Born today, you may rise to the top of your chosen profession with remarkable swiftness, only to abandon that line of work at some point in order to regain a certain kind of balance in your life and focus on that which only the simple things can give you. Indeed, the quality of your life is far more important to you, in the long run, than the material rewards work can bring. Although you are sure to work harder than most to achieve your professional goals, you will work even harder to maintain a kind of private life that is down to earth and fulfilling. You certainly don't want to find yourself on the treadmill so long that you cannot stop and smell the roses now and then!
You have physical strength and stamina, and the willingness to put yourself through all manner of physical hardship, but it has to be for a good and productive reason. You're not the kind to enjoy working out simply for its own sake, but you will put yourself through the wringer in pursuit of some other kind of goal.
Also born on this date are: Chris Rock, comedian and actor; Ashton Kutcher, actor; Steve Nash, basketball player; Garth Brooks, singer-songwriter; Charles Dickens, author; Laura Ingalls Wilder, author; James Spader, actor; Eddie Izzard, comedian and actor; Buster Crabbe, Olympic swimmer and actor; Sinclair Lewis, author; Miguel Ferrer, actor; Sir Thomas More, writer and politician.
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.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 8
ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You'll want to keep a secret, surely, but you're also interested in sharing a little bit of something you think is special.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- What goes on out in the big, bad world is worth some attention, though you may choose to remain in the safety of your home.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- What begins today isn't likely to end today -- or tomorrow, either, for that matter. You're onto something that can last quite a while.
CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may be disappointed to learn that a certain situation isn't going to develop the way you had hoped. It's not too late to back out.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You can impress others with your ability to keep things to yourself. Indeed, knowing what not to say can make all the difference.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may want to let others take control of certain issues that usually come under your jurisdiction. Things will happen differently today!
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You're nearing the end of something you've been working on for quite some time. The pace quickens, and you're eager to call it done!
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Your freedom and autonomy are not likely to be threatened, even if you find that you have to follow certain rather archaic rules.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You deserve something more than you are getting, but take care that you don't make demands that seem to come out of left field!
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Despite the fact that you are far away from someone who is continually on your mind, you can get a great deal done. Creativity is high.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You can make a small change that results in a very big improvement over how things were only yesterday.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Others are expecting you to take the lead, and the first item of business will be making up your mind about a key issue.