Your Birthday for October 21, 2020

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | October 21st, 2020

Born today, you are one of the most imaginative individuals born under a sign that has given the world so many imaginative individuals! What sets you apart, however, is your ability to combine fact and fancy, hard work and inspiration, and the new and the traditional in ways that are themselves new and untried. This in itself is not unique, but there's something about you, something indefinable and even exotic, that does make you and what you do somehow special to those who wish to look closely at the work you leave behind.

You often wonder if you are being interpreted in the right way and if other people really understand what it is you are trying to accomplish whenever you do something you are compelled to do. Because it is likely different from the norm, or so utterly unexpected, that others will judge you and your work harshly or incorrectly -- and you're not one to brook criticism all that well!

Also born on this date are: Kim Kardashian, entrepreneur; Carrie Fisher, actress; Benjamin Netanyahu, Israeli prime minister; Judge Judy Sheindlin, TV judge; Dizzy Gillespie, musician; Alfred Nobel, inventor; Samuel Taylor Coleridge, 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.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You can keep things calm and harmonious today -- but take care that you don't get so laid-back that you actually get in the way of progress!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You're not expecting to discover anything new today -- which is why you will be so surprised to do so! This novelty can prove valuable.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- They say time heals all wounds, but you may be wondering when your personal injury will stop hurting. A new friend gets in touch.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- This is a good time to do that one thing that you've been avoiding for so long. Today, forgiveness is much easier to get than permission!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Now is not the time to apologize for something you are certain was the correct thing to do. Let a rival say or do what you should not.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You'll benefit from a therapeutic approach to a certain stubborn issue. Indeed, you're likely to solve more than one problem.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You can expect to be distracted at times today, so you'll want to shore up your own efforts when you are able. Leave little to chance.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- An early accomplishment pushes your agenda forward today. Later on, you can afford to slow things down in order to take a good look around.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may see or hear something quite unusual today that has you rethinking your stance on a certain issue. Be sure all news is accurate.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You will want to use much of this day to prepare for tomorrow -- though at least one immediate personal issue will demand careful attention.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You don't want to add your voice to the chorus of complaints being heard on high today. Sit this one out, and wait to see what happens.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You'll be more interested in the journey you take today than in the destination you reach. Now is the time to consider a certain change.

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Your Birthday for October 20, 2020

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | October 20th, 2020

Born today, you know how to keep your feet firmly on the ground while you allow your imagination to soar to new heights -- and the result, of course, is that you are often able to do things that others cannot. Indeed, when you follow your instincts and your own inspired vision, you can accomplish quite a bit that will secure your reputation as one of the greats in your chosen field -- though the choice itself may have been difficult for you when young, because you will no doubt have been attracted by a wide variety of career paths.

You can be quite sociable, but you often prefer to stick to yourself. This may be off-putting to some who interpret your solitary nature incorrectly and assume you are simply being superior and self-consciously aloof.

Also born on this date are: Jelly Roll Morton, jazz composer and musician; Bela Lugosi, actor; Mickey Mantle, baseball player; John Krasinski, actor; Tom Petty, rocker; Kenneth Choi, actor; Jennifer Freeman, actress; Bill Nunn, 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.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You must be sure that what you do today is squarely aligned with what you say -- and what you've said in the past. Real progress can be made.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You're in no mood for criticism today, so you may want to go about your business on your own as long as possible to avoid unwanted feedback.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Now is the time for you to put your money where your mouth is, as someone is waiting for you to make your support official. Don't hesitate.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You know when something isn't right for you -- and today that feeling will have you paying keen attention to all that goes on around you.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may be intrigued by what someone is doing, but that doesn't mean you have to do it too! Watch from a safe distance and see what happens.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- A message from another time and place has you reconsidering a past decision. You may have to deal with more than one "ghost" as a result.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You must confirm reports from friends today before making a decision that you cannot unmake. Things take an unusual turn during evening hours.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Something forgotten may be delivered to you by someone who may not have the purest of motives. Use care as you navigate this situation.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Someone is working hard to exact a promise from you that you have been unwilling to give -- and that's not likely to change today.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You don't want to do anything that is going to attract the wrong kind of attention today. Keep a low profile if you can.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- What you really want becomes clear today, and you'll realize that a long period of doubt is coming to an end. This is cause for rejoicing!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may be ready to commit to a person or project that "speaks" to you -- but take care that you're not merely falling for a clever deception.

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Your Birthday for October 19, 2020

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | October 19th, 2020

Born today, you are not necessarily the brightest bulb in the pack, but you know how to get the job done -- and how well you perform usually depends in large part upon the job you are asked to do. If it is a job to which you feel suited, then you can surely shine very brightly doing the kinds of things other people might not even consider, much less succeed at. On the other hand, while you will often agree to tackle jobs to which you are not well-suited, the fact is that you might consider leaving them to others who may do them better than you.

You don't come off as unusually emotional, though often there is much going on beneath the surface that you conceal -- either as a matter of habit or choice.

Also born on this date are: Auguste Lumiere, co-inventor of the movie camera and projector; Roger Cross, actor; John le Carre, spy novelist; Evander Holyfield, boxer; Marilyn Bell, distance swimmer; Jack Anderson, syndicated columnist; Peter Max, artist; John Lithgow, 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.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You're eager to see things return to normal, surely, but today you must continue trying new things in order to deliver what you've promised.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You have only so much time in which to get things done today -- and you mustn't neglect those small tasks that ultimately make all the difference.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may be pressed by someone who is eager to know the truth. It may be time for you to let someone else do the talking -- at least for now.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- That which was closed will be opened, and that which was off limits may well be available to you by day's end. Be ready to field questions.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may have no choice today but to disavow yourself from what a friend or loved one is doing or saying. This seeming "rift" is likely to be temporary.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You're facing a challenge that is bigger than you had expected. Take the time today to assess your progress and decide where to go next.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may find yourself at odds with someone who is trying to restore an outdated way of doing things. Make your case; people will listen.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Now is not the time to turn things around -- or upside down. Maintain a clear, straightforward tone as you do what is required.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- What was broken earlier is likely to be fixed today -- by day's end, at the latest. This will allow you to consider a new project.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You needn't worry about the inner workings of a project that you are supporting. Those in charge accept your expectations as requirements.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You will want to keep close tabs on developments all around you today, even though you may not be directly involved in any of them.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- The numbers don't lie, and you must be willing to accept the reports of those who are on the frontlines. Avoid deception at all costs.

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