Your Birthday for October 18, 2017

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | October 18th, 2017

Born today, you are both doer and dreamer. You're the kind to experience the highest highs and the lowest lows as you strive to balance two conflicting poles of your personality: that which deals in day-to-day practicalities in order to succeed where others have failed, and that which compels you to build castles in the air only to see them dashed to pieces far too often. Once you get used to the fact that both your successes and failures will come in fits and starts, and that you will never enjoy long periods of consistency, you will learn how to make the best of this otherwise perplexing reality. You know how to say what you mean and do what you say. At the same time, you may not be meaning, saying or doing that which is possible in the real world. Yet you never let that get you down, and you will strive toward the realization of even your most far-fetched notions.

Like all Libra natives, you can be quite insecure. Still, you derive great strength and confidence from what others do around you, and it is always essential that you maintain close contact with those in your life who really matter. Sever ties, and you are likely to wander aimlessly, without the slimmest hope for success.

Also born on this date are: Pam Dawber, actress; Melina Mercouri, actress; Jean-Claude Van Damme, actor and martial artist; George C. Scott, actor; Jesse Helms, U.S. senator; Chuck Berry, rocker; Peter Boyle, 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.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- More is up to you today than you might have expected, but you are ready to take on that responsibility. Young people look up to you.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You have what it takes to carry the day -- even though a rival is determined to stand in your way. He or she cannot match your "secret weapon."

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Making a good impression is the secret to a successful day -- on more than one occasion. How you package yourself is of the utmost importance.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Others may not understand your unique approach to a certain key situation, but they'll certainly appreciate the results you get!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Take care that you don't let your mood stand in the way of enjoyment today, for there is much to savor if you will only liberate yourself.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You and a friend may not see eye-to-eye today, but that's not necessary to overall success. Continue doing what you know best how to do.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You can expect something new to surprise you today, and compel you to change course in a way that no one expects. Take a friend along!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You have much to do, but you needn't approach anything in an overly emotional fashion. You can stay on an even keel all day long.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- A deadline approaches, but you may be able to arrange for some extra time -- especially if your negotiation skills are primed and ready.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You'll want to keep the lines of communication open all day long -- and you can encourage others to be more frank and honest than usual.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You risk having a lot of people angry with you -- or at least resentful -- if you continue along your current course. Consider a change.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You'll want to be appropriate in your dealings with those you do not know very well; you can't afford any misinterpretations today.

astrology

Your Birthday for October 17, 2017

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | October 17th, 2017

Born today, you are one of everybody's favorites, the kind who can brighten a room simply by entering it, or solve a problem just by applying your considerable brainpower to it for a matter of moments. Still, you sometimes do not believe that other people enjoy your company or hold you in high esteem -- but why? It could be that you are simply prone to the same kinds of insecurities that plague others born under your sign, but there is something else to it in your case. You harbor a strange sort of inability to see yourself as others do -- or even objectively, for that matter. When you look in the mirror, you do not see what others see; you are, in fact, incapable of reserving judgment about yourself, even in the most routine or benign of situations. Your life's journey will be one of learning how to give yourself a break, and to not expect yourself to be more -- or less -- than you are.

Perhaps because you are insecure, you will often go out of your way to prove yourself in some unusual fashion -- even to the point of endangering yourself or others. You must remember that you are subject to the same natural laws as other mortals; the higher you try to soar, the faster -- and harder -- you may fall if you are not very careful.

Also born on this date are: Margot Kidder, actress; Rita Hayworth, actress; Jean Arthur, actress; Eminem, rapper; Alan Jackson, singer; Evel Knievel, daredevil; Montgomery Clift, 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.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may have to do something the hard way today simply because you did not anticipate the need soon enough. You can get it done.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may not be able to trust what you hear today, but further investigation on your part will quickly clear up any inconsistencies.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may want to review your performance over the past few days to determine whether your critics are right or wrong. Be honest with yourself!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- How you put two and two together will impact not only you and your family, but also many others indirectly. Do you come up with four?

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Your sense of humor will get you noticed today, surely -- but is it for the right reason? That may not matter, so long as you're noticed!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Take care that your confidence doesn't become overconfidence, and you don't wield your authority in any way that is inappropriate.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You'll receive word of something that impacts you only indirectly right now -- but, later, you'll feel it more acutely.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- That which is original to you must not be shared with others just yet. That time will come, but for now you should keep it to yourself.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You can organize the efforts of a large group, so that everyone is much more effective at helping get an assigned task completed.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may be asked to join forces with someone whose creative energies are focused on the achievement of a goal you have long had in common.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You can shed light on a key issue today, and keep others from falling into a panic as a result of misinformation or misinterpretation.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- No matter how you dress it up, a certain something is still going to be unappealing to you today. Face it: It may be time to throw it away!

astrology

Your Birthday for October 16, 2017

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | October 16th, 2017

Born today, you often mistakenly think that other people's failures are your failures and, conversely, that your successes actually belong to others. What is it that prevents you from taking on more responsibility in this regard than you should, and compels you to sell yourself short in some way? The truth is that you are talented, intelligent, capable and quite clever when it comes to maneuvering in a difficult and complex world; you have everything it takes to make the best of things -- and a success of almost any endeavor you undertake. Still, you tend to think of yourself as less than you are, for no logical reason whatsoever. It may be that you carry with you through the years burdens from early life -- but they can be dispensed with and you can free yourself from any such disadvantages simply by recognizing all you have going for you.

Despite the fact that you can be quite shy, you are actually quite adept at dealing with other people -- especially in difficult situations, or those that require you to interact with strangers. You know how to put on a brave front and do what you have to do, while balancing your personal needs with more practical, everyday concerns.

Also born on this date are: Kellie Martin, actress; Angela Lansbury, actress; Suzanne Somers, actress, singer, entertainer; Tim Robbins, actor and director; Eugene O'Neill, playwright; Oscar Wilde, playwright and humorist; Noah Webster, dictionary editor.

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 17

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- What you put in front of another's eyes for critical examination is more important to you than you know. Expect to hear good things today.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Be direct, forceful and unflinching today, and you'll surely get the results you're after -- though someone may object to your overall tone.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may have to cast your net far and wide today in order to catch what you most need or want. Are you out of your comfort zone?

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Focus on where you stand, where you are going and the time you have to get there. It all comes together in a way that proves inspiring.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may have to take a break today at the point at which you are making the most progress. You'll get back up to speed with little effort.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may not get what you want today without making a special arrangement with someone who has more power than you originally thought.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- What you do in the company of others today is likely to be far more important to you than anything you accomplish in complete privacy.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You can present your ideas in the most straightforward manner today, and you'll receive the kinds of responses you had hoped for. It's a good day.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You are able to do something for the first time and pull it off without a hitch today. Others are envious of your natural "flair."

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You don't want to risk offending today, so no matter what you think or how you feel, you must express yourself in a rather conservative manner.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Be genuine today, and eschew the kind of posing and posturing that others have so often been guilty of lately. Keep things real right now!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may not be able to put a new and exciting plan into motion today without first adapting it to your particular situation and needs.

Next up: More trusted advice from...