Your Birthday for January 02, 2013

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | January 2nd, 2013

Born today, you can be something of a troublemaker. This surprises no one who knows you well, for this is clear as early as a first meeting. The first impression you give is often quite memorable -- but not always in the way you hope for. The truth is, you may raise a great many eyebrows and win more than your share of disapproval at first. But that only lasts until people warm up to you and realize that what you are doing, unconventional or outright unacceptable though it may seem, is almost always all in fun. You love mischief, and you will seek it out on many occasions.

Your most remarkable talents are likely to be on display even at a very early age, and you will be compelled to explore as many as possible as you mature. For this reason, you may not settle down professionally until relatively late in life -- if, indeed, you do at all!

Also born on this date are: Christy Turlington, model; Tia Carrere, actress; Cuba Gooding Jr., actor; Jim Bakker, evangelist; Isaac Asimov, writer.

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 3

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may come face to face today with a challenge you have been fearing for quite some time. You have what it takes to overcome it!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Things are looking bright and positive ahead of you today -- though one of those "old feelings" may hold you back temporarily.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Questions you have today are likely to be answered one at a time -- and not as quickly as you had hoped. You must be patient!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may find that you do not entirely agree with someone who has risen to the top lately; negotiate carefully and you can make your points.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- What -- or whom -- you are after at this time may prove elusive. It's good for you to be in pursuit of something you value, however.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- It's a good time both to teach a lesson and to learn one -- and the same individual may be involved in both cases.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Others are likely to recognize something in you today that you do not yet recognize in yourself. Something big is about to start.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Whatever is holding you back is actually of your own making, and you may realize today that you hold the key to your own freedom.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- One of those big issues is likely to pop up early in the day and demand your attention until it is sufficiently resolved.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may have to settle for less than expected today unless you are willing to make new plans at the last minute -- or improvise.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You'll get a surprise on the home front today, and this will inspire you to do something new for one who has been waiting patiently.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Your schedule will have to be a little more flexible than you had anticipated today, thanks to one who offers more than you expected.

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Your Birthday for January 01, 2013

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | January 1st, 2013

Born today, you are a thoughtful individual, but you are not always full of the kind of "get up and go" that prompts others to get things done with far greater frequency, and at a far quicker pace, than you. This is not to say that you are incapable of doing great things; on the contrary -- but they are almost always the result of slow, careful consideration and planning, and painstaking work that takes time to perfect. You're not a "knee jerk" kind of person, and you always think very carefully before making any kind of decision that could affect others or prove at all lasting or permanent.

You are never likely to abandon your childhood entirely; there will always be something of the 7- or 8-year-old about you -- even when you come into your own, professionally, and find yourself playing with the "big boys." Your youthful nature is sure to win you much success -- personally and professionally.

Also born on this date are: Betsy Ross, creator of the first American flag; J.D. Salinger, author; Xavier Cugat, bandleader; J. Edgar Hoover, FBI director.

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, JANUARY 2

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You can make improvements to the status quo today that will be long remembered -- but to you they're simply a necessary convenience.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You're not the kind to stress about that which is unavoidable -- but today you're facing a truly daunting task. Get ready!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may find that a close friend or partner is not as willing to do things your way today as you had assumed. Discussion is in order.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Someone you've just met may prove a valuable contact as you strive to get a new project off the ground. He or she is excited about your plans.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You know that you're on the right track, but today you'll receive the kind of affirmation that had been lacking before.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may have to start a thing more than once today before you really reach your stride. Fortunately, you're not in the spotlight -- yet.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Focus on doing things in the right order today -- and yes, there is a right order, though it may not be what the boss is suggesting.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You need to get in touch with those who can implement your plans -- and today is the only day that gives you time to explain yourself fully.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You have certain things you must do, and certain things you want to do -- and you can get them all done if you pace yourself.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Something new and exciting may be starting very soon, and today is your window to get some good preparation in the bag.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You can bet that messages received early in the day will prove more important than anything said to you later on. Wake up and pay attention!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You're likely to come across an obstacle that is at once daunting and also somewhat exciting. Do you have what it takes?

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Your Birthday for December 31, 2012

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | December 31st, 2012

Born today, you are not always the most responsible or practical individual born under your sign, and this is most evident when it comes to money matters. You tend to treat your bank account as a sort of bottomless fund from which you can extract ready cash at the spur of the moment, regardless of the amount -- or, for that matter, on how much you may actually have on deposit! Fortunately, you like to surround yourself with people who know things you do not know, and you are likely to have one or two trusted friends -- or family members -- who can steer you in the right direction, or keep you from veering too far off course where your money is concerned.

You have a vivid imagination and a keen eye, and you are almost always able to recreate images you've seen with remarkable accuracy in almost any medium -- but what you most enjoy is making things come alive in movement. Not for you any kind of static, "frozen" creations!

Also born on this date are: Diane Von Furstenberg, fashion designer; Donna Summer, singer; Val Kilmer, actor; John Denver, singer and actor; Ben Kingsley, actor; Anthony Hopkins, 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.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 1

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You'll want to plan ahead and equip yourself properly today, or you risk getting caught in the rain -- literally and figuratively.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may be in charge of others today, but you'll find that it is far easier to let them do what they want than to tell them what to do!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You are concerned with what is happening to a friend or loved one who is far from home. News comes to you slowly -- but it is almost all good.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- What happens to you today mustn't be misinterpreted, or you risk starting the entire year off on the wrong foot.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Appearances, as always, can be deceiving at this time. Today, you'll know how to look beneath the surface and assess true value.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may not know all of the rules that you must follow right now, but one or two are all you need to ensure you avoid any real danger.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You are more interested in what you can learn from another today than what you already know -- and the lessons are likely to be many!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Don't let a friend or loved one pull you off course today; you must be sure to get done what you have said you will get done.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- The simplest plans can prove quite difficult to follow today, so you would be wise to follow your own instincts and improvise.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You're going to want to stay focused on pragmatic concerns and leave the dreaming to someone else right now.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may be preoccupied with issues that are, at present, only important to you. By day's end you'll realize how much other issues matter as well!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may be trying to get too much done today, when others are willing to let it all wait until tomorrow -- or the day after.

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