Your Birthday for January 02, 2016

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | January 2nd, 2016

Born today, you are one of the most energetic and fun-loving individuals born under your sign -- and you can be quite a handful! Others are always wanting to tie their cart to yours because they are confident that wherever you lead, there will be fun, adventure, personal growth and reward, and perhaps even a bit of danger, as well. All of these things you crave in your own life, and you will stop at nothing to see that you have them in abundance. You are rather fearless, and you will give almost anything a try -- at least once. There are some who think you are nothing but an adrenaline junkie, but the fact is that you are actually a thoughtful, sensitive, highly introspective individual.

You dream of things that others rarely aspire to -- and you are never content with letting those dreams die on the vine. You will want to see what you can make of them -- for yourself and for others -- and this compels you to do more with your talents than most. You don't know the meaning of the word "impossible"!

Also born on this date are: Tia Carrere, actress; Cuba Gooding Jr., actor; Taye Diggs, actor; Kate Bosworth, actor; Isaac Asimov, author; Paz Vega, actress; Barry Goldwater, U.S. senator; Jack Hanna, zoologist; Wendy Phillips, actress; David Cone, baseball 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.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 3

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- In an effort to save money, you may actually find yourself in a position that requires you to put a certain project at risk.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You know better than most just what the dangers are, but you're willing to move ahead in spite of them. Confidence is high.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may think you're acting in someone else's best interest. In fact, selfishness is at the heart of your current actions.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You'll have the chance to demonstrate that you can, indeed, go it alone. Whether you actually want to do that is another question!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You are developing certain habits that may do you a limited amount of good over the short term, but long-term dangers are still very real.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You can do much to help someone else out of a situation that is not conducive to good work or healthy living.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You'll be aware of certain patterns of behavior that are not always good for you -- but there is one very good reason to stay the course.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may find yourself in a situation that you never dreamed of, but it is entirely of your own making. You must ride it out.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may be in the dark when it comes to the motives of others, but you certainly know what you are up to!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Giving someone exactly what he or she has asked for may smooth the way for you in the future, but right now it could prove counterproductive.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You have every reason to think that things will go your way on all fronts, but you're likely to encounter a surprise obstacle.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may not be able to accept a certain invitation, as circumstances beyond your control begin to move you away from center.

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Your Birthday for January 01, 2016

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | January 1st, 2016

Born today, you are quite a decisive individual! Once you have made up your mind about a thing, you will rarely change it -- unless you are faced with irrefutable evidence in support of a contrary notion or opinion. You are not impressed by facts most of the time: Studies can be false, experiments can go awry and interpretation of events and evidence can be erroneous. You prefer to judge things based solely upon your own experience. Everything that happens to you informs the way you think and feel -- about others, yourself and the world at large. You aren't quick to judge, but you will be quick to defend your judgments once they are made. You will stand by your thoughts, feelings and experiences faithfully, to the bitter end.

You see meaning in all manner of things, and you appreciate the importance of symbols in daily life. Some may accuse you of thinking too much, and indeed there is sometimes a danger that the workings of your head will outweigh those of your heart. You are incisive, perceptive and insightful.

Also born on this date are: Betsy Ross, seamstress; Verne Troyer, actor; Xavier Cugat, bandleader; J.D. Salinger, author; J. Edgar Hoover, FBI director; Frank Langella, actor; Morris Chestnut, actor; Derrick Thomas, 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.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 2

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may have to ask a family member for help, most likely in the financial arena. He or she is willing to give you what you need.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You are sitting on top of something of a powder keg; take care to do nothing that might ignite it and send you flying.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may risk much by doing something that doesn't come naturally. Focus on the issues that you know and things that you know how to do.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may have to put something on a back burner as you tend to a surprise issue that isn't about to be ignored.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- A gravitational pull has you going past your destination and into unfamiliar territory. This metaphor applies to more than romance.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- A copycat is hoping that you'll make a tiny error so that he or she can step in and try to be a better you than you are. Use caution!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You're ready to do what you know must be done, yet a part of you wishes that things had not developed to this point.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You will want to keep a careful, detailed record of what happens, just in case you are asked by someone in authority to tell all.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may have the chance to relive a past glory, but in a surprise twist, you may play the role someone else played previously.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Your ability to force an issue can possibly come in handy, but perhaps it's best to let things develop at their own organic pace.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You can see what another is going for, but you cannot agree with either the motive or the method. Still, understanding is possible.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- A mutual agreement may have you wishing that you had put all your eggs into this basket, as things are looking up for you and yours.

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Your Birthday for December 31, 2015

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | December 31st, 2015

Born today, you are a rather deceptive individual. Deep down, you harbor much that can cause you trouble in life, yet you appear to be quite jovial, even carefree, to the casual observer. There are, indeed, at least two distinct sides to your personality -- to the extent that some may mistake you for a Gemini native. Indeed, you may actually think at times that you actually should have been born under that sign, or that you really were, despite all evidence to the contrary! The light and the dark are continually fighting for control of your personality and psyche, and this battle can only be won when you ultimately make a conscious decision to favor one side or the other and take appropriate steps.

When you are at your best, you are virtually unstoppable. You can forge ahead despite any odds or obstacles and reach your chosen destination. Your inner strength is remarkable, and it manifests itself clearly to others, who admire you for your ability to weather almost anything that comes your way.

Also born on this date are: Sir Anthony Hopkins, actor; Donna Summer, singer; John Denver, singer; Val Kilmer, actor; Sir Ben Kingsley, actor; Bebe Neuwirth, actress; Henri Matisse, painter; Simon Wiesenthal, Nazi hunter; Tim Matheson, actor; George C. Marshall, military leader and politician; James Remar, actor.

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 1

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- A loved one may hit you with a request that takes you very much by surprise. Is this any way to start the year? Yes, it is!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- How you begin the day will set an example for others, and you will want to put your best foot forward when it's time to meet a family member.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You mustn't let any feelings of inferiority keep you from doing what you know is right. You can be just as influential as anyone else.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may be able to enjoy something of a spectacle before the day is out, but you'll want to be sure the spectacle isn't you!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Wait for someone else to lead the way, and you should be able to keep yourself safe. Protection from the elements is important.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may have to glance at the clock again and again to be sure that you are not using up too much time on any one endeavor.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You're eager to show others what you're capable of accomplishing. If you get the chance, you may actually impress yourself in the process.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You are being drawn to the edge, and you're tempted to go as far as possible -- but someone who knows you well is calling you back.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may think a certain endeavor is a sure thing, but in fact it's more of a crapshoot -- and the odds do not favor you.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- If you need someone to tend to your specific needs, you know whom to ask. He or she is more than willing to do what is necessary.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may be quite eager to identify a new goal or two, but you're not sure where to look at first. Follow another's lead for now.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Any celebration that's in store may have to take a back seat to a family issue that will not be put off any longer.

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