Your Birthday for June 28, 2018

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | June 28th, 2018

Born today, you care very little for the opinions of others, but you have plenty of opinions to rely on and to share with the world at large! You are somewhat inconsistent in your behavior; those who feel they can count on you to do this or that are sure to be disappointed eventually, for you are never one to follow any sort of rules, and nothing governs your behavior but the whimsy of your instincts. In this way, you have much in common with a child -- though it must also be said that you have a great deal more wisdom than any ordinary child. It is this awareness of the world and your willingness to live and let live that will give you advantages in life.

You have a knack for making people laugh -- including yourself. There is nothing so serious that it cannot be a source of humor to you -- and indeed there are times when you actually offend, simply because you see something funny in that which others find nothing to laugh at whatsoever. Your ability to smile when others are frowning sets you apart.

Also born on this date are: King Henry VIII of England; John Elway, football player; Mel Brooks, writer and director; Kathy Bates, actress; John Cusack, actor; Pat Morita, actor; Gilda Radner, actress and comedian; Richard Rodgers, composer; Mary Stuart Masterson, actress; Bruce Davison, 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.

FRIDAY, JUNE 29

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may be unusually sensitive to another's opinion today; you must not permit yourself to answer every criticism that comes your way.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- A highly unusual situation prepares you today for one that is just around the corner -- and it promises to be even more unorthodox.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You recognize in someone else the very traits that you believe give you the advantage -- but that may only be a matter of perspective.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You are more ready for a certain challenge than any of your competitors -- but is that really enough? Follow your instincts as you progress.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Not all disappointments can be avoided, but today you should be able to skirt one that would otherwise have lasting repercussions.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You mustn't take credit for something for which someone else is responsible, no matter how much you are illuminated in the process.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You must ready yourself for something that is on its way, whether you see the signs or not. Even something "invisible" can have a major impact.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You are on the verge of taking a major step forward -- but with it comes certain unavoidable risks. Can you take such a gamble right now?

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You will have to step up and do what another cannot -- or will not. In the end, others will recognize your contribution as invaluable.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Your emotions are not to be trifled with today -- even by yourself! Once you recognize just how you feel, you must act accordingly.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Patience helps you avoid a conflict with someone who is poised to get in your way -- but perhaps that very conflict is what is required today.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- What you share with another takes on far greater importance than usual today simply because of the gesture of kindness you make with it.

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Your Birthday for June 27, 2018

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | June 27th, 2018

Born today, you are one of the most confident, self-reliant and stable individuals born under your sign -- or so you would have it. There are those who would disagree strongly with this description, claiming that you are, in fact, an inconsistent, mercurial and barely trustworthy bundle of insecurities. Those who know you best know you are a complex combination of both of these personalities -- but what you have going for you is your ability to see yourself in a way that pleases you and allows you to progress in life with self-assurance. You react to everything in a way that seems to say, "I can deal with anything!"

In private, with those who love you, you are known for showing the other side -- that side that doesn't have all the answers, that can be shaken by circumstances. All it takes, however, for you to overcome these is honest talk; a true friend is anyone who will provide honesty when you need it.

Also born on this date are: Sam Claflin, actor; Helen Keller, author; Tobey Maguire, actor; Bob Keeshan, TV personality known as "Captain Kangaroo"; Vera Wang, designer; J.J. Abrams, producer and director; Lorrie Morgan, singer; Julia Duffy, actress; Norma Kamali, designer.

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, JUNE 28

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You can have what you want, but only if you are able to identify it properly ahead of time. There can be no guesswork right now!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You hold the key to your progress at this time -- but today someone may try to get it from you in order to derail what you have going on.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may be afforded a fleeting glimpse of something that is usually safely hidden from view. What do you do with the info it imparts?

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You have many questions, and you mustn't expect all of them to be answered within the same immediate timeframe. Some warrant rethinking.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Even routine affairs can take more time and thought than you were originally willing to give them. All must come out right in the end, however!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- The freedom you so cherish is likely to be threatened in some way today -- but you're more than willing to do what you must to preserve it.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- A family matter has you rethinking the plans you've made for the coming weeks or months. Someone is ready to take you in his confidence.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You can expect the friction to mount between you and a rival today. Take care that you aren't simply being stubborn, however!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- There are very real issues to be examined today, and the closer you look the more you'll realize that a solution is indeed at hand.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You're likely to hear a few rumors about what lies just ahead, but you mustn't make any firm decisions until you have investigated.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You can make fast work of a job that has taken others much longer to complete -- but that's because you are ready for just this kind of thing!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You can do only so much to ease tensions on the home front at this time. What you can do, of course, is share your unique perspective freely.

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Your Birthday for June 26, 2018

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | June 26th, 2018

Born today, you have been endowed with tremendous talents, but one thing that can work against you as you develop those talents and mature as a person is that you know it. What's the problem with that? For one thing, you are likely to grow up feeling that you are entitled and that you should be rewarded just for being you. This, in turn, can make you quite lazy; if you assume that anything you do is "good enough" because you are of such high quality, then you are likely to do yourself a disservice by not working for the things you want. It is not likely that others will see in you what you see -- unless you are able to prove your excellence by your actions!

Because you like yourself so much, you assume that others like you just as much -- whether they do or not. This means that when you encounter someone who doesn't share the high opinion you have of yourself, it can be quite stunning and upsetting to you.

Also born on this date are: Ariana Grande, singer and actress; Derek Jeter, baseball player; Gretchen Wilson, singer; Eleanor Parker, actress; Babe Didrikson Zaharias, Olympian; Chris Isaak, singer; Pearl Buck, writer; Peter Lorre, actor; Chris O'Donnell, actor; Mick Jones, singer, songwriter and guitarist; Abner Doubleday, U.S. military leader.

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, JUNE 27

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may want nothing more than to remain indoors today -- but even if that's true the fact is that you will benefit from time spent in the sun.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- What you do may seem quirky to some, but others recognize it as the beginning of a potentially dangerous phase. Heed their warnings!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You have a big change coming up, for which you must take some time to prepare. Now, however, is not the best time to start, and you know it.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may be torn between your desire to move forward and your enjoyment of the status quo. Too bad you can't be in two places at once!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may have to change a few rules that you've lived by for quite some time, simply because of a few expectations that haven't panned out.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You are demanding much of those who have signed on to help you with a current project. You can come up with a way to make things easier.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Now is not the time to say no to an offer that seems too good to be true. The fact is it is simply good -- and one you want to accept!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You're likely to enjoy something today that only recently would have rubbed you the wrong way. A partner knows your secret!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Take a good look around and you'll realize that there's very little holding you back right now; what's there is of your making.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You'll enjoy spending time with those who are younger and more enthusiastic than you are; they can teach you the meaning of "letting go"!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may be struggling with certain policies that are holding you back right now. There's no reason why they cannot be altered significantly.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You'll want to set certain limits for yourself today in order to ensure that you do not send the wrong message to those in charge.

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