Your Birthday for December 29, 2017

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | December 29th, 2017

Born today, you are not always the first in the room to stand up and be counted, but neither are you the last -- and when the chips are down, you can be counted on to bear whatever burden is required in order to see progress made. Yes, you are protective of yourself and your well-being, but there is nothing to criticize in that, surely! You simply don't want to find yourself in situations that require more of you than you are willing or able to give. What's essential, then, is that you establish clear limits and boundaries so that others as well as yourself are aware of them. It is also necessary for you to be ready to do more than you might normally do, should the need arise -- for you don't want to be caught unawares or incapable if you are called upon in an emergency of some kind.

You have a creative mind, but you understand that creativity must go hand-in-hand with pragmatism if anything of import is to come of the creative urge. You are far more capable of seeing things in their true light than many other creative individuals, regardless of what sign they were born under. You are not one to flinch from the truth.

Also born on this date are: Pablo Casals, cellist; Jude Law, actor; Mary Tyler Moore, actress and producer; Ted Danson, actor; Danny McBride, actor and comedian; Andrew Johnson, U.S. president; Mekhi Phifer, actor; Patricia Clarkson, actress; Billy Mitchell, U.S. military leader and father of the Air Force; Gelsey Kirkland, ballerina; Tsarina Elizabeth of Russia.

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 30

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- It may be time to alert someone else of an injustice that you cannot correct yourself. Working together you can restore balance.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Focus on something new, and you'll enjoy a transformation of sorts as you let it affect you both intellectually and emotionally.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- It shouldn't take long for you to pass the baton to another today, provided you are both prepared for the changes that will result.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You're ready and willing to try something that you've not tried before -- but take care that you're not just being reckless. Consider the odds!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- It's a good day for making memories with a loved one. If you journey away from home, make sure to take some of your favorite things with you.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You must try to find a way to block out noise and other distractions today as you tend to something that requires every bit of your attention.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Your energy and enthusiasm are likely to be contagious today -- so don't hesitate to share your unfettered self with everyone you encounter.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You can guide someone you love back to the light today, restoring his or her self-worth and providing other necessary encouragement.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may find yourself giving the same instructions again and again today. Are others not listening, or are you not being clear?

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You've got one thing on your mind today, but that may have to give way to something more mundane that must be done before anything else.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- A loved one is eager to see you shine, and knows just how to push you in the right direction to be sure that your impact is a lasting one.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You are likely to be surrounded by those who challenge you to be better than you are right now. You can see just where you want to go.

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Your Birthday for December 28, 2017

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | December 28th, 2017

Born today, you are one of the most patient, stalwart, loyal, dedicated and hard-working individuals born under your sign. You have also been blessed with a remarkable ability to "see" the future. That is, you can devise an image of the future as you would like it to be, and then work toward it in such a way that you make it come to be. Will there be struggles in your life? Certainly! But you believe that through struggle comes achievement and enlightenment, and that nothing good will ever come of avoiding hardship altogether. Would you prefer an easy life? Yes! But you recognize that such a life is earned, and that you must work hard to realize your dreams, and make true that vision of the future that you call yours and to which you feel you are destined.

Also born on this date are: Denzel Washington, actor; Dame Maggie Smith, actress; John Legend, singer; Seth Meyers, actor and comic; Woodrow Wilson, U.S. president; Sienna Miller, actress; Nichelle Nichols, actress; Martin Milner, actor; Earl Hines, jazz musician.

You are more than willing to learn all you can from those who chart their courses in ways that you admire. Though you can and will learn a great deal from others, you are no copycat -- and you are perfectly willing to admit when someone else knows more than you! You are likely to become a role model for many others as you mature.

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 29

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- How you deliver the news to a loved one today will be one of the most important decisions you make. Consider all possible reactions.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- A family member is concerned about your current situation, but doesn't want to intrude. He or she can be included today, however.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You'll find a certain gravitational pull to be virtually irresistible today -- and it will surely bring you closer to a certain someone.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You are coming up with all sorts of reasons why something recently happened the way it did, but you're overlooking the most likely -- and obvious.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You are not in the mood to deal with the same old problems -- but escape is not possible right now. You must deal with them head-on.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- What you consider novel is actually old news to someone else. He or she is able to influence your point of view in a positive manner.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- This is no time for you to insist on having your way, as that is only likely to increase tensions between you and a certain someone.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Progress is measured in small increments today, but it's still progress. Focus more on what has been done than on what remains undone.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- An apology may be in order, but you can rest assured that no one is going to fault you for something that was virtually unavoidable.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- As the seconds tick by today, you'll grow more concerned about something you're going to have to face at day's end.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You needn't hide your excitement about a coming event -- especially one that is so important to you personally. Timely action is required.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Though someone may have made something of a mess of a situation of which he was in charge, you'll have the chance today to set it all right.

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Your Birthday for December 27, 2017

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | December 27th, 2017

Born today, you are never content so long as there is a mystery that you might be able to solve. You are by nature a curious individual, driven to uncover the truth when it is concealed, and compelled to discover and reveal what lies at the heart of that which has not previously been explained. You are a born trailblazer, never happy to follow in another's footsteps unless it leads you, sooner rather than later, to your unique path to personal discovery and overall success. There are those who call you "one of a kind," and while this may be an overstatement, the fact remains that though there may be others similar to you, you will always be recognized for being none other than yourself. You crave distinction for doing that which no one else can do -- or doing something in a way that no one else can.

You are able to see the good and the bad, put them together in your mind, and still come up with a positive outlook on the world. You are certainly no Pollyanna, but your realism isn't the kind that crosses over into cynicism. You derive a great deal of hope and inspiration from the sunrise every morning.

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 28

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may have to get started much earlier than usual today -- and work much later into the evening. Some routine tasks may have to wait.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You cannot ignore forever what you've put on a back burner; today is a good day to address certain issues that have been lying dormant.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- An important issue is likely to be revived by someone who isn't satisfied that everything was dealt with properly the first time.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- How you interpret certain developments today will make all the difference -- and will send an important message to those working against you.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You have what it takes to guide others to the threshold of success today -- but remember, you cannot make them walk through the door.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- How you start the day will affect everything you do until you put everything aside temporarily at day's end. Good humor can work wonders.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may feel guilty about certain decisions you have recently made -- but did you really have a choice? You must face a vocal critic.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may have much less time than expected to complete a certain comprehensive task. Fortunately, preparation for another serves you well now.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You'll have the chance to show others just what you're made of today, and what you can accomplish -- but can you meet everyone's demands?

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Someone may suggest working together so that you can lighten the load for both of you. His or her plans do not align with yours, however.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- There's little point in starting the day fretting over the thing you cannot control. Instead, focus on what you can influence.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You're going to want to present yourself in a manner that puts others at ease today. Don't rock the boat or go against the grain.

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