Your Birthday for August 13, 2018

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | August 13th, 2018

Born today, you are dignified and well-mannered, and you are likely to cultivate a soft-spoken and unassuming approach to life. Beneath the surface, however, lie many surprises -- most significant of these are your roiling passions that drive you to overachieve. When you are around the right kind of people, you can be easygoing and quite fun; around others, however, you can be rather stiff -- which is often interpreted as aloof. The truth is that you can be quite shy, and it takes you a while to warm up to people. You are much more comfortable in groups of people, whereas a single individual can knock you off balance. You are not vain, but you are quite proud.

You progress very quickly when undertaking something new, as you have many interests that steer you. You are likely to follow a single path to success, however, and it's not likely to be anything that others envision for you. When it comes to your professional contentment, you must follow your instincts.

Also born on this date are: Alfred Hitchcock, filmmaker; Fidel Castro, Cuban leader; Annie Oakley, Wild West entertainer; Bert Lahr, actor; Danny Bonaduce, actor; Dan Fogelberg, singer; Philippe Petit, high-wire artist; Debi Mazar, actress; Don Ho, singer; John Slattery, 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.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 14

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You are eager to get in touch with that one person who can give you the information you need right now. Why are you in such a hurry?

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You have no good choices to make today, but you can certainly choose to move in a direction that will allow you more personal freedom soon.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may have to report on something that you are of two minds about; for now, stick to the facts, and don't include any personal feelings.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may have to go above and beyond today in order to get something done in a manner that satisfies you. Others are not as demanding.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may find that working with a certain partner is far more enjoyable and profitable than you had expected. Is this something you want to continue?

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You must give someone in charge precisely what he or she asks for today -- but you can do it, perhaps, according to your timetable.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may be limited by circumstances today, but your imagination will remain unencumbered. You can come up with many good ideas!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may have to deal with an "intrusion" of sorts when a third party arrives on the scene. Be flexible, and by all means don't be defensive.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Jealousy cannot be avoided today, but you can certainly avoid acting on it and giving it any real control over you or your affairs.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may find yourself in a situation that requires more from you than you are willing to give. The choice is yours: stay or walk away.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- The rules you are being asked to follow limit your creativity and restrict your maneuverability -- both of which you depend upon highly.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- It's time to pick up the pieces and put them back together again -- or stop mourning the loss of something that you decide is gone for good.

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Your Birthday for August 12, 2018

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | August 12th, 2018

Born today, you go about your business in an unassuming manner, to the extent that others rarely know what you are up to. This is not because you wish to be sneaky; on the contrary, you are more than willing to share your ideas with anyone who shows an interest. You merely don't feel the need to advertise your every move to the world at large, as you find doing so to be an unnecessary distraction from getting things done. You have keen instincts, and you know where to put yourself in almost any situation in order to get the most out of it. You are not one to say "no" when you mean "yes," and you will always back up your opinions with what you consider to be proof.

You enjoy exploring your talents and stretching yourself to your natural limits; when you find that there is something you cannot do, you are just as pleased as when you discover that you can do something else. Knowing your boundaries is essential to being yourself.

Also born on this date are: Erwin Schrodinger, scientist; Buck Owens, singer and songwriter; Mark Knopfler, guitarist; Cecil B. DeMille, director; Pete Sampras, tennis player; Bruce Greenwood, actor; Sir Mix-a-Lot, rapper; Jane Wyatt, actress; Pat Metheny, guitarist; William Goldman, screenwriter; Christy Mathewson, baseball player.

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 13

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- It's time for you to make a move, one way or the other. Sitting still and waiting for this to happen to you is not the way to progress!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You're eager to be moving on from where you currently are to a place that affords you greater opportunity -- both personally and professionally.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You need clarification from someone about what is coming up, but you're not likely to get it if you move too quickly. Take time to be thorough.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- A bump in the road may have you stymied for a moment, but not too long. You can be back in the saddle in no time, showing them how it's done.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Take care that you don't free yourself of a certain responsibility prematurely today. You can't afford to leave anyone in the lurch right now.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You're perhaps more sensitive than usual -- which is saying a lot! Others won't always know how to behave around you today.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may feel unconnected today, but that's easily remedied. Take corrective measures and wait; you mustn't be hurried in any way!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You can move from here to there much more easily today than usual. It's not the mode of transportation, but rather your attitude and enthusiasm.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Now is the time for you to give another what he or she asks for -- without engaging in any of the usual discussion. Just do it!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You can put things in order again and again today, but that's not likely to solve a problem that has plagued you for days on end.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You've been resisting someone else's very good idea long enough. Today, you may want to relax a bit and just see where it can lead you.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You want a little more information today, but it may not be completely necessary to what you have to do either at work or at home.

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Your Birthday for August 11, 2018

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | August 11th, 2018

Born today, you have been endowed with tremendous ability -- and tremendous patience! This combination is rare and is likely to give you the advantage over others who may be equally capable and talented but who are in a hurry to enjoy the success to which they feel they are entitled. You are more than willing to work for your rewards and you never assume that you are entitled to anything. You are fair in all your dealings, and you treat others with respect -- while demanding respect in return. You have a strong mind and an able body, and you can apply yourself to all manner of problems and solve them in creative ways.

You are not always the most happy-go-lucky individual, as you are subject to rather foul moods upon occasion -- but then, who is not? You find it best, when such a mood strikes, to limit your contact with others and work through whatever may have caused you to go to the "dark side." Once you have recovered, it is usually as if nothing happened at all.

Also born on this date are: Chris Hemsworth, actor; Hulk Hogan, wrestler and actor; Alex Haley, author; Pablo Sandoval, baseball player; Steve Wozniak, computer mogul; Joe Rogan, TV host and actor; Mike Douglas, producer and talk-show host; Jerry Falwell, evangelist.

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 12

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You must be ready for any eventualities today. What a friend brings to the table can prove quite inspiring -- provided you see its true value.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may have recently gotten yourself into hot water without knowing it. You're fully aware of it now and must do something about it.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You mustn't let pride keep you from doing what is right by someone else. It's a good day to set aside any differences and think of the future.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You are expecting a lot today, and you can do much to improve your overall chances. It's time to do what you've prepared to do, and then some.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You can take pride in much that you do today, but there is one accomplishment that still eludes you, and you are more determined than ever.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- That which is difficult is certainly worth doing -- and doing well. You have what it takes to go the distance when many others fall short.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You must take warnings seriously today -- but you must also know which are true and valid, and which are merely meant to throw you off-balance.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You can avoid jealousy of all kinds today and keep a friend from falling victim to the "green-eyed monster." Pay no mind to rumors.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- A major development can happen without warning today -- and have an almost immediate effect upon you and the plans you are making.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Despite any seeming conflict between you and a co-worker, there is much you can do together today without any escalation of hostilities.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You can be the first to make your mark today, though you can bet there will be others following in your footsteps in no time.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Be sure to do your homework today. You can't expect to perform up to par without taking the time to prepare fully.

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