Your Birthday for January 25, 2016

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | January 25th, 2016

Born today, you are so self-possessed that it is rare for you to do anything that unintentionally attracts attention to you, whether positive or negative. Indeed, you seem to be so controlled that at times others may believe that you have simply forsaken emotions altogether and chosen to live in the mind, content to think without feeling, and do without any kind of fear or trepidation at all. While this may be the impression that some have, the truth of the matter is quite the opposite: You have to be a master of self-control and self-possession because you are so emotional. Were you not in control at all times, you would be flying into fits of excess again and again!

You seem to know what is going on beneath the surface of things, and that is likely to lead you into a life where you spend much of your time revealing the truth of things to others. You also have the patience and curiosity to peel away the layers of life's onions slowly and methodically, one by one.

Also born on this date are: Alicia Keys, singer; Patrick Willis, football player; Robert Burns, poet; Virginia Woolf, writer; Dean Jones, actor; Tobe Hooper, director; Corazon Aquino, former Philippine president; Edwin Newman, television journalist.

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 26

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You're likely to be forgiven for something you did quite some time ago, but you'd better not take any chances by doing it again!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You're in for a surprise if you accept an invitation to an unusual sort of reunion. Bring with you all you can, and be ready to share.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may be surprised by the speed with which a new set of circumstances begins to influence you. Be nimble in mind and body.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You can demonstrate certain knowledge that you know sets you apart from the rest. Later, an opportunity may come your way as a result.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You're in a competitive mood -- more so than usual -- and you must find an outlet if you're going to stay balanced and in touch.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may be riding a wave of success, but be sure that what happens around you doesn't go unnoticed. Pay attention to others.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You have more to offer than most others, but don't deplete your resources out of negligence or overconfidence.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You will be moving in different circles, so try to get the lay of the land whenever you can. Sands may shift quickly!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You're ready and willing to take certain actions, but there are rules to follow, and you can't afford to neglect them.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may have to do more at home than in the workplace, but what you do in each location will affect all peripheral activities.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You have a real chance at victory, but take care that you don't let overconfidence thwart your efforts. Be realistic.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You're trying to conceal something that everyone seems to know already, so why waste the effort? Focus on things that really matter!

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Your Birthday for January 24, 2016

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | January 24th, 2016

Born today, you go about your business in a very businesslike fashion, and you're not the kind to let complications or unexpected developments hold you back in any way. You are strong-willed, capable and always eager to embrace a new opportunity -- though you will not risk everything for unspecified rewards. You want to know what's coming, or at least what is possible, before you commit yourself to something, especially where considerable personal risk is concerned. You are no coward, surely, but neither are you foolhardy; you want to be as safe and secure as possible -- whenever possible. Your word is your bond, and if you say you'll do something, others can consider it done.

You are a fine physical specimen, which is fortunate since you are likely to encounter many physical challenges in your lifetime. These will both tax you and allow you to develop your body and mind to their fullest. You aren't one to say no to something merely because it might be difficult.

Also born on this date are: Ernest Borgnine, actor; John Belushi, actor and comedian; Neil Diamond, singer; Mary Lou Retton, Olympic gymnast; Matthew Lillard, actor; Sharon Tate, actress; Aaron Neville, singer; Warren Zevon, singer-songwriter; Maria Tallchief, ballerina; Brian Cushing, football player; Nastassja Kinski, model and actress; Oral Roberts, televangelist; Edith Wharton, novelist.

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 25

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Take care that you don't let an old habit keep you from exploring something new today. You want to be moving forward, not back.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You can make your move, but you must do so one step at a time. If you get ahead of yourself, you'll threaten future success.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- The goals you have set for yourself may not be right for many others, so attempts to assemble a team will prove difficult.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You will have a choice between the rational approach and one that relies much more on instinct. Each is valid -- up to a point.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may discover early on that working to satisfy someone else's needs will put you in a better position to satisfy your own.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Subtle changes in your immediate environment may not have been noticeable yesterday, but today they may be front and center.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You can't do what you have planned if you remain where you are, unwilling to take a new approach. You're stuck, and you must get un-stuck!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- A friend offers you a choice that doesn't seem like much of a choice when you look at it from all angles. It's time to negotiate.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- The sooner you get others involved in your own affairs, the sooner you will hit upon the proper course of action. Teamwork is key.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You'll want to take time to assess your situation. Making snap judgments could threaten you in an unexpected way.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You're willing to explore a broad range of creative outlets. The farther afield you go, the more options you have.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You're after something that others have been after for some time. You have faith in the process, but you can bring to it something new.

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Your Birthday for January 23, 2016

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | January 23rd, 2016

Born today, you are likely to maintain close ties to family, tradition, history and everything that has combined to make you who you are. You'll trust those who have gone before to show you the way. This doesn't mean, of course, that you cannot or will not express yourself uniquely or assert your independence; indeed, you can be highly expressive and independent almost to a fault. But you understand that even that may be the result of all the influences from the past that have put you where you are at any given moment. You see no problem with honoring the past and moving independently into the future; you can reconcile what has gone before with what has not yet happened. You are able to take the tried and true and turn it to your own advantage in new ways.

You have a great deal of sex appeal, but it is not always the kind that advertises itself; rather, it is more subtle in all aspects. Love and romance, for you, develop slowly and steadily rather than exploding like a roman candle. When it comes to love, you're never in a hurry.

Also born on this date are: Mariska Hargitay, actress; Ernie Kovacs, comedian and actor; Richard Dean Anderson, actor; John Hancock, Founding Father; Princess Caroline of Monaco; Rutger Hauer, actor; Randolph Scott, actor; Edouard Manet, painter; Chita Rivera, 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.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 24

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You can still change direction and not put your own progress at risk. The time has come for you to acknowledge a certain reality.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You shouldn't have to spend an inordinate amount of time on routine endeavors. What will take time is that new project you've envisioned.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Nothing is as easy as you make it sound -- but you know that. You won't mind putting in the effort required to get things done.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You're after something more than privacy. Indeed, your search is likely to lead you deep within yourself on more than one occasion.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You can move in a new direction and still keep your eyes on your original goal. You needn't make any personal sacrifices.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Approach the day's tasks one by one, and you will surely be able to address them all to your satisfaction before the day is out.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You are unaware of certain things that are influencing you. Focus on doing what you know how to do best, and keep going straight.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You're likely to encounter someone who isn't going to make things easy for you, but you wouldn't have it any other way.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You'll be gathering clues all day long. By nightfall, you may be ready to solve a mystery that has stumped you for quite some time.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Don't take your eyes off the target. You can hit your mark if your technique is spot on. You'll be glad you trained for this!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You can keep yourself out of trouble without sacrificing anything that might satisfy your need for adventure. Make the smart decisions!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You may be doing exactly what the experts have told you should not be done, but you're in it for the lessons you can learn, aren't you?

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