Born today, you are certainly one of the most original and forward-thinking individuals born under your sign, the kind for whom the way things have been done, and the status quo means even less, as you look to the future and consider all the possibilities that lie before you. You are no passenger, but rather one of life's drivers -- and while you don't always take the most direct route to your destination, you certainly find the one that is the most interesting.
Everything you do you do with full commitment and a desire to do it better than anyone else, and in a fashion that is uniquely your own. It's not so much that you are motivated by originality, but rather that for you there is no other choice. You know no other way to do a thing than your own way, and you will work long and hard to discover just what that is in any given situation.
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.
THURSDAY, MAY 12
ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may wish to solicit expert advice today -- but what you get may prove somewhat disappointing. You can come up with answers on your own.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- The lessons you've learned from someone in the past may not apply to your situation. You're going to have to get some new information!
GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You've had the advantage over another for quite some time, but that's about to change, and you must be ready to respond effectively.
CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You must make things as plain and simple as you possibly can today, especially when dealing with those who may not be used to your approach.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- The time has come for you to make your demands as clear as you can. Conversation about any central issue must be direct and to the point.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You're not likely to do something well the first time -- if you succeed at all! You can enjoy the learning process, to be sure.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You needn't bend to another's will today in order to stay in their good graces. Be yourself, trust yourself and, by all means, be honest.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You've been trying to keep something from becoming common knowledge, but that ship has very likely sailed. It's now time for some damage control.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You can certainly control a difficult situation today, but only if a certain someone who is nominally in charge lets you do so.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Anything you do ahead of schedule today is likely to be recognized for its quality -- but take care that last-minute efforts are also up to par.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You're eager to see what someone else is made of, and you're more than willing to engage in a friendly competition -- but keep it that way!
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may have to go back and assure yourself that what you've done has been done correctly. Errors can be quite costly at this time.