Your Birthday for August 06, 2019

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | August 6th, 2019

Born today, you are never content sitting on the sidelines, but want always to be in the center of the action, making a difference, if not calling the shots. When young, you may have to exercise a kind of patience that does not come naturally to you while you gather the knowledge and experience required to do what you really want to do, and what you will almost certainly do when you reach professional maturity. You don't just want to work, but rather you want to shape whatever industry you choose to be part of. You want to be remembered for contributions the likes of which no one else could make -- and you want to be rewarded handsomely for your efforts.

You can be quite aggressive, and when you have the bit between your teeth, there is nothing anyone can do to stop you. You can also be quite sensitive and sentimental at times, and though you may consider this a weakness of sorts, those who know you best consider it a strength.

Also born on this date are: Lucille Ball, actress and producer; Andy Warhol, artist; Geri Halliwell, singer; Robert Mitchum, actor; Vera Farmiga, actress; Alexander Fleming, scientist; M. Night Shyamalan, director and screenwriter.

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, AUGUST 7

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Someone's motives or methods may seem strange or even off the mark to you, but you can work together if you keep your emotions in check.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Those who share your outlook can help you reach a new goal today -- but you're going to have to make the first move. Don't hesitate!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You're eager to get the big things done today, but before you do you must focus on a few very small tasks that support your larger efforts.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You'll be playing the waiting game throughout much of the day, but your patience will surely pay off as things get moving during the p.m.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Your curiosity may lead you down some very unusual paths today; you learn something about yourself that others have known for a while.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You'll want to be sure that transferring information back and forth remains a relatively easy task. You can't afford to get bogged down.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You don't want to stray very far from your "home base" today -- whether or not it is actually at home. Creature comforts provide solace.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You'll get the chance to do something today that you've never done, courtesy of a friend who seems to know just what you need!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may not be able to keep up with everyone today, but if you hitch your wagon to a certain someone's, you'll remain in the thick of things.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You make a major discovery today, thanks to your willingness to experiment. What happens next depends on how daring you can be.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- The pendulum swings back and forth rather freely today, causing you a minor complication as you determine where you stand on an issue.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You'll be on display today, whether or not you like it. You must steel yourself against criticism, as it's almost certain to come your way.

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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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