Your Birthday for August 07, 2018

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | August 7th, 2018

Born today, you have tremendous insights that are the product of both nature and upbringing; you cannot separate who you are genetically with your environment. You are far more a product of all that surrounds you than most other individuals -- and this can be both an advantage and a detriment. It is advantageous, of course, because it means that you are very much a part of the world in which you live; nothing is too challenging for you, because it is all a part of who you are. It can also be a detriment because with all the good that surrounds you, there is plenty of bad as well -- and that will surely have an influence on you.

While no one comes into the world in charge, you are likely to seek positions of authority again and again as you come into your maturity. When young, you will no doubt be more than willing to play the underling, so that you can learn from the best above you; but you are destined to be the master of your domain one day, come what will.

Also born on this date are: Charlize Theron, actress; David Duchovny, actor; Billie Burke, actress; Sidney Crosby, hockey player; Wayne Knight, actor; Louis Leakey, anthropologist; Garrison Keillor, writer and radio personality; John Glover, 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.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 8

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- The expected happens today in a way that is unexpected -- so you must be ready to do what you know in a way that is entirely new.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You are making assumptions that are throwing a certain relationship into uncertainty at this time. Focus instead on what you can prove.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You want to make no mistakes today, but that may be hoping for too much given the complexity of what you are likely facing at this time.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Your best bet is to stick to what you know and avoid anything that requires you to step out of your comfort zone. Routine can be comforting.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Signs, signals and warnings swirl around you today, and you must take care to interpret them all correctly, lest you make a wrong turn somewhere.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You're apt to make a mistake today that you cannot undo, unless you take the time to read up on something that is new to you.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You aren't in the mood to accept criticism today, but that may not stop someone from telling you what he or she thinks. Don't be defensive!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- The pace is likely to pick up considerably today, and you can remain in control only by keeping everything clearly in view. Accept help!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You're going to want some feedback before calling it a day. What you hear may surprise you -- but it sends you in a profitable direction.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- A current problem hides itself from you for a time today, but you mustn't make the mistake of thinking it's gone for good. It's still there!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You can turn a disadvantage into an advantage today simply by looking at it from a new and different perspective.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Someone is ready to reach out for you, but he or she needs a sign to indicate that you are receptive to what he or she has to offer.

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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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