Your Birthday for May 07, 2020

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | May 7th, 2020

Born today, you do not always maintain the strongest grasp on what others would call "reality," and you are known for taking flights of fancy that separate you from the world at large -- and sometimes from those whom you consider your closest friends and dearest loved ones. Still, those flights are necessary to your overall contentment and are very much a part of who you really are, as you will not allow yourself to be pinned down for any length of time at all.

You are creative and original, and you are driven to explore new ways of doing things that others have never dreamed of, much less attempted. You're sure to be remembered for your originality -- though not everyone is going to share your overall taste, and many may simply not like what you do despite their appreciation for how you do it.

Also born on this date are: Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, composer; Eva Peron, Argentinian first lady; Gary Cooper, actor; Traci Lords, actress; Johannes Brahms, composer; Johnny Unitas, football player; Robert Browning, poet; Darren McGavin, actor; Anne Baxter, 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.

FRIDAY, MAY 8

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You'll have a chance to share your expertise with others today, and you must be fully prepared. Develop a game plan with care.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You have what you need today, surely, but are you sure that you know how to use it to the fullest advantage? You could use some quick advice.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You mustn't be quite as rambunctious as usual today; treat yourself with care, and know that this "fragile" phase will soon pass.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Someone is likely to interest you in something that is very different from the norm today. Can you afford to take this side trip now?

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You've been backing a certain cause for quite some time now, but today you may feel that it is best for you to apply your efforts elsewhere.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You're likely to receive more than you had bargained for today -- which may actually prove more a burden than a benefit. Share with others!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may receive news from an expert today that has you considering an unusual course -- and one you never thought you'd want to take.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You meet someone who has an instant effect on you, though you may not be able to define it right away. This takes getting used to, surely.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Someone with whom you've recently been on the outs suggests a compromise that you can certainly live with. All is settled today.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may think you have no use for someone's rules, but the fact is that they will benefit you in many ways. Resist no longer!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You can prove to others just how capable you are -- but you may still harbor some doubts about a certain endeavor you've not yet started.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- The question to answer today is not so much what you must do, but where you should do it. A change of venue may prove an unexpected boon.

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Your Birthday for May 06, 2020

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | May 6th, 2020

Born today, you do not believe in coincidences; rather, you believe in things being in the proper order -- even if that "order" appears to most to be random or accidental. You believe that everything in life can be explained in a simple, rational manner -- indeed, that the simplest explanations are almost always right! For all your reliance on things being the way they should be, the way the stars and other forces have lined them up, you also believe that it is a good thing to "go crazy" now and then in order to rediscover what works best for you.

You mustn't make the mistake of thinking that you are always right. You must remain open to all manner of views, especially those that conflict most directly with your own -- for they are the ones that will challenge you and help shape and reshape your thinking again and again as you make your way through daily life.

Also born on this date are: George Clooney, actor and director; Tom Bergeron, TV host; Sigmund Freud, psychologist and author; Willie Mays, baseball player; Bob Seger, singer; Stewart Granger, 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, MAY 7

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You'll benefit from an encounter with someone who is far more streetwise than you are -- and you may soon have a new partner as well.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Check in with a friend or co-worker today. You'll likely discover more about yourself in the process. A lesson is learned quickly.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You'll want to shop around before choosing just the right tool for the job you have to do today. You'll know it when you see it!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Not everything will be predictable today, but you can get a sense of what may happen if you keep your eyes and ears open at all times.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You're not one for charts and graphs today; rather, you'll want to trust your instincts -- and come to decisions based on how you feel, and why.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may be dealing with someone who doesn't understand the money problem you're facing. This must be solved before anything else today.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Others will be moving in a different direction today, leaving you to enjoy where you are to the best of your ability with only few distractions.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Stability is a key issue today. Do only those things that give you strength and confidence at this time; you can leave the rest to others.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You mustn't sell yourself short today; ask for what you feel you deserve, and stick to it. Someone may try to weaken your position.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- What you give to another you also need, so you don't want to let go of all of it, surely! You should be able to reach a fair arrangement.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may think that you will benefit from remaining aloof and even solitary throughout the day -- but this is an erroneous perception.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You are sure that someone is doing you wrong, but a careful examination of the facts reveals that you've been misinterpreting many interactions.

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Your Birthday for May 05, 2020

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | May 5th, 2020

Born today, you are nothing if not thoughtful, and you know how to work with familiar tools and materials to create something entirely new. You are not one to allow yourself to be locked into commonly held views; you are never interested in doing what you are told "should" be done -- nor will you tell others to do anything but what comes naturally to them.

When it comes to love, you are nowhere near as understanding and forgiving as you are in other aspects of daily life; indeed, you can be downright impossible when the green-eyed monster has you in its grip.

Also born on this date are: Adele, singer; Karl Marx, political philosopher; Tammy Wynette, singer; Brian Williams, TV news anchor; John Rhys-Davies, actor; Tyrone Power, actor; Pat Carroll, actress; Michael Palin, actor, writer, comedian.

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 6

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Guard against overreacting to what people say to you today, as they likely do not mean what you think they mean. Consider your intentions.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- A shock to the system needn't have lasting effects. You can get over it quickly if your attitude remains positive and your outlook clear.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Why stop with one when you can enjoy two, three or more? There's a limit to how much you can take, of course -- but you haven't reached it yet.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Focus on those things that are right in front of you today, and let peripheral issues be sorted out by others before you have to deal with them.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You can work quickly and efficiently today so long as you know exactly what it is you're trying to accomplish. Do you need a reminder?

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may begin to doubt your inner strength today as you give way to someone who shouldn't hold such sway over you. Find the reason why!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- An answer to a "random" question points you in a surprising direction, but once you begin moving that way, the reasons will become clear.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Pay attention to any and all instances when "if" plays a role today. This is the one thing that can work against you -- if you let it.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You're likely to catch a glimpse today of something you've wanted to get your hands on for some time -- but for now it's only a glimpse.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may or may not want to share a secret with a loved one, but know that if you do, you will be opening the door to a new opportunity.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You must watch the clock today to ensure that everything you do is completed on time. If you have time to spare, you can use it for fun!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Watch your temper, as a flare-up will be harmful only to you today. Someone who has been helping you touches you in an unexpected way.

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