Your Birthday for January 16, 2016

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | January 16th, 2016

Born today, your actions do not always please everyone, but that is very rarely of any concern to you. That you can please some people is quite enough, and you focus your energies on doing so again and again, as often as possible. You understand that your style may not be to everyone's taste, and you never spend too much time or energy trying to change the minds of those who are not drawn to you. Rather, you choose to be true to those who are already in your camp, to do all you can for them and to better yourself in the process. Indeed, being yourself and presenting the real you to the world is perhaps your single greatest endeavor.

You can go slow, you can go fast, you can stand still, you can be on the move -- but no matter what you are doing, you can be sure that you will attract the attention of others. You seem to have that certain something that allows you to turn heads simply by walking into a room.

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 pitcher; Susan Sontag, writer; Denis O'Hare, 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.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 17

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You have a slight advantage over an adversary, but it's certainly not enough to warrant easing off right now.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may be able to relinquish control over one thing but retain control over a related situation.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may be nursing an emotional injury that has taken more of a toll than you originally anticipated -- though recovery is assured.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Someone may not be where you expect him or her to be, so you will have to adjust your game plan on the fly.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You've demonstrated in the past how you are able to shine in even the worst of circumstances. You may need to do it again.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You are facing a rather long journey, but an idea that is spawned not long before you set out may shorten it considerably.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Keep thinking, and you'll surely come up with a way to avoid something you have long been fearing, close as it may be.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- It's a good time to let others in on a little secret. What happens as a result may surprise you, but it really shouldn't.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may want to relax and let a teammate take charge, but you should not. Rather, you must redouble your efforts in a certain area.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You don't have to have an original idea to make headway. Indeed, you're likely to work best with the tried and true.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You can learn much about something that has only recently piqued your interest. Your connection to an expert speeds the process.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You've been making assumptions lately that have put you in a vulnerable position. It's time to revise your way of thinking.

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Your Birthday for January 15, 2016

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | January 15th, 2016

Born today, you are fated to fill a certain role, and if you determine what this is at an early age, you are destined for a kind of greatness that is rare, indeed. This success can be quite long-lasting if you are able to avoid the pitfalls that commonly present themselves to those of your ilk. If you come into your own later in life, you may not enjoy such a lengthy reign, but you will nevertheless enjoy it fully -- if for no other reason than you understand just how long it took to find it! You take very little for granted, and you are determined to show those around you just how splendid life can be.

You can be highly social or quite withdrawn, depending on how you react emotionally to what is going on in your life. You can also startle others with the force of your personality and your ability to channel that force into your personal and professional endeavors.

Also born on this date are: Martin Luther King Jr., civil rights leader; Drew Brees, football player; Charo, singer 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.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 16

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may not be able to turn in the kind of performance you've been used to giving lately, but you can still be quite brilliant.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Someone may think that you've been breaking the rules of late, but you have more up-to-date information and are in the clear.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- The enjoyment you used to find in a certain endeavor may not be apparent in something new, but give it time. Don't be premature.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You can get to the bottom of a certain issue before the day is out, but that leaves you with a great deal of work to do tomorrow.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You can connect with someone who is able to further your plans by combining his or her expertise with your own.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You mustn't be tempted to move too quickly through what may prove to be an obstacle course fraught with very real hazards.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Something you used to be able to enjoy for a short time each day may now be available to you from dawn to dusk. Don't be wasteful!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Be sure to follow the timetable you set up for yourself. Now is not the time to improvise! You'll be more involved than you ever were.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You must be willing to discuss something that is difficult not only for you, but for everyone. Lead the way, and others will follow.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may feel that you have to break the rules in order to do what must be done. Others will have your back.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Something that has been in the works for a while must not be allowed to fall by the wayside. You may have to make a sacrifice.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- The overall effects of a surprise cannot be ignored or underestimated. You'll be in a position to make sure others toe the line.

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Your Birthday for January 14, 2016

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | January 14th, 2016

Born today, you are likely to assume a rather high-powered role in life, yet at the same time, you will never drift too far from your own humble roots. For this reason, you will be able to maintain a realistic view of yourself and your world. You can keep both feet firmly on the ground even as you soar, professionally, in rather rarified air. You know how to communicate well with others, and your ability to present yourself in a down-to-earth fashion will always serve you well in both business and personal affairs. You never want others to be intimidated by you simply because you are a big shot, so when you are one, it's important for you to behave like anyone else.

You know how to put two and two together, but unlike many, you are able to come up with more than four as often as not! How is this possible? For starters, you never assume that a thing cannot be done, so the seemingly impossible is merely a possibility that may be more difficult than others to spot.

Also born on this date are: LL Cool J, rapper and actor; Jason Bateman, actor; Faye Dunaway, actress; Carl Weathers, football player and actor; Albert Schweitzer, physician; Andy Rooney, author and commentator; Emily Watson, actress; Jack Jones, singer; Richard Briers, actor; Benedict Arnold, military leader; Hal Roach, producer; Steven Soderbergh, 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.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 15

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Despite the quality of your work and the fact that you're getting things done ahead of schedule, someone in charge has his eye on you.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Your management style may attract some criticism, but that's before it starts to reap very real benefits. You know what you're doing.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Despite the fact that you've had to make changes to your overall approach, the results will continue to be steady and consistent.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You're more interested in scoring gains for your entire team than in doing anything that shows off your own talents.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You have more on the docket than you can get done in a single sitting. You must plan on how to use any extra time to your advantage.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Don't be afraid to ask for help; it is not a sign of weakness to do so. In fact, it may be weakness to insist on going it alone.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You can demonstrate the validity of your own plans merely by doing what everyone knows must be done. There are no tricks today.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Someone may prove quite contrary, but you'll be able to make headway by relying on a third party's assessment of your experience.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may wonder whether someone will challenge what you have done, but by day's end, you're likely to realize you're in the clear.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You will face circumstances that seem stacked against you, but in fact the odds are in your favor, though somewhat disguised.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may get nowhere on your first two or three tries, but then you'll feel things click into place, and your pace will certainly quicken.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may be able to dictate your own schedule, but be careful not to adopt an approach that is too leisurely.

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