Your Birthday for September 03, 2017

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | September 3rd, 2017

Born today, you are a team player at heart, but there may be times in your life when you stray from a social lifestyle and let yourself indulge in more solitary pursuits. Is this good for you? It is neither good nor bad, inherently, but the decisions you make will determine whether you are engaging in something self-destructive or not. As in all things, you can choose the good or the bad that comes with virtually every opportunity; the difficulty is that you're not likely to know which is which until the decision has been made and going back is impossible. Fortunately, you have been endowed with tremendous inner strength and staying power; you are able to stick with a thing, for better or worse, until you have opened doors to new and ever more exciting opportunities.

You are not always quick to learn from what happens to you; there are times when you will have to relive an experience more than once before you are able to make the right choices for yourself and those under your care. Once you have seen the light, however, you are not likely to repeat yourself. Instead, you will continue to do only what is good for you.

Also born on this date are: Charlie Sheen, actor; Shaun White, Olympic snowboarder; Ferdinand Porsche, engineer; Alan Ladd, actor; Valerie Perrine, actress; Eileen Brennan, actress; Garrett Hedlund, actor; Malcolm Gladwell, journalist and author; Nick Wechsler, actor; Costas Mandylor, actor; Kitty Carlisle, actress and television personality.

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, SEPTEMBER 4

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You know just where you stand on certain key issues, but others may consider that stance to be soft in some respects. You'll prove otherwise.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You don't want anyone to think that you are engaging in certain activities simply for personal gain -- but that may well be the truth.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- An error from long ago will come back to haunt you -- but not for long. As a result, you'll think twice about taking certain actions.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Your strong feelings may be cause for concern as you try to set forth on a journey that requires a great deal of objectivity at the start.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- A personal discovery has you thinking that maybe, just maybe, you can do that one thing you've been dreaming of for quite some time. Try it!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- This is a fine day to finish what you started just yesterday. Something so important needn't last forever, as you well know.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- It may be time to put away certain toys -- if not for good, then certainly for the duration of the phase in which you now find yourself.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Time and wisdom go hand in hand. The more you have of the first, the more you will gain of the second. Your thought process is unique.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may be waiting until the last minute to address an issue that could prove to be a major sticking point. Your confidence is high.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- What is so apparent to another may not be at all clear to you -- or vice versa -- and this development makes certain interactions difficult.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- What you are planning may not be entirely conventional, but perhaps it can serve to shake things up in just the right way.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You're likely to hear both "yes" and "no" -- each from a different source. Can you get them to meet in the middle and compromise?

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Your Birthday for September 02, 2017

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | September 2nd, 2017

Born today, you think nothing of jumping into something new with little thought for what may happen, but you have a track record of coming out on top when battling tremendous odds. What is it that makes you capable of winning when others would surely lose? It's more than luck, though luck is certainly a factor. It is very likely your ability to learn and evolve more quickly than others when faced with situations or circumstances that are new and unfamiliar. Indeed, you are able to reinvent yourself completely when you so desire -- much to the dismay of those who have pitted themselves against you, for you can be quite a slippery customer, able to wiggle your way out of almost anything and leave your rivals to deal with what you have left behind. You are never afraid of extremes, and you do your best to avoid mediocrity of any kind.

You always keep yourself in mind when you are promoting the agenda of another. The simple thought, "How can this work for me?" works wonders for you! You're not the kind to see others succeed without benefitting yourself in some way. You're not selfish, exactly -- nor are you likely to put yourself last!

Also born on this date are: Mark Harmon, actor; Salma Hayek, actress; Keanu Reeves, actor; Terry Bradshaw, football player and sportscaster; Walt Simonson, writer and cartoonist; Christa McAuliffe, teacher and astronaut; Jimmy Connors, tennis player; Linda Purl, actress; Billy Preston, singer and musician.

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, SEPTEMBER 3

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- What goes around, comes around -- and you'll want to be sure that you are exerting precisely the right amount of influence.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- It's not others to whom you must give the benefit of the doubt, but yourself. You've been second-guessing yourself for too long.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may have to swing into action far earlier than you had planned -- or hoped. Once you do, however, you'll be very glad you did.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Your concerns about a younger family member are certainly not baseless, but what you are most worried about isn't likely to happen.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You can care for yourself even as you care for others. In fact, just such a symbiotic relationship is developing between you and a new friend.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- If it's quality you're after, you needn't search any further than your own front door. An old friend can put things into perspective.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You will get at the heart of a current disagreement with relative ease. Shifting priorities may have you changing your plans.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You cannot get enough of a good thing -- or can you? You'll want to guard against anything that smacks of self-indulgence.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You're waiting for a report that will provide all the information you need as you steer a major endeavor in just the right direction.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You don't want to do things in just any order; you must have your priorities clearly set, and follow them faithfully.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Something is likely to appear as if out of nowhere and set your thinking straight regarding a certain complicated issue. Don't fight this!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may have a few questions that cannot easily be answered in the usual way -- or in the usual amount of time. Patience is a virtue!

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Your Birthday for September 01, 2017

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | September 1st, 2017

Born today, you are not one of those individuals who must be right all the time, but when you are, you know it -- and you're not afraid to use it to your advantage. You are not naturally quiet; you prefer to talk, and talk freely, in almost any situation, with anyone who will listen. It's not so much that you crave attention, nor is it about telling others what you think or how much you know. Rather, it is about communication, pure and simple: You thrive on the free and honest exchange of ideas, information and beliefs. Even the most trivial-seeming notion can be quite important to you! You like to listen to what others have to say, of course, but you can be counted on to fill the void when they fall silent.

Your romantic inclinations can be quite traditional, even old-fashioned, and those who seek to win your heart should understand this. You are not forward or in any way assuming. You err on the side of caution, and you leave it to the object of your desire to let you know if he or she will be receptive to your advances before you make them. You may be what some call a "serial monogamist."

Also born on this date are: Phil McGraw, television personality; Gloria Estefan, singer; Conway Twitty, singer; Rocky Marciano, boxer; Barry Gibb, singer; Lily Tomlin, actress; Yvonne De Carlo, actress; Padma Lakshmi, actress; Edgar Rice Burroughs, author; Alan Dershowitz, lawyer; James Rebhorn, actor; C.J. Cherryh, author; Scott Speedman, 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.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 2

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- The phase you are currently in will soon segue into another that requires you to dig into your personal history for answers.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- The completion of a certain task depends on your willingness to turn away from the distractions in which you've indulged in the past.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Timing is everything, but you needn't start the clock until you are sure you are fully prepared to go the distance.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may misinterpret a friend's advice and do something that surprises both of you -- but this can be turned to your advantage.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You can pick up the slack when a friend or partner has to abandon his post because of family issues. You may face your own very soon, as well.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Anyone who tells you that you can have everything you want is surely suspect -- today and every day. Dig deeper before making a commitment.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You can't afford to make any mistakes that might be noticed by those in positions of authority. Be careful and check your work -- twice!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may not know it, but you're putting an unnecessary strain on certain family members because your thinking is just a bit outdated.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You are walking on the edge, but you can avoid falling off if you listen to what a good friend has to tell you. Don't be defensive.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Because of your unique situation, you may have to take precautions that others don't. You shouldn't have to explain yourself.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Any attempt to do what you know you shouldn't do is only going to keep you from fulfilling your true potential.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may encounter someone who challenges you in unexpected ways. How you respond will tell you a lot about your readiness for a coming task.

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