Your Birthday for July 17, 2018

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | July 17th, 2018

Born today, you are likely to be remembered for one accomplishment that, above all others, attracts attention and propels you to the top of the heap in your chosen profession. It's that one thing that will enable you to stake your claim to greatness, and that will mark your time on earth as well-spent. You attack every endeavor with confidence and enthusiasm; if it's worth doing, it's worth doing well -- and anything worth doing is, to you, something that enables you to better yourself in some way. You are holistic in your approach to life, and you believe that each of your various components depends on every other one, and that you must be an integrated whole.

You have a wacky side, and you can be wildly unpredictable -- especially when you are in one of your better moods. At such times, there is no telling what you might do or say! You do, however, have your darker moods as well -- and people who know you well know better than to try to coax you out of them. They must pass of their own accord, organically.

Also born on this date are: David Hasselhoff, actor and singer; Donald Sutherland, actor; Phyllis Diller, actress and comedian; James Cagney, actor; Art Linkletter, TV personality; Diahann Carroll, actress; Erle Stanley Gardner, 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.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 18

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You can run with an idea and do something that is likely to be remembered for quite some time. Instincts and training go well together today.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You don't want to confuse any of the key issues today, so be sure to speak only when you know what you want to say. Your contributions count!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You can take a very traditional notion, turn it on its ear,and come up with a new idea today that wins you a great deal of admiration.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- That sense that you can do no wrong is misleading, and it threatens to make you vulnerable to a situation from which you cannot escape.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You are eager to prove that the "establishment" need not be the status quo any longer. You can do your best, and that will be recognized.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may be unusually self-indulgent today. Keep your feet on the ground and remember that you can indeed have too much of a good thing.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You're expecting things to heat up between yourself and someone you've only recently met -- but you may be misinterpreting what is going on.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You'll have the chance to channel complex emotions into an endeavor that might not otherwise take shape. You can stay on an even keel.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Things may be harder for you now -- or very soon -- than you are willing to let on. A friend knows the truth and is ready to help.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- The plans you are making are sure to affect those around you, so you'll want to include them as you set things in motion.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You needn't make a change that will upset the apple cart -- but even a small adjustment on your part can do you a world of good.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You are suspicious of someone who is not telling you all he or she knows. What's at play here, and what does it mean for your future plans?

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Your Birthday for July 16, 2018

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | July 16th, 2018

Born today, you are a highly studious individual, always willing to dig deeply into any topic that catches your attention and go above and beyond to ensure that you understand the given subject better than others. This doesn't mean, however, that you don't have any fun; on the contrary, you are perhaps more capable of laughing at yourself and at the world around you than anyone else born under your sign, and you enjoy nothing so much as a game well and fairly played. What this suggests, then, is that you are able to balance intellect and feeling. You are able to be flexible and realistic about everything you undertake.

You enjoy activities that are considered unusual or even controversial -- not because they are such, but because they happen to attract you more than others. You are entertained by those who insist on criticizing you for following your dreams; after all, why should that matter to anyone but yourself?

Also born on this date are: Will Ferrell, actor and comedian; Barry Sanders, football player; Corey Feldman, actor; "Shoeless Joe" Jackson, baseball player; Ginger Rogers, actress and dancer; Jimmy Johnson, football coach; Barbara Stanwyck, actress; Stewart Copeland, drummer; Orville Redenbacher, popcorn mogul; Roald Amundsen, explorer; Michael Flatley, dancer.

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 17

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You can approach a certain "stalled" situation in a more creative way. Others are willing to give you the benefit of the doubt.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You receive more than one important message from an unusual source today, but they may seem contradictory. What's really going on here?

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- How you see a certain problem has everything to do with how you devise any potential solutions. Is your vision clear?

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- A little idea that you almost ignored is likely to give way to one that is much bigger, and its potential knows no bounds!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You don't want to do anything but your very best today, especially where family members are concerned. You can and must lead by example.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- A puzzle waits to be solved, but perhaps you're not the one to solve it -- at least not yet. Soon you will have an epiphany of sorts.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may be trying to do too much all at once today; take things apart, look at their components, and focus on one small task at a time.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may not have much time to devote to a certain problem today, so you'll want to attack it as soon as possible upon waking. Don't wait!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- It's very important for you to understand what makes someone else tick, as he or she is an important part of your inner world.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may be interpreting someone else's words or deeds in a very unusual way -- which is resulting, of course, in a lack of synchronization.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You're eager to make changes to your primary environment -- either your home or office. Even a slight adjustment yields a big payoff.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- A personal mystery may actually be solved today -- and you must take care not to make things more difficult in its aftermath.

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Your Birthday for July 15, 2018

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | July 15th, 2018

Born today, you are very quick to fight back when you feel that you have been wronged, as your defensive instincts are quite keen. Fortunately, this is rare; it really does take a lot to get you riled to the point of defending yourself in any aggressive manner -- and you're never one to resort to violence. You always prefer talking things out, solving problems through analysis and discussion, and making your way via negotiation and compromise. When this is not possible, you usually just walk away from the situation at hand. On occasion, however, you will turn and face an aggressor head-on, and he or she had better be ready for you, because in such cases you will not back down.

You are dedicated and tenacious when it comes to your work; you never do anything that isn't part of a larger plan of action that is intended to yield a big payoff. You are not always after money; often it is recognition that you want, which, as far as you are concerned, is a reward worth pursuing.

Also born on this date are: Forest Whitaker, actor; Linda Ronstadt, singer; Diane Kruger, actress; Rembrandt, painter; Jesse Ventura, wrestler and politician; Alex Karras, football player, and actor; Brigitte Nielsen, actress; Clement Moore, author and poet; Jan-Michael Vincent, actor; Kim Alexis, model.

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 16

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You're more than willing to help a friend with something "specialized" today -- but you must insist that he or she return the favor when asked.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Your peripheral awareness is keen at this time and prevents you from falling into a trap set by a rival. You may want to make a change.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- It is almost impossible for you to be objective about your accomplishments; trust a friend to tell you how you've really done.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You're willing to try something new today, but only with the right companion. You know who that should be; all you have to do is ask.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- A friend reveals something that you find remarkable -- and you're inspired to do the same in return. Surprises mount!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You're eager to show someone close to you just how you feel and how close you'd like to be. Take care that you're not moving too fast.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You run the risk of misinterpreting someone else's signals today if you keep turning your back and putting your focus elsewhere.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may have trouble deciding just what you should do in a given situation that is almost upon you. Don't let any more time go by!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- A collaboration yields more than you had hoped for, and the relationship that has been forged can sustain you through many difficult times.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- The more unusual an idea is, the more likely you will be to find someone to support it. It's just the kind of thing people want right now!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- While you've contemplated what's been holding you back for so long, almost all restrictions have lifted. Get back in the swing of things!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Others may not be aware of the power you possess, but you can put on a clear demonstration before the day is out. Be creative!

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