Born today, you are a quiet, thoughtful, sensitive individual with so much willpower that you're not likely to encounter any obstacle in life that you cannot overcome. You know how to wrestle with a problem so that you come up with the perfect method of solving it; you know how to grapple with difficult circumstances so that you can prevail even where others might fall prey to adversity; and you know how to ponder the big questions in life so that you are never surprised by anything that comes your way, as you understand that everything is within the realm of possibility. You believe that if a thing can happen, it eventually will -- either good or bad -- and you know how to take full advantage whenever the odds are in your favor.
Beneath your placid surface, there flows such a river of passion that when it reveals itself -- through an occasional geyser of expression that commands attention -- others are sure to be affected by you in some way. Anytime you express yourself freely, you tend to have a lasting impact on those around you.
Also born on this date are: Robert De Niro, actor; Dustin Pedroia, baseball player; Donnie Wahlberg, actor; Sean Penn, actor; Davy Crockett, soldier and politician; Mae West, actress; Maureen O'Hara, actress; Belinda Carlisle, singer; Eric Johnson, guitarist.
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) -- You may be pulled in a direction you did not intend to go, but what you discover along the way will make the detour worth it.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Now is no time to clam up! Speak your mind and share your thoughts with anyone who will listen -- especially that special someone!
GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- A memory has you making plans for what is to come. In this way, past and future conjoin to make the present that much more enjoyable!
CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You have much to say, but very little time in which to say it. You mustn't spend too much time worrying about your word choices!
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You're likely to be reminded of one of your unique "superpowers" by someone who is eager to rekindle something that used to be.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may be looking down a long track of time that leads to nowhere in particular, but what you see excites you somehow, and even inspires you.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You're ready to share certain plans that you have been developing for some time. Those around you are eager to set them in motion.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- What is your plan of attack? You must be as specific as possible and work according to priorities if you want to be effective.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Someone you encounter is likely to challenge you in a way that is unexpected -- but, very likely, enjoyable and productive.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may feel as though something isn't quite right, but there is little you can do to stem the tide of what is coming your way.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Preparation is the key to success. Anything you do to ready yourself will prove useful -- psychologically, as well as in practical terms.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- A promise will be made -- and perhaps broken. You will have everything to do with the former, and little with the latter.