Your Birthday for April 16, 2018

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | April 16th, 2018

Born today, you are not always as capable as you think you are. While this may not endanger you in any serious way when you are young, as you get older and explore the world more freely, you'll surely encounter hazards for which you are ill-prepared and that can threaten much that you've been working toward. Self-knowledge is, for you, one of the most important skills to develop; it is typically far more important for you to know that you cannot do a thing than it is for you to learn to do it! That said, you do have certain talents that promise to bring you great success, provided you do your best to avoid distraction -- which can be a major cause of disappointment to you. You are attracted to that which is exciting and often ill-considered, and that can be dangerous!

When you are working at something you enjoy and for which you display considerable talent, you are sure to do well. You have artistic sensibilities that are not always apparent -- either to you or to those who know you best.

Also born on this date are: Martin Lawrence, actor and comic; Selena, singer; Charlie Chaplin, actor; Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, basketball player; Wilbur Wright, inventor, pioneer aviator; Dusty Springfield, singer; Henry Mancini, songwriter and composer; Merce Cunningham, dancer and choreographer; Lukas Haas, actor; Gerry Rafferty, singer and songwriter.

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, APRIL 17

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You're likely to find yourself in a tight spot after sharing an opinion that turns out to be quite unpopular. Find an ally!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may not be able to hold your tongue today when others are engaged in a certain decision-making process. You know what must be done!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may feel as though you've been overlooked, but perhaps it's just not your turn yet. Be ready; you may be chosen sooner than you think.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- A matter of taste has you going in an unusual direction today. Put your best foot forward, and be ready to deliver the goods when asked.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You're interested in coming to a greater understanding of someone else's process at this time. Perhaps you can learn how to improve yours.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Perception is everything today; how you view another's behavior in relation to yours makes all the difference. Facts are secondary.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may be disappointed to learn that someone else is choosing not to take your advice today. Still, there are others who favor your methods.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You can use the clock to your advantage today while others find themselves bogged down by details that don't really matter.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may be asking too much of yourself right now. Why give others power over you by exhausting your resources?

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Good and bad may become somewhat indistinguishable for a time today, and routine decisions you make will matter more than ever.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- The odds in your favor are likely to increase today, but not because of anything you do. Someone else is promoting your efforts!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You are only choosing to waste your time if you insist on feeling sorry for yourself. Pull yourself up and get on with it!

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Your Birthday for April 15, 2018

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | April 15th, 2018

Born today, you are likely to get a fast start to what you think will be your professional life -- but that doesn't mean that you will stick with it for the long haul. Indeed, there is likely to come a time in which you apply a great deal of self-reflection to the problem of what you are "meant" to do with your life, and you may well come up with an answer that is different from the one you have been pursuing. Fortunately, you are able to function very well in a variety of different environments and do many different things with confidence. You must never allow yourself to feel that changing your mind about anything is a fault; in you, it is nothing but strength and resolve in action.

You are likely to be widely admired, though not always for the same reasons. Indeed, just as there are different facets to your complex personality, there are many different reasons why people will look up to you and, in some cases, desire to be just like you. You are not, fortunately, the kind to let that go to your head!

Also born on this date are: Emma Watson, actress; Leonardo da Vinci, artist; Seth Rogen, actor; Emma Thompson, actress and screenwriter; Roy Clark, TV host and musician; Elizabeth Montgomery, actress; Bessie Smith, singer; Claudia Cardinale, actress; Henry James, author.

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, APRIL 16

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Take care that what you and a friend each want is not in direct conflict with the other's desires. You must strive to be more in sync.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- A seeming accident reveals itself to be entirely intentional on the part of someone who has been lurking in the shadows for some time.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You don't want to jump into anything without weighing the potential gains and possible risks. Be aware of what's going on all around you.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You'll be paying close attention to social issues today. Is there anything that you can do to change the way things are going?

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You think more is possible than those working with you today -- and you can prove that you are right! Put a far-fetched idea into motion.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- A friend is revealed to be quite different from the person you thought you knew well. This doesn't mean the relationship must change, however.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- It's a good day for trying something new -- especially where an old, familiar routine is concerned. Break from the norm and see what happens.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Change is fast approaching, and you must do all you can to be flexible when the need arises. Readiness is all.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Quality control has become a serious issue that only you may be able to address in any effective way. Just do what you know how to do!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Your view of the days ahead give you pause, but the evidence suggests that you have nothing to worry about. Adopt a cautious optimism.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You know what is required of you, and you know what is possible. Your troubles begin where these two very clear notions intersect.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- The information you require may not be where you expected to find it. Has someone changed the rules of the game and not told you?

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Your Birthday for April 14, 2018

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | April 14th, 2018

Born today, you can be judgmental and quick to turn your back on those who do not live up to your expectations. This is, of course, rather unreasonable of you. It is also likely to leave you quite lonely at times; if you persist in punishing others for not doing what you think they ought to do, you'll have no friends left! Fortunately, you have two things going for you: You are charming, and you make new friends quickly. Though you do hold a grudge, you do not do so forever. This demands much of those in your life, for you can be difficult to anticipate and at times very hard to get along with on a daily basis.

You have unique talents that will surely propel you along a successful path as soon as you begin putting them to good use. You are not always eager for the kinds of success that others are after; rather, you pursue private pleasures and achievements that bring you a rare kind of inner contentment.

Also born on this date are: Sarah Michelle Gellar, actress; Abigail Breslin, actress; Loretta Lynn, singer; Adrien Brody, actor; Pete Rose, baseball player; Robert Carlyle, actor; Anne Sullivan, teacher; Julie Christie, actress; Anthony Michael Hall, actor; Greg Maddux, baseball player; Rod Steiger, actor; John Gielgud, actor; Shani Wallis, actress and singer.

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, APRIL 15

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may become frustrated when someone doesn't follow the rules -- but then you may begin to think that you should follow suit. Is it safe?

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- The guidance you get from another is sound and reliable, but you have a secret reason for doing a certain thing your way at this time.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may be subject to imaginative fits that have you thinking you are in danger when, in fact, all is safe and secure right now.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Don't let yourself be distracted by someone who is intentionally trying to throw you off your game. Stay focused at all times.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You are enthusiastic about the possibilities that lie before you, despite being in close contact with someone who gives voice to serious doubts.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may be intrigued by someone who threatens to pull you away from what you know you should be doing at this time. What's in it for you?

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You are ready to float an idea that you've been working on for quite some time -- but you mustn't reveal everything all at once today!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Process is far more important than product today; you will learn a great deal by following the path that is laid out before you.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You mustn't be too quick to say no to someone whose ideas are habitually far-fetched. This time, you may want to listen closely!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You have the advantage as the day opens, and can hang onto it no matter what transpires. You are feeling confident and capable.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You will want to dig deeper than usual today to come up with the answers to one or two difficult questions. Don't shy away from the truth!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You are far more interested in what is going on behind the scenes than you are in what might be waiting for you center stage.

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