Your Birthday for May 22, 2019

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | May 22nd, 2019

Born today, you are a warm, positive and generally kind individual -- one who, by all accounts, is the sort that others can look up to, and so they do! You are not one to fly off the handle, and you do not share your opinions without being invited to do so, and even then you try to be quite careful not to ruffle feathers or turn anyone off by being too blunt. You are always concerned for the well-being of others, especially when feelings come into play. You will try to avoid doing or saying anything that could cause emotional injury to another. You can be rather formal in social settings, and you focus a bit too much at times on what is appropriate. You can have a great deal of fun, but you're not one to cut loose often.

Once you warm to someone, you are likely to remain close indefinitely. There is little a good friend can possibly do to cause you to go your own way alone; you value friendship so much that you are likely to make many sacrifices for those who are closest to you throughout your lifetime.

Also born on this date are: Naomi Campbell, model; Ginnifer Goodwin, actress; Apolo Ohno, Olympic speed skater; Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, author and creator of Sherlock Holmes; Harvey Milk, politician and civil rights leader; Richard Wagner, composer.

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.

THURSDAY, MAY 23

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You are compelled to do something you've been warned against doing and that you know you shouldn't do but you don't really know why.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You can give someone precisely what is needed at this time without making any significant sacrifice yourself. Evening brings a surprise.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You have a real go-getter attitude at this time, but you don't know all you need to know to make any real plans. This can be remedied.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may not fully understand what someone else is trying to tell you, but you run little risk of doing anything wrong as a result.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may find yourself in the middle of something that hasn't been fully explained to you -- yet. By day's end you'll know all you need to know.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You are stuck between two conflicting alliances at this time. Today it may be best to say that you can't commit one way or the other.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You are expecting a judgment of some sort to be handed down today. Prepare for any eventuality and you can make the best of any result.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may think that those in charge are in complete agreement with you about a certain issue, but you're overlooking an inconvenient fact.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may find yourself struggling with the darker forces that lurk deep within your psyche today. A friend helps you stay balanced.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- That which makes little difference to you makes a very big difference to someone else, so why not just let things go his or her way?

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You will want to keep complicated communications to a minimum today. Focus on messages that simply must be delivered at this time.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Adjustments at home may require you to make adjustments at work, but not everyone will see things the way you do. Be ready to go it alone.

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Your Birthday for May 21, 2019

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | May 21st, 2019

Born today, you are by nature something of an introvert, but at an early age you're likely to determine there is no reward in being sheepish or in hiding yourself from the world, so you are almost certain to learn the value of sharing a public version of yourself with others. Two very distinct sides of your personality -- the private and the public -- are not likely to have much in common, and, in fact, those who recognize the real you in both are sure to be surprised that one person can be made up of such different qualities and characteristics. You are likely to have few close friends, but those you do let into your inner world are likely to stick with you through thick and thin throughout your lifetime.

You have tremendous passions, but you never wear your heart on your sleeve. Your tastes run to the unusual, perhaps, but you figure as long as you are not hurting anyone, what's the harm? You like exploring anything out of the ordinary that comes your way. Though when it comes to a career you may follow a surprisingly commonplace path.

Also born on this date are: The Notorious B.I.G., rapper; Mr. T, actor; Raymond Burr, actor; Fats Waller, musician; Lisa Edelstein, actress; Leo Sayer, singer; Al Franken, comedian and politician; Henri Rousseau, artist; Bobby Cox, baseball manager; Harold Robbins, author; Peggy Cass, actress and singer; Alexander Pope, 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.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 22

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You have someone else's best interests at heart, but it still may be difficult to do the right thing. You face a tough choice today.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- The details are holding you back today. Step back and admire the big picture; you'll soon realize you hold the key in your hand.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Don't let any portion of this busy day slip by you unnoticed. Give everything that you come in contact with the attention it deserves.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You're willing to listen to good advice today, but you don't want to open yourself up to empty criticism. Choose your advisers with great care.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Signs all around you are pointing in the same direction, so why are you unwilling to follow them? Something good awaits at the end of the road.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may be confusing endings and beginnings at this time, particularly where certain relationships are concerned. Make no assumptions!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Do what is required of you today so no one will be able to criticize. You may also find you have time to indulge in a rare pleasure.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You have to keep certain desires in check at this time, while a need you cannot deny demands attention. A loved one has an answer.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You know what you want, but you don't know how to get it short of asking directly. Why not try just that? You may be surprised.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Productivity depends in large part upon how you are feeling, physically and emotionally. Anything out of balance affects you today.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may think you're nearing the finish line, but you have a long way to go yet. Today is a good day to take stock of all resources.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You're waiting for someone else to answer a certain question, when all along you've known the answer yourself. Dispense with the middleman.

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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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