Your Birthday for May 05, 2019

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | May 5th, 2019

Born today, you are a straightforward, no-nonsense kind of person, one who will always want to hear bad news immediately rather than put it off in favor of any kind of ignorance. And why is that? The simplicity of the truth is startling: You want to know things so you can do something in response -- period. If you don't know a thing, you cannot react, and if you cannot react, you cannot learn to avoid the same kind of thing in the future. You do not believe in failure; you believe in missing the intended target and then assessing your performance so you will hit the bull's-eye the next time -- and the time after that, and so on. You are strong-willed and able to vanquish all manner of foes simply because of your tenacity and patience; you don't have to succeed right away.

You don't like jealousy, envy, avarice or intrigue. You want things always to be on the up-and-up so you can avoid negative situations, focus on the positive and move forward. Progress, to you, is a state of mind more than anything else, and attitude, self-knowledge and patience are a formidable combination.

Also born on this date are: Adele, singer; Karl Marx, political philosopher; Tammy Wynette, singer; Brian Williams, TV host; John Rhys-Davies, actor; Tyrone Power, actor; Pat Carroll, actress; Michael Palin, actor, writer, comedian.

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, MAY 6

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- It may be difficult to get others to recognize what you've done; if you do, you can be sure that you'll be rewarded handsomely for your efforts.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You can get away with something today that no one else can. Does this mean you should try to do so at any other time? Not really.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You can prove that you know precisely what you're talking about when you put your words into action and get the results you've promised.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Everyone has a valid point of view, perhaps, but the fact is that there's only one set of facts that you must pay attention to at this time.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You are eager to see someone else succeed today, and you can do much to help him or her do what is required, but at some point you must let go.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may not be feeling quite as confident as usual today, probably because you've not kept up with things and don't have the latest info.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You've been dreaming of today for quite some time, and what you most want can finally be yours -- for a price, of course.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You can tell someone else what he or she needs to hear, or you can tell the truth. The choice is yours, but you can't control the outcome.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Someone is likely to take the information you impart today and use it in a way that you had not imagined. That success is partly yours.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- The best way for you to let others know what you expect from them is to lead by example. That way, there can be little misunderstanding.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You get a message that is difficult to decipher, but once you do so, you may realize everything is about to change for the better.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You can do more than you had planned on today, and someone who knows you well sets things up in such a way that you can be on top very soon.

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Your Birthday for May 04, 2019

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | May 4th, 2019

Born today, you have many capabilities, many talents, many skills, and many interests, and as soon as someone tries to pigeonhole you, you will no doubt do something that highlights the shortsightedness of that person's summation of you. The truth is, you are far more than the sum of your parts, but then, who isn't? You are stylish, graceful, easygoing, well-spoken and charming; you can also be very comfortable going abroad in your pajamas and slippers, without a care for how you look -- though your overall grace and charm will certainly be on display always. You enjoy recreation of all kinds, but you can invest yourself fully in work, and you aren't the kind to shortchange yourself because you are not willing to see something through to the end. You will always finish a job.

You are what many would call an old soul, one of those individuals who seems to know how the world works. Indeed, it may seem to some that you are plugged in to the world in a way that others are not -- and if they think it, then it must be so. You are certainly wise beyond your years.

Also born on this date are: Audrey Hepburn, actress; Randy Travis, singer; Pia Zadora, entertainer; George Will, author and commentator; Paul Gleason, 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.

SUNDAY, MAY 5

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may perceive that someone is trying to send you a hidden message. Now is no time to play games; insist on clear communication.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may find yourself vacillating between what you know and what you don't all day long. Official information is only so helpful.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- How you say something is just as important as what you say, and to some, more so. Be sure that your presentation is all you want it to be.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may find yourself slipping into an old habit today. There's no real reason to do so when so many other options are available to you.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- What you reveal can set you back today if you are not careful; be sure that you are letting others know only what they need to know.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may be disappointed with a new purchase or other acquisition. Take the time to research how you will avoid a recurrence in the future.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You know what you want, but it may not be available to you right now. You'll have to be satisfied with something else and adjust your behavior.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- It may take much persuasion, but you can talk someone into doing something for you that has been off the table so far.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You are moving in the right direction, and a friend or partner is making things interesting by following along. Why not work together?

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may encounter something quite rare and perhaps very valuable today. What you do with it can affect what happens to you tomorrow.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may become entangled in an affair that is really not for you. Do what you can to extricate yourself -- and quickly too.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Someone or something is keeping you from reaching your full potential -- or is it that you are trying to do something you shouldn't do?

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Your Birthday for May 03, 2019

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | May 3rd, 2019

Born today, you are one of the most adventurous individuals born under your sign, and you love nothing so much as packing it all in and heading off by yourself or with a friend or loved one to experience something new. The untried holds you in such thrall that there may be times when you actually endanger yourself by doing a new thing without taking enough time in advance to consider all the possible outcomes. You are not at all interested in following in the footsteps of others -- except, perhaps, one or two mentors who will prove instrumental in helping you develop your taste for adventure and your ability to take what comes in stride.

You seem, at the same time, to be quite conventional -- and that is a common theme among Taurus natives. Your strength, character and unique qualities may actually remain hidden from view -- except from those few who can claim to know you best and with whom you choose to share a great many aspects of your life. These people know you to be quite rare, indeed.

Also born on this date are: Dule Hill, actor; Bing Crosby, actor and singer; Frankie Valli, singer; Pete Seeger, singer and songwriter; Sugar Ray Robinson, boxer; Christina Hendricks, actress; Golda Meir, Israeli leader.

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, MAY 4

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- See what you can learn from what others have done before you. Traditional methods may be best for you right now. Are you a third wheel?

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Somebody somewhere is working on a big surprise, and you want to be part of it. You don't want to be the one who is being surprised.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may have to fulfill certain requirements today before you are able to move freely about and do the things you really want to do.

CANCER (June 20-July 22) -- You must balance necessity with desire today; what you must do and what you want to do can come together in a way that gives you much enjoyment.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Anticipation allows you to stay a step ahead of the game today, but it can also prove challenging, as you are compelled to face certain fears.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You are pursuing something that is quite important to you. Someone may get in the way temporarily, forcing you to maneuver very carefully.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Pay attention to all the signs and markers you come upon today, as they will give you subtle hints about what is coming next for you.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may find something quite enjoyable today that you had feared would put you in a very bad mood. Why were you expecting only negatives?

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Your opinions are worth more at a certain time today; you will want to wait until the time is just right to share them.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- What you have in hand can prove quite valuable to you. Don't let it go, and don't make the mistake of thinking it must be augmented.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- A task that you expected to struggle with today proves to be something of a breeze -- but only if you have done all you can to prepare for it.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may be thinking that you can ignore something until you are ready to face it directly, but that's not the case. Tend to it now.

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