Your Birthday for October 25, 2017

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | October 25th, 2017

Born today, you know how to work your way through any sort of obstacle course -- unless it is one of your making. In that case, you may find the way difficult and the egress virtually impossible to find, for any maze that you create for yourself -- consciously or unconsciously, literally or figuratively -- is sure to be one that pushes all your buttons, brings your fears to the surface and prevents you from moving forward with confidence. Why is this? The answer, of course, is that you are often your worst enemy -- the one person in the world who can second-guess you and make you work at cross-purposes with yourself, causing you to forget what is best for you and to indulge in that which is quite detrimental. You can control this, however, but it's never likely to be easy; it requires a rare kind of honest self-assessment.

There is within you something of the rebel; when told that you must do a thing, you will do all you can to avoid it outright, without so much as a word of apology or explanation. You simply will not be pinned down by others. You like to make up the rules as you go along -- even when they backfire on you as they sometimes do.

Also born on this date are: Tracy Nelson, actress; Anne Tyler, writer; Helen Reddy, singer; Minnie Pearl, comedian; Marion Ross, actress; Pablo Picasso, artist; Richard E. Byrd, Arctic explorer; Leo G. Carroll, actor; Georges Bizet, 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.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 26

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Your attitude may not be in sync with the expectations others have of you. What adjustment can you make without any negative results?

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- How you say things will matter more today than it did yesterday, and less than it will tomorrow. You'll suspect a trend in the making.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You can accomplish much today without exceeding your stress limit by too much. After hours, you'll discover a new way to let off steam.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You can expect others to talk about you today -- but what they are saying may take you by surprise. Your reputation is safe.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may suspect someone close to you of doing something to sabotage your current efforts, but that's only a misinterpretation of certain coincidences.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You can expect to get along with most people today -- but some may challenge you in a way that requires you to keep your distance.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Something you did long ago is being remembered by those who were only innocent bystanders then. You're not out of the woods just yet!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You don't want to misrepresent the truth in any way today. Focus on that which is clear and demonstrable; get expert advice.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Make a note of those things that affect you beneath the surface somehow. This will require a little more self-awareness than usual.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Someone else's odd mood may change yours today without any sort of warning. You must be ready to adjust activities accordingly.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You're focused on all the right things, but you still may not feel any nearer to a primary goal. Is something "real" holding you up?

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may not understand all the ins and outs of a deal struck without your knowledge, but you can enjoy a profitable day nonetheless.

astrology

Your Birthday for October 24, 2017

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | October 24th, 2017

Born today, you never appear to be working very hard, even when you are getting the most dramatic of results -- but the fact is that you work tirelessly to learn, to grow, to better yourself and to hone your skills. The result of this, of course, is the impression of "ease" -- you seem to float through life with little care and even less effort. The truth is, rather, that you are very much like a duck, who seems to cross a pond with hardly a ripple, all the while paddling furiously beneath the surface! You are quite talented, and you know how to put your talents to good use -- but you do so your way, and you will not be told that what works for someone else must work for you. You believe in the sanctity of one's personal methods; your way is your way, and you would never suggest that someone else should adopt it as well -- unless, of course, it happened to work just as seamlessly as it does for you!

You always seem to know what is going on, both above and beneath the surface, and yet you usually choose not to involve yourself in any hidden or clandestine affairs. You want to live your life simply and aboveboard at all times; the complexities of deceit are not for you! As far as you are concerned, honesty is indeed the best policy.

Also born on this date are: Kevin Kline, actor; F. Murray Abraham, actor; Moss Hart, playwright.

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 25

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Your advice may not be sought right away by those facing a current crisis, but you must stand ready for those who decide to turn your way.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You have something up your sleeve that you're waiting to reveal at just the right moment. A rival competes with an ally for your attention.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may be brought to task today by someone who doesn't appreciate your behavior -- and indeed, much of it is certainly out of character right now.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may have to keep your desires well hidden for a while, until such time as you are released from a certain restriction.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Though others are trying to steer you in a certain direction today, you should be able to remain independent and do only what you want to do.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You receive an offer that is simply too good to pass up -- even though accepting may require you to make a last-minute change to your schedule.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You'll receive a message from afar that has you wondering just how many people know something you've been trying to keep to yourself.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You'll be more interested than most others in what someone close to you has to say -- but he or she has a few surprises in store for you as well.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You're likely to amaze and inspire a friend who wonders at some of your abilities. Share what you know and watch what happens.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Someone in the know has an assignment for you, and you'll find yourself going back and forth more than once as you address all current needs.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You're expecting a delivery today, but those in charge of transportation are not likely to give you all the information you need.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Some things you'll want to keep under wraps today, but others you'll want to share with those who are intimately involved in your affairs.

astrology

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.

Next up: More trusted advice from...