Your Birthday for February 11, 2018

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | February 11th, 2018

Born today, you see things through a unique lens that makes the world appear to you as it should be, rather than how it is. Some may say that this is unrealistic and that you are merely a "Pollyanna," but how you see the world is your business and needn't affect others in any way whatsoever. The world is full of potential, in your view, and because you see the possibilities, you can make the most of them again and again. What you see as real, whether others see it or not, is real to you -- and nothing else matters quite so much.

This is not to suggest, of course, that you will escape the kinds of heartaches, difficulties and disappointments to which all human beings are susceptible; what it does mean, however, is that you are never likely to let those things affect you for very long. You know how to pick yourself up and move on, optimistically.

You have been endowed with tremendous abilities, but you're not likely to recognize them all at once. Year after year you will discover a new one and put it to the test, often altering your life's course in the process. Ultimately, you do not let what you do define who you are -- and you will do much in your lifetime, surely.

Also born on this date are: Taylor Lautner, actor; Jennifer Aniston, actress; Brandy, actress and singer; Thomas Alva Edison, inventor; Sheryl Crow, singer and songwriter; Burt Reynolds, actor; Sarah Palin, Alaska governor; Tina Louise, actress; Leslie Nielsen, actor; Damian Lewis, actor; Eva Gabor, actress; Max Baer, boxer and actor; Sidney Sheldon, novelist and screenwriter; Sergio Mendes, bandleader.

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 12

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You are confident that what you believe in will pan out, and yet you may harbor certain doubts that only a special friend can remove.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Are things running as smoothly as you had hoped? There are a few new tactics you can employ to iron out even the toughest wrinkles!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You know what someone wants from you, and though you are able to give it, you may simply not be in the mood to do so. This is not permanent!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Make your intentions clear today. Don't let others speak for you when the time comes for you to step forward and be counted.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- It's a good time for you to experiment with a new way of doing things -- but take care that you don't pull an unwilling someone along with you.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You can fix certain problems with ease, but if you are too quick you may actually cause one or two that prove lasting and stubborn.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- That which is most essential is not likely to be obvious to you, but you have a feeling that you can do the right thing today.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You are likely to take steps that someone else disapproves of today. In the end, all will be well because your methods are so effective.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You are remembering a past success and hope to parlay it into something new. Only originality will serve today, however!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- A friend or neighbor points out something that simply cannot be ignored. You'll have to adjust your schedule to accommodate him or her.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may receive news that puts a temporary damper on your day, but recovery can be swift if you put your trust in a good old friend.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may not be ready for what's coming right now, but that doesn't mean you can't be. Get to work and address a few key issues right away!

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Your Birthday for February 10, 2018

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | February 10th, 2018

Born today, you are likely to think that you are entitled to all manner of things, but the truth is that you're going to have to earn almost everything you want in life, personally or professionally. If you think that you will simply be handed this or that on a silver platter, you surely have another thing think coming, for you're not likely to enjoy that kind of ease -- though nothing is likely to be very difficult for you, either. You tend to be rather self-absorbed at times, and you had better learn to develop a higher sense of empathy if you're going to make your way in the world. Your kind of selfishness is easily identified by others, and they're not likely to respond well to it; put yourself in another's shoes now and then, however, and you're likely to benefit greatly because others will be more likely to give you what you want -- and work for -- on a regular basis.

You fall in love easily and do not take well the routine heartaches that will surely befall you as you mature. You must always remember that you needn't seek permanence in every relationship; rather, you can learn from one love and apply those lessons to the next, and so on. Ultimately, however, you can enjoy domestic bliss.

Also born on this date are: Jimmy Durante, actor and comedian; Elizabeth Banks, actress; Robert Wagner, actor; Roberta Flack, singer; Glenn Beck, conservative commentator and author; Mark Spitz, Olympic swimmer; Makenzie Vega, actress; George Stephanopoulos, political adviser and commentator; Laura Dern, actress; Lon Chaney Jr., actor; Leontyne Price, opera star; Boris Pasternak, novelist and Nobel laureate; Bill Tilden, tennis player.

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 11

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Avoid anyone who would tell you falsehoods today. You cannot afford to have your reputation threatened by bad associations or relations.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You want what you cannot have -- again. Today you may come close to achieving another goal, however, that some thought was out of reach.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You'll want to listen very carefully to everything you are told today; sift through the information and determine what is actually true.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may have to adhere to certain limitations today, but you can still get done what you most want to get done -- with a little help, perhaps.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You are dependent upon someone else in a way that you had not anticipated, but this doesn't have to be something you react to negatively.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You're afraid that things are not going to pan out the way you had hoped, but evidence points to a slowdown only. Be patient!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Someone you know well is likely to fade from the picture for a time today, but his or her return will be quick -- and fortuitous.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may be able to get more done than planned, but that doesn't mean you'll count the day as a success. That depends on a personal issue.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Are you ready to face a challenge head-on today? A rival knows one of your weak points very well and is ready to exploit it. Use care!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- It may be left to you to organize what others have left in disarray. You can do it -- but you're not likely to enjoy it all that much!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Your powers of foresight will serve you and others quite well today as you anticipate much that is just around the corner.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may be thinking that all is as it should be, but evidence today points to something that is not right -- but you can fix it!

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Your Birthday for February 09, 2018

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | February 9th, 2018

Born today, you are perfectly content playing the role of tagalong, one who follows in the footsteps of another, providing support, inspiration and often the best ideas for how to proceed and succeed. Though you can perform well in a leading role, you must be perfectly suited to the situation at hand, for you are not as adaptable or flexible when leading others as you are when following just a step or two behind. You are often able to see the big picture, and not just the prevailing influences that affect you and those around you at any given time; this allows you to maintain the best possible attitude, focusing on the positive rather than the negative and hoping for the best even when facing considerable odds. You aren't the kind to trumpet your abilities or successes, but you are always one of the first to give credit to another when he or she has been successful.

You have a creative bent, and it's very likely that you will give your native creativity full sway no matter what endeavors you may undertake, personally or professionally. You only know how to be true to yourself, so you are always going to apply your best traits and instincts to problems that arise on a daily basis.

Also born on this date are: Joe Pesci, actor; Carole King, singer and songwriter; Travis Tritt, singer; J.M. Coetzee, novelist and Nobel laureate; Mia Farrow, actress; Alice Walker, author; William Henry Harrison, U.S. president; Carmen Miranda, actress; Zhang Zihi, actress; Ciaran Hinds, actor; Ronald Colman, actor; Roger Mudd, newsman; Dean Rusk, U.S. statesman; Brendan Behan, Irish poet and 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.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 10

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- If you're tempted to speak your mind about a situation you simply cannot sanction, today is certainly the day to do it, but expect a backlash.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Any hesitation on your part can only make others lose confidence in you -- if only temporarily -- and that is something you cannot risk.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- It may prove much more difficult than usual today to cover all the bases; you may want to engage some professional assistance at some point.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may be tempted to journey into unfamiliar territory -- but not for the usual reasons. Indeed, you may surprise yourself today!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- It's a good day to think back and remember just where you came from -- and who has supported you on the journey to where you are now.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You can do a great deal with just a few choice words today. Others are sure to listen, and you know just what effect you want to have.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You're not always as confident as you are today, and right now you're tempted to do something that would have been impossible in the past.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You know the difference between good and bad, and yet today for some reason you may have trouble keeping them distinct in word and deed.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You can't expect others to ignore you today when what you are trying to do is so unconventional. You attract interest!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- If improving things is on your mind, then you'll want to get going quickly today. A strong start wins you the support of others.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You're likely to make an important discovery today that can benefit others as well as yourself. You may be chosen to head up a new project.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- It's important for you to keep your emotions in check, and avoid any kind of reaction that will only make things worse for all concerned.

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