Your Birthday for October 13, 2017

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | October 13th, 2017

Born today, you are nothing if not original; it may be that you are seen as quite challenging to authority and to the status quo because you are so unwilling to fall into line or do anything that smacks of conventionality. There are certainly those who choose not to deal with you, personally or professionally, and likewise there will be those who choose to challenge you every step of the way -- but you are able to rise above any such experience and keep doing what your heart, your imagination and your talents demand of you. Indeed, you are compelled to excel; you cannot simply go about your business in an average way, for that would cause crushing discontent. Only when you are chasing opportunities and taking the bull by the horns and showing it who's boss are you truly happy. Your life may not always be easy, but you will always be proud of what you try to do.

Just as you are never one to take a back seat in your professional life, you are an active and even aggressive lover -- one for whom "tradition" is not a controlling factor. You will push the limits of what is acceptable to others as you seek romantic satisfaction -- whether in a long-term relationship, or a brief but memorable fling.

Also born on this date are: Sacha Baron Cohen, actor and comedian; Nancy Kerrigan, Olympic figure skater; Kelly Preston, actress; Jerry Rice, football player; Marie Osmond, singer and entertainer; Paul Simon, singer and songwriter; Lenny Bruce, comic; Margaret Thatcher, British prime minister; Yves Montand, actor; Cornel Wilde, actor; L.L. Bean, outdoorsman and merchant.

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, OCTOBER 14

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- It's time that you brought your best ideas to the table -- just as others are doing. Avoid competition and promote cooperation in all things.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may wind up doing a great deal on your own today -- again -- when others you've been counting on are not able to carry their weight.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You can prove that your own unique point of view is valuable to those who interact with you directly on a day by day basis.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may realize, quite suddenly, that what you've been working for may never be yours. It's the perfect time to make dramatic changes.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- What you see is very much what you get today -- provided you stay close to home. Venture outside your comfort zone, and all bets are off.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Someone is telling you that you're ready, but you feel that your preparation has been incomplete. Try to determine what's really bothering you.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You must be mindful of the clock throughout the day. Don't let anyone tell you that you have "all the time in the world." There's a deadline!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You can do good work, but it may not be noticed by the powers-that-be until very late in the day -- and is that too late to do you any good?

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Recognition is what you seek, but you may not be soliciting it in the right way. Focus on the jobs you are doing, not your audience.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You are not likely to be the center of attention today, and that suits you just fine. Behind the scenes you can get a lot done very quickly.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Others will be urging you on, but you may have a reason to pull up short and change course even when the finish line is within view.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- If you're seeking guarantees today of any kind, you're likely to be disappointed. Still, you can enjoy much success.

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Your Birthday for October 12, 2017

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | October 12th, 2017

Born today, you can always be counted on to step up and get involved when the going gets tough, when others are threatened, or when you spy injustice anywhere. You will not brook intolerance or insensitivity; you insist that others do what they can to take care of their fellow human beings -- and if they will not, you have little to do with them either personally or professionally. You will not sacrifice your principles for the sake of commodity or gain; you stick to your guns and remain true to yourself through thick and thin -- and in this way you inspire others to do the same. You may find that you are an example to many at some point in your life, and this is something you will use to everyone's advantage again and again.

You have prodigious talents, and you're not one to waste them. You will work hard to achieve goals that are set higher than most would dare to dream -- and you know how to turn your dreams into reality. You don't believe in luck; you believe in hard work, tenacity and doing things for the benefit of others even as you benefit yourself.

Also born on this date are: Hugh Jackman, actor; Kirk Cameron, actor; Luciano Pavarotti, operatic tenor; Bode Miller, Olympic skier; Aleister Crowley, occult leader; Susan Anton, actress; Ralph Vaughan Williams, 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.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- The job you're tending to right now may not content you, but you can certainly perform better at it than anyone else you know.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You're not one to say what mustn't be said, but today you may be tempted to do just that because a third party has pushed you to the limit.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You'll enjoy watching someone else be put to the test today, after you went through something similar recently. Be supportive!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You are waiting for the right time to tell a loved one something you've been keeping to yourself for a while -- and that time is now.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Try as you might, you're not likely to accomplish all your goals today, simply because you cannot exceed your own human limits.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Someone else is likely to provide you with what you need today. Though you haven't asked for it outright, signals have been clear enough.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You are mistaken if you think that being alone throughout the day will be productive; you need interaction to get the juices flowing.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You must be willing to talk openly about one or two potentially sensitive topics today in order to avoid a major holdup down the road.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You know just how far you've come, and also how far you still have to go -- so don't let anyone slow you down today! Keep moving forward.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- An obstacle is presented to you early in the day, but right now that's the best time for you to face any such challenge.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You mustn't break any rules today, nor must you make any that put someone else at a disadvantage. Only fair play passes muster today.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You're entering a new phase today, and you're likely to see many things in a whole new light -- including yourself and a friend.

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Your Birthday for October 11, 2017

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | October 11th, 2017

Born today, you are continually addressing your own life, the lives of others and the world in which you live in terms of quality, not quantity. You will work tirelessly to see that you and those around you have only the best of what is available. You will neither compromise needlessly nor give up on an endeavor until you have done all you can to make a success of it -- and only then will you accept failure, if a failure it is to be. You always seem to have the big picture squarely in mind; you are able to see the overriding significance of events and developments, and shift your thinking accordingly without sacrificing your own beliefs or ideals. You approach everything with a rare kind of energy, and you inspire others through your unwavering commitment to excellence.

There are certain aspects of your life that you prefer to keep to yourself. Even though you wouldn't say you are secretive, you can certainly acknowledge that what goes on behind closed doors is your business -- and yours alone. You are not the kind to advertise your personal affairs to the world at large, nor do you wear your heart on your sleeve.

Also born on this date are: Luke Perry, actor; Eleanor Roosevelt, U.S. first lady; Steve Young, football player; Daryl Hall, singer; Jane Krakowski, actress; Dottie West, singer; Jerome Robbins, choreographer; Elmore Leonard, 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.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 12

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You can do much to make sure that others are comfortable with what you have asked them to do. Someone may not understand all instructions.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may rub someone the wrong way without knowing it -- but you'll surely know something has happened when tensions rise inexplicably.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You must be careful that someone else isn't allowed to brush past you and cross the finish line first. This is a victory you've long sought!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may be adding strain to a new relationship by trying to hide something that would be much better shared. No one must become suspicious!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You're likely to fall into a trap of your own making today, but fortunately a loved one is able to free you in the nick of time.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Things may become quite dramatic today as you attempt to do the impossible with others looking over your shoulder. Suspense mounts!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Anything you do behind someone's back is likely to come back to haunt you later -- and possibly as soon as tomorrow. Play it straight!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You've been working on a plan that has proved quite stubborn, but today there are likely to be signs that it's starting to come together.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You must be willing to share if you don't want to find yourself overrun with those who can take from you what you most want to keep.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Security is a major concern today -- at home and at the workplace. Intellectual property is what you most want to protect right now.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- What you're after may elude you for much of the day, but this may be only fun and games on someone else's part. Later it lands in your lap.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You've been taking things just a bit too seriously lately; lighten up and laugh -- at yourself, especially. A smile goes a long way.

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