Your Birthday for August 23, 2017

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | August 23rd, 2017

Born today, you tend to wear your heart on your sleeve. It is therefore essential that you fashion your life in such a way that it is an advantage rather than a liability to be as emotional as you are. You take things very seriously, and you consider things very deeply when your interest has been piqued. You do not let anything happen without taking notice of it and deciding if it is something that affects you in some way, whether directly or indirectly. While there are some who choose to live in a permanently reactive state, letting life affect them, you prefer to be the driving force in your own life, and the master of your fate. You are not one to enjoy playing the victim of circumstance in any way.

You have a great deal of financial acumen. Whether the overall economy is doing well or falling into a slump, you should be able to maintain a healthy balance -- and, indeed, build on it even as others are suffering setbacks. You know how to put two and two together most effectively -- both literally and figuratively.

Also born on this date are: Kobe Bryant, basketball player; River Phoenix, actor; Gene Kelly, actor and dancer; Scott Caan, actor; Barbara Eden, actress; Rick Springfield, singer and actor; Keith Moon, drummer; Shelley Long, actress; Oliver Hazard Perry, military leader; Jay Mohr, actor; Vera Miles, actress; Willy Russell, playwright; Gary Hoey, guitarist; William Ernest Henley, poet; King Louis XVI of France; Jeremy Lin, basketball player.

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 24

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Knowledge is power, as you know, but you may come to the conclusion that you've been missing something you very much need!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- It's a good day to take stock -- of ideas, of tools, of teammates. Are you ready for the big push that lies ahead?

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Your goals are similar to those of a rival, but that doesn't mean that the time has come for you to try to work together -- just yet.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- An impromptu competition is likely to demonstrate to everyone just what you are capable of -- and where your weaknesses are, as well.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You can expect some difficulties to arise as you begin to chart a course through unfamiliar territory. See what others have done.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Look deeper than usual to determine whether you've been missing something on a regular basis. What you uncover will make a difference.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may have the opportunity to get a great deal done entirely on your own, without the distractions others often bring.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You must resist the temptation to do more than you are asked, as you'll want to keep energy and resources in reserve if you can.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You can make a small change in your methodology that will have an enormous impact when all is said and done. Consider all options.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may be fighting against something that cannot be beaten -- yet -- but as you know, that doesn't mean it's not worth it!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- The gains you score may be questioned by others at some point, but you can prove that everything has been on the up and up.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Focus on what has been done before, and you'll learn what you must try to do now, whether that is familiar or brand new.

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Your Birthday for August 22, 2017

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | August 22nd, 2017

Born today, you are a highly competent individual, capable of performing well in a variety of endeavors, but perhaps your greatest single attribute is your persistence. You simply will not give up on a thing as long as you see success ahead -- even if it's in the distant future. You are always on the lookout for an opportunity you can gain from -- financially, emotionally or personally. Your reputation is dear to you, and you will do everything you can to protect it. You are not one to take kindly to criticism, though you do understand that you cannot please everyone all of the time! You are realistic in your relationships with others. You are not the kind to think that everyone will love you, nor do you love everyone else the same. Still, you are able to get along with many different kinds of people.

Always ready to act when the need arises, you enjoy being in the spotlight even though you do not require that kind of attention in order to get things done. Indeed, some of your most notable accomplishments are likely to result from work you do without attracting any attention at all.

Also born on this date are: Kristen Wiig, actress and screenwriter; Tori Amos, singer-songwriter; Giada De Laurentiis, celebrity chef; Valerie Harper, actress; Cindy Williams, actress; Claude Debussy, composer; Ray Bradbury, author; John Lee Hooker, guitarist; Dorothy Parker, author; Deng Xiaoping, Chinese leader; Carl Yastrzemski, baseball player; Bill Parcells, football coach; Honor Blackman, actress; Annie Proulx, author; Rodrigo Santoro, 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 23

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may wonder what happened to put you where you are, but the truth is that you know very well how you are responsible for most of it.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You're nearing the point of no return where a certain relationship is concerned. Now is no time to make promises that you don't intend to keep!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- They say the bigger they are, the harder they fall -- but you don't have to follow that rule as you attempt something never attempted before.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- A friend or relative will show you something you've not seen before, and your whole outlook will improve. New possibilities are all around you.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- The completion of a pet project approaches. How you view another's efforts will say a lot about how you see your own. Try to save some money.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Look in unusual places, and you're sure to learn an unusual lesson when all is said and done. You'll have a distinct advantage.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Ask yourself just what you think you're doing, and you'll find that you don't know everything you thought you did. Avoid pure guesswork.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You must resist the temptation to judge those who are simply younger and less experienced than yourself. Give them time to catch up!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You should be able to create for yourself the perfect new opportunity, but much depends on your ability to read the future in some way.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Take a look back at who you were two or three years ago, and much about this day will make more sense to you. Answers are easy to find.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- What's going on all around you today will affect you in ways that you could not possibly have anticipated yesterday. Go for the ride!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Take care that your actions don't threaten your reputation. You are viewed favorably by a great many, and you'll want that to last.

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Your Birthday for August 21, 2017

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | August 21st, 2017

Born today, you are both a dreamer and a doer, keeping your feet planted firmly on the ground as you let your imagination soar. As a child, you no doubt contented yourself with imaginative games of all sorts -- to the point where you would envision yourself as an adult doing the most fantastic things! Though you certainly never became invisible or sprouted wings, you nevertheless have certainly found a way to turn many of those dreams into reality -- for yourself and others. You believe that no good idea must be allowed to die on the vine; instead, you commit yourself again and again to ensuring that they are nurtured, developed and brought to fruition. You are not afraid of a challenge, and you are willing to work as hard as necessary to do a thing well. Certainly, you are not one to do a thing at all if you can't ultimately excel at it!

You love gadgetry of all kinds, and you can happily spend hours assembling and disassembling all manner of devices to discover how they work -- or how to make them work even better. You enjoy the company of other creative, imaginative people -- but you do not always get along with those who do the same things you do.

Also born on this date are: Wilt Chamberlain, basketball player; Kenny Rogers, singer; Kim Cattrall, actress; Count Basie, musician; Aubrey Beardsley, artist; Melvin Van Peebles, actor; Clarence Williams III, actor; Peter Weir, filmmaker; Hayden Panettiere, actress; Usain Bolt, Olympic sprinter; Joe Strummer, singer-songwriter and musician; Loretta Devine, 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.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 22

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You are experiencing something of a setback, but it needn't be permanent. Let things develop organically, and don't force the issue.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You are not feeling like your old self right now, but that may be the result of something that is easily reversed. Make the effort!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may discover that you've been standing in your own way. With that simple realization will come a great deal of increased potential.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You can learn something from someone else's behavior -- but take care, for he or she may not be someone you want to emulate in any way.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- What happened some time ago may affect you today in ways you had not anticipated. A friend provides the key to a stubborn mystery.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may be surprised by the reaction someone has to what you say or do. As far as you are concerned, nothing is out of the ordinary.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Your confidence is on the rise, but you must take care not to overestimate your abilities -- or what is even possible.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Someone in charge may decide that he or she cannot set plans in motion without your direct involvement. Are you ready to join in?

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may not be ready to share certain information that others are asking for. What, exactly, is holding you back?

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You don't have to be told twice what is necessary and what is not. You are plugged in and ready to do the right thing.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You face a coming storm as a result of actions taken not too long ago. You can expect to be dealing with more than just criticism.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Others are perfectly willing to do what you are thinking twice about, and that may mean that you are not No. 1 anymore.

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