Your Birthday for January 19, 2015

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | January 19th, 2015

Born today, you are at times bigger than life, and one of those remarkable individuals who are always able to capture the attention and imaginations of a wide audience, working wonders on the world simply on the strength of charisma, personality, vision and inspiration. This might suggest that you are perfectly at home in the public arena -- and this is correct, certainly. However, you can also be a fiercely private individual, holding much in your life dear and doing what you can to keep it from becoming fodder for the rumor mill. You never like being talked about, but you understand that being talked about can actually serve you well, professionally.

You have great pride, and your confidence in yourself and your abilities is undying -- though it is likely to be tested on several occasions throughout your lifetime, as you face formidable obstacles and situations that require you to snatch victory from the hungry jaws of defeat.

Also born on this date are: Dolly Parton, singer-songwriter and actress; Jean Stapleton, actress; Janis Joplin, singer; Shelley Fabares, singer and actress; Paula Deen, celebrity chef; Edgar Allan Poe, author and poet; Robert E. Lee, Confederate military leader; Katey Sagal, actress; Robert Palmer, singer; 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.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 20

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- The goal is not total agreement, but rather the friendly exchange of ideas and information. You can get much from a rival, in fact.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Unusual behavior finds its roots in the unusual, albeit instinctive reaction to unexpected events. Are explanations enough?

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You'll want to proceed in a way that allows you to assess your progress at every new stage -- so adopt a suitable pace.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Your reaction to someone's offer will say more about you than it does about the offering itself. Are you making real sense?

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may be called upon to step forward and do something that you feared to do only yesterday. Today, you're confident that you can prevail.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- A question of bravery is likely to arise when you are expected to do what another is unwilling to do. Your instincts serve you well.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Are you ready to say "yes" to someone who has been urging you to do something unusual for quite some time? Once you answer, it's done!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may not fully understand what another intends when he or she presents you with information that you didn't know you needed.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- What appears easy today may actually deceive you, giving you good reason to go back to the beginning and review the basics.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Opportunity knocks, but not necessarily in a loud and insistent manner. Listen carefully, or you may not hear it at all.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may not be able to ignore the many distractions around you, but a little quick thinking can allow you to take advantage of them.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You must be willing to listen to what someone in the know has to tell you, for it's bound to come in handy in an unusual way.

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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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