Your Birthday for October 15, 2018

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | October 15th, 2018

Born today, you are not always as straightforward as you might be. You have a great many thoughts swirling in your brain at any given time, and your mind is a wellspring of ideas -- many of which can prove quite beneficial and even profitable, and some of which will never come to fruition. The difficulty, of course, is in the communicating of those ideas, for your habit is to make things far more difficult to understand than they have to be -- and that in itself can stack the odds against you as you strive for success.

When you keep things simple, you are able to get to the heart of things more swiftly -- which will enable you, in turn, to work from a more instinctive and emotional place. The more “organic” you can be in all that you do, the more you will be able to break new ground and prove that you can -- and should -- be at the forefront of much that is exciting and progressive.

Also born on this date are: Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York; Penny Marshall, actress and director; Linda Lavin, actress; Emeril Lagasse, celebrity chef; Lee Iacocca, automaker; Mario Puzo, 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.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 16

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Your quick judgment of someone isn’t likely to pan out today. He or she may very well win you over completely before all is said and done.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may have to resign yourself to remaining in the dark about a certain issue that surrounds you and a loved one who is being secretive.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Those who are at cross purposes today may look to you for some guidance. You can see things in a way that they can’t -- and that helps!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- The verdict is in and you’ll have to do whatever is required to make amends, if the decision is against you and your position.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Someone gets in touch with you and reminds you of the “good old days” -- but don’t be fooled! There’s no reason to go back in time, surely!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- A secret you’ve been keeping for quite some time may have to be shared at last before a certain key relationship can progress.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Just when you thought that something was over and done with, you’re likely to have to start all over again. Today brings several such surprises.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You are likely to recognize a link between yourself and someone you thought was very different. Together, you can accomplish much.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may have to be a little more explicit as you give instructions to others today. Not all of your intentions will be clear at first.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Giving someone else “one last chance” isn’t likely to have the effect you desire. You will want to try a more conciliatory tone, perhaps.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Now is the time for you to make crystal clear the meaning behind your more “mysterious” behavior. You’ll win a lot of support.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You’ll benefit from someone else’s good ideas today -- and together you can make something happen that benefits others.

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Your Birthday for October 14, 2018

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | October 14th, 2018

Born today, you inspire trust, and can stick with a plan through any hardship to ensure success. While you can perform all manner of tasks entirely on your own, you do your best work in tandem with others -- and contrary to popular belief, you don't have to call the shots all the time! Indeed, you can follow orders and perform well above par simply doing what you are told. You believe in the natural hierarchy of things; you don't want a rank beginner leading others -- nor do you believe that someone with years of experience under his or her belt should be bringing up the rear. You are always eager to put your ability on display for others to appreciate and to learn from.

Because you are generally a trusting individual, you may at times fall prey to those who would take advantage of this and deceive you into doing something that proves to be a bad idea. You are quick to learn from such mistakes, however, and you're not likely to be fooled twice.

Also born on this date are: Lillian Gish, actress; Dwight D. Eisenhower, U.S. military leader and president; Ralph Lauren, fashion designer; William Penn, founder of Pennsylvania; e.e. cummings, 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.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 15

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Someone you hardly know is likely to figure prominently in your affairs today in a way that makes you wonder what is really going on.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You don't want to be a part of any secrets today. The truth is all that matters -- especially when tending to the needs of a few friends.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- The pieces of a personal puzzle fall into place rather neatly today -- but you may realize that the picture is not what you expected.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- It's not going to be easy to get your message across quickly. Take the time to put the words together in the most effective way.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You must be prepared to deal with an issue that others are not willing to address. Your perspective provides everyone with a level of comfort.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You are going to have to express your feelings openly and honestly today to a certain someone. Much more than expected is on the line.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may receive an offer that you cannot, in good conscience, accept. The journeys you both are on are not compatible -- at least not yet.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Others are likely to make suggestions that have you wondering if what you've been working on is really "enough." Questions must be answered.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- The negotiation you had expected to sail through isn't likely to go quite as planned. A sacrifice may be unavoidable before day's end.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may be asked a question that is almost impossible to answer -- at least not without risking offending the one who asked the question.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Something you have scheduled is likely to be a very big deal, but getting ready may stump you -- until the ensemble reveals itself.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Getting someone else's help may seem to be a good idea, but you must be sure that he or she knows what it is you need. No guesswork!

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Your Birthday for October 13, 2018

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | October 13th, 2018

Born today, you don't always do things the way tradition says they should be done, for you are led by something far more deeply ingrained than any awareness of rules or expectations. You are led, instead, by the simple need to explore the limits of your own nature and abilities; if you are doing that, you will be happy. You must be true to yourself; you cannot and will not be limited by the rules that others make -- for who are they to know what your limits should be?

You are far more self-concerned than most others born under your sign. You are quick to fall in love, simply because you love the feeling of being in love -- but sometimes you are not willing to go the distance, because sustaining love isn't the same as falling in love! Be warned: It is likely that you will leave many angry exes in your wake.

Also born on this date are: Sacha Baron Cohen, actor and comedian; Nancy Kerrigan, Olympic skater; Kelly Preston, actress; Jerry Rice, football player; Marie Osmond, singer and entertainer; Paul Simon, singer and songwriter; Lenny Bruce, comic; Margaret Thatcher, British prime minister; Yves Montand, actor; Cornel Wilde, actor; L.L. Bean, outdoorsman, merchant.

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, OCTOBER 14

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Do you expect to get more chances than just one today? If so, you must be ready to act when they come upon you, for they won't last long!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You're confident that you can get the better of a rival, given the circumstances that both of you find yourselves in today. Don't let up!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Take care that in your attempt to "sneak up" on someone, you don't actually announce yourself prematurely. Avoid complicating things.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- An awkward situation can be resolved very quickly today -- but in the process you may have to subject yourself to a little embarrassment.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- The gap between confident and overconfident is very narrow indeed, and you must take care that you don't let yourself cross over into the latter.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Someone else's needs may have to take precedence over your own today, as you seek a solution to a problem that has taken you by surprise.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Someone from your past appears on the scene and makes a request that takes you by surprise at first. You'll be eager to fulfill it!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Whether you are first, second or third in line -- or even farther back than that -- you can make things happen to benefit your cause today.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- A competition is likely to heat up today, and you may be pulled in against your will. Very soon you'll be fully engaged, to be sure.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You'll have to rely on others today to make it easy on you when crunch time arrives. You can't be expected to do it all on your own.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You're eager to see things from another point of view -- but which one? You can get a taste of what a friend has to offer.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You needn't commit to something new today until you've enjoyed a trial period that allows you to experiment without incurring much risk.

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