TODAY’S BIRTHDAYS

Aries (March 21-April 19):

You might be surprised at what makes you super happy. That’s why it’s so important to try new things. Today, it’s lucky to do this with someone you trust. Tackling fresh experiences together will create a tight bond. Taurus (April 20-May 20): Self-absorption is a state of fear. The trepidation may be mild in variety, a low current of worry that the world is not safe for us. Therefore it’s best to tend to what is known. The self-absorbed will need your compassion today. Gemini (May 21-June 21): Do you walk around this fair thinking, “I’ve already ridden all the rides I want to?” You’re missing something. Either you ruled it out as too scary or too mild when, in fact, there’s a thrill inside that’s just your size. Cancer (June 22-July 22): This is the cosmic opportunity of the day: If you did it once, you can do it again. And if you haven’t done it, you’re due. Believe it, and make your move. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): The highest form of flattery is imitation. Remember that time you followed someone just to make that person feel good about his or her choice? It was bighearted, but you won’t need to go that far today to make people feel good. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Don’t worry; you will be something better than you were before. And this mistake? It’s not a setback. It’s actually the mechanism through which improvement is made possible. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23): To forward your personal journey, you’ll have to ditch a lot of the bad, or rather, the less-thanoptimum. And now you’ll get even stricter with yourself, only because you want certain results that take sacrifice. You’re ready. Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 21): Your role requires you to live in your head more than you’d like to, reviewing possibilities, playing out different scenarios, testing things mentally. Take frequent breaks to stay fresh. This one is important. Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): No one can do what you do. Stop being so hard on yourself. You’re losing perspective on how special you are. To give yourself credit isn’t narcissistic; in fact, it’s the spiritual generosity that helps you be more kind today. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): To understand others takes emotional wit, social cleverness and a better than average awareness. To understand yourself takes these things plus courage and acceptance. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Former U.S. Defense Secretary William Perry is 91. Actor Ron Leibman is 81. Actor Amitabh Bachchan is 76. Country singer Gene Watson is 75. Singer Daryl Hall is 72. Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., is 68. Rhythm-and-blues musician Andrew Woolfolk is 68. Actress-director Catlin Adams is 68. Country singer Paulette Carlson is 67. Actor David Morse is 65. Actor Stephen Spinella is 62. Actress-writercomedian Dawn French is 61. Pro and College Football Hall of Famer Steve Young is 57. Actress Joan Cusack is 56. Rock musician Scott Johnson is 56. Comedy writer and TV host Michael J. Nelson is 54. Actor Sean Patrick Flanery is 53. Actor Lennie James is 53. College Football Hall of Famer and former NFL player Chris Spielman is 53. Actor Luke Perry is 52. Country singer-songwriter Todd Snider is 52. Actorcomedian Artie Lange is 51. Actress Jane Krakowski is 50. Rapper U-God is 48. Actress Constance Zimmer is 48. Bluegrass musician Leigh Gibson is 47. Rapper MC Lyte is 47. Figure skater Kyoko Ina is 46. Actor Darien Sills-Evans is 44. Actor/writer Nat Faxon is 43. Singer NeeNa Lee is 43.

Do you ever wonder what sort of peace you’d experience through a day without talking? Maybe you can’t go the whole day, but things will change with even a few quiet hours. Silence is a teacher. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): For primates, the standard is to reject or, more likely, attack anyone outside of the group. For humans, inclusion is often the very reason the group thrives. There’s much to absorb from those who are different from us. Today’s birthday (Oct. 11): If your life were a town, this year would represent a population boom. You’ll have more than the usual amount of company, especially while adventuring. Other highlights include: prime tickets to an event, lots of inside jokes that add richness to your group’s story and a new skill to add to your bag. Taurus and Cancer adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 14, 6, 22, 12 and 40.