Your Birthday for July 05, 2018

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | July 5th, 2018

Born today, you fancy yourself one of those resolute individuals who doesn't allow him or herself to be pushed around -- and yet when the chips are down, you often succumb to a lack of confidence and let others walk all over you. What's going on here? The truth is that you have tremendous talents and a healthy ego -- and yet you feel that others may seize the advantage at any time. You must guard against this -- and the best way to do that is to avoid playing mind games with yourself! Tell yourself that you will stand strong, and do so; it may not be easy, but it's certainly something you can do. You are far more than you think you are!

You are on the one hand friendly and generous, and yet at the drop of a hat you may become cold and self-absorbed. When you are in the mood to mix and mingle with others, you can be the life of the party; when your darker mood takes over you tend to isolate yourself -- and that's best for those who do not want to cross paths with you when you are at your worst.

Also born on this date are: Jean Cocteau, writer; Edie Falco, actress; Huey Lewis, singer; Katherine Helmond, actress; Georges Pompidou, French leader; P.T. Barnum, circus entrepreneur.

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, JULY 6

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- The possible and the impossible may compete for your attention today, each for a very different reason. Take a realistic approach.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You know what's lying directly in front of you, waiting for you to make even the smallest error. Your maneuverability saves the day.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Once you get the laughter started it's not likely to stop for quite a while -- and you know just how valuable that can be for everyone around you.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You must pay attention to more than expense today; to get the best possible deal, you must balance price with hidden value.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You are in no mood to deal with the conspicuous today; the subtle, even the invisible, are likely to speak to you in a way that is irresistible.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- When you say "now," you mean it -- and anyone who makes you wait runs the risk of turning you away and squandering an important contact.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You are moving forward and dispensing with a long-term problem once and for all. A friend knows what else you want -- and can provide it.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may have to deceive someone for a time today in order to lay the groundwork for a surprise you'll be ready to unveil very soon.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You'll want to look past the exterior today; it's what lies beneath that can make all the difference for you.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Your ambition may be getting the better of you at this time. Take a moment today to stop and take stock of where you really stand.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Fatigue is catching up to you, but there may be little you can do while your hands are full with a job that simply cannot wait.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- It's a good day to ask a few of the "big questions" -- especially everyone's favorite: "What if?" You can suggest an alternative.

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Your Birthday for July 04, 2018

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | July 4th, 2018

Born today, you look upon the world as one vast arena of opportunity. You are never likely to cease learning; you thrive on collecting all kinds of information from all kinds of people living in all kinds of places. Indeed, you are likely to enjoy many lengthy periods in your life in which you are quite peripatetic, traveling here and there to immerse yourself in other cultures. You especially enjoy learning about people by sharing their dining traditions, and you are more than willing to try anything at least once, no matter how unusual.

When it comes to love, you are one of the most stable and loyal individuals born under your sign -- or any sign. Once you have committed to a relationship, you are in it for life. Of course, you demand the same kind of faithfulness in return; you can forgive one or two minor betrayals, but nothing more.

Also born on this date are: Eva Marie Saint, actress; Calvin Coolidge, U.S. president; Gina Lollobrigida, actress; Gloria Stuart, actress; Bill Withers, singer and songwriter; Abigail Van Buren and Ann Landers, columnists; Geraldo Rivera, TV news personality; Andrew Zimmern, celebrity chef; Nathaniel Hawthorne, writer; Neil Simon, 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.

THURSDAY, JULY 5

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You'll want to take any and all precautions today before setting out on a journey for which you can only plan so far. Accidents will happen.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You're not going to have the experience you expect -- but you can actually improve the outcome by doing something that goes against the grain.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You'll want to pay close attention to the things that seem to reach out to you in new ways. There are rules to follow, but only for so long.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- What you imagine can surely come to pass today. You may need some help laying the groundwork, however.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You can help a friend in a way that allows others to believe that you are both making strides. Perception is everything!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Don't assume that you can make things happen the way you usually do; there are subtle differences that you'll be dealing with all day.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Trust is an issue today, but you can do well before someone raises a concern that everyone around you must address directly.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You will uncover what you want where you least expect to find it today -- but once that happens everything else goes according to plan.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You'll enjoy getting closer to someone with whom you have much in common. You both have the opportunity to make personal discoveries.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- There is room in your schedule for a few indulgences -- but take care you're not asking for too much too soon. Don't go overboard!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You don't want to put stock in fortune-telling today, but you will surely want to listen to someone whose experience can anticipate events.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You can demonstrate just what is at stake today by upping your game in a way that some might call ostentatious. It's all part of the job!

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Your Birthday for July 03, 2018

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | July 3rd, 2018

Born today, you are nothing if not adventurous. You are never restricted by the kinds of everyday cautions and fears that govern the behavior of most individuals. The truth is, however, that you are no daredevil and learn all you can about a given endeavor before engaging in it -- but once you do, you do so with no reservations whatsoever. This is perhaps most demonstrable in affairs of the heart; you approach love with a curious studiousness, eager to learn all you can about what lies ahead. And then you let go and let yourself fall quite hard!

If you are faced with too many days in a row that offer nothing but routine and the expected, you become very quickly bored and disheartened with the world at large. This, indeed, is the one true danger you face in life; it is far more threatening to you than anything else and is something you will want to avoid at all costs.

Also born on this date are: Tom Cruise, actor; Sandra Lee, celebrity chef; Kurtwood Smith, actor; Montel Williams, TV personality; Moises Alou, baseball player; George M. Cohan, composer and songwriter; Betty Buckley, actress and singer; George Sanders, actor; Tom Stoppard, 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.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 4

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- After a long period of being out of touch, you're eager to learn what is going on with a dear old friend. It's time to reach out, surely!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Progress is assured, but you may find yourself moving in a surprising direction. Two or three people warn you of a coming threat.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Instructions you receive today may not be crystal clear. You must be willing to dive in and experiment when you are uncertain about what to do.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You're wanting to surround yourself with the best of everything -- but in one certain situation, a best friend is really all you need.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You know whom to turn to today when things get tough. You and a friend can derive a great deal of inspiration from a past shared experience.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Loved ones will be in the background all day long, no matter what you may be involved with at work. A lesson is learned after dark.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may have to work harder than usual to navigate a quickly fluctuating situation. Environmental influences make things more complicated.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You don't always believe that where you are affects how you do your work, but today that's likely to be the case. Is it time to move, perhaps?

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may have to pick up the pace very quickly today as you face a deadline that you were not anticipating. You may ask who is in charge.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You'll receive a sign that points you in a new direction -- but some mixed messages may come your way as well, which you must sort out.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You are far more interested in process than results today -- and that's just fine, as there are lessons to be learned along the way.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- A certain key unlocks more than one mystery today. What you uncover about yourself and a loved one may knock you off balance.

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