Born today, you understand the importance of balance in life -- your own, and those of others with whom you share this small planet. You appreciate the impact that the stars have on your life and the lives of others, but you never give yourself entirely to their influence; rather, you work carefully to maintain a subtle but firm kind of control over your life even as you are guided this way and that by a power that you sense is stronger than your own. You know that everyone has both a light and a dark side, and you strive at all times to balance these two conflicting streams of energy within your own soul. Indeed, you try to avoid unreasonable highs even as you work to avoid the kinds of lows that can be devastating.
You are keenly aware of the roles others play in your life, and of the important position you are likely to hold in theirs. Indeed, the presence of other people in your life, and your direct or indirect presence in theirs will be important to you throughout your lifetime.
Also born on this date are: Mother Teresa, missionary; Chris Pine, actor; Macaulay Culkin, actor; Melissa McCarthy, actress; Geraldine Ferraro, politician; Branford Marsalis, musician; Michael Jeter, actor.
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, AUGUST 27
ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You can make room in your schedule for someone who is in need of that which only you can provide. You may need a boost, too, at some point.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You mustn't make the mistake of thinking that there's plenty of time to get everything done. Today, time is a precious resource.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may be suspected of doing something that you had nothing to do with, but you may also be the one to solve the mystery once and for all.
CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You can turn the tables on a rival and come out on top, though you may continue to jockey for position for some time.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may have to put an end to something you enjoy in order to get started on something that offers less fun, but more import.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Be sure that you are saying what you mean and, of course, meaning what you say. There is no room for confusion or misinterpretation.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You can offer someone assistance that is both timely and valuable. The recipient is sure to remember this simple act of kindness.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may not know quite which way to turn when you are presented with a choice you never expected to have to make.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- A rival may push you to exceed your own expectations, but you may still find yourself running second to his or her first.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You cannot undo what has been done, but you can ensure that the same actions will have different results in the future.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You can do something on your own that may go unnoticed at first, but when others realize what you've done, praise may be universal.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Others are looking up to you, and you'll want to demonstrate just what is possible for one who is committed to a certain endeavor.