Your Birthday for October 23, 2017

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | October 23rd, 2017

Born today, you tend to live your life quite freely, without regard for the kinds of rules, regulations and restrictions that hold most people back within the boundaries of conventionality and propriety. You break those boundaries as often as you can -- if you even observe them to begin with! You are driven to learn as much as you can as quickly as you can, and to put that knowledge to good use; you don't like to do the same thing for long. On more than one occasion, you have likely been inspired by another to make a dramatic change in your life -- even, perhaps, pursuing an entirely new and different career path. Indeed, you are never likely to answer that age-old question, "What do you want to be when you grow up?" for the fact is that you don't know if you will ever be able to choose only one endeavor -- and you don't plan on growing up!

You love a good laugh, and you believe with all your heart that laughter can solve any problem. You are able to rally others around a common banner based on inspiration, fun and experimentation; those who choose to associate with you are likely quite eager for the kind of life that not many choose to lead.

Also born on this date are: "Weird Al" Yankovic, singer and satirist; Pele, soccer player; Michael Crichton, writer; Johnny Carson, TV talk show host; Ang Lee, filmmaker.

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 24

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You know what is possible, but someone is trying to urge you toward that which you know is not. It's time for you to make boundaries clear.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- A contest reveals no clear winners or losers today -- but that doesn't mean you won't want to assess the performance of your team.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Someone who has been positioned against you for some time is likely to come around today and pledge loyalty as things heat up.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may be doubting yourself as the day begins. Later on, events will serve to bolster your confidence and provide you with answers.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may not know just what to say today, but say something you must before someone else steps in and usurps your current position. Don't vacillate.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- A gentle conflict is likely to become more contentious as the day wears on. You may suspect that a former ally has an ulterior motive.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may have to speak or act more quickly today than you had expected. What happens after dark explains your behavior earlier in the day.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- If you feel compelled to complain, do so to one who can actually help you do something about the original offense. Choose carefully!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Your emotions may be quite near the surface throughout much of the day. See if you can't stifle the urge to lash out needlessly.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- The starting point and the finish line may be indistinguishable today. This is a puzzle solved only by doing what must be done.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Though usually quite good at solving riddles of certain import, today you may miss the most obvious clues and come up short.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may startle those who are expecting you to do the same thing as usual today; your creativity and flexibility are most valuable right now.

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Your Birthday for October 22, 2017

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | October 22nd, 2017

Born today, you mustn't let any success you enjoy when you are young give you false confidence that the same efforts when you are older will yield the same results. That is simply not the way it's going to be! Indeed, what you do when you are in your youth may be diametrically opposed to anything you do when you are older, and successes later in life may bear no resemblance whatsoever to those you enjoy in your early years. What will be consistent, however, is your ability to learn from your experiences, and apply that knowledge to subsequent endeavors; though you may do different things at various times in your life, the lessons you have learned will carry you through -- so you will never feel like you are "starting over." Hard working and dedicated, you enjoy challenges that require you to develop new skills.

You are never one to let stereotypes shape your thinking about people, places or events. You judge each person you encounter based on his or her merits, and you have faith in the basic goodness of mankind -- despite any evidence to the contrary! You enjoy working with others, and the social scene is often a source of tremendous inspiration to you.

Also born on this date are: Annette Funicello, actress; Sarah Bernhardt, actress; Catherine Deneuve, actress; Jeff Goldblum, actor; Tony Roberts, actor; Timothy Leary, professor; Brian Boitano, Olympic figure skater; Karl Jansky, physicist.

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 23

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Don't go bragging about something you cannot prove, lest you have others show you up simply by accomplishing something they can demonstrate.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may have trouble navigating your thoughts for a time today, especially as you plan for something that is not entirely concrete.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You must be willing to submit to someone else's control today, or you'll surely create more friction and conflict than you can afford.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You aren't yet over something that got you quite angry a while ago; today is a good day to examine why you reacted the way you did.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Take care that you don't organize things in a way that cannot be figured out by others; it's important that you let them participate!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You can learn much about your inner workings today simply by paying attention to the way you react to the unexpected.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may have to wait to do something you've been assigned, and you must be sure to let those in charge know the cause of this delay.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Someone you know will give you a very good reason for either continuing along your current course or changing direction right now. Listen!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- A technological failure may prevent you from doing what you are expected to do until you figure out a way to "cheat the system."

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You say you're doing one thing, but someone close to you knows that you're really intending something else. Can you reconcile this?

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You will recognize what must be done -- and what you can leave undone -- in order to get through the day in the best possible manner.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Take care that you aren't so quick to size someone up that you miss something fundamental. You don't want that to happen to you!

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Your Birthday for October 21, 2017

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | October 21st, 2017

Born today, you are almost certain to be out of sorts when the pace slows, and your options in life are minimized. You want to have more to do than anyone else, and you are able to commit yourself to more than anyone else in order to satisfy your need for involvement. You don't always have to be doing something important or lasting, either; sometimes even trivial endeavors can be most satisfying to you -- at least in the short term.

While many born under your sign favor long-term projects and endeavors, you are perfectly happy with those that come up suddenly, require intense involvement for only a short time and then fade just as quickly as they appeared. Others may think that you are shallow or unable to "go the distance," but you pay such critics little mind, for you know what makes you happy and that's what matters most to you in all things.

You are clever and able to solve puzzles quickly. Your opinions are often sought in situations that require problem solving or that benefit from rare and unusual points of view. You enjoy looking at things from all angles, and you are often able to make the most unlikely approach work to your advantage.

Also born on this date are: Kim Kardashian, reality TV personality; Carrie Fisher, actress; Benjamin Netanyahu, Israeli prime minister; Judge Judy Sheindlin, TV judge; Dizzy Gillespie, musician; Alfred Nobel, inventor; Samuel Taylor Coleridge, poet.

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 22

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may be tested in some way today, but the only way you can fail is if you are unable to remain calm and collected.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Certain ongoing problems have you reacting to other, trivial developments in a way that is out of proportion. Try to re-establish balance.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You mustn't go against the prevailing currents at this time. Do what you can to help yourself and another by doing what comes most naturally.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You can enjoy much today that others do not, and this isn't just because you are unusual. Try to define what goes on beneath the surface.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Focus your energies more squarely on the needs of one close to you, and you'll increase your level of satisfaction in all areas.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Pay attention to what is going on with the weather, as you may find that unexpected developments affect you more directly than usual.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may be judging your success in more restricted terms than anyone else is at this time. A more liberal view can be more satisfying.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You know precisely what you are doing, literally and figuratively, and that may be why you are not able to shed certain fears at this time.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You can do someone else a favor today in the hopes that he or she will reciprocate when the time comes -- and that time is soon.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may find that you are unable to share with others what they most enjoy. Is this a matter of taste, or propriety?

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You are bending the rules just enough to be noticed, and that's not at all what you want. Go back to doing things straight.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You must pay attention to what is going on all around you to prevent any clandestine arrangements from being made behind your back.

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