Your Birthday for August 20, 2017

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | August 20th, 2017

Born today, you seem to know when you are being presented with an opportunity to which you are uniquely suited, and that can propel you forward either professionally or personally. In fact, your record of success is likely to be quite remarkable -- and it is likely to have begun at a very early age. You will try almost anything at least once, and often you will try it a second or third time to be sure that you have explored it completely and learned all you can about it -- and yourself -- before deciding whether it is for you. If it is, then you will surely dedicate yourself to becoming not just proficient, but an expert. Whether it be a professional endeavor, a sporting activity or a recreational thrill, you will want to know how to do it as well as anyone else who shares that interest.

Like so many Leo natives, you are quite opinionated, but unlike many, you are willing to keep those opinions to yourself. You don't like to go about announcing yourself to the world by spouting your beliefs at every opportunity. You are far more subtle and soft-spoken than that!

Also born on this date are: Amy Adams, actress; Robert Plant, singer; Al Roker, television personality; Isaac Hayes, singer and musician; Ron Paul, politician; Benjamin Harrison, U.S. president; Don King, boxing promoter; Connie Chung, television journalist; H.P. Lovecraft, author; Ray Wise, actor; Jacqueline Susann, author; Peter Horton, actor; James Marsters, actor; Misha Collins, 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.

MONDAY, AUGUST 21

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Snap decisions are likely to cause you more trouble than you are prepared to face. Make choices only after careful consideration.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- A slow start will be necessary, but that doesn't mean you'll be moving at a snail's pace all day long.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may be wishing that things were the way they used to be, but someone close will assure you that they were not as good as you remember.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Don't let baseless suspicions keep you from enjoying something that you may never have the chance to enjoy again. Lighten up!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Take care that your desires don't translate into blind stubbornness. You must be willing to listen to reason at all times.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- A lighter, more positive outward persona will attract a great deal of attention. You'll want to assemble a team with great care.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You're ready to deliver on a promise made some time ago, but a third party is standing in your way. It's time to take a defensive stance.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- The closer the friend, the more likely he or she will rub you the wrong way -- but the resulting tension certainly won't last.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- How you set something up will make all the difference. Your preparations must be thorough -- and must be completed with time to spare.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may be feeling distant from someone who has been in your inner circle for some time. Is a personal issue shaping your behavior?

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Safety will be a significant issue, but if you and an ally put your heads together, you can solve the most pressing problems.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You can welcome someone back into the fold, but take care that you're not simply seeing what you want to see. Get proof of sincerity!

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Your Birthday for August 19, 2017

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | August 19th, 2017

Born today, you are not so stubborn and inflexible that you are unwilling to maneuver, adjust and dodge. You can revise your thinking when it is necessary to do so -- but when things are calm and unchanging, you are unchanging as well, set in your ways and confident that your beliefs and opinions are correct. When you are met with facts that seem to refute your way of thinking, you are careful to examine those issues quite carefully, determining just where you might have gone wrong and how you can reshape your thoughts to be in line with what you have learned. You are certainly not one to insist that you are right when experience and facts tell you otherwise! You want to be admired for the ideological stance you take on any issue, and for the way you back it up with verifiable data.

Challenge is the name of the game as far as you are concerned. Though you will never turn away from a task that is easy or refuse anything that is handed to you on the proverbial silver platter, you will always go after what you want even when you know that the road ahead will be rocky and tortuous.

Also born on this date are: John Stamos, actor; Bill Clinton, U.S. president; Matthew Perry, actor; Coco Chanel, designer; Orville Wright, inventor; Kyra Sedgwick, actress; Jonathan Frakes, actor; Kevin Dillon, actor; Gene Roddenberry, producer; Lee Ann Womack, singer; Peter Gallagher, actor; Clay Walker, singer; Erika Christensen, actress; Gerald McRaney, actor; Adam Arkin, actor; Fred Thompson, actor and politician; Jill St. John, actress; Willie Shoemaker, jockey.

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, AUGUST 20

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- What lies before you may pose a certain threat, but with the help of a friend or loved one, you can move forward with confidence.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You are feeling quite healthy and able, and you should have the energy to deal with whatever comes your way.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You are likely to come in contact with someone who is even more strong-willed than you. It may be time to do as you are told.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You aren't seeing things quite as clearly as you had hoped, but there are few obstacles lying in your path, so you can proceed apace.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may be searching for a suitable place to come to rest, but until you do, you'll want to keep moving -- and addressing your inner needs.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You'll want to focus on efficiency and results, but don't neglect how you feel along the way. Remember that the journey counts, too.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may need a little more money than you have in order to get what you want -- or perhaps you would be better off rethinking your desires.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- A discussion among teammates will reveal, before day's end, a weakness in your overall plan. There's time to make necessary changes.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Reaching out to another can teach you about the connections you've been overlooking lately. A friend will make a key request.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Vanity will get in your way. Care a little less about appearances and more about substance, and you'll achieve the balance you need.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- A change is in progress, and you may not have time to tie up the few loose ends that remain after dealing with an important family issue.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- A pressing issue has you wondering if you're really prepared for everything that is quickly coming your way. Get advice from a family member.

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Your Birthday for August 18, 2017

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | August 18th, 2017

Born today, you are one of the most tenacious, even stubborn, individuals born under your sign. You are wholly unwilling to give up on something once you have started it. No matter how difficult the road ahead may appear, you are willing to face what comes your way if it means you will reach your destination and enjoy the fruits of your labors, which you will know you've fully earned. You have been endowed with some remarkable talents, but you don't take naturally to everything. You are, therefore, almost certain to dedicate yourself to a course of lifelong learning that will enrich your mind and spirit and make you the very best that you can be. Nothing but excellence interests you -- in yourself and in others. You do not want to waste your time on trivial pursuits or people who engage in them. You feel you are destined for important things!

You are realistic about the challenges you will face in life, but you are not a nihilist by any means! You truly do believe your efforts serve a purpose, and you can accomplish anything you set your mind to. Love is something you must choose to make room for in your busy life -- but when you do, it can be quite fulfilling.

Also born on this date are: Patrick Swayze, actor; Edward Norton, actor; Robert Redford, actor and director; Roberto Clemente, baseball player; Christian Slater, actor; Malcolm-Jamal Warner, actor; Roman Polanski, filmmaker; Meriwether Lewis, explorer; Shelley Winters, actress; Denis Leary, actor and comedian; Madeleine Stowe, actress; Martin Mull, actor; Rosalynn Carter, U.S. first lady.

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 19

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may be reconsidering a decision you made only yesterday. What you've heard through the grapevine may be misleading, however!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You'll want to work hard to maintain the status quo, at least for now. You may hold suspect the motives of one who wants to make changes.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Give someone a taste of what you've had in the past. He or she will want more, and you can build a partnership from what happens next.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Something you did some time ago and forgot all about may be worth revisiting -- and examining quite closely. You may uncover an answer.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may find yourself getting involved in something that is a bit too much for you at first, but you should be able to learn quickly.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Others are operating under the assumption that you will always enjoy the same old things. In fact, your tastes are changing rapidly.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You can talk about what ails you, but very soon you'll want to do something about it, lest it become permanent. No one wants that!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Progress may be slower than expected, but you can still get very far -- and farther, probably, than your closest rival.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Daylight hours must be spent solving a tricky problem; you don't want that to carry over into nighttime. A loved one longs for you.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You'll want to answer questions as openly and honestly as you possibly can. Any attempt to mislead will only come back to haunt you.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Future endeavors are shaped by what happens today, in large part. Don't underestimate the value of the little things that happen.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Any previous experience will serve you well as you venture into unknown territory. A friend will accompany you and boost confidence.

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