Your Birthday for September 16, 2017

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | September 16th, 2017

Born today, you see things in a way that is quite different from the way most born under your sign see the world, and you can turn this simple trait into a distinct advantage over others in almost any line of work. You don't seem to speak the same language as your peers, either; your modes of expression are uniquely your own. Whether faced with a conventional situation or one that is different and challenging, you behave in a manner that cannot be explained in any other way but that you are being, as always, yourself. There will be many who consider you odd and unconventional, but that is no criticism as far as you are concerned. You are able to rise above it all simply because you do not get caught up in what people consider "normal," and this can win the day for you again and again.

You always enjoy giving others a boost. Even those who might consider you a rival or an enemy can benefit from your innate generosity and your ability to get to the heart of the matter. You have a knack for changing a situation and making it come out all right, and you like to be relied upon by others.

Also born on this date are: Nick Jonas, singer and actor; Marc Anthony, singer; B.B. King, musician; Amy Poehler, actress, comedian and producer; Jennifer Tilly, actress; David Copperfield, magician; Lauren Bacall, actress; Peter Falk, actor; Richard Marx, singer; Allen Funt, television host; Ed Begley Jr., actor; Anne Francis, actress; Orel Hershiser, baseball 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.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 17

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- There are certain things that must be done. Before tackling the hardest of them, you'll want to restore diminishing resources.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You've been dreaming of something for quite some time, and you may realize that you are on the verge of seeing that dream come true.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- There are no guarantees that what is happening all around you will be good for you, but you can still maintain an optimistic outlook!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You're eager to spend some time thinking about what's been happening. You won't find causes or reasons for everything -- but you will for much.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You have been coming up with a great many valuable ideas, but today you can offer a suggestion that will be a complete game-changer.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may argue about what is right, but in the end you'll surely realize that there is no "right" or "wrong" and that both views are valid.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You're ready to put certain skills on display, but you must take some time to assess the likelihood that all will progress as planned.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Your progress may be slowed by circumstances beyond your control. Someone who actually can control things may be willing to step in.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You can learn a thing or two from someone with whom you have had little in common in the past. That gap may be starting to close.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You're trying to find a reason for another's actions that are far from reasonable, but you may just have to shrug it off this time.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You're nearing a point of no return when it comes to a certain relationship that is evolving more quickly than you had expected.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You can avoid conflict simply by doing the things you can do on your own; if you try to force cooperation, you may make things worse.

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Your Birthday for September 15, 2017

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | September 15th, 2017

Born today, you are likely, at some point in your life, to find yourself in a perfect position to call the shots and create exactly the life you want -- or at least the one that will be best for you in the long run. Before this happens, however, you may be something of a wanderer, traveling here and there, dabbling in this and that, learning what you can about the world and its peoples, experimenting with all manner of activities that promise either hefty rewards or no rewards at all. It is this exploration of all that life has to offer that will mold you into the kind of person who always weighs things rationally and in a manner that can lead to the best possible decisions. You aren't ever likely to choose unwisely for yourself or others.

You are quite adept at putting together puzzles of all kinds, especially those that require the pondering of circumstances and the putting together of seemingly random pieces of evidence into a coherent whole. You are never fooled by indicators pointing in impossible directions; you see what is wrong and align things to make sense and provide answers.

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.

Also born on this date are: Prince Harry of Great Britain; Tommy Lee Jones, actor; Marco Polo, explorer; Dan Marino, football player; Agatha Christie, author; Oliver Stone, filmmaker; William Howard Taft, U.S. president; Gaylord Perry, baseball player; Merlin Olsen, football player and actor; Nipsey Russell, actor; Danny Nucci, actor; Jackie Cooper, actor; Fay Wray, actress; Josh Charles, actor; Tom Hardy, actor; Dave Annable, actor.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 16

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- No one is trying to hold you back, but you may feel restrained nonetheless. An examination of this situation may yield an unusual answer.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Do not underestimate the power of suggestion. You can have what you want if you hint at it in just the right way, at the right time.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Self-expression may prove more difficult than you had hoped, but not for long. You'll soon enjoy even more freedom than usual.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You can bet that someone close to you is watching what you are doing -- but only because he or she is eager to keep you safe!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may not understand how you got in the position you are in, but you can surely make the best of it -- in more ways than one.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You want an honest appraisal of your ideas and your recent performance, and you know just where you must go to get one. Do it!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- A little experimentation goes a long way, but take care that you don't involve the unwilling in something that could be harmful.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- In reaching for the brass ring you might actually come up with something even better -- and impress a loved one at the same time.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Responses to your words may surprise you, but you can take what you hear and make adjustments that please nearly everyone.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You must return to a place you've been before in order to make a necessary connection between the past and the future.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- A plea sent at just the right time to just the right people will win the response you were after. Help will soon be on its way.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Your standards are high, and your expectations even higher -- especially when so much is on the line. Others must take heed.

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Your Birthday for September 14, 2017

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | September 14th, 2017

Born today, you are by no means a copycat of any kind. Even in your youth, you were likely recognized by others as one to follow your own path, no matter the result. Is there some danger to this way of living? Certainly, and the danger presents a choice that you will have to make again and again throughout your life: Will you protect yourself and others from such self-made hazards, or will you fall victim to the very threats that could be so easily avoided if you were simply more conventional? The truth is that you lean toward the "wrong" choice, but the stars may align to keep you from harming yourself in any significant way -- at least for a while. If you allow others to intervene and protect you when things get bad, you can certainly save yourself a great deal of trouble, but this is not something that you are always willing to do.

You are highly creative, and you are after a kind of perfect expression of your inner life in your work. That work is likely to be something that you invent out of whole cloth for yourself. You are never one to follow in another's footsteps; you want to do your own thing -- and you can make it quite lucrative for as long as it lasts.

Also born on this date are: Amy Winehouse, singer; Michael Crabtree, football player; Sam Neill, actor; Clayton Moore, actor; Walter Koenig, actor; Faith Ford, actress; Margaret Sanger, civil rights leader; Bowzer, singer and actor; Michelle Stafford, actress; Jackson Publick, writer and actor; Kimberly Williams-Paisley, actress; Andrew Lincoln, 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.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Doing something prematurely would be about as valuable as not doing it at all. You must wait until the time is right!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may not fully understand what you are trying to accomplish, but repeated attempts can surely provide you with a lot of fun!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- An early start will give you more time for reflection. Don't let a friend or loved one intrude on time you've reserved for yourself.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- What you say to someone in your inner circle is likely to be remembered for quite some time -- and will continue to affect everyone positively.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- No one has been trying to hold you back lately. The obstacles you've encountered have been put there by you. It's time to reverse this trend.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You can't progress if you're not going to be honest with yourself and those around you. You'll soon want to come clean, surely.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You can use your time a little more wisely than you have been. Focus on an endeavor that appears to offer unusual gains.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You can move about freely, but someone is likely to be watching you. This may give you pause at first, but is much more tolerable later.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You can get a great deal done while others are enjoying their downtime. This can put you well ahead of the pack by day's end.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may come up against someone who doesn't want you to progress in the way that you have planned. This conflict requires some maneuvering.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You can solve a mystery that has plagued those around you for some time. You may win accolades as a result, but try to stay humble!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You'll receive an offer from someone who hasn't been a strong ally recently, but all that is about to change. He or she knows your value.

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