Your Birthday for August 05, 2019

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | August 5th, 2019

Born today, you seem to many to be an open book, and yet there are aspects of your personality that even you do not fully know, and that others would be quite surprised to uncover. It's not so much that you try to keep some things hidden from view, but rather that you are never one to advertise yourself in any way that might put what you say, what you do or how you behave on display. You are also quite ambitious -- though not everyone will recognize this in you -- and you will do all you can to climb the ladder of success. You are likely to score a great many "firsts" in your lifetime, and though they may not matter to others, they are likely to be deeply personal and matter a great deal to you.

You will always do what you can to help those in your inner circle. You never expect much in return, however -- just a genuine "thank you" and a promise to return the favor if and when the opportunity to do so arises.

Also born on this date are: Neil Armstrong, astronaut and first man on the moon; Maureen McCormick, actress; Patrick Ewing, basketball player; Loni Anderson, actress; John Huston, director; Terri Clark, singer.

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, AUGUST 6

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- The powers that be will surely understand -- and give you what you require -- if you are straightforward and unashamed. Be direct.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- It's time to frame a request in a certain way -- and if you don't, your final opportunity to make the request may be lost for good.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may have to fulfill one or two new duties sooner than expected today. Put other responsibilities on a back burner, but only temporarily.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Much that has troubled you in recent days or weeks will be on the mend starting today. You can do a lot to support someone who has asked for help.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You'll be compelled to look into something today that you haven't given much of a thought to in the past. You are affected more directly.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Difficulty is in the eye of the beholder today -- and how you see a problem will determine how you're able to address it. Be realistic.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Your ability to see both sides of an issue will certainly come in handy today. Don't let anyone tell you that you aren't being fair!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Getting permission to do something is far more unlikely today than being forgiven for doing it without permission. Consider carefully!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You must insist that others respect your boundaries as you try to respect theirs. Late in the day a problem reveals itself.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You've been expending creative energy on a great many small projects, but today you may have the chance to sign on to something very big.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Though you are certain about a certain key issue, you mustn't be inflexible when it comes to dealing with it. Listen to reason -- always!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- What you are seeking may not simply be out of sight right now, but it may well be unavailable to you and others. Focus on something else!

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Your Birthday for August 04, 2019

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | August 4th, 2019

Born today, you likely have many, many friends -- but only a precious few of them are likely to know you intimately. Indeed, you tend to hide much of yourself from the world at large, and let only one or two very special people become intimate with your heart of hearts. Your loves, hates, aspirations and ambitions, and even your motives and methods are your business and yours alone; you do not feel the need to share your inner secrets with anyone but a very precious few. You know how to make plans and stick to them; you know how to visualize what you want -- and get what you want as a result.

You are likely to meet with great success at a remarkably early age, and you must always work to better yourself and avoid resting on your laurels. The moment you become complacent is the moment your momentum will give way to a dangerous kind of stasis -- and this is anathema to the "real" you, for you always want to be on the move!

Also born on this date are: Barack Obama, U.S. president; Cole and Dylan Sprouse, actors; Louis Armstrong, singer and musician; Elizabeth, Queen Mother of Great Britain; Roger Clemens, baseball player; Percy Bysshe Shelley, 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.

MONDAY, AUGUST 5

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You can build momentum throughout the day. After dark you will have a chance to slow down and enjoy yourself in a more personal vein.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Someone has been trying to contact you, but to no avail. Today, you'll want to determine who it is and what his or her motives may be.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may wake to discover that there is something very different going on from what you were led to expect. You can make quick adjustments.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Your creativity is on the rise, and you can apply it to many otherwise routine activities. Others are impressed by your commitment.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may have to add things up more than once today in order to get an accurate total. It's not your calculations, but an assortment of variables.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- What you're doing may have an unexpected impact today -- especially on the young people in your life. You can learn much from their reaction.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You can get a great deal done today if you're allowed to work alone -- which is your preference right now. It may not be possible, however.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You've been waiting for just the right moment to put a certain plan into motion, but how will you know when it arrives? It may be today!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You will want to consider all possibilities today before making a move one way or the other. You can get a friend to back you up.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Minor ills are nothing to worry about today; you can get much done even if suffering from fatigue, headache or other discomforts.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Others may tell you that now is no time for showing off, but you may not have another chance to put certain skills on display.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Preparation is everything today. You may want to postpone certain events to ensure that you have done everything you can to ready yourself.

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Your Birthday for August 03, 2019

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | August 3rd, 2019

Born today, you are a robust and energetic figure, full of life and good intentions, and you never let the critics, the naysayers, the crooks or the con men get you down. You strive to play aboveboard, and what you attempt and accomplish are likely to win you widespread praise both from those within your own circles and without. Success is, to you, something of an aphrodisiac; it excites you, motivates you and compels you to move ever forward, striving to better yourself at every turn.

You can be rather snooty at times, and indeed your tastes can run to the exclusive and expensive. It'll be important for you to make money, and lots of it, for you will likely have learned, even while very young, how to spend it! Fortunately, you know how to market yourself and maximize your opportunities for personal gain.

Also born on this date are: Tom Brady, football player; Martha Stewart, businesswoman; Tony Bennett, singer; Martin Sheen, actor; John C. McGinley, actor; John Landis, director.

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, AUGUST 4

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- What you are doing may not be all that enjoyable, but you know that there will be rewards coming your way if you continue making the effort.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You and a friend can enjoy making certain comparisons today -- as long as you don't take yourselves too seriously. It's all in fun, remember.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You can serve others quite well today even as you serve yourself. You'll realize just how closely linked you are with someone on the periphery.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- It's time for you to show off what you've done -- and to solicit information from those who can help you as you continue your journey.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- The idea of practicing what you preach may not come all that easily to you today, but it's important to avoid any appearance of hypocrisy.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may be the first to do something today, but others are going to try to match you -- and best you, if possible. Don't rest on your laurels!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Your instincts are keen, but your ability to wrap your head around a certain issue may fail you at some point today. Get expert counsel.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Confusion and misunderstanding must not be allowed to reign today. Do what you can to ensure that everyone is on the same page.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You are likely to feel quite good about what you've done, but you may have to weather some criticism from those who don't understand you.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may be caught off guard by someone who is maneuvering behind the scenes. You can do much to bring him or her out into the open.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You have reached a point at which you can take a moment to look back where you've been and forward to where you're going. Are you satisfied?

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You can finish putting a puzzle together today when someone who knows you well gives you the final piece. It's been right there all along!

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