Your Birthday for January 04, 2014

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | January 4th, 2014

Born today, you are never satisfied with things as they are, and you will spend much of your life working to better them -- for yourself, for your family and loved ones, and for the world at large. It matters not whether your accomplishments are large or small, well-known or relatively obscure. What is important is that you accomplish them in the first place. The important things, to you, are your own sense of responsibility to the world in which you live and the ultimate good that you provide. Your primary concern is never recognition, but you will welcome it when it comes, and you will find a way to use it to your advantage, to further a cause.

You know how to inspire others, and to rally them around a banner to which you yourself feel loyal. You may, indeed, find yourself in a position of authority at some point in your life, which can lead you to certain accomplishments that might otherwise pass you by.

Also born on this date are: Louis Braille, inventor; Sterling Holloway, actor; Don Shula, football coach; Michael Stipe, singer; Dyan Cannon, actress; Patty Loveless, singer; Julia Ormond, actress; Dave Foley, comedian; Jesse White, actor; Augustus John, artist.

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.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 5

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may have a choice to make that you wish could be made by someone else, but your knowledge and expertise will make a difference.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Technical assistance may be in short supply, so you may find yourself doing certain things the old-fashioned way.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may not have a lot of room to maneuver, so be sure that you are well-positioned as early -- and as quickly -- as possible.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Despite what you are going through, it may fall to you to make others comfortable with the situation. This will surely be a test of character.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You are hungry for something that may be out of reach right now, but prepare yourself. It may be available to you sooner than expected.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Getting from here to there will prove a challenge, so you may want to consider an alternative plan that minimizes travel time.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You receive information that allows you to make an informed decision about family matters. Evening presents something unusual.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You'll be inspired by the work of someone you have long admired. If you play your cards right, he or she may actually assist you!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Give yourself the best chance for success by gathering all the tools you may need. Read up on the latest strategies and techniques.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Not everyone is going to understand your particular way of looking at the current situation, but it certainly enables you to "rise above."

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may want to take stock of your personal resources -- those that are renewable, and especially those that are not.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may feel as though time is running out for you to accomplish what you had planned for yourself -- but this is a mistaken notion.

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Your Birthday for January 03, 2014

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | January 3rd, 2014

Born today, you are a highly imaginative individual, and whether you forge a life for yourself in the arts, in education, in sports or in public service, you are likely to do things in such a new and unique way that your success and popularity are virtually assured. You apply yourself fully to every endeavor, but that is not what sets you apart, for it is a trait common to most Capricorn natives. What makes you different, ultimately, is your ability to see things from a perspective that is so uniquely your own that everything you do takes on a certain novelty. In other words, you are known for being progressive and groundbreaking.

You understand that it is impossible to ride a tide of accomplishment and excellence forever, and you are perfectly able to plan for a time when you must do something else to make a living and content yourself. Fortunately, there are likely to be many options open to you -- and any one can give you what you want.

Also born on this date are: Eli Manning, football player; Mel Gibson, actor and director; J.R.R. Tolkien, author; Victoria Principal, actress; Bobby Hull, hockey player; George Martin, music producer; Stephen Stills, singer-songwriter; Victor Borge, pianist and comedian; Robert Loggia, actor and director; Dabney Coleman, actor; Sergio Leone, Italian film director; Ray Milland, 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.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 4

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- A previous success informs your efforts, but take care that you aren't merely trying to recapture what happened in the past.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- It's time to launch a plan that you've been waiting to reveal for quite some time. You may be put in an unusual position during evening hours.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You are likely to reach a halfway point of some kind, and you know how important it is to keep things moving forward.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may be surprised to learn that you've already found what you are looking for -- at least in part.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You have to get certain things done before you can move on to what you really enjoy. Don't be impatient or jump the gun in any way.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You can add your voice to a discussion, but don't expect any immediate decisions to be made. Ideas must settle and ripen.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You mustn't get distracted by what is going on around you; remain focused on your own immediate affairs.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- An official policy may not allow you to explore things with complete freedom, so perhaps it's time to implement change.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- The path you are on allows you to move more quickly than usual. Take care that you are calling the shots, not just following along.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You're used to having things turn out a certain way, but you may face an obstacle that sends you in a different direction.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- It's your turn, and you must be ready to accept the challenge when it is offered. This opportunity may not be repeated.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Someone may make a judgment call that simply doesn't jibe with your sense of how things really are. It's time to discuss.

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Your Birthday for January 02, 2014

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | January 2nd, 2014

Born today, you don't always have to say things in a direct, explicit manner in order to be clearly understood. Indeed, you know how to use the power of suggestion to your advantage in almost all situations. What a simple smile or wink can yield is simply remarkable! You are an attractive, charismatic individual, and you know how to use your native charms to get what you want -- though you must always stop short of outright manipulation if you want to avoid being taken for someone who is merely out to cash in on your good looks and winning personality. There may be those who do not understand just how deep you really are.

You aren't always going to make the best decisions, but you know how to change course whenever you feel the need to do so. This is something you will no doubt learn on your own simply so that you can save yourself when the need arises. You may flirt with danger now and then, but you're not ever likely to succumb -- not fully, anyway.

Also born on this date are: Tia Carrere, actress; Cuba Gooding Jr., actor; Taye Diggs, actor; Kate Bosworth, actor; Isaac Asimov, author; Paz Vega, actress; Jack Hanna, zoologist; Jim Bakker, televangelist; Wendy Phillips, actress; David Cone, baseball player.

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 3

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Preparing for the worst is one thing, but expecting it only eats away at your own hope and spirit. Try to remain optimistic.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may feel as though you're going through something all alone. In fact, you have quite an able team helping you along the way.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Your natural optimism serves you well throughout the day, especially when a piece of news requires careful personal interpretation.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Now is the time for you to cash in on an opportunity that you may only have been flirting with lately. It's your turn to benefit!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may wonder at someone else's ability to remain positive under stress, but perhaps you should adopt some of that behavior yourself!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Transportation issues may make it harder to get from here to there, but you can accomplish much from home.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Be sure to keep friends and loved ones updated about your movement. Much is likely to happen when you are away from home.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You are able to laugh at much that others don't think is funny, but there's no reason for you to adjust your perspective at all.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Decisions are made one at a time, and progress is made step by step. You mustn't expect things to happen quickly.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may be trying to do things out of order. Although this suits your mood, it may not be very efficient.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You're likely to be reminded of a past episode that taught you a lot. Those lessons will come in handy.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- What you want from a loved one may actually be rather difficult to ask for, but you'll find a way. Ultimately, you'll both enjoy yourselves.

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