Your Birthday for July 09, 2018

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | July 9th, 2018

Born today, you are very much the kind of person to whom others turn in times of trouble, for you are thoughtful, instinctive and capable of maintaining a calm approach to even the most critical problems. You are often so soft-spoken that others may mistake your tone for a lack of care -- but this is certainly not the case! You care deeply about your affairs and the affairs of those around you. You are sympathetic of any cause promoted by the "underdog" and will do all you can to ensure success -- and often the mere mention of your name in support of someone's efforts does the trick! You have a great many friends and admirers -- and very few enemies.

Though you covet your privacy, there is nothing in your closet to be ashamed of; indeed, you live your life in the open, and care very little if you are the subject of conjecture, speculation or rumor. You are loyal, generous and genuine. With you, others know very well what they're getting.

Also born on this date are: Tom Hanks, actor; Jack White, singer, songwriter and guitarist; Courtney Love, singer and actress; Fred Savage, actor and director; Jimmy Smits, actor; John Tesh, media personality and musician; Kelly McGillis, actress; Chris Cooper, actor; Richard Roundtree, actor; Donald Rumsfeld, statesman.

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, JULY 10

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- What you think of a certain tradition may be put to the test today as others expect you to join in. What does it really mean to you?

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may not have the funds to make a certain purchase today -- but if you play your cards right your coffers will certainly expand very soon.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- A misunderstanding is easily made right today when you undo something that needn't have been done in the first place. It is up to you.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You mustn't give up on what you want, as it is likely just beyond your reach today. A good friend comes to you with two or three suggestions.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- What gives you pleasure today may be something that rubs someone close to you the wrong way. You can reach a workable compromise, however.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may get an ultimatum from a friend who is betting that you will cooperate. You can do the right thing when all is said and done.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You are seeing someone else in a new light today, but this doesn't have to affect the relationship in any appreciable way. Not yet, anyway!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You receive a compliment from someone who has never before been a big fan. You have no reason to believe he or she has an ulterior motive.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- A situation arises today that requires you to consider an option long ago dismissed. Your prior experience will see you through.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- It's important for you to strategize today; you mustn't simply hope that everything works out for the best.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- A life change is on the horizon if you continue along your current path. You have several immediate options to consider first, however.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You can put two and two together and come up with something very different from what you and others expect. You have a magic touch!

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Your Birthday for July 08, 2018

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | July 8th, 2018

Born today, you are able to bear the kinds of burdens that are simply too much for most other individuals. This is sure to win you tremendous admiration, which you appreciate -- and yet there are times when you wish someone else might take the pressure off! The truth is that you thrive on pressure of all kinds -- emotional, physical and psychological; there is something about you that is rendered stronger by having to deal with things of which others are usually spared. Your unique outlook helps you maintain your strength when the going gets tough. You can appreciate any situation that allows you to grow and to evolve.

You are very simple in your philosophical leanings; you don't like to overcomplicate things by considering issues that are, as far as you are concerned, beyond your capacity to fully understand.

Also born on this date are: Kevin Bacon, actor; Toby Keith, country singer; Anjelica Huston, actress; John D. Rockefeller, businessman; Steve Lawrence, actor and singer; Wolfgang Puck, celebrity chef; Beck, singer, songwriter and producer; Marty Feldman, actor; Hugo Boss, designer; Nelson Rockefeller, politician.

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, JULY 9

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- It's time for you to step up and do what you had promised to do some time ago. You shouldn't be held accountable for any time lost.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- A casual approach is recommended today, as any forceful attempt to get what you want is likely to reflect badly on you for some time.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- A knee-jerk reaction drives someone away, but only temporarily. Once you are communicating again, you can get much done together.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may feel that someone is intentionally standing in your way, but that is not the case. A little honest talk yields a productive agreement.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may have to do a little more research before you have enough knowledge of a certain subject to satisfy the demands currently being made of you.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Travel is in the picture, but you may choose an unconventional way of getting to your destination. As it happens, you do not have to go far.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may be waiting on an official verdict before acting on whatever decision is made. There are several things in the air at this time.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- A past situation allows you to see a current problem in a new light once you make the connection between the two. Things are looking up!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You can do a little more for someone else than you had planned -- and the results do much for you as well. Focus on solutions.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may have a second chance of sorts today, despite any word to the contrary by those in charge. You know better what's really going on.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You receive news that puts how you are feeling in perspective. Now you know that there's nothing wrong with you. Examine details.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may not see things clearly at first, but later in the day the clouds lift and what you were expecting is likely to be revealed to you.

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Your Birthday for July 07, 2018

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | July 7th, 2018

Born today, you do not have to throw your weight around to get things done, nor do you have to raise your voice to sway others toward your point of view. Your powers of persuasion are subtle, and others are likely to be influenced by you without even knowing it. You combine style and substance in a way that is uniquely yours. You are likely to be remembered, even when your first impression is not a resounding success; indeed, you are likely to resurface in the minds of others long after you have first encountered them -- simply because there is something about you that gets under their skin.

You are quite adept at understanding anyone whose point of view is different from yours; it's rather like understanding one's enemy -- the more you know about another, the more likely you will be to prevail if a conflict arises between you. You know what makes people tick, and that certainly gives you the advantage.

Also born on this date are: Ringo Starr, musician, singer, former Beatle; Michelle Kwan, figure skater; Kirsten Vangsness, actress; Satchel Paige, baseball player; Jim Gaffigan, comedian; Doc Severinsen, musician; David McCullough, author; George Cukor, director; Billy Campbell, actor; Robert Heinlein, 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.

SUNDAY, JULY 8

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You have far more control over yourself and your affairs today than you had anticipated -- and a certain firm decision can be made.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You are surprised to learn that someone has been keeping his or her eye on you all this time. Methods and motives are combined effectively.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- After seeing someone do all that can be done today, you'll want to go and do your homework in preparation for tomorrow. You must be ready!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- A little research uncovers certain key information and points you in the right direction. You can address problems as they arise.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may be met with objections as you share your plans. Don't let the naysayers keep you from doing what you know in your heart to be right.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may have to sever ties with someone close to you -- but only temporarily. What happens after dark gives you much food for thought.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may be asked to fall in line and do precisely what you are told -- but that's not for you. Rather, you must follow your heart.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Your respect for someone who continually shows you how things should be done allows you to see things in the proper perspective today.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You are farther from your intended destination today than you were yesterday -- and you must identify a reason. Questions demand answers!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- In trying to approach a situation in practical terms, you may be misunderstood by someone who is being far more emotional about it all.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You cannot stop a thing today before it has reached its maturity; you must be willing to go the distance and follow where it will lead.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Your admiration for someone who is doing what you would like to be doing can either cause frustration or offer inspiration. Which will it be?

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