Your Birthday for January 20, 2014

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | January 20th, 2014

Born today, you are certainly not a low-key kind of person. In fact, you are likely to take others by surprise with your energy and drive. You will commit yourself fully to most endeavors, choosing to dedicate your every moment and every skill to your eventual success. You are not the kind to consider failure an option -- not even a remote one! You are so enthusiastic about life and living that you are able to turn any activity into something special, even something to celebrate. Your zest for life is certainly contagious, and can benefit others as well as yourself at every turn.

You have what it takes, physically, mentally and emotionally, to live a long, busy, contented life. The emotional waste of regret and disappointment are not your style! You are perfectly willing to accept the good with the bad, and the former is likely to far exceed the latter.

Also born on this date are: George Burns, comedian; Paul Stanley, guitarist and singer; Buzz Aldrin, astronaut; Bill Maher, comedian and TV host; Lorenzo Lamas, actor; DeForest Kelley, actor; Aristotle Onassis, shipping magnate; David Lynch, director; Arte Johnson, actor and comedian; Skeet Ulrich, actor; Federico Fellini, director; Patricia Neal, actress.

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 21

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You seem to know which way you are going even when you are not looking all that closely at the terrain. Imagine if you were paying attention!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You will be playing catch-up throughout much of the day. Don't let yourself lose sight of the goals that you have set for yourself.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- The countdown has begun, and you must be ready to swing into action when it gets to zero. Your plans are fully formed and detailed.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Give yourself more of a chance than usual, and you'll be delighted at the results you can get. Don't sell yourself short.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You're in need of a little excitement, and you know just where to find it -- but there may be an unexpected danger involved!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- An old friend knows a secret, and it's about time you found out exactly what it is. He or she may soon be tempted to spill the beans.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You can take a look back and see where you have come from, but that won't answer all your questions about what lies ahead.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- What begins as a lark is likely to be quite a serious endeavor before the day is out. A friend or partner may express concern.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You want to express yourself openly, but you may not be afforded the chance. Save it -- you'll be ready when the time comes.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You can release yourself from certain pressures with ease, but it all depends on your willingness to speak to that certain someone.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You're trying to prove yourself, but perhaps in the wrong arena. It may be worth starting over.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You can give someone a boost without giving up too much yourself, including your advantageous position.

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Your Birthday for January 19, 2014

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | January 19th, 2014

Born today, you are a diligent, dedicated, ambitious, hardworking individual with so many aspirations that, when young, you may have trouble knowing just where to start. It is likely, however, that fate will step in at just the right moment and point you in a direction that can provide you with both opportunity and achievement. You are a highly creative individual; while you do embrace many traditional ideals, the truth is that you will always do things in a way that is uniquely your own, which usually brings a healthy dose of novelty to your day. You can combine the old and the new in many successful ways.

You are quick to make friends, and once someone has teamed up with you, he or she is likely to go the distance with you, come what may. Very few ever find themselves turning away from you -- personally or professionally. You are likely to have few enemies to speak of -- if any at all.

Also born on this date are: Dolly Parton, singer; Jean Stapleton, actress; Janis Joplin, singer; Shelley Fabares, actress; Paula Deen, chef; Edgar Allan Poe, author; Robert E. Lee, general; Katey Sagal, actress; Robert Palmer, singer-songwriter; Paul Cezanne, painter; Michael Crawford, actor and singer; Junior Seau, football 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.

MONDAY, JANUARY 20

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- There's no reason to stop until you reach your destination. Once you get there, you will have to jump through a few hoops.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- What you are looking for may be quite near, but you'll have to get past one or two major obstacles before claiming it as your own.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Only by drilling your memory will you learn the facts and figures that are essential to a current endeavor. Take all the time you need.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Your temper may be rather difficult to control when you are faced with a troubling situation that is not of your making.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may have to juggle your own schedule to accommodate someone who is not feeling his or her best.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may be tempted to fly the coop, but that would not be the best decision. Indeed, you should address the situation directly.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- It may be time for you and a rival to get together and discuss ways of reducing the unhealthy tension between you.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You're counting the days before you are free of a certain responsibility or restriction. Until then, continue to do your best!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You can learn a great deal about yourself and your current situation, but progress only comes from putting knowledge to use!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Seek, and ye shall find, as always. The trick, of course, is knowing precisely what you're looking for -- and why!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You know whom to thank for your current good fortune. Give another the time of day when it is asked for; don't withhold information.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You can spread a great deal of excitement simply by doing what you love to do in a way that attracts attention and interest.

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Your Birthday for January 18, 2014

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | January 18th, 2014

Born today, you know how to befriend all manner of individuals, and this will certainly serve you well throughout your lifetime. You do have strong opinions, but you're able to put them aside for a time in order to get along with those who may differ dramatically in ideals, outlook or lifestyle. You are not one of those who insists that everyone be like you; on the contrary, you firmly believe that variety is the spice of life, and that everyone is entitled to live exactly as he or she chooses -- so long as they let you do the same, of course! You are strong-willed and quite tenacious.

Your unique flair is likely to win you a great deal of attention at times, and unlike most others born under your sign, you will almost always welcome it. You're not one to find yourself caught between two conflicting desires: one for attention and one for solitude. You prefer attention!

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, statesman; John Boorman, filmmaker.

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 19

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Family affairs may get a bit foggy as you try to uncover the motive a loved one has for doing something strange and unexpected.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Confusion may result from your attempts to uncover the truth behind a little mystery. Perhaps it's best to let sleeping dogs lie!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You are likely to realize that you have more to learn about a certain endeavor than you had thought, but an expert is also a friend.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may be disappointed to learn that you haven't yet reached the goal you were shooting for, but there is still time.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Stand still, and the world will surely pass you by; get moving, and you'll be in the hunt and have a chance to win.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You can afford to be a little more aggressive than usual, especially when it comes to asking for what you want -- and deserve.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You are likely to go through something that steels you for a difficult endeavor to come. You'll recognize personal growth.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You're not one to give up easily, and today you have every reason to stay in the game until the final seconds have passed.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may take a beating, but you'll continue to pick yourself up and do your best. Others are impressed by your staying power.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Your financial situation may require you to do a little more digging to uncover the information that will serve you best.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Progress may have slowed, but it hasn't stopped altogether -- and that's a comfort. Pace, right now, is not the major issue.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You're being expected to do something that you either haven't done before, or that you are uncomfortable doing -- but you can get it done.

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