Born today, you may not always be up to speed on every topic or situation that you encounter in life, but you have what it takes to make quick assessments of what you are facing and derive from them the kinds of game plans as well as on-the-spot initiatives that serve you and others very well as you make your way through daily life. This would not be of much value, however, if you weren't also able to combine all of it with your tremendous confidence.
Though you may choose to live your professional life in the public eye, at least partially, when it comes to personal affairs, you insist on being left alone to do what you will, when you will and with whom you will, without prying eyes scrutinizing your every move. You cherish your privacy and will do all you can to protect it -- especially for those who share it with you.
Also born on this date are: Bob Dylan, singer and songwriter; Patti LaBelle, singer; Queen Victoria of Great Britain; Tommy Chong, actor and comedian; John C. Reilly, actor; Priscilla Presley, actress; Rosanne Cash, 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, MAY 25
ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- A new friendship may be in its earliest stages today, and you must take care that you don't put all your proverbial eggs into one basket.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You want something meaningful to happen to you today, but it's not likely to unless you take an active role in your own affairs.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Your know-how is sure to serve you well today -- when it isn't getting you into trouble with someone with whom you seem to regularly clash.
CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may be demanding explanations from the wrong people. Check what you think you know against established facts, and start again.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You have only so much time in which to work your "magic" today, and only so much wiggle room while you are at it. Keep things streamlined.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You are confident that you are on the right track today, even though evidence points to an error that may prove costly in the days to come.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Take care that you don't move so quickly today that you derail yourself when you have to make a sudden adjustment. You must stay on course.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Whether or not you reach your destination today has more to do with what another thinks of you than usual, but you can still prevail.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- More important by far than what you say today is what you choose not to say. Indeed, the right omission can work wonders for you now.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may not be aware of all the forces that are pressing in on you today. You will be soon, however -- and then you'll want to take action.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You must do things before you are forced by circumstances to do them, for personal choice and autonomy are No. 1 concerns today.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You must remain positive, no matter what another might say to you today. You will be playing into their hands by taking things personally.