Your Birthday for April 01, 2020

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | April 1st, 2020

Born today, you have strong and driving ambitions, the kind that other people may consider overweening, and yet, you combine them with the ability to hang on even when the going gets tough -- so it is, in fact, quite likely that you will reach even your more far-fetched goals eventually. You don't have to do anything quickly; you are perfectly satisfied with any kind of forward motion that you can measure and record, and you believe firmly that, in most cases, the tortoise can and will beat the hare to the finish line. You have a colorful personality, but you're not the kind that has to be right all the time -- and in fact, you often rely on others to set you straight when you go astray. You are at home in the spotlight, but you can also do quite well behind the scenes, supporting others.

If a new relationship doesn't show promise, you may abandon it before you even have a full appreciation of what lies in store. This is unfortunate, for you do not always give the best first impression, nor are you very good at sizing up people quickly. This means, then, that you should take your time in assessing any new association or interaction.

Also born on this date are: Susan Boyle, singer; Debbie Reynolds, actress; Rachel Maddow, TV host; Sergei Rachmaninoff, pianist; Ali MacGraw, actress; Gordon Jump, actor; Toshiro Mifune, 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.

THURSDAY, APRIL 2

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- A prophesy of sorts comes true today -- if you want it to. All you have to do is take control of a situation that others have overlooked.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You don't have to listen to everything that others say today -- especially if it doesn't pertain directly to what you are doing. Ignore all rumors!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Take a look back at where you started, and you'll realize just how far you've traveled since you were at that point. You still have far to go.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may be trying to tackle too much all at once today. Concentrate on what you know can be completed in one session; don't split your focus.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You're eager to get feedback, but you must prepare yourself for a few surprises. Once you receive it, you'll have work to do -- and quickly, too.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- What you have to offer is of great value to many -- but you may come up against someone immune to your charms and resistant to your ideas.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You'll want to remember things accurately today, as what happens is going to have to be recounted in many settings. Write things down!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may be at your wits' end when it comes to teaching someone under your care a certain key lesson -- but today you enjoy a breakthrough.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Keep clear of those who would run roughshod over everyone and leave devastation in their wake. That's not for you today -- or ever!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Negotiation can lead to agreement today, surely -- and there's no weakness in coming to some kind of consensus about a tricky shared issue.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Interpretation is the key to a productive day. Take care that you aren't so quick to assess what happens that you miss certain important clues.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Experimentation can lead to discovery today -- and discovery is the name of the game. Something you've long suspected is revealed to be true.

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Your Birthday for March 31, 2020

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | March 31st, 2020

Born today, you are not always the kind to ask for help; in fact, assistance of any sort is often the last thing you want -- even when it is clear that you need it. You can be somewhat haughty and aloof, but this is not without reason, for in many situations that arise on a daily basis, you are far more capable than most -- but is that really any reason to think too much of yourself? For that is the reality: If you are not careful, your opinions of yourself will grow to unrealistic proportions, and you certainly remember the warning adage "the bigger they are, the harder they fall."

You are suspicious of anyone who spouts wild or unorthodox opinions as if they were facts, and you will go to great lengths to prove that what you think is mere fiction is, indeed, no more than that.

Also born on this date are: Johann Sebastian Bach, composer; Ewan McGregor, actor; Christopher Walken, actor; Shirley Jones, actress and singer; Cesar Chavez, labor leader; Rhea Perlman, actress; Jessica Szohr, actress.

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, APRIL 1

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may be quite "dialed in" today and feeling as though you can tackle anything -- which is a good thing, since anything may well arise!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You aren't able to address all of your concerns entirely on your own today. You must be willing to include an expert in your explorations.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may not be able to eradicate all of your fears today, but you can work with those that remain and do something productive with them.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Someone expects you to step up and win the day -- and so you can, provided you're not diving into something for which you are unprepared.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- What you want is also desired by others, and you can expect the competition to heat up very soon. Preparations you make today count for much.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You've got what it takes -- but so does someone else. How are you going to persuade a third party that you are the right person for the job?

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Those little voices in your head aren't always welcome, but today you'll surely want to heed any warnings they give. Someone offers you a choice.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You must be ready with an alternative today when what you and others try first doesn't work out as planned. Guesswork isn't effective.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You're going to have to give way to someone today when it is discovered that his or her methods are more effective than yours.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You can introduce others to a new way of tackling stress. They will trust you as long as what you offer continues to get results.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may have trouble focusing and getting started as the day begins, but later on necessity itself will help pull you together.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You can explore many options, some of which you've overlooked in the past. You may find that something works today that didn't yesterday.

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Your Birthday for March 30, 2020

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | March 30th, 2020

Born today, you are certainly destined to lead, regardless of what personal or professional paths you may choose. The problem, however -- if there is one -- is that you sometimes don't know the difference between being a "leader" and being a "ruler," and that difference can cause you a lot of trouble at times, as any attempts to micromanage others will only result in conflict -- and conflict, for you, can be quite traumatic and difficult to resolve.

You can be emotionally unstable at times, difficult to pin down, hard to read and sometimes dangerous to be around, for you can -- and do -- lash out at others seemingly without reason. What's the cause? You are deeply sensitive, and when you are not in sync with the world or the people around you, you can become erratic and combative.

Also born on this date are: Celine Dion, singer; Vincent van Gogh, painter; Eric Clapton, guitarist and singer; MC Hammer, rapper; Robbie Coltrane, actor; Piers Morgan, TV host; Norah Jones, singer; Francisco Goya, painter.

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, MARCH 31

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You'll benefit greatly today from what someone has to say -- provided, of course, that you're in the right place at the right time.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Give yourself more of a chance today, and you'll surely succeed. In recent days, you've likely been standing in your own way.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Despite someone's advice, you may not be able to put things in order in a way that satisfies everyone who is waiting on you today.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You encounter someone who challenges you without even saying a word. This is something that will stick with you for quite some time.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You will almost surely reach your destination today, on time as expected, and yet the path you have to take may surprise you. Get directions!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You've been working hard lately, and today you'll have the chance to set some of that work aside and join someone in a rare game of skill.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You can impress others with your willingness to take a chance today -- though there is surely one thing at least that even you don't want to try.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may want to think twice before saying what is on your mind today. It's not just what you say that matters, but also how you say it.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You will want to reach out to another today to be sure that everything is going as expected. Your ability to face a difficult issue comes in handy.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- This is a good day to experiment with a new, worry-free approach. You will have to recuse yourself from a high-stress situation, of course.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Some of the questions you ask today will be harder than others, but, in most cases, you'll already have a sense of what the answers may be.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You are unusually active today, and a friend or loved one reacts with surprise when you let your competitive instincts come to the fore.

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