Your Birthday for May 23, 2019

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | May 23rd, 2019

Born today, you are a stylish and distinctive individual who cuts a dashing figure when on the move and pursuing your goals. You give off a kind of bravado that is attractive to everyone you encounter, and because you seem to be unafraid of anything, you are likely to be the beneficiary of all manner of opportunities. You always want to be the best that you can be, and that means being open to any and all opportunities for improvement and advancement. You are always quick to size up a situation and quick to determine a subsequent plan of action.

Some may suspect that your native daring is merely a mask, concealing self-doubt and uncertainty. You can fall victim to these on occasion, but they are the exception, not the rule. You enjoy mixing with all types of people, and you enjoy learning from the experiences of others. You are gracious and accommodating, and you always try to use good manners, even in private.

Also born on this date are: Drew Carey, actor, comedian, TV host; Kelly Monaco, actress; Joan Collins, actress; Rosemary Clooney, singer and actress; Douglas Fairbanks Sr., actor; Scatman Crothers, singer and actor; Artie Shaw, composer; Ambrose Burnside, Civil War general.

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, MAY 24

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- What you start isn't likely to be stoppable today. Be ready to go the distance, and don't let a well-meaning friend stand in your way.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may not end the day very near where you started it, but it's all part of a plan -- and you must be willing to relinquish control just a bit.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You are rolling full steam toward your intended destination, but you may encounter an obstacle when you least expect it. You must think fast.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- The possible and the probable are both attractive to you today, but they aren't necessarily compatible. You must make an educated decision.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You want something more from a routine endeavor than what you've come to expect. A close friend has just the thing if you're willing to experiment.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- This interesting day sees you called in more than one direction at once. How you navigate conflicts will make all the difference.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You are not looking forward to doing something you know you must do, but in the end you'll realize that your fears were entirely misplaced.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Now is the time for you to do the thing you've been avoiding for so long. You're able to accomplish more than expected if you get it done.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You mustn't let your insecurities hold you back, and you certainly mustn't let them hold someone else back! It's time to let go.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- The only way you'll get a friend or loved one to stop reminding you to do something is by doing it, and today is the perfect day for that.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- The questions you ask today can surely be answered, but not by the experts. Get in touch with someone you trust.

PISCES (Feb. 19—March 20) -- You can accomplish something quite important today, and you and others can take pride in the fact that you stuck with it so long.

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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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