Your Birthday for January 31, 2016

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | January 31st, 2016

Born today, you are a versatile and highly energetic individual, but you are not likely to find your niche at an early age. Instead, you may well make one for yourself out of whole cloth, and chart a personal and professional course for yourself that no one has followed before. Indeed, you are never content to do just one thing in one way, trusting only one talent or skill to see you through. Rather, you insist on being allowed to explore all manner of creative outlets and to choose two or more that you can dedicate yourself to in the professional world. You refuse to be restricted, limited or held back in any way!

The danger, of course, is that you allow yourself to explore everything that life presents to you, but never become an expert at anything. If this happens, you will surely limit your own effectiveness, and the success you yearn for may be nothing more than an impossible dream.

Also born on this date are: Justin Timberlake, singer and actor; Jackie Robinson, baseball player; Portia de Rossi, actress; Zane Grey, author; Nolan Ryan, baseball player; Vernon Davis, football player; Carol Channing, actress; Minnie Driver, actress; Suzanne Pleshette, actress; Jean Simmons, actress; James Franciscus, actor; Franz Schubert, composer; Mario Lanza, operatic tenor; Eddie Cantor, comedian and songwriter; Kelly Lynch, actress; Anthony LaPaglia, actor; Tallulah Bankhead, actress; Philip Glass, composer; Norman Mailer, author.

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, FEBRUARY 1

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may not feel you have to prove anything, but someone is still likely to check up on you every step of the way.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You have a great deal of flair, but there are some who are still looking for more substance from you. You can deliver!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You shouldn't have to carry anyone through this difficult time; everyone taking the journey with you can handle what comes.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may not succeed at everything you attempt, but even in failure you are sure to learn something that can see you through later on.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You're not likely to get very far making the same kind of play that others have come to expect from you. It's time for some innovation!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You can turn in fine performances one-two-three, keeping your rivals on their toes and delighting your home crowd.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You've been counting on a process that is not entirely reliable. You'll want to take the lead and demonstrate what can be done.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You've been trying to figure out how to make the rules work better for you lately -- and you may soon come up with a good idea for everyone.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- The progress you make today can be added to that made yesterday. As a result, you may be able to claim victory earlier than expected.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may not be the one others come to for definitive answers, but when you do offer your two cents, they will surely want to listen!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You mustn't allow yourself to be penalized simply because someone else has misjudged a difficult situation. Stand your ground.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- The margin for error is very slight; do not tempt fate by assuming that a current project is as good as done.

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Your Birthday for January 30, 2016

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | January 30th, 2016

Born today, you try diligently to display to the world the side of your personality that is open, accepting, tolerant, pleasant, sociable and charming -- for you know that is the side of you that can really pave your way, both personally and professionally. What you do not want the world to see, however, is the side of your nature that is far more dark and biting, the side that actually enables you to survive in the most difficult of situations, but which can be, when things are going well, a real disadvantage to you. It is that side that compels you to lash out, to criticize, to be aloof and judgmental, and to think of yourself as better than others.

Fortunately, when you keep these two sides in balance or, even better, allow your more charming self to maintain dominance, you are able to do the impossible -- and others are sure to want you on their team! There is nothing moderate about you -- or about how others think of you. You are either loved or hated -- nothing in between.

Also born on this date are: Phil Collins, singer-songwriter and musician; Christian Bale, actor; Franklin D. Roosevelt, U.S. president; Dick Martin, director and comedian; Dorothy Malone, actress; Gene Hackman, actor; Wilmer Valderrama, actor; Dick Cheney, U.S. vice president; Vanessa Redgrave, actress; Brett Butler, comedian and actress; Boris Spassky, Russian chess champion; Charles Dutton, 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 31

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You can bounce back quickly after an unexpected fall from grace. What a certain someone thinks is worth examining further.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Your teammates are going to work harder to see that you are front and center as much as possible. You have much going for you.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You can put in a little extra effort, even after many think that you've reached your limit. You have some surprises in store.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- A key relationship is going through something of a change, but after you get over the initial surprise, you'll realize it's all for the best.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may want to take time out today to challenge someone else's statement of fact. The truth will come to light eventually, you have no doubt.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You're eager to work with someone on a project that only you could have dreamed up. It's important to begin collaborating immediately.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You have what it takes to get yourself and a loved one across the finish line -- long before anyone else expects you to do so.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may find things heating up, despite your efforts to keep everyone around you calm. Some things can't be stopped.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- It's a good day to network, in person as well as electronically, though the personal touch cannot be matched.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- The more specific you can be, the better -- especially when you are negotiating certain changes to the rulebook.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You will have to take charge if you expect things to continue at their current pace -- and in their current direction.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You can bring a great deal of originality to a project that is considered merely routine by many people. You'll change their minds!

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Your Birthday for January 29, 2016

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | January 29th, 2016

Born today, you have a great deal of personal power, but you may not know how to recognize it, harness it or shape it until well into adulthood. When you are young, you experience much that teaches you many valuable lessons, but despite having a goal in mind, you're not likely to reach it at that point in your life -- at least not in the manner you may have anticipated. You will require a good deal of curing, ripening and maturing before you are able to fulfill your true potential. When you do, you can burst onto the scene in a way that makes it impossible for others to ignore you. Your rewards will be both tangible and spiritual.

You have a good head for business, and you know how to turn a little money into more money -- and, perhaps, a great deal of money before you are done! You have a knack for investing wisely -- in resources, projects and people. You know a good thing when you see one.

Also born on this date are: Oprah Winfrey, actress and media figure; Adam Lambert, singer; Tom Selleck, actor; Heather Graham, actress; Paul Ryan, politician; William McKinley, U.S. president; W.C. Fields, actor and comedian; Anton Chekhov, author; John Forsythe, actor; Victor Mature, actor; Katharine Ross, actress; Thomas Paine, political theorist and author; Greg Louganis, Olympic diver; Sara Gilbert, 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 30

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You must be sure to remain in balance, mentally and physically, no matter what comes your way. Strength is drawn from secret sources.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You can put pressure on someone else to make a decision that will free you from a current rut. Together you can make a lot happen.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You are no stranger to adversity, but you know how to dodge a coming challenge so that you remain squarely on course.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may think that it's time to ignore one or two of the rules, but thinking may be your problem right now. Try to be more instinctive.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- There's no point in grumbling about something that you have known for some time that you would have to do today. Smile -- and get it over with!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You can break things open, pick up the pace and get very close to an important personal goal before nightfall. Someone is impressed.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You can do much more than others are expecting you to do -- and little of it may actually have been planned. You're playing it by ear.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Don't drop the ball! Others are counting on you to go the distance, no matter what obstacles may stand in your way. You can do it.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may benefit from a second strong effort if your first doesn't win you the results you're after. It's not over until you say so!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- Someone may request more of you than you were originally willing to provide -- but circumstances may change and allow you to oblige.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- A calm, quiet, persistent approach will serve you well. There's no reason to make a fuss when things are going your way.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You're likely to have an idea blocked very soon after you share it, but it's not the end of the road. Adjustments can be made.

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