Born today, you prefer to take a rather quiet, low-key approach to daily problems, for you value harmony, modesty, honesty and simplicity in your daily life. You can, however, take a much stronger and aggressive stance when compelled to do so, and anyone who thinks that you are a pushover is sorely mistaken! You will surely stand up for yourself when called upon to do so, but you are more likely to stand up for others first -- especially those who cannot or will not help themselves.
In your personal relationships, you are fiercely loyal, and when called upon to do so, you will sacrifice almost anything in favor of that which exists between you and someone you consider a friend. Indeed, you feel that what you do in the service of those closest to you is tantamount to fulfilling your destiny as a human being.
Also born on this date are: Harry S. Truman, U.S. president; David Attenborough, TV host; Don Rickles, comedian and actor; Rick Nelson, singer; Toni Tennille, singer; Sonny Liston, boxer; Ronnie Lott, football player.
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 9
ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may be faced with several difficult choices today, but once you make the first, the second should come to you more easily, and so on.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may be able to capitalize on someone else’s errors today, but take care you don’t go so far as to rub their nose in their mistakes!
GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- A little improvisation can go a long way today toward teaching you what is possible under current circumstances. Nothing is forever right now.
CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- The more willing you are to recognize your own limitations, the farther you’ll be able to go today -- especially with a friend by your side.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Putting yourself in another’s shoes today should reveal much -- and even the fact that it will be more difficult than expected contains a key lesson.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- There is a difference between being knowledgeable and having a hunch -- though both can be valuable today as you face a changing scene.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may come to understand your own motives a little better today after someone reveals to you something you’ve been overlooking recently.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Preparation is the key to safe passage today; you don’t want to put yourself in a vulnerable position by taking shortcuts with your safety.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Your ideas compare favorably with those of a rival today -- but that doesn’t mean they will be chosen just yet by those in charge.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You can strike a favorable bargain today with someone who has been quite difficult to negotiate with in the recent past.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Flexibility is the key that will open a great many doors for you today -- but when the time comes, you must choose to be firm and immovable.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You don’t have to use any advice that comes your way today. If someone’s guidance doesn’t speak to you, by all means, look elsewhere.