Your Birthday for May 30, 2018

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | May 30th, 2018

Born today, you can be aggressive in your approach to that which you take personally -- and, conversely, you can all but ignore those things that seem not to affect you directly. Of course, you are likely to be saddled with the label "selfish" -- and there are times when you have earned it! You can be quite self-centered. There is nothing you can do about this; it is a central part of your overall nature! There are times, however, when you can consciously decide to put thoughts of yourself aside in order to focus on another. You may find, as you mature, that you actually enjoy giving to others more than you thought you would -- and making a habit out of it can be good for you!

You are a born planner, and you will rarely if ever embark on a new endeavor without getting all of your ducks in a row. Will you always accomplish what you have planned? Of course not! But planning, to you, is an essential part of any well-performed action or endeavor.

Also born on this date are: Idina Menzel, singer and actress; Mel Blanc, voice actor; Wynonna Judd, singer; Benny Goodman, musician and bandleader; Gale Sayers, football player; Manny Ramirez, baseball player; Ted McGinley, actor; Keir Dullea, actor; Colm Meaney, actor.

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, MAY 31

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You can clear up any confusion that lingers today over a situation that has great potential for giving everyone what he or she wants.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- It'll be necessary to keep moving today once you make a start. No matter how detailed your plans, you can expect to improvise now and then.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You're eager for attention -- but not just any attention! You want others to notice what you are doing today -- and recognize the value of it.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You can present yourself in the best possible light today, provided you take the time to stage your environment in just the right way.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- That which you do not understand is likely to have quite a significant effect on you today; you'll be compelled to learn more about it!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You have only so much time to gather and absorb information today; focus on that which has a direct bearing on what you are trying to accomplish.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- First impressions are likely to be quite misleading today. Take time to look beneath the surface and see who you're really dealing with!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- A casual situation becomes serious all of a sudden today, and you must be ready to address an issue that only you can fully appreciate.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You can perform just as well as anyone else, but that's not likely to satisfy you today; you want to rise to an entirely new level.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Are you ready to do something that not too long ago you swore you'd never do? Once again you learn that "never" is best left unsaid!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may have trouble working at peak performance today, but through no fault of your own; circumstances have conspired against you.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- If you can manage to do more than one thing at any time today, you can surely complete something important that you had left undone.

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Your Birthday for May 29, 2018

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | May 29th, 2018

Born today, you are one of those forthright and oft-right people to whom others are constantly looking for guidance and leadership, and you give it with confidence. You have many talents, and yet the greatest gift the stars have bestowed upon you is the ability to learn. This is sure to give you an advantage in almost any line of work you may choose, and you are destined to be happy if you find that niche that allows you to achieve levels of personal excellence. You don't enjoy doing that which just anyone can do; you want to be assigned important tasks that require the most of you.

You do have your weaknesses, of course. When you discover something that makes you feel good and satisfies your barely hidden liking for the unconventional or controversial, you can overindulge and endanger yourself as a result. You must, now and then, observe the boundaries that others have set.

Also born on this date are: John F. Kennedy, U.S. president; Daniel Tosh, comedian; La Toya Jackson, singer; Bob Hope, actor and comedian; Patrick Henry, statesman; Annette Bening, actress; Danny Elfman, composer and musician; Anthony Geary, actor; Melissa Etheridge, singer and songwriter; Ted Levine, actor; Rupert Everett, actor; G.K. Chesterton, author; Al Unser, auto racer.

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.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 30

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You can return a favor today -- and there's no reason to think that he or she will forget you any time soon. A close bond is forming.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You have been busying yourself with tasks that reap certain benefits -- including some that are financial. Today, focus on emotional health.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Someone is trying to influence you in a way that doesn't sit well. A discussion about protocol may be in order.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Something or someone shows up today and changes everything, at least for a while. If you want, things can be back to normal in no time.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Going back over your work will give you a better idea of where you went wrong than can anyone who is merely criticizing. Take a close look!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may find yourself remembering fondly an episode from your past that, at the time, you claimed not to enjoy all that much.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may be distracted by all that is going on around you, but that is merely a sign that you would prefer to do something else today.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You mustn't let your preference for one thing keep you from enjoying something else today -- especially when things are changing rapidly.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Positive thinking works wonders today -- even when you find yourself in a situation that you don't know how to assess.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Take care that you are not merely spinning your wheels today; you'll want every effort to lead to a certain predetermined outcome.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- A friend keeps you moving in a straight line, which is essential as you near your destination. Distractions mustn't get the better of you.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You can enjoy just enough rest and relaxation today to recover your usual enthusiasm about something that you must tend to tomorrow.

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Your Birthday for May 28, 2018

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | May 28th, 2018

Born today, you sometimes get on your high horse and act as if you are better than others, but the fact is that although you do possess a few remarkable talents, you are perfectly able to keep your feet on the ground and be as normal as the next person. Behaving as if the stars have made you somehow exceptional is not the best idea -- even if it may be true! You want to be liked, and you want to be able to mingle with others without having anyone turn away from you because you have treated them unkindly. This is only likely to happen when you are in one of your moods, however -- and those who know you well know precisely what that means! You can be, at times, quite difficult and off-putting.

At your best, you are generous and treat anyone you encounter as if he were a prince or she a princess, regardless of his or her true station in life. You have no use for the kind of categorization that sets people apart; you believe in a democratic approach to all things in life.

Also born on this date are: Kylie Minogue, singer; Gladys Knight, singer; Michael Oher, football player; Colbie Caillat, singer; John Fogerty, singer; Ian Fleming, author; Jim Thorpe, football player; Carey Mulligan, actress; Justin Kirk, actor; Phil Vassar, singer; Ekaterina Gordeeva, Olympic ice skater; Betty Shabazz, activist.

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, MAY 29

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may have trouble applying yourself to a certain assignment today, but soon you'll realize that a small adjustment cures what ails you.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You have little time today, so you don't want to beat around the bush. Let others know what you need and when you need it -- and be direct!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You and a partner may not agree on all points today, but you can surely get good work done by focusing on those things you have in common.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You're sure to attract some criticism today by presenting ideas that are not in the mainstream; some are actually quite controversial.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- A change of scenery can give you a leg up today as you try to increase the overall volume of work you are able to do. You seek inspiration!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- A matter of policy stands between you and something you very much want -- but that doesn't mean you can't have it. It'll take some doing.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Take care today that you don't make up your mind about something before you have examined all the evidence available.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You don't have to bring any stormy weather indoors today; you can keep things calm by remaining true to your ideals.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- What you do today counts as a rehearsal of sorts, as you try to get something right that others will be watching you do soon.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You're eager to see things improve on the financial front, especially now that you realize a supposed ally is really nothing of the sort.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You're eager to have someone on your team who can bring to your efforts a fresh outlook and new techniques. Today may be the day.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You are used to getting updates each day from someone who knows what you need to hear; today, you may not get your usual report.

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