Your Birthday for December 08, 2017

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | December 8th, 2017

Born today, you are not always the most stable individual born under your sign, but what you lack in conventionality or consistency you more than make up for in creative fire, passion and the desire to make your mark in ways that others have merely dreamed about in the past. You have been endowed with tremendous talent and the will to do what is necessary to make your way in almost any difficult career path. What gives you the advantage over most others, however, is your ability to let your passions soar, thereby transforming an otherwise ordinary endeavor into one that is memorable -- even game-changing. You will do what others will not, and that not only puts you ahead of the game more often than not, but it also brings you tremendous satisfaction when all is said and done.

While you are no stranger to danger, there are times when you may actively seek it out -- exposing yourself to risks that no "normal" individual would take on for any reason. There are those who say you are merely foolhardy and irresponsible; you freely admit that there is something of a daredevil in your makeup.

Also born on this date are: Sinead O'Connor, singer; Teri Hatcher, actress; Kim Basinger, actress; John Rubinstein, actor; Jim Morrison, singer; James Galway, flautist; David Carradine, 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.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You have plenty of tools at your disposal, but it's not the readiness that makes the difference today, but your actual on-the-job performance.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- No matter how detailed your plan or how many times you go over it ahead of time, you're likely to miss something. Don't let it get you down!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You are confident that you can deal with anything that comes your way -- but you don't want to come across as too eager. Remain calm and collected.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You know how to get certain things done better than anyone else, and today you're likely to enjoy more than one opportunity to prove it.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may want to divide a certain duty into many smaller tasks and schedule your day so that you can deal with each one at a time.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may find yourself in a situation that requires you to take the advice of someone you hardly know or do not know at all. This can work out well.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You'll enjoy doing what someone else thought could not be done. Throughout the day, you can demonstrate your daring -- and your expertise.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Focus on that which is most familiar to you. Don't let another distract you from what you know to be most important. Lead by example.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may have to switch roles with someone today to handle, together, a change in schedule. More surprises are in store, too.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may have a little more time than expected today in which to get certain tasks completed. Use extra care when dealing with a friend.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- What you expect to happen today is likely to happen -- but not necessarily in the way you had envisioned. You can adjust accordingly.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Your presence and influence are sure to be felt today, both professionally and personally. Someone you know combines the two.

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Your Birthday for December 07, 2017

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | December 7th, 2017

Born today, you can be quite well-mannered. But at the drop of a hat, you can let your manners fly and engage someone in the most boorish, aggressive and often unwarranted way. When your passions are ignited, you pay no mind to propriety; you behave as you will, whether appropriate or not, regardless of how others may react to you. You will have to learn, of course, to control this impulse at times -- particularly when you are engaged in professional contests that fire you up, for letting your passions out, unbridled, can be hazardous to you more than to anyone else. When you are under control, you are the kind of person who other people want to deal with on a daily basis -- and the kind of person who many people want to be like.

You thrive on having a good time, and you will drop any activity that doesn't satisfy this desire. When young, you could not abide chores of any kind -- and this is not likely to change as you mature, though the definition of "chore" may itself change. You want to have fun, there's no question about it.

Also born on this date are: C. Thomas Howell, actor; Larry Bird, basketball player; Tom Waits, singer, actor; Johnny Bench, baseball player; Ellen Burstyn, actress; Ted Knight, actor; Eli Wallach, actor; Louis Prima, musician and singer.

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, DECEMBER 8

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- News you receive today can either pull you down or propel you skyward -- and your immediate reaction needn't be the determining factor.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You're having trouble shaking a recent experience that rubbed you the wrong way. Trust a friend to tell you what you need to hear.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- It's time for you to get out and see what you can do to improve a stagnating situation. Others are willing to join forces with you before too long.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You know what's most important to you today, but you may have trouble determining how to acquire it quickly. Ask a friend.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Are you willing to tell someone else what is really bothering you at this time? You may be opening Pandora's box, so be ready!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You are presented with a choice about your approach to a certain problem: quick and temporary, or slow and permanent? You know which to make.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may not be able to make out just what someone else is trying to accomplish until you realize that he or she is walking in your footsteps.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Take care today that in your eagerness you don't accidentally show anyone else up -- especially one who is in a superior position.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You are likely to find yourself in exactly the right position for perhaps securing a promotion of sorts for yourself.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Don't be tempted to keep too many balls in the air at any one time. Drop one, and it could be a catastrophe for you and a loved one.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Do you know what's really possible today? It may be time for you to explore some options you've not been willing to acknowledge in the past.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You're eager to show someone just what you have brewing, but take care that you don't reveal too much before things are ready.

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Your Birthday for December 06, 2017

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | December 6th, 2017

Born today, you are not usually one to be ruffled by anything you may encounter -- but when you do you are sure to surprise many with the passion with which you express yourself. Otherwise, you are soft-spoken in the extreme. Though you may have much to say, you're not the kind to say it in a way that demands attention. Rather, you let others choose whether to listen to you -- and whether or not they do, you are sure to go about your business, sharing your unique perspective with anyone, depending on the venue in which you find yourself. You don't have to be in the spotlight to do your best work; indeed, there are times when you prefer to be playing second or third fiddle, for you can grow quite bored with being the center of attention.

You work very well under pressure, though when you are thwarted in love you can become almost despondent. Fortunately, however, for you the best remedy for a broken heart is the promise of romance. For this reason, you're never likely to be without a love interest for any length of time at all.

Also born on this date are: Steven Wright, comedian; Tom Hulce, actor; Dave Brubeck, musician; Agnes Moorehead, actress; Ira Gershwin, lyricist; Lynn Fontanne, actress.

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, DECEMBER 7

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may be caught between a rock and a hard place today as you attempt to please another while attempting to please yourself.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Once may not be enough today -- but take care that you don't overindulge simply because you want more of a good thing. Control yourself!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may have the opportunity today to put your skills on display -- but success will surely depend upon whom you choose to assist you.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You are recognized for doing things the old-fashioned way much of the time -- but today you may surprise many by embracing a new method.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may have one or two better ideas today, but the time may not be right for you to introduce them. You must be patient, willing to wait.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may feel as though you are farther from home than you have ever been -- even though you may be under your roof. What's really going on?

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You can look upon another with more tolerance than usual today -- and in the process come to a greater understanding of his or her situation.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Now is the time to make your desires known. Hide them -- from another or from yourself -- and disappointment is sure to result.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Promises are only valuable if they are kept, and you cannot maintain a trusting relationship if you continue to break your word.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may be interpreting messages received in the wrong way at this time. Try seeing things in a more positive light.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- It's time to give yourself a little relief from a situation that has proven quite taxing over the past few days.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You don't always have to follow the rules to the letter -- but take care when you choose to bend yours. People are sure to talk!

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