Born today, you are a quiet, easygoing individual who can also be quite vocal and aggressive when you have been challenged in any way. You have a dark, smoldering quality that can put some people off, but it is quickly overlooked by those who get to know you. You are deeply connected to the world around you and the people in your life; you are not one to forget birthdays, anniversaries or other important dates in the lives of those around you, and you are always the first to reach out to, and lavish gifts on, those who have been through difficult times. Still, when your back is up, you are not one to be crossed.
You are quite protective of your personal life; indeed, no one really knows what you do in private except for the very few individuals whom you invite into your inner sanctum.
Also born on this date are: Robert De Niro, actor; Dustin Pedroia, baseball player; Donnie Wahlberg, actor; Sean Penn, actor; Davy Crockett, statesman and war hero; Mae West, actress; Maureen O'Hara, actress; Belinda Carlisle, singer.
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.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 18
ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You're prepared for almost everything -- but that "almost" is the key today. What happens may require you to step out of your comfort zone.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Appearances are more important today than they have been in the recent past. You'll want to avoid being judged -- even by family members.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may be disappointed that an old memory doesn't satisfy you as it used to -- but this is actually a good sign! You're moving forward quickly.
CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- A message received must be passed on to others almost immediately. If it is not, you risk the destruction of something you value greatly.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Take care that you don't fall into a bad habit just because someone close to you has adopted it. You can go your own way with confidence.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may be accused of "micromanaging," but the truth is that you are not comfortable without overseeing what others are doing.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You have many responsibilities to fulfill at this time, and you should start close to home. A family member needs you!
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You'll have to keep many balls in the air today if you are going to pass a certain approaching marker ahead of your closest competitors.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You're waiting patiently to get the word to move -- but you may decide it's worth getting started before you hear the word "go"!
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Unlike others today who can benefit from getting off the blocks quickly, you'll want to hang back just a bit to assess the competition.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- The more you surround yourself with others today, the safer you will feel -- but there are some things you'll have to do on your own.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- An accident threatens to have you spinning out of control -- but you know well enough to control your reactions and minimize any damage.