Your Birthday for January 20, 2015

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | January 20th, 2015

Born today, you are a natural trailblazer, never so content as when you are exploring, to the fullest capacity of your considerable talents and intellect, all that life offers you -- personally, professionally and recreationally. You will be recognized as one who does not fear the criticism of lesser individuals who cannot understand why you are driven to try what hasn't been done before, exploring territory that might be dangerous to you and others. Indeed, that kind of criticism often serves as a kind of motivator for you: The more of it you get, the more eager you are to forge ahead, following your instincts and seeking the kind of discoveries that result from your particular brand of daring.

When it comes to your personal life, things may either go exactly according to plan or fall completely apart with little or no warning. This depends, in large part, on your ability to keep the professional and the personal carefully in balance. If things teeter one way or the other, you risk much in one or both domains.

Also born on this date are: George Burns, comedian; Paul Stanley, guitarist and singer; Buzz Aldrin, astronaut; Bill Maher, comedian and television 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.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You'll enjoy a little more freedom than usual, but do you want to use it fruitfully or fritter away the time in a meaningless way?

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- The difference between something important and something trivial is not always related to the amount of energy you apply to the task.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You're able to make sense out of something that has left others shaking their heads for quite some time. Timing is in your favor.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You're eager to get back into the swing of things, but environmental influences may be working against you for a time.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You'll feel a gravitational pull that has you doubting that which was unquestionable only yesterday. A certain attraction is strong!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may feel that the time is right for you to put all your eggs into one proverbial basket, but there are still a few very real dangers.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- If you don't give another the chance to catch up with you, you're likely to leave him or her in your dust -- which is good for neither of you!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may be expecting someone to play by the same rules as you, but he or she has something else in mind.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- As you gaze at the stars, remember that you're looking into the past. Perhaps it's time to turn your eyes more toward the future.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may feel as though someone is hurting you unintentionally, but you have no real scars to show for it. Are you imagining things?

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You'll receive timely assistance from one who doesn't even know you need help -- and you may not quite know it, either!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Someone you know well is likely to throw you for a loop as he or she does the very thing you least expected.

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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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