Born today, you are at your best when things are at their toughest. You're not the kind to lie down in the face of even the most serious challenge. Indeed, you will often seek out situations that would make life exceedingly difficult for most others, but those are the very situations that you most treasure. You believe in the adage that "the unexamined life is not worth living"; therefore, everything you do is a matter of study, providing you with reason for self-reflection and self-assessment. You are always eager to prove yourself; no matter what the contest, you will strive mightily to be the best.
What many may not know about you is that you have a rather wild sense of humor that, when untethered, can really liven things up -- and, at times, get you into hot water. You can be quite irreverent, and then you may find yourself answering to those who don't find you a bit funny.
Also born on this date are: Taylor Lautner, actor; Jennifer Aniston, actress; Brandy, actress and singer; Thomas Edison, inventor; Sheryl Crow, singer-songwriter; Burt Reynolds, actor; Sarah Palin, politician; Tina Louise, actress; Leslie Nielsen, actor; Damian Lewis, actor; Eva Gabor, actress; Max Baer, boxer; Sidney Sheldon, writer; Sergio Mendes, bandleader.
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.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12
ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Focus is an issue today. Whether you are suffering from physical or emotional ills, the overall effect will be a lack of concentration.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You can lead someone to a major personal discovery -- and in the process make an important discovery yourself.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Self-governing will be an important issue throughout the day. You can prove a valuable example to those around you.
CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- The time has come for you to take what another has taught you and use it in a way that is uniquely your own.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may be feeling as though time is slipping away while you still have much to accomplish -- but this perception is exaggerated, surely.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Your sense of humor may not be to everyone's taste, but they must all acknowledge that your lighthearted approach is invaluable.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You can join forces with someone who is usually on the other team. The result can prove surprising and inspiring to all involved.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You're in need of something that touches you in a deeply personal way. It's been a while since your emotions have been engaged.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- What you see and what you hear may not seem to go together -- until a closer look reveals something you had not considered.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Appearances can indeed be deceiving, and you may actually be the biggest offender! It's time to get back to the basics.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- A memory has you chasing down a dream that you aren't yet ready to abandon. What starts today can lead to a big finish very soon.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Your creativity is on the rise, and you'll find a way to say even the most mundane things in ways that really inspire those around you.