Your Birthday for January 18, 2015

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | January 18th, 2015

Born today, you don't seem to be aware of the extent of your own talents. As a result, you will never be tempted to rest on your laurels. Indeed, you are driven to work hard at all times -- often harder than anyone else. When one job is done, you are usually already deeply immersed in the next. You have tremendous skill that, when combined with your natural charisma, can make it possible for you to climb to the pinnacle of success and stay there for a very long time. Once you make it, you're not likely to find yourself slipping at all; only your own decision to call it quits can stop your upward momentum. Despite all this, you will never be completely certain that you are as good as people say you are!

When it comes to your personal life, you can be far more unconventional than you seem in public. You are often willing to try things that others would certainly pass up for fear that they would embarrass themselves through bad behavior or outright failure. You don't let such fears hold you back -- usually.

Also born on this date are: Karan Brar, actor; Oliver Hardy, actor and comedian; Cary Grant, actor; Danny Kaye, actor and comedian; Jason Segel, actor; Kevin Costner, actor and filmmaker; Becca Tobin, actress; A.A. Milne, author; Daniel Webster, politician; 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.

MONDAY, JANUARY 19

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You'll have the chance to speak your mind in a new forum. If you don't take advantage of it, you're likely to be set back months.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You know more about yourself right now than you have in a while -- certainly more than others do, which can be quite an advantage.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You're eager to enjoy some time away from the grind, but first you must finish a project that has already taken far too long.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You'll realize once again that one or two episodes you are eager to forget really did contribute to who you are right now.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You mustn't waste any time, nor must you move so quickly that you don't notice what is going on around you. You can strike a balance.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You're able to keep many balls in the air at once, but such juggling demands more than just mental and physical dexterity.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You'll free yourself from a certain influence that has been causing you a great deal of unnecessary stress.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Advice you receive from experts isn't likely to prove all that valuable to you. More useful by far is a friend's hands-on assistance!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You mustn't shy away from the opportunity to tell it like it is. Such honesty will be appreciated by those on the receiving end.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may find yourself obliged to someone you had hoped wouldn't be so prominent in your life, but all will be well.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You'll enjoy exploring something new. The dangers you encounter, though minimal, will prepare you for something soon to arrive.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may have to work harder than usual to keep up with someone who is enjoying a spike in both energy and productivity.

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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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