Born today, you can be a rather difficult individual, hard to know and erratic in mood and behavior -- but not according to those who are closest to you! To them, you are simple, straightforward, affable, generous, involved and quite even-tempered. Still, it has to be said that in situations in which you are not comfortable or with which you are unfamiliar, your defensive and suspicious nature can make you irritable, critical and even aggressive with those who seem to be threatening you in some way -- even if the threat is not at all real.
You have a rather crazy and unpredictable sense of humor; one may never know, from moment to moment, what you will think is funny or what you will laugh at -- and you have been known to laugh at virtually everything and anything.
Also born on this date are: Mila Kunis, actress; Halle Berry, actress; Tim Tebow, football player; Earvin "Magic" Johnson, basketball player; Steve Martin, actor and comedian; Doc Holliday, Old West gunslinger; Danielle Steel, author.
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 15
ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You can do something quite memorable today, but you'll also be putting yourself in the way of criticism from those who can't keep up with you.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You're facing a situation today that demands that you address it in a completely objective manner; you must keep emotions in check!
GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You can come through for a friend or co-worker, but you mustn't expect any kind of reward for your efforts -- if your motives are pure.
CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You've been trying to make a few changes of late, but nothing is paying off as you had hoped. Perhaps your expectations have been unrealistic.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may be facing some requirements that put you off, but once you wrap your head around the reasons they are in place, all will be well.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may find that someone who has been a rival is easier to work with today than someone who is a friend. The dynamic is less confusing.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- What you're trying to create for yourself and for those on your team is something that no one else knows how to make. Keep going!
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Your view about a certain key issue is clear to most, but there are some you will still have to convince. Do so today; don't delay!
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You've been trying to figure out a way around a certain problem instead of determining how to solve it. A friend holds the key.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You mustn't try to get away with anything today; play by the rules, and treat others precisely the way you wish to be treated.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- The information you receive today may prove useful to you -- but you will want to consider the source as you weigh its overall value.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may be toying with a certain idea that isn't likely to be met with approval from those in charge. You're trying to make some big changes.