Today’s my birthday! One of my birthday pleasures when I was a kid was opening up the papers to the horoscopes and reading the “If Today Is Your Birthday…” part, because 364 times out of the year, that part wasn’t for me. But on May 6th, it was!

“Another new year dawns and you must commence it by taking a tenacious hold on your future. Make a thorough examination of what has gone before – resolve to use the lessons you have learned- and not to repeat the mistakes of the past.” (iafrica.com)

“There is no reason at all why you cannot be the person you have always dreamed of becoming. You may think you are a failure because you have tried so many times but each one of those occasions was a learning experience, and the more you learn the more likely it is you will succeed — and the sweeter that success will be when it comes. Don’t give up.” (Sally Brompton)

“In-depth discussions and probing conversations find you at your mental best this Monday morning. Your analytical abilities are good and the problems you have to solve in your professional field are easy for you to handle. Communications may be blocked for a short while this Tuesday morning. Create an attitude of self-confidence and people will follow you, and your ideas anywhere. This can make a big difference when you want support in accomplishing a group project. In the work place this Wednesday, co-workers as well as higher-ups seek you out for your psychological insight and understanding. You will have good insight into avenues of helpfulness and the ability to present or communicate these to others. You may be more concerned about the future of business than with any other situation in your life this Thursday. Today should be a happy time of celebration, even if you are involved in some heavy-duty thinking. Friday is a day you may feel all fresh and new, a time of new beginnings. Keep your attitude positive–you encourage others. You do not care for emotional slow downs and you go to some effort to step aside from the people that are easily frustrated. Saturday is a fun day. You are quick-minded, quick footed and can begin the day with a healthy run or swim–HAPPY BIRTHDAY!” (Thanks, Dailyhoroscopes.com! This one’s actually for the entire week for some reason)

“Once you get your personal environment arranged the way you want it, you can relax. The job may take until September. Schedule major playtime for then.

Celebrity birthdays on May 6th: George Clooney, Bob Seger, Orson Welles, Rudolph Valentino” (azcentral.com. Jimmy Stewart and Willie Mays were both born today as well)

“Your spirit guide is the Lizard, [wow!] which is encouraging you to honor your unique dreams and ask Spirit to help you manifest them. New social groups will hold the connections and experiences you’ve been seeking. Increase your spiritual understanding through classes and workshops that teach you how to deepen your internal focus. Family relationships will become a priority this year, and require extra time to run smoothly. Your great abundance will inspire you to give more of yourself through mentoring or volunteer work, which will fulfill your socially conscious Taurus nature. Some new commitments you take on over the next twelve months will require new ways of structuring your time and energy, but they’ll prove well worth it. Spend more time in nature, and increase your physical activity to cultivate more energy and optimism. Your power color is blue; add it to your wardrobe and surroundings to enhance your communication skills and powers of persuasion. Your lucky months are May and February. Your lucky numbers are 2, 15, 22, 26 and 39.” (psychicchat.com)

“This month you might think the sky is the limit as you meet people who broaden your horizons and consider ways to improve your lifestyle. Glory in new ideas, progressive paradigms and innovation as this year unfolds. By next spring you may respond to the call of the wild or choose to budge from your safe and secure roost. Until then, stick to the status quo, especially in August and early September, when you must avoid getting into debt or ignoring duties, and must avoid making key decisions.” (Detroit News)

“You manage and master the wilder areas of your life this year. Incredible willpower helps you attain what you’ve wanted for so long. Tender love makes the early summer memorable. The new skill you learn in November helps you make a financial leap. Investments made this winter will pay significantly in three years time. Scorpio and Leo people are big fans. Your lucky numbers are: 9, 10, 4, 21 and 50.” (LA Times)

“You will tend to overreact, overdo and overspend this year if you aren’t careful. Organization will be a must. Calculate your spending and make a budget. This is not the year to take on more responsibilities unless you are reimbursed for your time and effort. Pick and choose your personal and professional projects so you can stay on top of your game. Your numbers are 5, 13, 28, 31, 37, 41″ (boston.com)