong, but in fact you are very close to making an error that will affect you for quite some time.

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Your Birthday for August 09, 2017

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | August 9th, 2017

Born today, you are determined to do what you want and have what you want, and you will stop at nothing to reach your rather lofty goals. Even while your ambitions soar into the stratosphere, you know how to keep your feet on the ground and build your dreams on the solid foundations of practicality and realism. You often present yourself in a manner that keeps others from sizing you up quickly or accurately. It is quite likely that even those who know you best don't know everything about you -- and this is fine with you! You enjoy being something of an enigma, and you will learn in time to use the element of surprise to your advantage. You have strong opinions shaped by experience and learning, and you're not one to allow your mind to be changed easily.

Also born on this date are: Whitney Houston, singer; Anna Kendrick, actress; Sam Elliott, actor; Deion Sanders, football player; Gillian Anderson, actress; Michael Kors, designer; Eric Bana, actor; Melanie Griffith, actress; Kurtis Blow, rapper; Robert Shaw, actor and writer; Rod Laver, tennis player; McG, television producer; Hoda Kotb, television host; Amanda Bearse, actress; John Dryden, poet.

You do not shrink from responsibility, but in fact welcome it, and the more you have to do in a day the better you feel -- physically, mentally and emotionally. You want nothing more than to be useful, and to know that what you do has value to others. You can be generous upon occasion, but you are most often your own No. 1 concern.

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, AUGUST 10

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- What you consider a setback at first may, upon closer examination, prove to be a golden opportunity -- but an adjustment will be required.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Someone close to you is trying to get even closer, but is that something that fits into your overall game plan? It's time for honest talk.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- What starts almost idyllically will end in a very different light. You'll be given the opportunity to restore harmony, however.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Much is riding on what you do, and your position will be better if you can get it done on the first try. The clock is ticking.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You will want to look back at a certain period in your life marked by prodigious success. What was true then that isn't true now?

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Confidence is on the rise, but you may encounter danger as a result -- especially if you don't put common sense above all else.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may be sensing that something is slipping away, but in fact, you are much more in control of what is happening than you think.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You don't want to do anything that attracts the wrong kind of attention. Follow the rules and do what you are told -- at least for now.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You don't have to be told twice to do what is required of you. You know what is at stake, and just how you can influence others.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Take care that you don't overreact when something happens that goes entirely against the grain. This situation is easily resolved.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- What you want and what you need will both finally come your way, and you will be sent into a new phase of opportunity and potential.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Your activities are favored, and a rival is likely to be left behind as a result. This is not a permanent state of affairs, however.

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