Born today, you are something very special indeed, but at the same time, you would be the last to suggest that you should be granted any special treatment. You keep your feet on the ground and your eyes on the prize, and you never consider yourself more entitled or better than anyone else. You let your deeds speak for you, and rarely recount your accomplishments to anyone -- even though they are often considerable and quite memorable. You love to learn, and you love to travel -- and the two go hand in hand, of course! You soak up other places and cultures as a sponge soaks up water, and you retain what you learn forever. Indeed, you are not the kind to forget anything that you suspect may be important in any way.
When it comes to love, you are open to almost anything -- except cheating! Once you have pledged yourself and your heart to another, you will remain true to that pledge come what may. You know that you will encounter difficulty at times, but you also know how to steel yourself against anything that comes your way -- so you are perfectly equipped to keep your promises in love.
Also born on this date are: Kristen Wiig, actress and writer; Tori Amos, singer; Giada De Laurentiis, celebrity chef; Valerie Harper, actress; Cindy Williams, actress; Claude Debussy, composer; Ray Bradbury, author; John Lee Hooker, guitarist; Dorothy Parker, author; Deng Xiaoping, Chinese leader; Carl Yastrzemski, baseball player; Bill Parcells, football coach; Honor Blackman, actress.
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.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 23
ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Give yourself a chance to catch up to someone who is far ahead of you. You can do it -- and when you do, the rivalry may really heat up!
TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You must ask yourself what you really want from the experiences you are having these days. Right now, a little more specificity could be useful.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You will be granting someone a great deal by merely saying yes to what seems like a simple request. There's more going on, surely.
CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You are able to translate feeling into word and deed with great facility -- and a loved one is sure to appreciate every bit of the effort.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- What someone tries to do behind your back can only make you stronger when you discover it. Don't be tempted to retaliate, however!
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may have psyched yourself out of the desire for something that could be very good for you. Why not reconsider -- before it's too late?
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- A question of personal taste may come between you and a friend or loved one for a time -- but you mustn't let it get out of hand!
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You're in the mood for a reunion with those who you know can inspire you and help you increase your productivity.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Someone from your past is likely to resurface soon and have you wondering if you've made the right decisions lately.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may find yourself yearning for something or someone you know will not be yours for quite some time. This can give you strength.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- What you say and how you say it can have a big impact on those who hear you. There is something going on that is not at all routine.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Do you know where you should be by day's end? Your journey will take you through some territory that is unfamiliar and some that isn't.