Your Birthday for April 13, 2018

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | April 13th, 2018

Born today, you are one of the most well-rounded, confident and grounded individuals born under your sign. Still, you are capable of making huge mistakes that put much you hold dear in the balance! Your life is never dull, as there is always something brewing of import at which you find yourself at the head; you are likely to be the cause of much that happens in your life -- and you are always willing to take the credit or the blame for events both successful and unsuccessful. You can be somewhat visionary in your approach to even the most routine endeavors -- you know how to do things in such a way that they become singular and noteworthy.

You have a complex personality, and you're not easily pigeonholed. Just when a friend or loved one thinks he or she has you figured out, you're likely to behave in a way that blows his or her entire theory completely out of the water. You behave as you wish, regardless of the expectations of others.

Also born on this date are: Thomas Jefferson, U.S. president; Al Green, singer; Ron Perlman, actor; Tony Dow, actor; Hunter Pence, baseball player; Rick Schroder, actor; Don Adams, actor and comedian; Samuel Beckett, author; Howard Keel, actor; Lyle Waggoner, actor; Garry Kasparov, chess player; Edward Fox, actor; Paul Sorvino, actor; Peabo Bryson, singer; Butch Cassidy, Western outlaw.

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, APRIL 14

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- If you give an inch, someone else is likely to take a mile today; you're going to have to be more stubborn and inflexible than usual.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- While you are usually very strong in exactly the kind of situation you now find yourself, today you may show some signs of weakness.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- The more you do to try to win today, the less likely you will be to make the headway you are counting on. Just do your job; keep it simple.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You'll want to examine your internal rhythms and impulses today, before letting anyone else "dissect" you in any way. Protect yourself!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may not know just what will come of your current efforts, but you are compelled to continue as long as you encounter no serious obstacles.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- A stroll down memory lane with an old friend brings you even closer together, perhaps in a way you had not foreseen. Is this even allowed?

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You can avoid resentment on all fronts by disconnecting that part of yourself that habitually reacts in a knee-jerk fashion. Be rational!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- How you approach a difficult situation with a friend will tell you and others a lot about your suitability for a new and difficult job.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Things are not progressing according to plan, but you can make that work for you rather than against you. A rival makes a move.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may find yourself scampering to get things done before someone else shows up on the scene and changes everything.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You don't want to find yourself caught between two irresistible, immovable forces today. Stay mobile; don't rest in one place for too long.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Your creativity will be on display all day long -- but you can't expect everyone to enjoy the results. So much is a matter of taste.

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Your Birthday for April 12, 2018

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | April 12th, 2018

Born today, you have been endowed with such tremendous self-awareness that it is virtually impossible for you to journey into territory for which you are unsuited -- unless, of course, it has been a conscious decision to do so. You believe in examining your circumstances every day, assessing your progress in an honest and unadorned fashion. In both your professional and personal endeavors, you are so very maneuverable that you seem to avoid any kind of obstacle as you strive to reach your goals. You never mind taking a step back, if it means you can subsequently take two steps forward.

You're likely to attract a great deal of attention in your lifetime, particularly through your work, which may bring you into the limelight. You recognize that to be all that you can be you must be willing to sacrifice something in order to gain something else.

Also born on this date are: Vince Gill, singer; David Letterman, late-night TV host; Shannen Doherty, actress; Jennifer Morrison, actress; Tiny Tim, singer and comedian; Claire Danes, actress; David Cassidy, actor and singer; Beverly Cleary, author; Andy Garcia, actor; Tom Clancy, novelist; Herbie Hancock, musician; Ed O'Neill, actor; Henry Clay, statesman; Ann Miller, 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.

FRIDAY, APRIL 13

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may have to put the fate of a pet project into someone else's hands for the time being. He or she knows what is at stake for you.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may not be willing to commit fully to someone else's proposal, so it is likely best that you avoid any kind of involvement altogether.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may not be able to trust a good friend to keep a certain piece of news under wraps, so why risk everything by sharing it? Wait a few days.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You know just what is at stake today, and just what you have to do to ensure that you and your team come out on top. Take decisive action.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You are likely to be asked to do something that is squarely in your "sweet spot" today. Take care, however, that you don't display overconfidence.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- A certain doubt lingers today, even after you make a firm decision about something that doesn't affect you directly at all. Dig deeper.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You're likely to be asked to commit to something you do not believe in -- at least not yet. No good can come of pretending; respond truthfully.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You and a certain someone may not be able to set aside the rivalry, but you can approach things in a far more civil manner.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may need -- and want -- to adjust your attitude today. It's important that you first come to an understanding of key circumstances.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- What you do from afar can affect those at home far more deeply than anything you could offer up close. Keep up the good work.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Others are interested to hear your ideas at this time, but you are worried that they may not understand your true motives. Take that chance!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Hard work, combined with a measure of good luck, enable you to achieve something that a rival has only dreamed of. Your work isn't done yet!

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Your Birthday for April 11, 2018

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | April 11th, 2018

Born today, you cannot always be counted on to do what is acceptable or even what is best for you. The truth is that you are rather mischievous and all too willing to turn away from what you know is a better choice to explore that which could possibly bring you greater enjoyment -- but at a much higher cost. Others tend to consider you somewhat selfish, and there is something to the allegation: You do keep yourself firmly in mind, no matter what is going on, so that you get what you want. You're not one to step on others, but neither do you put their needs before yours. You will jump at any chance to prove that you "have what it takes."

You are destined to enjoy a long, lucrative career, but you may not always be in the spotlight. Indeed, some of your greatest achievements are likely to happen behind the scenes, with you playing a supporting role. And truth be told, you often prefer this.

Also born on this date are: Joss Stone, singer; Joel Grey, actor; Jennifer Esposito, actress; Bret Saberhagen, baseball player; Meshach Taylor, actor; Lisa Stansfield, singer; Louise Lasser, actress; Dean Acheson, statesman; Bill Irwin, actor and clown.

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, APRIL 12

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may be in need of a change of scenery or venue today; explore some unfamiliar territory and you may find what is just right for you.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Open and honest discussion is likely to be the only avenue to understanding and agreement today, so why not get it going right away?

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Others are waiting for you to make a plan, but you're not sure just how you want to begin. A little more exploration is necessary, perhaps.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may not get a second chance today, so be sure you make a strong start the first time. Yes, you're putting all your eggs into one basket.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may be wandering between two very different points of interest today. Soon you will have to settle somewhere, so begin weighing pros and cons.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Progress is made in small increments today, but even moving forward very slowly you will be able to assess how far you're actually going.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Someone you thought you knew very well is likely to surprise you with behavior that is certainly not to be considered "appropriate" today.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You're trying to gather your forces in preparation for a major campaign, but things don't seem to be aligning the way you had hoped -- yet.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may be criticized for putting a negative spin on things, when all you're really trying to do is promote a realistic outlook.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- A friend is likely to make a choice that you would never make in a million years. Still, you can learn something about what is possible.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You have nothing to fear by talking to someone in charge today. Your ideas are just as valid, if not more so, and they should be heard.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- It's time to consider an option that you have been saving for -- for just such a day as this. What's changed that makes you think of it now?

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