Your Birthday for May 20, 2019

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | May 20th, 2019

Born today, you have a dignified charm and a certain grace with which you approach almost everything, but you have a way of imbuing everything with a unique twist so that even when you are being "conventional" you are, in fact, challenging convention. You don't wear what other people wear, and you don't present yourself the way other people present themselves. However, you are able to get a pass from everyone because you are consistent in your inconsistency and your choices are never random or meaningless. You are always promoting some idea of "you" whenever you step out -- personally or professionally. You are ambitious, and you will rarely if ever quit a task until it has paid off in some way.

Despite the fact that you like to challenge expectations, you have a deep understanding of history and tradition, and indeed, your personal heritage is very much a part of who you are. You are never one to abandon entirely what has gone before -- though you will always dress it up in a new way that advertises your own style and manner. You like knowing where you've come from.

Also born on this date are: Cher, singer and actress; Busta Rhymes, rapper; James Stewart, actor; Joe Cocker, singer; Tony Goldwyn, actor; Timothy Olyphant, actor; Mindy Cohn, actress; George Gobel, comedian; Ted Allen, TV personality; Dolley Madison, U.S. first lady; David Wells, baseball player; Anthony Zerbe, 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, MAY 21

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Give something away and it's not gone for good; its new owner will surely share it with you whenever you are available to enjoy it.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Treat others the way you want to be treated and your behavior will surely be above reproach. Not everyone can meet your standards, however.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Trouble arises today when you try to step out of your comfort zone for too long. A brief foray is sure to be forgiven -- even rewarded.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Don't treat others too delicately today or they are likely to assume that something is wrong. Behave normally, no matter what.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Your interests are expanding at this time. Try to widen your focus; the more you can take in today, the more opportunities you'll discover.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may wonder at the behavior of those closest to you today. Perhaps they are sending you signals that you're not yet picking up.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Your commitment to a certain cause is admirable, but is it really going to win you support or admiration? Consider moving on.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may have trouble persuading others that doing things your way is best for everyone -- perhaps because you don't believe it yourself.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Give yourself a chance to catch up with a rival today. Close the gap and you can begin to do things in a way that gives you the advantage.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Your appearance on the scene, even if expected by some, is sure to surprise others. Not everyone believed you would come through.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may be flirting with one of your darker moods today. Get things done quickly if you can, and make time for some self-assessment.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Help someone else today, and he or she will surely help you when the time comes. All sorts of cooperative efforts pay off at this time.

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Your Birthday for May 19, 2019

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | May 19th, 2019

Born today, you are keen to know what's waiting for you around the corner, but you know better than to rush things, for by being hasty you may actually threaten the very progress that you so long for. You want to be the first to reach your destination, surely, but you know that to rush things is to endanger yourself and others. You must always keep firmly in mind the reasons why you are doing something -- or, sometimes more importantly, the reasons why you are not doing something else. You are a fine speaker, and it would behoove you to learn to listen as often and as well as you talk.

Your emotions are often near the surface, but that can actually work in your favor. If people get used to you reacting emotionally to this, that and the other thing, then they may never come to know just what it is that is most important to you -- and in some situations, that can give you a distinct advantage over competitive rivals.

Also born on this date are: Malcolm X, civil rights leader; Andre the Giant, wrestler and actor; Grace Jones, singer; Pete Townshend, musician; Joey Ramone, singer; Peter Mayhew, actor; Ho Chi Minh, North Vietnamese leader; Nora Ephron, screenwriter and director; James Fox, 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.

MONDAY, MAY 20

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You can complete an important task ahead of schedule today. This leaves you plenty of time to deal with an important personal issue.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You can raise the level of debate among friends and co-workers today, particularly where primary ideas and proposed changes are concerned.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You know what is expected of you, but you are eager to branch out in a different direction. That may have to wait a day or two at least.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You are likely to hear from someone who imparts information that proves essential to the success you are after today. You can move forward.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You must be willing to give way when someone better than you comes along. Who does the job is not important, it's the fact that it gets done.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You mustn't try to muscle things into shape today, but rather you will get far better results by letting them develop organically.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You mustn't make any decisions today that you cannot alter if and when circumstances change. Nothing is permanent at this time.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You don't want to be in the lead all day long; let someone else move ahead and show everyone where to go -- and how to get there. Relax a bit!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You can score a big success today after taking a risk and simply making things up as you go along. Not everything has to be planned out.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You can push yourself further today than you had ever expected, and someone else is sure to be impressed -- and offer you a job, perhaps.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You're eager to do what you know how to do, but today you may be held back by circumstances that require you to do what is necessary.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Whether or not you like it, you're going to have to face certain issues that are raised by someone who doesn't yet know you all that well.

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Your Birthday for May 18, 2019

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | May 18th, 2019

Born today, you are a singularly creative individual with tremendous drive and vision and the ability to turn the mere shell of an idea into something three-dimensional and complex. You enjoy all manner of endeavors, from the private to the very public, from solo work to group efforts, from the sublime to the ridiculous. It's engagement and involvement that you are after, and as long as you feel you are being afforded the opportunity to express yourself and work to peak capacity, then you will be happy. You are not after notoriety, fame, fortune or praise; you are after something that comes only from doing a thing that feels right over the long haul. You are after an inner contentment that no one will ever be able to take from you -- and you may have it.

You see attention as a means to an end, and you will endure it as long as it pays off for you. You are perfectly willing to pay a high price for the things you want, but the thing you most want, above all else, is something that you may find for free, and that is a happy, contented, long-term love. It's yours to find -- and to enjoy.

Also born on this date are: George Strait, singer; Tina Fey, actress, writer, producer; Pope John Paul II; Jack Johnson, singer; Reggie Jackson, baseball player; Perry Como, TV host; Pernell Roberts, actor; Bill Macy, 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 19

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may be feeling a little like hired help at this time. Let those around you know that you want them to share in the daily routine.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may have to race against the clock today in order to finish something on time. It's important to be under budget as well.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- A loved one is making greater demands on you right now than you are used to; juggling your responsibilities may prove complicated.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may be trying to interpret messages too much, rather than taking them as they come. Not everything has a hidden meaning.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- It'll prove essential for you to organize your thoughts before sharing your opinions about a situation that is fast becoming a major concern.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You can expect things to be more complex today than they were yesterday, and you must accept the fact that you are somewhat responsible for that.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You have been looking at a certain situation through a cloudy lens lately. Today you get a clearer view of things, and your attitude improves.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You can do much to help a friend get across the finish line. Be creative, and don't let his or her initial resistance affect your momentum.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may be in need of a little more tenderness than usual today, and a loved one is likely to be right there by your side to give it to you.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You can come to the rescue of someone who has been caught in a difficult situation. You'll learn a thing or two in the process.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Someone is very eager to involve you in his or her affairs today. Take a close look at what's going on before committing one way or the other.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- The things on your to-do list aren't going to wait much longer. You've been procrastinating just a bit, and that can't continue.

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