Your Birthday for August 06, 2018

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | August 6th, 2018

Born today, you are never one to let the details slip by unnoticed. Indeed, as far as you are concerned anyone who overlooks the little things risks living life only halfway. You are extremely competent when it comes to crisis management, in part because little ever takes you by surprise and you pay such close attention to everything. That, of course, gives you a tremendous advantage when the going gets tough. There are those who may think that you are too concerned with the nitty-gritty and that you are unable to improvise -- but the truth is that you are able to do far more than most because of your familiarity with all pertinent details of any given situation.

You have tremendous creative talents, and you are never truly content unless you are working hard making something that never existed before. You want to be known as one who was able to turn nothing into something -- of course, that "nothing" is really all that percolates in your extremely fertile imagination!

Also born on this date are: Lucille Ball, actress and comic; Andy Warhol, artist; Geri Halliwell, singer; Robert Mitchum, actor; Vera Farmiga, actress; Alexander Fleming, scientist; M. Night Shyamalan, director and screenwriter; Catherine Hicks, actress; Alfred, Lord Tennyson, poet.

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, AUGUST 7

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You'll enjoy a certain one-on-one interaction today, even though it is unexpected and may upset your routine. Be flexible!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may be facing a certain situation in a way that takes both friends and enemies very much by surprise. You know full well what you are doing!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You can benefit from adopting another's point of view today, if only for a very short time. You've been wearing blinders for too long!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- A surge in creativity pushes you forward, but not so fast that you can't enjoy yourself in the process. A close friend is impressed.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You are going through a crazy time, what with one thing and another, but a friend provides some calm today in the midst of the storm.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You don't have to understand all the reasons why someone is taking certain actions; all you have to do is react when the time comes.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Your response to someone else's proposal today says a lot about your relationship. Some things may have to change as you move forward.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- It's time to get in touch with someone who can help you make a firm decision before too much happens that you cannot control.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You can benefit from doing things in a different order today; a break with routine can recharge your batteries and inspire you.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You know just exactly what needs to be done today, but you may not be able to do it without stepping into someone else's shoes for a time.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You don't have a lot of time to get things done today, so you'll want to double up where you can. You can multitask quite well!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Those who gravitate toward you today do so because you have something they need -- but that dynamic works both ways, and you will benefit too.

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Your Birthday for August 05, 2018

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | August 5th, 2018

Born today, you are able to maintain a healthy worldview even in the face of endless struggle. You are a balanced and thoughtful individual who knows the value of a promise, and who is able to embrace a cause in such a way that success is virtually guaranteed. At the same time, however, you would be the first to acknowledge that nothing is a certainty. You have an adventurous spirit, and you're willing to do the kinds of things that most people avoid. This isn't because you make a habit of throwing caution to the wind, but rather because you like to learn as much as possible and believe that you will learn invaluable lessons about yourself and the world around you.

There are times in which you may seem to be waiting for something to come along and give you a greater sense of purpose or meaning -- and in most cases that wait will be rewarded, as you are sure to experience much in life that gives you exactly what you want. Like so many Leo natives, you are eager to do that which is important and memorable.

Also born on this date are: Neil Armstrong, astronaut and first man on the moon; Maureen McCormick, actress; Patrick Ewing, basketball player; Loni Anderson, actress; John Huston, director; Terri Clark, singer; Vitus Bering, explorer.

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, AUGUST 6

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Harmony at home depends on your attitude and point of view. You can disrupt things by spreading bad feelings, but why do that?

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You don't have as much time as you think to solve a particularly tricky problem involving someone from your past. Act now!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You're eager to see a certain mistake forgiven and forgotten -- and it will be, once you acknowledge the reasons for it in the first place.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Not everyone is willing to play by your rules today. Be patient with anyone who doesn't understand where you're coming from.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Your instincts are keen, but you don't have all the data you need to make a truly informed decision. You cannot afford to guess wrong today!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Circumstances seem to conspire against you today, when in fact it is a lack of preparation that holds you back. This can be remedied!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- It's not too late to revise your thinking about a certain individual or situation. What you are facing today requires an honest assessment.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You receive both good news and bad news today, and what you do with each makes all the difference. You needn't be adversely affected.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You understand what is going on around you today, and you appreciate the efforts others are making -- but you know success depends on you.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- A misunderstanding is quickly and easily cleared up today -- provided that you recognize it to begin with. You are eager for nightfall.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- A celebration of sorts takes on a strange new meaning today when things don't come off exactly as planned. This could be something big!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You are tempted to follow in someone else's footsteps, but you must realize that doing so will have far-reaching effects. Think twice.

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Your Birthday for August 04, 2018

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | August 4th, 2018

Born today, you are a creative and ambitious individual, and you know how to put your talents to work to further any cause that you embrace. You understand that you cannot do most things entirely alone -- simply because your plans are so large; you are able, therefore, to fire up those around you and persuade them to dedicate their time and energy to those plans that you have put forward. You are not always successful, but what gives you the advantage is that you recognize the need to start small with other people whose ideas, as far as you are concerned, are as valid as yours. You may do great things in your lifetime, but whatever you do you're likely to be remembered.

You call it like you see it, and you rarely if ever beat around the bush. This is true in your work and in your private life -- and especially where love is concerned. You don't like to play games with those with whom you become involved; when it comes to romance, you tend to wear your heart on your sleeve.

Also born on this date are: Barack Obama, U.S. president; Cole and Dylan Sprouse, actors; Louis Armstrong, singer and musician; Elizabeth, Queen Mother of the United Kingdom; Billy Bob Thornton, actor and director; Richard Belzer, actor and comedian; Roger Clemens, baseball player; Percy Bysshe Shelley, poet.

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, AUGUST 5

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You see things differently today, perhaps because of what has recently happened to you, and perhaps because of what you know will soon happen.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may wake to find that things are very different from what you expected today -- but new trends are still likely to work in your favor.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You don't have to worry about navigating unfamiliar territory today; you will benefit from information provided by previous travelers.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Take nothing for granted today. Look at how someone close to you is handling a certain situation and take a leaf out of his or her book.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Keep your emotions in check today. Realize that there are situations over which you have no control. Productive adjustments can be made.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Any changes made today are sure to be profitable to you in some measure -- though you may not score the gains you had originally hoped for.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- What you do today is likely to be judged on more than just its seeming merits. The situation is far more complicated than you had guessed.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Something you had started can only be stopped by you and you alone. There are some who are eager for you to see the light in this regard.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- What you can do you must do today -- especially when you understand that you will be helping those who cannot help themselves.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Key issues can be addressed directly today, though not everyone is likely to listen. Still, you can begin making measurable progress.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Your know-how and common sense enable you to succeed where others have failed in the past. This can prove a memorable day.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You're going to have to jump through a few hoops today before you begin to benefit from an idea that has long been taking shape.

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