Born today, you know what makes you tick. While others may not fully understand what drives them, you are certain that your self-knowledge is accurate and all-important. You would not like to be the kind of person who makes self-discoveries at every turn; instead, you prefer to have your own notions about yourself confirmed by the outside world -- by the situations in which you find yourself and the circumstances that define them. It is impossible for you to avoid all surprises, however, and when you are surprised to learn something about yourself, you find a way to put it to good use almost immediately.
You pay keen attention to what happens around you, and you aren't the kind to let any details go unnoticed. You can move confidently through any forest, keenly aware of where every tree stands, while maintaining the big picture of that forest in your mind at all times.
Also born on this date are: Oksana Baiul, Olympic figure skater; Lisa Bonet, actress; Martha Plimpton, actress; Burgess Meredith, actor.
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, NOVEMBER 17
ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You can accomplish much very quickly, leaving yourself some valuable time to spend focusing on a few personal issues at home.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You've promised to provide something that a friend sorely needs, but you may not be able to do it in the way that you have discussed.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Time is of the essence. Don't let yourself be held back by anyone who feels you are doing what cannot be done. Stay the course.
CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- The straight and narrow path is the best for you. Take care that a secondary issue doesn't distract you.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You can open an important door today that leads directly to professional advancement. A personal sacrifice may be involved, however.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You can be the beneficiary of a lucky stroke that puts you ahead of a rival in an important race. The finish line is fast approaching.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You may have to say something that you have tried very hard not to say, despite the prevailing situation.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You'll find yourself searching the bottom of your bag of tricks to come up with one that everyone doesn't already know well.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You have much to offer that is different from what others expect -- and indeed different from what you've delivered in the past.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may not get the reminder you're expecting, but you should be able to progress apace without missing a single step.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You can solve a problem in a more creative way than usual. Those around you will appreciate the way you alter usual perceptions.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Those around you are ready to jump in and do what you require of them, and you shouldn't have to do much persuading or cajoling.