Your Birthday for November 17, 2018

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | November 17th, 2018

Born today, you are likely to surprise others at every turn throughout your lifetime, in both the professional arena and your private life. You are not, in many ways, what you seem to be. Your inner life -- that which fuels your behavior -- is such that others may be quite surprised to learn what you are really like when they get to know you. You can be quite hard-hitting at times, inflexible and unwilling to compromise -- but this only allows you to get the most out of any situation, especially where your work is concerned. You tailor your professional efforts to suit yourself; you are not good at "following orders" or doing what you think others expect you to do.

You have a temper, and you can lash out quite unexpectedly at almost anyone -- including close friends and loved ones. These periods of intense anger are quick to pass, however, and those who know you best are more than willing -- fortunately -- to forgive you. Despite having many friends, you're likely to have one who is your "better half."

Also born on this date are: Lauren Hutton, actress; Daisy Fuentes, actress and TV personality; Danny DeVito, actor and producer; Lorne Michaels, producer; Gordon Lightfoot, singer and songwriter; Martin Scorsese, filmmaker.

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, NOVEMBER 18

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Your tactics require a little updating at this time; what you're trying to do suffers from old and tired methods. Modernize!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may want to lie low today and let your current mood pass without being noticed by anyone but those who know you best. Avoid lashing out!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Trust your gut and encourage others to do the same. By doing so, everyone around you can enjoy the benefits the day has to offer.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You're used to certain things that drive others crazy -- and vice versa. Today, those two realms are likely to collide. Comedy ensues!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You are tempted to look at a certain problem from a highly intellectual point of view, when in fact a more instinctive approach is called for.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may find yourself conflicted when a loved one comes to you with a new idea. It sounds good -- but there are hidden dangers.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You are in a perfect position to deliver the goods to those in need. Do just that; don't be tempted to step out of your comfort zone.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Clarity of purpose is essential today. Focus on the things that you know you can control, while maneuvering around those you cannot.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- It may be time for you to "talk turkey" to a loved one who simply doesn't understand the importance of a situation you are now in.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Your instincts, while usually keen and accurate, may actually lead you in the wrong direction today. Physical evidence tells the tale.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You'll have to think fast today in order to avoid -- and solve at the same time -- a situation like that currently plaguing a loved one.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You can mix it up today and enjoy much more variety in either your personal life or your professional endeavors. The rules are flexible!

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Your Birthday for November 16, 2018

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | November 16th, 2018

Born today, you are not likely to be good at a great many things, at least where professional aptitude is concerned; it may, in fact, take you quite a while to determine just what your niche is and where your talents really lie. You must be ready to endure a great deal of failure and hardship as you make your way to that one endeavor that is likely to satisfy you. During your youth, you will almost certainly immerse yourself in many occupations, only to discover that they are not for you. Only later in life, when the stars play their hand, will you appear to stumble on that one thing you were "born" to do. And what is that?

Certainly, you are drawn to those endeavors that require you to stand alone, to endure hardship and prevail, to embrace tradition while at the same time exploring new ways of doing things. Your autonomy is very important to you, and you are at your best when you are calling the shots. Success may well come to you all at once.

Also born on this date are: Oksana Baiul, Olympic figure skater; Lisa Bonet, actress; Martha Plimpton, actress; Burgess Meredith, 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.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may be manufacturing problems on your own at this time, but today you can change a few bad habits and get yourself on the right path again.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Pull no punches today! You'll want to get as much done as possible in the most effective way, and that requires you to take a bold stand.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You know that you are capable of doing much that must be done at this time -- but is it truly productive for you to do so much on your own?

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You want to make a difference today, but someone you know is standing between you and a major personal goal. Engage in honest talk.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- The success you enjoy today may be fleeting, but that which you build slowly over time can last for quite a while.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- An unexpected arrival has you making an "about face" today. Something new is in the offing, and you have a few plans to make as a result.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You'll want to use the resources you have at your disposal right now and minimize the chances that they will be unusable in the future.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- The completion of an essential task is not dependent upon your ability to get along with others working on the same project.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may be disturbed for a time by those who are unaware that voices carry. Later in the day, a remedy comes to light that you can use.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Your competitive spirit can propel you forward even when the odds are against you -- but you must guard against being overly aggressive.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You're sure to make a few minor errors today, but they can be erased. A big mistake can be avoided if you acknowledge that it is possible.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Someone who knows you well may be put off by a sudden change in your behavior. A casual acquaintance pretends to know what ails you.

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Your Birthday for November 15, 2018

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | November 15th, 2018

Born today, you are better equipped than most to concoct a vision, formulate a plan for realizing that vision and doing the work necessary to see that realization take shape before your very eyes. You are likely a well-rounded individual, able to see things from different perspectives and to work in different ways to accommodate different circumstances. What you do need, however, to function at peak efficiency is time to make an effective plan; you do not always do well at the last minute, as your improvisational skills are not always up to the task. You don't react well to surprises -- especially those that affect your workday. You want your day to progress according to schedule!

You are known for your ability to make difficult decisions -- but again, you must have plenty of time to ponder the evidence if you're going to be fair and thorough in your judgment. You can be quite stubborn when you are in a bind, and you don't like changing your mind or seeming in any way indecisive -- especially when others are watching you.

Also born on this date are: Georgia O'Keeffe, artist; Petula Clark, actress and singer; Sam Waterston, actor; Ed Asner, actor; Joseph Wapner, TV judge; Felix Frankfurter, Supreme Court justice.

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.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 16

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You have reason to be proud of a loved one who has "taken wing." Someone else close to you is eager for what you have to offer.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may be feeling a certain doubt creeping up on you at this time. A recent decision hasn't paid off as you had hoped, perhaps.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- A situation you helped create is likely not for you any longer. You're going to have to make a clean break tomorrow, if not today.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- A mystery is solved just as another develops and catches you very much by surprise. Not everything has to be difficult at this difficult time.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You can score points with someone who has been rather distant lately. A good friend poses something of a threat -- but this won't last.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- A recent development at work has changed things so that you cannot do what you had hoped to do today -- but something else is quite possible.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You're missing something you didn't know was all that valuable to you until this day. It's time to make decisions based on new information.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may have to enforce a rule that goes against the grain -- but the reasons to do so outweigh the reasons not to or any objections against it.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may find yourself paying a price for something done without much thought some time ago. You knew this bill would come due, didn't you?

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You have a tricky decision to make before you get in touch with someone who is waiting to hear from you. Weigh the pros and cons.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Don't pay too much attention to the clock today -- but don't neglect it entirely, either! You can use time to your advantage.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You are keenly interested in winning more freedom for yourself than you have recently enjoyed. Money is an issue; you must be realistic.

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