Your Birthday for February 04, 2018

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | February 4th, 2018

Born today, you are, by almost all accounts, the luckiest individual born under your sign, the kind who knows just how to take advantage of situations as they develop, who knows how to be in the right place at the right time, and who knows how to turn a negative into a positive and parlay that success into further progress. You are not always aware of the forces that drive you, whether internal or external, but you are more than willing to follow whatever path you are on, provided you can see the destination you desire. You think outside of the box, embrace unusual and unorthodox methods, and are always willing to take advantage of a good idea, no matter where it may come from -- and you are more than willing to give credit where credit is due. You know how to bring your personality to bear when taking advantage of a situation.

While you can be quite passionate, you often keep those emotions to yourself -- even among family members who are so eager to know what is going on with you. You don't like being vulnerable, so you don't talk about your feelings very often, even among friends and family.

Also born on this date are: Rosa Parks, civil rights activist; Alice Cooper, singer; George Romero, director; Oscar De La Hoya, boxer; Natalie Imbruglia, singer; Charles Lindbergh, pioneer aviator; Lawrence Taylor, football player; Gabrielle Anwar, actress; Clint Black, singer; David Brenner, comedian; Dan Quayle, U.S. senator and vice president; Ida Lupino, actress; Stanley Karnow, journalist and historian.

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, FEBRUARY 5

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Home affairs take precedence over anything else today -- even an apparent "crisis" at work, which is not as urgent as it seems.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may want to spend less time with the usual crowd and more time with those who do not typically get enough of your attention.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may be required to get on the road much earlier than usual today. Be sure that you have given yourself enough of a cushion.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You can do much to improve a decaying situation between friends today, even if you are not one of the contributing parties. Be ready to step in.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You can see things in a way that others cannot today, and that will give you the advantage -- and anyone else who chooses to follow you.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You can accomplish more in one sitting today than you have in the recent days or weeks. Something has simply clicked, that is certain!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You can assert yourself in a new manner today, and the result -- professionally, anyway -- should please you. A family member may object, however.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You don't want to call it quits today until you know for sure that there is nothing more you can do to improve a certain situation.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- A friend is eager to reconnect, and today is a good day to do just that. You must make yourself available, however!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may find yourself closer to a certain someone than you had ever planned to be -- consciously, at any rate. This offers an unusual choice.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You'll be able to explore more options than usual today, though you may find the number of choices you have somewhat overwhelming.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Someone may not be taking you seriously enough today, and it will be up to you to prove that you are in earnest.

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Your Birthday for February 03, 2018

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | February 3rd, 2018

Born today, you are far more interested in independence than you are in getting along with your fellow human beings. Fortunately, that doesn't mean you cannot get along with them! On the contrary, as long as your autonomy remains secure and unthreatened you can get along with almost anyone -- provided he or she doesn't promote ideas that are anathema to your basic belief in equality, fairness and tolerance. You consider yourself very different, one who doesn't fit the mold -- whatever that may be! For this reason, you are more than willing to make room for all different types in the world. You will grant anyone else his or her validity because you desire nothing more than to be validated yourself -- and you know that what goes around comes around.

Highly talented, you will find that you are suited to follow many paths when you are young but destined to fulfill your true potential along only one of them. The first many years of your life will be spent determining just what that path should be; once you find it, you're not likely to stray from it, no matter what. You are nothing if not determined.

Also born on this date are: Pretty Boy Floyd, gangster; Norman Rockwell, illustrator and painter; Nathan Lane, actor; Morgan Fairchild, actress; Blythe Danner, actress; Fran Tarkenton, football player; Joey Bishop, actor and comedian; James A. Michener, author; Gertrude Stein, writer and poet; Bob Griese, football player; Michael Cimino, 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.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 4

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Be sure that you give instructions clearly and directly today; otherwise you may find that you have to do many things without any support.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You'll get the help you need today, but it's not likely to come from an expected source. This could be the beginning of an important shift.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- What gives you strength today is something that you've long counted on without knowing it -- and you're only now becoming conscious of this.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Determining who is to blame for a recent error is not as important right now as fixing the mistake and moving forward. Don't be vindictive.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You can remember names, faces and other key details much more readily today for some reason -- and you can put this to immediate good use.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may be facing long odds today, but that never stopped you before. You can see through a clever deception and come out on top.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may have to answer a tricky question today before you are allowed to move forward. It's one you have been asked before!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You can do much with the information you receive today, and you're likely to surprise those around you with your level of performance.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Someone who is rarely satisfied is likely to be pleased with what you have to offer today -- if you offer it. You may harbor your own doubts.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You don't see things the way a rival sees them, of course, but you can appreciate his or her point of view and vice versa.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You are likely to sail through a test of sorts that would have others fretting about the future. You are suited to this kind of thing!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You'll want to make minute adjustments as you progress through your day; what someone else requires may not be able to happen as described.

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Your Birthday for February 02, 2018

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | February 2nd, 2018

Born today, you are not one of those shy or standoffish individuals who finds it difficult to share your talents with the world at large. On the contrary, from an early age you will be something of a showoff, eager to demonstrate just what you are capable of -- and how important and beneficial those talents can be. You may rely on those who recognize your potential and can do you favors when you are starting out, but later on, when you hit your stride, you will be able to do almost everything you wish to do without assistance in the professional arena.

When it comes to your personal affairs, you're not nearly as adept and you will always benefit from having a partner, a teammate, a coach or merely a fan who can encourage you and boost your spirits. You must always beware of your natural tendency to suffer in your personal life when you are riding a wave of professional success.

You don't have to speak loudly to be heard; you know how to attract attention by doing or saying very little, and once you have the ear of one or two people, you're sure to win a large audience eventually -- it's only a matter of time. You can be quite persuasive, but you don't always have the most popular views or opinions about things.

Also born on this date are: Shakira, singer; Farrah Fawcett, actress; Tom Smothers, comedian; Christie Brinkley, model; James Joyce, author; Graham Nash, singer and songwriter; Brent Spiner, actor; Stan Getz, musician; Elaine Stritch, actress; Ayn Rand, author; Liz Smith, gossip columnist; James Dickey, poet and novelist.

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, FEBRUARY 3

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- What you say and do may affect others quite differently from how you expect. You can make minor but important changes midway today.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may have to do a little more research before you know enough to engage in a certain activity by yourself. Until then, trust your teammates!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may be leaning on a friend or family member more than usual today, as you address a situation that no one expected to arise.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You are ready to take on more than you were originally assigned, but you are warned against anything that is completely unfamiliar to you.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Opposites attract, and today someone very different from you is eager to get much closer than you may have originally wanted. What about now?

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You realize that a mutual attraction has developed between you and someone who might have been "off limits" at another time or place.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You're eager to see if the rules really do apply to you, but no matter what the answer is, you're best to steer clear of a certain new activity.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You can contribute to something that develops very quickly and begins to yield handsome rewards in a very short time.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may have to explore the unknown today in order to get the answers you seek. Routine inquiries aren't likely to yield much.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Do you have the feeling that you're being watched? Even if it turns out to be true, it's not likely for the reasons you think.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You can get much more out of a certain physical activity than usual today if you simply make an effort and see it through. Don't give up!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You are eager to see the future, but your view is blocked by a certain obstacle that you've been dealing with for some time.

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