Your Birthday for December 12, 2017

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | December 12th, 2017

Born today, you are likely to attract a great deal of attention to yourself at a remarkably early age, and the only thing you must concentrate on as you do so is whether that attention is the right kind or the wrong kind -- and you may not know which is which at first! Only through a lengthy period of trial and error will you come out on top -- or on the bottom, depending on the results of your efforts and whether you are doing what is best for you. It really shouldn't be all that difficult for you to determine what you are supposed to do with your life; you were born with a sense of destiny and the feeling that you are meant for greatness -- and so you are, if you develop your talents to the fullest and follow where they lead without being distracted by the easy way, which is likely to bring nothing but disappointment and failure.

Love is an essential part of your being -- you cannot live without it. This isn't what separates you from other Sagittarians, who are known to be an amorous sign! What does separate you, however, is your commitment to the idea that there is one person for you -- a soul mate whom you will seek until he or she is found.

Also born on this date are: Frank Sinatra, singer and actor; Bob Barker, game show host; Jennifer Connelly, actress; Bill Nighy, actor; Connie Francis, singer; Cathy Rigby, gymnast and actress; Edvard Munch, painter; Ed Koch, New York City mayor; Edward G. Robinson, actor; Sheila E., musician.

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, DECEMBER 13

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- It's essential that you know why you are doing a certain thing when you are doing it. You must rely on more than a gut feeling.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Others may think that you're oversimplifying, but the way you see things is the way they are -- to you, at least.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You're not going to avoid situations that require you to pass judgment on others, so you must make up your mind to do so kindly and fairly.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You have been accused of being unreasonable, and not without reason! Today, however, you can remain calm and rational at all times.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Someone close to you is worried that you may not be following the right path. You can point to certain signs that provide you with assurance.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Though others may be expecting you to prove yourself in some way, the fact is that you needn't do anything of the kind right now.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You'll want to understand not just why something is necessary from a practical point of view, but also from a psychological one.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may not be able to make desired changes right away, but this allows you to plan carefully for any complications that may await you.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Take care that you don't let others know just how doubtful you are about what they are planning or doing. Wait and see what happens.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You'll be juggling work and play throughout some of the day, but when it's time to buckle down you'll know it. Then, it's all work!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You are eager to see if a recent idea is "taking off" -- but you mustn't do anything that affects the natural course of things in any way.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- It's a good day to focus on that which brings you pleasure. Others may criticize you for your timing, but they're not in your shoes!

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Your Birthday for December 11, 2017

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | December 11th, 2017

Born today, you possess the skills necessary to manage others with tremendous ability, imagination, and success -- and yet at the same time you are often compelled to steer clear of others and work entirely alone. It's not that you do not enjoy being in charge of a group effort; on the contrary, you not only enjoy it, but you are also quite good at it! But that kind of endeavor doesn't really give you the satisfaction that solo work gives you -- and you will always seek out activities that give you that kind of reward. Your professional life is likely to become a kind of amalgam of solo and group work, for you are likely to find that success in one enables you to succeed more remarkably in the other -- and vice versa. As in all things, balance is the key!

Balance is not at all what you bring to romantic situations. You fall in and out of love quickly. When you are in love, you are convinced that "this time it's forever" -- even if it lasts only a few days. You commit to love more dramatically than anyone else born under your sign, and you may leave a trail of broken hearts in your wake.

Also born on this date are: Nikki Sixx, musician; Mo'Nique, actress and comedian; Jermaine Jackson, singer; John Kerry, U.S. senator and secretary of state; Rita Moreno, actress; Brenda Lee, singer; Mos Def, actor, rapper, activist; Donna Mills, actress; Max Born, physicist; Teri Garr, actress; Fiorello La Guardia, New York City mayor.

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, DECEMBER 12

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- The path you are walking may not offer you a good view, but you'll have plenty of opportunities to reflect on your current situation.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Now is the time for you to step up and say what you've long been wanting to say. The audience has assembled, and they are willing to listen.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You will enjoy more freedom than usual today, but only because someone else has taken a little time off, leaving you to your devices for now.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- What you want to say can be said very simply, and in very few words. That is the best way to handle the situation: clearly and briefly.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You don't want to push anyone into a decision he or she will regret, nor do you want to act prematurely. Take time to think things through.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- It may take only the wrong word at the wrong time to turn someone against you -- if only temporarily. Watch what you say!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You can explore a new skill today, and do so without threatening your livelihood in any way. You're almost immune from distractions right now.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- A stubborn problem can be solved today if you are willing to go out on a limb and try something that you've avoided in the past. Be brave!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may be accused of making a major error, but careful examination will allow you to prove that you actually kept it from being worse.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- When push comes to shove, you'll be on the right side today -- but only if you trust your instincts and speak from the heart.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You can enjoy greater peace of mind at this time, thanks to a decision you recently made that is beginning to pay off handsomely.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You can't expect to enjoy the fruits of your labors immediately today; be patient, and know that the rewards you deserve are on their way.

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Your Birthday for December 10, 2017

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | December 10th, 2017

Born today, you are one of the most quiet, private and even retiring individuals born under your sign, and yet this doesn't by any means suggest that you are without feeling; on the contrary, while you do not make a display of it, you are also perhaps the single most passionate Sagittarian -- and that is surely saying something! You feel deeply about almost everything, and even the most routine endeavor can take on tremendous meaning when you are engaged in it, for no small detail escapes your notice. You are led by your heart, but you are also highly intelligent and can translate feeling into thought with tremendous facility. Others may not know quite how to approach you, but that is fine with you; you prefer to be alone more often than not.

If you are propelled into the public eye, you will always do everything you can to protect that privacy. Your home life is your business, and what you do behind closed doors is sure to stay behind closed doors. You are certainly not one to air your dirty laundry in public!

Also born on this date are: Emily Dickinson, poet; Bobby Flay, celebrity chef; Michael Clarke Duncan, actor; Susan Dey, actress; Dan Blocker, actor; Kenneth Branagh, actor and director; Dorothy Lamour, actress; Fionnula Flanagan, actress; Chet Huntley, newscaster; Rod Blagojevich, former Illinois governor.

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, DECEMBER 11

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Unanticipated delays are likely to have a major impact on your day. Do what you can to maintain continuity. Don't lose your train of thought.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- It's time to address a certain situation that you've been ignoring for too long -- despite hearing about how important it is from others.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You can do a loved one a big favor simply by stepping in and doing what he or she usually does. Small things are greatly appreciated today.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Pay attention to what your body is telling you today, and do what you can to minimize any ill environmental effects. Seek expert counsel.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- While you may have expected the day to progress in a certain way, almost immediately you'll see that things are taking off in a new direction.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Your focus may be scattered for a time today, until something happens to a friend or ally that has you newly concerned about your standing.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Energy is high early in the day, and you can do much to address a situation that only you can manage. The social scene beckons later in the evening.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- It's a good time for you to explore options not usually available to you. Only you can open certain doors, and you mustn't procrastinate.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may have to let a family member bend your ear today about issues in which you are only peripherally involved. Offer advice with care.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You're likely to be touched in an unfamiliar way by something offered up by a friend or loved one. You can respond in kind.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You'll catch a glimpse of something that you'll want to hang on to as long as possible -- but is it possible? Only you can tell.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You'll receive new information today that sets you off in a new direction. You don't want to neglect any present duties, however.

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