Your Birthday for January 18, 2016

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | January 18th, 2016

Born today, you possess a certain unique perspective that allows you to see the world and the people in it in the brightest possible light. Even when you are faced with something indisputably negative, you have a way of reordering it in your own mind to transform it, as if by some kind of magic, into a positive. You refuse to let life get you down, and even when circumstances are most difficult, you have a way of taking the high road and enjoying everything that comes your way. You're determined to experience life to the fullest, and not to see things in a way that is dark, foreboding or unpleasant. For this reason, you can enjoy remarkable success at a relatively early age.

None of this is meant to suggest that you are blind to the realities of the world, or that you dance through life as a Pollyanna who refuses to acknowledge what is right in front of his or her face. On the contrary! You can be quite realistic, but it is your reaction that makes the difference, not the stimulus itself.

Also born on this date are: Karan Brar, actor; Oliver Hardy, actor and comedian; Cary Grant, actor; Danny Kaye, actor and comedian; Kevin Costner, actor and filmmaker; Becca Tobin, actress; A.A. Milne, author; Daniel Webster, politician; John Boorman, filmmaker; Dave Bautista, wrestler and actor; Jason Segel, 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.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 19

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You'll be affected by a few random facts, but one in particular will seem more important than others, and it will stay with you longer.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Take care that you say precisely what you mean and mean what you say. You don't want anyone to think the opposite is true!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You'll be impressed with what someone else is able to do on the spur of the moment -- but you should be able to do even more.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may not be in control of every action, but someone close to you is able to steer you in the right direction when you get off course.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Your daily routine is likely to be affected by someone else's influence. The change you are currently resisting may be good for you in a few days.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Take care that you don't let those big plans die on the vine. You may be tempted to do nothing right now, but you must get moving!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You'll discover the truth about someone or something, and you'll realize that you have been harboring a secret interest for quite some time.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may be reminded of something important by an event that appears at first to be completely trivial. Things are not what they seem!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You'll uncover a new opportunity. If you take full advantage of it, you'll come out on top. The odds are in your favor.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Don't let a momentary lack of confidence keep you from doing what you know in your heart will be fun and profitable.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may be curious about a certain economic factor that has only recently come into play. What you learn can accelerate progress.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You're searching for an idea that will allow you to open doors and influence people in the right way. Don't give up until you find it!

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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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