Your Birthday for September 26, 2017

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | September 26th, 2017

Born today, you are both a dreamer and a doer, one who allows the highest ideals and most whimsical fancies to shape realistic thoughts and plans. Some may call you a "Pollyanna," for you are so genuinely optimistic that you see only the good in people and situations. Or so it seems. The truth is that you can accept the dual nature of man -- angel and devil -- as reality, but that you don't let it shape your behavior or your relationships. You will always give another person the benefit of the doubt. When it comes to your personal relationships, you are generous and thoughtful, willing to sacrifice, and always able to step in and do what others might not to give assistance and encouragement. You are the kind of friend every friend would like to be.

You don't like doing what you are told and never really follow a rigid schedule -- at least not that anyone can tell. Is there a method to your way of doing things? Certainly -- but it is uniquely your own, and not the kind that others can easily understand. You know how to manage your money, but you have a tendency to overspend.

Also born on this date are: Olivia Newton-John, singer and actress; Serena Williams, tennis player; Jim Caviezel, actor; T.S. Eliot, poet; Linda Hamilton, actress; George Gershwin, composer and songwriter; Kent McCord, actor; Jack LaLanne, fitness guru; Ivan Pavlov, physiologist.

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, SEPTEMBER 27

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may not understand just what a friend is going through, but you can be there to lend a hand when the time comes. Don't be intrusive!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may be able to do more today than you had planned, simply because you overestimated how long a certain task would take.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You are after just a bit more kindness and consideration, and you may find it among a new set of friends and acquaintances.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You'll be ahead of the game as the day begins, and you must take care that you don't fall behind simply because you were overconfident.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You and a friend can come to an agreement about something that affects you both very differently. Soon you'll move on to something else.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may not be able to trust in technology to see you through today. Indeed, you may get much more done with old-fashioned pen and paper!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may be doing something that, quite unintentionally, is making things difficult for another -- or making him or her look bad. Make adjustments now.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You are eager to make amends with someone who, not long ago, was taking things far too personally and let your relationship falter.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- There's no telling which course is best for you today; you must be willing to try one and then the other if that doesn't satisfy.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- An imaginative approach to a rather mundane problem saves the day -- and has you looking forward to more of what you experienced today.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You're eager and willing, but perhaps not all that prepared. It's a good time to open a book or, better, study an expert at work.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You want nothing but the best, but that may be out of reach because of a recent setback. This doesn't mean you can't plan for next time.

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Your Birthday for September 25, 2017

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | September 25th, 2017

Born today, you are a highly emotional individual, and though you do not exactly wear your heart on your sleeve, you nevertheless let others know when you are moved by something -- positively or negatively. You will learn, with time, how to protect yourself without becoming overly protective; you are likely to be an expert at channeling your emotions into activity that not only addresses whatever situation is at hand, but also rewards you handsomely with a kind of contentment that doesn't come to you any other way. You are quite empathetic, and your observational skills will serve you well in all situations; you are able to track the behavior of other people and translate that into motivation -- and in this way, you avoid being surprised by the actions taken by those around you. Indeed, in your later years, very little is likely to come as a surprise to you!

You are inspired by others, and often choose to attempt something because someone else has done it before you -- to remarkable effect. You aren't all that competitive, and yet you always seem to know how your own accomplishments rank in comparison to others. You are never one to judge others for doing what you have not, for perhaps you would under their circumstances!

Also born on this date are: Will Smith, actor; Mark Hammill, actor; Christopher Reeve, actor; Catherine Zeta-Jones, actress; Scottie Pippen, basketball player; Michael Douglas, actor; Barbara Walters, TV journalist; Shel Silverstein, writer and cartoonist; Jamie Hyneman, reality TV personality; Cheryl Tiegs, supermodel; Tate Donovan, actor; William Faulkner, author; Juliet Prowse, actress and dancer; Dmitri Shostakovich, composer.

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, SEPTEMBER 26

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may not have the funds you need to do what you most want to do -- but if you plan accordingly, you should be able to do it sometime down the road.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may find yourself stuck in a situation that was not of your making, but that requires of you certain uncomfortable interactions.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- A friend is asking more of you than usual, and today you may have to say "no." This doesn't have to be your final answer, however.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Someone may quiz you about your whereabouts, but you have nothing to hide -- or do you? Weigh carefully the cost of letting the cat out of the bag.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You know more about another's doings than you had thought, but this may not give you the advantage in what is becoming a contentious situation.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Putting yourself in danger is not the way to impress a loved one; rather, you are best off protecting yourself in any way available to you.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may feel that you're ready to put the final pieces of a puzzle into place, but hold on! You may be overlooking one important element.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Give yourself as much time to complete a routine task as possible; you're not likely to find it as easy or "unconscious" as usual.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You're eager to reach out to someone who can help you with one or two key tasks today, but is he or she actually available?

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You've been setting unrealistic goals for yourself, and refusing to acknowledge the natural limits of your abilities. Be more realistic!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Quality control is likely to be of primary concern throughout the day as you work hard to complete a project and present the work to others.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You'll be interested to hear what someone else has to say about his or her involvement in a surprise development. Withhold judgment.

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Your Birthday for September 24, 2017

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | September 24th, 2017

Born today, you're nothing if not original. No thought, no feeling, no notion, no action that you may have or do can be considered derivative in any way. This doesn't mean that you pay no attention to what has gone before or where you have been; rather, it means that all of that informs the present and, in turn, generates something completely new and inimitable about you. You are destined to do much in life that will be remembered, and others are sure to take up your mantle and continue your life's work, so strong is your influence in virtually all things. You like to be thought of and studied, but you do not go out of your way to win praise. Indeed, you do what you do because it comes naturally to you, feeds your soul and furthers your development as a healthy human being.

Despite your remarkable achievements and the talents that you display, you do believe in luck. You're not above accepting what comes your way, whether asked for or not. Indeed, you have a knack for maximizing opportunities and doing more with little than anyone else. You are organized, deliberate and honest with yourself.

Also born on this date are: Jim Henson, Muppeteer; F. Scott Fitzgerald, author; Phil Hartman, actor and comedian; Kevin Sorbo, actor; Nia Vardalos, actress and screenwriter; Anthony Newley, actor and singer; Jim McKay, sportscaster; Morgan and Paul Hamm, Olympic gymnasts; Megan Ward, actress; Brad Bird, filmmaker; "Mean" Joe Greene, football player; Lou Dobbs, television host.

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 25

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Progress may slow a bit, but you can still move forward step by step. Don't mistake pace for productivity. A landmark is in sight.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may have to interrupt your work to get in touch with someone who, for whatever reason, doesn't understand your current doings.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may find yourself collaborating with someone whose methods and motives clash with your own. Still, you've surely found common ground.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- If you wait until you receive the go-ahead from the powers that be, you'll never make progress. Take the initiative!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Obstacles are few, but those you do encounter may prove quite threatening -- at least in the moment. Lasting dangers can be avoided.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You'll see things in a whole new way, and as a result, you'll be able to alter a certain set of plans to maximize your potential.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Go about your business as quietly as you possibly can; attracting attention will work against you in a variety of unexpected ways.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Focus on how to turn what money you have into more, and you can find a way to make still more after that. Avoid anything illicit, however!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You will want to fill the available time with productive activities. Even those that occupy only your mind can bring positive results.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may have to spend more money than you had anticipated, but you can soon recoup any losses by being creative with employment.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You're spending a bit too much time and energy focusing on how someone is making you feel. This is a distraction you can do without.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- The good and the bad may become almost indistinguishable for part of the day. You want to make sure you come out on top, however.

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