Born today, you have a vivid imagination, and you are often able to take what you see in your mind's eye and quickly transform it, as if by magic, into reality. You do rely on luck and timing a great deal, but who doesn't? You are perfectly happy to make good use of your advantages at any given moment, and you're not about to apologize when things go your way. Indeed, some may marvel at your ability to make the best of things! It may be overstatement to suggest you have the Midas touch, but you are quite adept at snatching victory from the jaws of defeat. You can be competitive, but you never let competition get in the way of your relationships. You want to win, but you want to get along with other people more. For this reason, you will sometimes not mind settling for second place.
Though you enjoy doing things that have not been done before, you enjoy even more paving the way for others. You are a natural leader and perhaps a born teacher. You thrive on seeing others reach their goals, and nothing makes you happier than when someone else is able to make a go of it on his or her own after being tutored by you.
Also born on this date are: Mary J. Blige, singer and actress; Alexander Hamilton, Founding Father; Naomi Judd, singer; Amanda Peet, actress; Rod Taylor, actor; William James, author and educator; Alyson Reed, actress; Joel Zwick, television and film director; Grant Tinker, television executive; David Wolper, producer.
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.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 12
ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may have to prove something about yourself that you haven't even given a thought recently. It's time to look in the mirror.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may be doing things in an unorthodox manner, but that doesn't mean it has to be controversial. Tread lightly where you can.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Your ability to roll with the punches will serve you well, as you're likely to attract criticism from many sides at once.
CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You mustn't shrink from your responsibilities, especially where young people are concerned. You can be proud of everyone's involvement.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may be doing to yourself what you have attributed unfairly to others. A close look reveals that you are indeed standing in your own way.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You want nothing to do with routine. You want everything to be exceptional and memorable -- though you mount a careful search for it.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- What you are best at will be clear, and others will not expect you to step out of your comfort zone -- unless, of course, you want to.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Make no assumptions and deal in nothing but hard facts. Your knowledge can be profitably combined with that of another.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- What you've planned is unusual, to say the least, but you are likely to win the support of someone who's been critical of you in the past.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You can provide necessary solace to those who have been through a great deal only recently. Soon, the situation may be reversed.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You must pay close attention to budgetary matters. You may be stopped in your tracks if things are even a few dollars off.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Everyone's enjoyment depends on your attitude. Even the most pleasurable outing can be difficult if you're not in the right frame of mind.