Your Birthday for January 03, 2013

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | January 3rd, 2013

Born today, you are both a dreamer and a doer, one who can both imagine a world the way it should be and do the very things that are necessary to transform it accordingly. You are a natural-born student, and you eagerly accept the lessons that life presents to you, both large and small. You don't always require a great deal of preparation or forethought before you immerse yourself completely in a project, but you do have the imagination required to envision how you want things to end up -- enabling you to work confidently toward that end no matter what else arises.

You are likely no stranger to setbacks, but you never let them keep you down for very long. You are quick to pick yourself up, dust yourself off and start all over again -- and you will stick with something until you either succeed or recognize that it is something that simply cannot be done. Period.

Also born on this date are: Mel Gibson, actor and director; J.R.R. Tolkien, author; Victor Borge, musician and comedian; Stephen Stills, rocker.

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.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 4

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You're likely to require assistance, but only early in the day. Later, when you reach your stride, you'll enjoy going solo.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Pressing duties must not be abandoned before they yield fruit; today, it's most important that you do what you have said you will do.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You don't have to tackle that rather daunting project all at once today; you can break it down into parcels that are much more manageable.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You can approach a routine problem in a new and imaginative way today -- and that will likely serve you well in other, subsequent situations.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You mustn't shy away from the opportunity to show off a little today. You know how to do something that few can do as well as you!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Pace is not the issue today -- but you mustn't slow down so much that you appear to be going nowhere at all!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- There are risks you must face directly if you are to avoid any subsequent dangers. Today's accomplishments will pay off tomorrow.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- A decision you have been putting off may be made for you today by those who are unaware of their involvement with you.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You can get a little more rest and relaxation today -- but you mustn't make the mistake of bowing out of a certain endeavor entirely.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You can avoid all kinds of errors today if you cast your sight forward and look carefully at the signs that come your way.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Calm comes from knowing that you are doing all you can, no matter what the outcome. You can only control so much, and you understand that.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You don't want to come on too strong when you are peddling your own ideas and agenda; let others come to their conclusions naturally.

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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.

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.

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.

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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