Your Birthday for January 17, 2016

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | January 17th, 2016

Born today, you are, like a great many Capricorn natives, destined to do things your own way, even if it means having one run-in after another with those who insist that you do things their way. You are independent and autonomous to a fault; you will never sacrifice your own freedom simply to make life easier, and you know full well just how hard you can make it for yourself -- and those in your circle -- by flouting traditions, rules, laws and mores. Of course, none of this need be done in any sort of public forum. You can be fiercely independent in a private sense, but there will be times when you will be forced to take a public stance.

What will ultimately make the difference between a life well-lived and a life wasted is how you choose to apply your independence. You can choose to do that which is beneficial to others and the world around you, or that which can be harmful. While the choice is yours, the results may be preordained -- as you well know!

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, stylist; Susanna Hoffs, singer; Anne Bronte, novelist and poet; Mack Sennett, 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 18

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may have to follow in another's footsteps rather than lead the pack, but it's something you'll be more than willing to do.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Are you daring enough to step out and do what no one else has volunteered to do? This endeavor may actually be in your sweet spot!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You can reinvent something that has become old and tired, giving it new life -- and attracting many new fans.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may have to pay attention to the legality of a certain situation in order to avoid getting into some very hot water.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You can silence your critics by taking a single, timely step in a certain direction. All signs point to an eventual triumph.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may become more and more nervous as the day wears on and things don't seem to be shaping up the way you would prefer. What's gone wrong?

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Someone is ready to believe in you -- again, or perhaps for the first time -- but you may have to perform a token duty first.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- A battle of wills may be unavoidable as you come up against someone who has proved his or her mettle, just as you have.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Now is no time to give in. Stay strong and stay in motion! Moving forward, though difficult, helps avoid other problems.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You can prove yourself to someone who has been doubtful for some time. Things are looking up in a variety of areas.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may wonder why someone hasn't held up his or her side of a certain deal, but as the day progresses, all becomes clear.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may have to give in to someone who is simply not letting up, and there's really no reason not to, since you'll benefit as well.

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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.

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.

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.

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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