Your Birthday for May 12, 2021

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | May 12th, 2021

Born today, you often have the good of others squarely in mind, even as you pursue your own goals. Indeed, the needs of those around you and the desires you aim to fulfill in your professional life are almost certain to intersect, and at that point, your life can be truly exciting -- and unique, too! You don't necessarily like to break the rules, but you do like to make new rules that others have not yet imagined.

You don't like to tell or listen to stories; rather, you want to be the story -- and so you can be by following your bliss and doing the things your character compels you to do and that your physical strengths allow. You don't have to attract attention to get things done, but it's likely you will do so -- again and again -- whether or not you are aware of it.

Also born on this date are: Emilio Estevez, actor; Florence Nightingale, social reformer and nurse; Jason Biggs, actor; Katharine Hepburn, actress; Yogi Berra, baseball player; George Carlin, comedian; Ving Rhames, actor; Stephen Baldwin, actor; Edward Lear, 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, MAY 13

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You mustn't make any decisions today if you are feeling out of sorts. Time is on your side right now; wait until you're feeling good.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Agreement is not essential to progress today, though it can make things a little smoother as you navigate some difficult terrain, surely.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may have to wait your turn today before you can really let things go, but you can use the time to your advantage. Collaborate with a friend.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You're ready and eager to take on more responsibility perhaps, but right now it's best for you to prepare for a coming difficulty.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You'll be surprised by what someone is able to do with seemingly no resources whatsoever. This changes your mind about the "possible."

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- It's not likely to be the easiest day on record, but you can minimize one particular difficulty by being honest and open with an old friend.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Don't wait until you are asked to give what little information you may have about an event that is the topic of a dispute. Your view is key!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You can make the best of a difficult situation today -- and, as a result, you'll almost certainly be called upon by others to do it again soon.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Potential is quite high today, but things may not be organized enough to amount to much just yet. This is something you can fix.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You'll be surprised when a friend steps in and takes over from you without you having to ask. The timing and results are perfect!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You're eager to get started on something new, but things may not be ready for you just yet. Remain calm, and make use of the time!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You're going in the right direction, but sometimes it may feel as if everyone else is proving you wrong. Don't get caught up in such mind games!

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Your Birthday for May 11, 2021

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | May 11th, 2021

Born today, you have a good deal of creativity that, when young, you may not know quite how to direct or control effectively -- but this can result in a great deal of good, as it means you're not likely to follow in anyone's footsteps but to chart a course that is uniquely your own -- and that is the way to go for any serious artist! Your motives are not always understood, and your work may not always be appreciated by your intended audience.

Though you are quite serious in your work, you know how to cut loose -- and the harder you work during daylight hours, the harder you will play when night falls. You are something of a night owl, but you must take care that the demands of the day and the pleasures of the night do not take too much of a toll on you!

Also born on this date are: Cam Newton, football player; Salvador Dali, artist; Natasha Richardson, actress; Martha Quinn, TV personality; Phil Silvers, actor and comedian; Frances Fisher, actress; Laetitia Casta, model.

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 12

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- That which is just now appearing on the horizon will demand more of your time and attention very soon; you must begin to clear your schedule.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You receive instructions today that actually make things more confusing than they have to be. Set them aside and do things your own way.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Once you share your thoughts with another, you can get things moving forward right away. Your efforts combine with another's very effectively today.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Putting another's needs before your own is nothing new for you, but today it may mean having to sacrifice something that is dear to you.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may not fully understand the technical "ins and outs" of a certain process today, but it's one you'll want to embrace as you move forward.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You can show others how it's done today and solidify your reputation as one to be counted on in times of stress. This should be a good day!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You receive signs that are not immediately clear to you -- but a friend's input fills in the blanks. You're able to do much from afar, perhaps.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You will have to pay attention to everything that goes on around you today, and a 360-degree awareness will surely serve you well!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Shop around today and you'll surely find what you're looking for at the right price. It's all depends on having a genuine motive.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may be tempted to do more than you've been asked to do, but take care that you don't bite off more than you can chew! Be realistic.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may be the cause of something that others cannot deal with very well in the moment. You must be willing to clean up the mess.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may have the opportunity today to explain yourself and your recent actions, but that may not be the best course of action.

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Your Birthday for May 10, 2021

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | May 10th, 2021

Born today, you are a stylish and easygoing individual, but this doesn't mean that you aren't a hard worker or one whose ambitions sit continually on a back burner, unexplored and unfulfilled. On the contrary, you can be something of a taskmaster, and you demand the very best from yourself and from those with whom you work -- and all those who do choose to work with you will acknowledge that your expectations are high, but you are more than willing to dispense praise when it is earned.

You can be rather mercurial and inconsistent at times -- especially where your personal affairs are concerned. Indeed, anyone who chooses to engage in a long-term relationship with you of any kind must accept the fact that you may, from one day to the next, behave very differently -- for reasons that even you may not fully understand.

Also born on this date are: Bono, singer; Missy Franklin, Olympian; Fred Astaire, actor, dancer, singer; Sid Vicious, singer; Judith Jamison, dancer and choreographer.

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, MAY 11

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Anyone who presses you to act prematurely today doesn't understand what is really on the line right now. Indeed, you have a lot at stake.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You have reason to doubt someone's veracity today -- but don't make too big a thing of it. Approach the issue in a casual, friendly way.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You can be much more forceful when it comes to going after what you want, but that's not really your style, is it? Do it your way today!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Momentum builds quickly today once you've made a strong start -- but that may take you more than one try. Don't let frustration derail you.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may want to suggest working together with someone who has been on the outs for a while. This could be a good way to heal old wounds.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Information comes to you that seems unrelated to the issues you're dealing with yourself today -- but that's an error of perception.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- A brief disappointment must not be allowed to keep you from fulfilling your potential today. Acknowledge it, assess it and then move on!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You understand someone better than he or she understands you, and that may make a big difference today in the way you treat each other.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You can get, and keep, the upper hand today -- but you may have to do something in the process that some people think is bending the rules.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Interpretation of various developments today will likely depend upon where you are at the time. Perceptions are changing rapidly.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Now is the time to open your doors, and your arms, to one who has been on the periphery for too long. A new relationship begins today.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Others may be interested in your opinions today, but you don't feel ready to share them just yet. You need a little bit more information.

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