Your Birthday for January 17, 2015

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | January 17th, 2015

Born today, you are able to work very hard morning, noon and night -- and on into the following morning if circumstances require it! You have been endowed with tremendous staying power, and you can stick with a thing until it has been accomplished -- or until you have simply outlasted everyone else, and there is no one else left to work with or compete against. You are highly expressive; you know how to put your thoughts into words in such a way that others are always willing to listen to what you have to say. You are very interested in what makes people tick, and while you may not always understand another's motives, you are often driven to learn more about those motives -- and your own.

You will be faced with one or two key choices in life that will make all the difference for you, both professionally and personally. It is essential, however, that you recognize those choices when they come to you. Miss one -- or both -- and they're not likely to come to you again.

Also born on this date are: Betty White, actress; Jim Carrey, actor and comedian; Muhammad Ali, boxer; Michelle Obama, U.S. first lady; Andy Kaufman, comedian; Zooey Deschanel, actress; Steve Harvey, comedian; James Earl Jones, actor; Kid Rock, singer; Maury Povich, talk show host; Eartha Kitt, singer and actress; Al Capone, gangster; Shari Lewis, puppeteer; Vidal Sassoon, hair stylist; Susanna Hoffs, singer; Anne Bronte, novelist and poet; Mack Sennett, 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.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 18

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Your ability to see things the way they are will surely serve you well -- and those around you, also. Many will show their gratitude.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may be wondering where the sparks are, but you'll also realize that much has changed in the past year. Something new beckons.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- What you do today will only be the beginning; look farther down the road, and you'll see where you are going. You'll lead others there, as well.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may not understand exactly what someone else is trying to tell you. Instead of turning away, work harder to maintain contact.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You only have to do things one at a time in order to stay on schedule, and you can surely do that. No one expects miracles.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You've given others a great deal to think about lately. It is now your turn to ponder a few big questions that have no easy answers.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You're in for something quite spectacular -- if you are willing to sit patiently and wait for just the right moment to come.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may not get the kind of support you had hoped for, but what you do get will prove meaningful in a way you hadn't expected.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Giving someone a hand shouldn't be difficult, but getting from here to there may be more problematic than expected.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- The success of much that is going on depends on your own personal power as much as anything else -- and it running high at this time.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You're likely to receive positive feedback, but you may not be completely satisfied. You were looking for more.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You're ready to undertake something a little more serious than what you've engaged in before. You have what it takes.

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Your Birthday for January 16, 2015

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | January 16th, 2015

Born today, you may spend a great deal of your youth doing things that you do not want to do, and though this may seem like an unfortunate situation in which to grow up, the fact is that this one circumstance above all others will make it possible for you to do things many consider impossible. You have no problem tackling goals that are not easy, that are uncomfortable or that bring you little or no pleasure -- but you will commit yourself fully to such endeavors if you are aware that they can bring you tremendous rewards in the end. You will go through all manner of hardship if you know you will come out on top.

Your personal life is nobody's business, yet you may find that you are often talked about. Those who are involved with you had better get used to the idea of being talked about, too! You attract attention wherever you go: What you are doing and whom you are seeing is often a hot topic on the rumor mill.

Also born on this date are: Aaliyah, singer; Joe Flacco, football player; Albert Pujols, baseball player; Kate Moss, fashion model; Sade, singer; Debbie Allen, dancer, choreographer and actress; Ronnie Milsap, singer; John Carpenter, filmmaker; Ethel Merman, singer and actress; A.J. Foyt, auto racer; Dizzy Dean, baseball player; Susan Sontag, author; Laura Schlessinger, radio host and commentator.

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 17

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You are planning to do things in a new way very soon, but you should be willing to enjoy the traditional approach as well.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may not trust that others have the ability to get things going in the proper way, but how else will they learn?

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- It's important for you to follow and assess trends. You might uncover a new piece of information you can use immediately.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Your own investigation will tell you just what you need to know, but you must be patient. Everything will not come together all at once.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You can be a leader, or you can be a follower, but not both. Your head and your heart may be competing for dominance right now.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You can up the ante and push another into making a move that all but guarantees you a solid -- and perhaps surprising -- victory.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You'll require a little more knowledge of which tools you need -- and how to use them -- before you can get a new project off the ground.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You're able to point the way, and others will surely follow your lead. Many are willing to accept what you say without question.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may be seeking something new for yourself and a loved one, but you are not likely to make much practical headway.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may have to do things a little differently because of external influences and internal forces beyond your control.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- The difference between genuine and artificial will stand out in sharp relief today. Give yourself a chance to assess matters.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You have more than what you need to accomplish a certain task, so why are you still harboring doubts? You're ready and able!

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Your Birthday for January 15, 2015

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | January 15th, 2015

Born today, you are not the kind to let bygones be bygones, especially when more are affected by the offense than just yourself -- whether intentionally or unintentionally. You see things clearly in black or white -- no shades of gray for you! A thing is either this or that, never both at once. You are quick to assess if another's actions are good, bad, right, wrong, positive or negative, and you will respond accordingly. You take things very seriously, and though you have a vivid sense of humor, you're not the kind to laugh when a serious issue hangs in the balance. You are always eager to work for the betterment of all.

Despite your rather selfless approach to life, you're almost certain to enjoy tremendous rewards in both your personal affairs and your professional life. Still, you are only content when you are satisfied that you are doing all you can in a given situation and when you are testing your talents to the limit.

Also born on this date are: Martin Luther King Jr., civil rights leader; Drew Brees, football player; Charo, comedian and entertainer; Gene Krupa, jazz drummer; Chad Lowe, actor; Lloyd Bridges, actor; Mario Van Peebles, actor; Margaret O'Brien, 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.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 16

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You don't want to let yourself fall behind, so you should take advantage of an unexpected opportunity to surge ahead.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- As much as you would like to, you won't be able to have it both ways. The decision you have to make may be a tough one.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Your eagerness is catching, and others will want to join forces with you to see just what is possible through renewed cooperation.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- What used to be your favorite may not quite do it for you anymore. You now have the chance to pick something new and different.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You're likely to object to what another is doing, but not for any reason other than your own personal distaste.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- As tempting as it may be to do so, you'll want to avoid insinuating yourself into a situation that was not of your making. Steer clear!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- A personal preference is likely to set you apart in some way. What happens next may be a surprise to everyone -- yourself most of all.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You should be able to get things rolling earlier than expected. Does this mean you can call it quits earlier, too? Not likely!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may have to endure some discomfort as you try to ease a quickly developing situation that threatens those around you.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You're looking ahead to something exciting, but something is telling you that you should avoid putting all your eggs into one basket.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may have one of your funny feelings, so be sure to let others know that you might be doing things in an unorthodox way.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may be seeing things in a way that allows you more freedom -- within, if not without. This perspective may last quite a while.

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