Your Birthday for October 09, 2017

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | October 9th, 2017

Born today, you are destined to be known for your ability to challenge authority. You have a sensitivity of spirit that really sets you apart not only from the majority of those born under your sign, but also from the majority of mankind. You see things in a unique manner that informs all you do. When you are young, this will come across to some as challenging and rebellious; when you are older and have not only scored tremendous success but also gained the wisdom that comes with age, it will shine brightly and win you praise and admiration even from those who were critical of you in earlier years. You are something of a storyteller; you know how to use words to impart a message with meaning, and you aren't the kind to let up until you are certain that you have had an impact on others.

You don't always feel that you belong anywhere; indeed, you may at times feel that you are a stranger in your own home, so different are you from the "common" stock. You may have to occasionally endure loneliness of a kind that rarely affects others; it is likely that you will have few real friends -- but those you have will be friends for life.

Also born on this date are: John Lennon, singer, songwriter, musician; Sharon Osbourne, reality TV star; Tony Shalhoub, actor; Scott Bakula, actor; Jackson Browne, singer and songwriter; Brian Blessed, actor; John Entwistle, musician; Guillermo del Toro, director; Camille Saint-Saens, composer; Bruce Catton, historian and author.

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, OCTOBER 10

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You are enthusiastic about what you see coming toward you from over the horizon. Pull your forces together and prepare for a major effort.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- It's not too late to do what you have long wanted to do -- but an old friend may give you pause, as a difficult decision has to be made.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You are the one who others will rely on to keep things moving in the right direction today. Your own instincts tell you how you can do that.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You are trying to do what someone else was unable to do, but you mustn't let that failure inform your current efforts. This is different!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Now is the time for you to stand up and be counted. You've gone without the recognition you truly deserve for quite long enough.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You can take advantage of a situation that sidelined a competitor -- and, in the process, you'll realize that you have a certain key advantage.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- What you've been working on may have to wait today as you deal with an unexpected issue raised by a friend or family member.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You have much to do today and in the days to come, but you may still be able to accommodate another's wishes, especially after hours.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may have just a little trouble getting started today, but that won't keep you from picking up the pace as necessary later on.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may find it more difficult than usual today to channel your increasing energy in a productive fashion, but it must be done!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You can inspire someone else to reach for the stars today, even though you may have just experienced a certain disappointment. Don't let him or her down.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You are dealing with certain issues that pull you in more than one direction. A loved one proves to be a stabilizing influence.

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Your Birthday for October 08, 2017

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | October 8th, 2017

Born today, you are nothing if not a groundbreaker; you will go very far trying to do new things in new ways, pushing the present into the future with creativity, vision and tenacity. This doesn't mean, of course, that you turn a blind eye to what has gone before; on the contrary, you are a student of history -- your own and the world's -- and you know how important heritage is to who you are and what you do. You're never one to leave the past behind even as you blaze new trails and lead others toward the accomplishment of that which has never been imagined. Your tastes are eclectic, and your style even more so -- especially when young. Because you are such an original, there are no "rules" about how you do a thing; you do it the way you want to -- period! You're likely to be widely recognized for being a hard worker, but you play just as hard as you work!

You may not embrace principles and ideals that are popular or widespread, and your political beliefs may actually strain credulity -- but you stand by them, no matter what, because you are always true to yourself. Popularity is not an issue for you; if you are popular, so be it -- if not, that's perfectly all right with you, too.

Also born on this date are: Bella Thorne, actress; Bruno Mars, singer; Matt Damon, actor; Chevy Chase, actor and comic; R.L. Stine, author; Sigourney Weaver, actress; Jesse Jackson, civil rights leader; Stephanie Zimbalist, actress; Emily Procter, actress; Paul Hogan, actor; Rona Barrett, columnist; Eddie Rickenbacker, World War I flying ace.

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, OCTOBER 9

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You mustn't let anyone come between you and a goal that is nearer to you now than ever before. You won't be derailed this time!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may be making rules that others simply cannot follow. It's not that they don't want to, it's that they are impossible rules. Think again.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may put yourself in a difficult position by insisting on something that is either not valid or simply untrue. This is a test of sorts.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You can get more done than most others, if only because your motives are simpler and more straightforward. Proceed step by step today.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You won't be any nearer an important personal goal simply by saying you are; you must make real, practical progress in measurable ways.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may become much more emotionally involved in certain affairs today than you had expected. You'll want to heed warnings that come your way.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- When someone asks you to explain yourself today, you'll realize that you have more than one valid reason for doing what you've been doing.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Take time out of your busy schedule to address an issue that others would have thought is of no interest to you. How wrong they are!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You can be firm and certain where others are equivocal today -- but only now and then. Not every issue is going to be comfortable to you.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Take care that you don't make the same mistakes someone else has made simply because you're following in his or her footsteps. Be aware!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You'll want to engage your critical faculties throughout the day; if you miss anything significant, you may have time to go back to it.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You aren't ready to share your motives or methods just yet; you must iron out a few wrinkles before things are just the way you want them.

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Your Birthday for October 07, 2017

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | October 7th, 2017

Born today, you are never one to listen to the naysayers. Indeed, when you were very young, you no doubt developed a habit of doing precisely the very thing that older, "wiser" individuals told you not to do. Is it any wonder that you have a reputation as a rebel? Indeed, this is both a liability and a strength, for you will have to work against it and with it throughout your lifetime. When you are first introduced to someone who might eventually be an ally or partner, it is likely that you will have to work hard to overcome the prejudices he or she may have against you based on your reputation -- but once you do, the very trait that he or she may have been warned against is the one that can win you both remarkable success. So, in a sense, your very nature is a double-edged sword, and one that you will have to learn to wield with skill and care.

You may, at times, think of yourself as invulnerable, but you are likely to learn, through one or two very serious episodes, that this is not the case. As a result, you will learn to cherish your own mortality, and try to live each day to the fullest, without taking anything for granted.

Also born on this date are: Simon Cowell, entrepreneur and producer; Toni Braxton, singer; Vladimir Putin, Russian leader; Yo-Yo Ma, cellist; Diego Costa, soccer player; Taylor Hicks, singer; John Mellencamp, singer; June Allyson, actress; Bishop Desmond Tutu, humanitarian leader; Niels Bohr, scientist; Joy Behar, TV host; Jayne Torvill, Olympic ice dancer.

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, OCTOBER 8

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- What you do more than once you're going to have to do again and again long after the first few tries. It's a cycle you can break eventually.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Keep your eyes on anything that moves out there in front of you; if anything starts to turn on you in any way, you'll have to act fast!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Someone younger than yourself is likely to display a kind of wisdom from which you can benefit directly -- if you'll only listen.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You can find success today where others fell short, and your secret is in the way you look at things from different, unusual angles.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You can rise above much that is happening all around you -- but you mustn't ignore those who come to you for assistance. Make yourself available.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You can do much to make things easier and clearer to those who are tangled in webs of their own making. Still, you can't do everything!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may want to disguise yourself in some way today so that your overt efforts aren't immediately identified. What do you have to hide?

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- What you want right now may not be available to you until tomorrow or the next day. How are you going to pass the time until then?

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- What you become involved in today may prove more difficult than you may have expected -- but you're not yet in over your head.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You'll want to lay out certain plans before the day is out. Your goals are clear-cut, but the way to reach them may still be rather fuzzy.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Your unique point of view allows you to make a decision that others have avoided for quite some time. You can unite them all under your banner.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may have a hard time justifying your behavior to someone who has been watching over you lately. Don't invite threats or danger.

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