Born today, you are not easily understood. Indeed, you are likely to go through life being completely misunderstood by most -- though you can trust your very small, intimate circle of friends to know you very well, indeed. It is this circle that provides you with the kind of confidence and inspiration you need in life. In fact, because this small community is so reliable, you rarely have to stray very far to get anything you require. You don't measure success by the number of friends and supporters a person has, but rather by the quality of the friendship and support received from them -- and you get only the best from those closest to you. You are not an overly social individual, but you always make time for those you love.
You recognize that some things are beyond your control. For this reason, you do all you can to guide a situation whenever it is possible for you to do so. This is likely to bring you into direct conflict with those working toward different ends, but you have a way of defusing conflict through compromise and persuasion.
Also born on this date are: Karan Brar, actor; Oliver Hardy, actor and comedian; Cary Grant, actor; Danny Kaye, actor and comedian; Kevin Costner, actor and filmmaker; Becca Tobin, actress; A.A. Milne, author; Daniel Webster, politician; John Boorman, filmmaker; Jason Segel, 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.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 19
ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Getting from here to there may prove to be more complicated than usual. Perhaps you've not considered an option staring you in the face.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You can be highly competitive, but this may not be the best day to punch that trait into high gear. Strive for harmony in all things.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You want to be the best that you can be, but that may require you to make a sacrifice that someone close doesn't want you to make.
CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You can put your skills on display in such a way that others don't think you're simply trying to show off. You can make your true motives clear.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You have some knowledge that others don't, and this gives you an advantage in certain situations that are likely to be prevalent.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You'll spot a sign ahead that puts you at ease -- for now. When you get closer, you may realize you misread at least part of it.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- It is unwise to assume that loved ones will be there when you call upon them. Make arrangements to get them there ahead of time.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You should be able to mix and mingle with ease, even though the overall situation is one you would usually try to avoid.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- The recognition you are hoping for may not come, but there are some who know just how valuable your contributions are.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You're involved in something that only seems interminable. In fact, it's likely to end all too soon, but it will be long remembered.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Memorizing something and learning it by heart are not the same thing! You must do the latter, not the former, for it to stick.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You don't have to engage in any activity you don't like just because you are in close proximity to those who do. Think for yourself!