Born today, you possess a certain unique power that is undeniable, and if you learn to control and shape it, and direct it creatively and in a positive fashion, it will serve you well again and again throughout your lifetime, personally and professionally. You may seem soft-spoken, but when the circumstances are just right, you will break forth with such explosive energy that no one had better stand in your way.
You are perhaps more religious than anyone else born under your sign, but not in a way that is easily recognized by others; it is more a matter of faith than religion, in fact -- faith in yourself, and in the overall good and common sense of your fellow human beings. Though in your youth, you may not share your opinions freely, later in life you will do so again and again.
Also born on this date are: Robert De Niro, actor; Dustin Pedroia, baseball player; Donnie Wahlberg, actor; Sean Penn, actor; Davy Crockett, statesman and war hero; Mae West, actress; Maureen O'Hara, actress; Belinda Carlisle, singer.
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, AUGUST 18
ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Your excitement over a certain endeavor is likely to wane somewhat today when you realize just how much it is taking out of you.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You're not about to believe the hype that someone is spreading about an idea whose time has apparently come. You know different.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Any path that leads you in a straight line is worth following today. You don't want to find yourself winding here and there, purposeless.
CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Someone close to you may not understand why you are doing what you are doing, and the best explanation you can give is, of course, success.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Some may label you foolish, but that idea you've been flirting with lately is worth exploring more fully. Start today if you can.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may find yourself at cross-purposes with someone who has been on your side in the past. What happened recently to upset the status quo?
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- All that you are asked to do today, and more, can be done in the amount of time allotted -- provided you don't get distracted.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Though you usually don't care much one way or the other, today the fact that people are talking about you will certainly pique your interest.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- If you're unwilling to conform to the norm today, you must be ready to compete with those who have a keen advantage. You can prevail.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may have to curb your enthusiasm for a certain idea today, as others find it objectionable -- and you mustn't rock the boat right now.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You and a friend may have occasion to look back upon old times -- but doing so inspires an idea that can benefit both of you very soon.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Surface notions aren't for you today; you want to dig deeper and see what's really going on beneath the surface. Someone wants to join you.