Your Birthday for January 05, 2017

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | January 5th, 2017

Born today, you are one of the most forthright, honest, plain-speaking individuals born under your sign. Never phony, you insist that others treat you with the respect that you give them as a matter of course, and that they discuss openly any matter that merits discussion. You don't like beating about the bush or avoiding the "elephant in the room"; you want to have things out and address the problem as soon as possible, to ensure that it will be a problem for as short a period of time as possible! You can be tough with your critics or anyone who comes up against you at work or at play, but because you don't take things personally, you are not apt to lash out intentionally in order to hurt anyone's feelings. In your presence, everything takes on a businesslike character.

You can sometimes be overconfident, but strangely enough, you are far less bold in matters of love and romance. You are often reasonably successful when it comes to such things, but "playing the game" doesn't come naturally. To you, finding love can seem quite difficult!

Also born on this date are: Jane Wyman, actress; Diane Keaton, actress; Suzy Amis, actress; Clancy Brown, actor; January Jones, actress; Ted Lange, actor; Pamela Sue Martin, actress; Jeane Dixon, astrologer; Marilyn Manson, singer; Juan Carlos I, king of Spain; Walter Mondale, politician; Zebulon Pike, explorer; Bradley Cooper, 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.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 6

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may not feel inclined to give someone what he or she wants if the request is presented to you in the wrong way. Don't be too harsh!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You will want to be there for a friend who is going through some emotional distress. Don't pry, but do make it clear that you're available.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You're in for a long day -- much longer, in fact, than you had originally anticipated. Success depends on your willingness to be flexible.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- A change in circumstances may have you feeling as though you no longer have the support that you once counted on. Set that fear aside.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may want to spirit yourself away for a while in order to process a piece of news that means something to you and you alone.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You're not ready to go it alone, whether at work or in a recreational setting. Be sure that your mentor is close at hand at all times!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You can save the day by providing a loved one with something that he or she has, for all practical purposes, given up on ever finding.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- A subtle shift in tone has you sensing that a whole new game is afoot. You can play at the highest possible level if you know the rules.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- A friend reaches out to you in a moment of need. Give what you can, but don't neglect the importance of your own activities.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may receive news that has you rethinking your whole attitude about a certain aspect of your life. Reassess your priorities.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may have to press a loved one for some sorely needed information if you hope to make any progress.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You will want to reserve judgment as others go about their business in ways different from your own. Everyone has a reason, surely!

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Your Birthday for January 04, 2017

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | January 4th, 2017

Born today, you are one of the most positive and charismatic individuals born under your sign. You seem to embody all that is good and admirable in humankind -- though you are certainly not perfect! You have a temper, and you can lash out at others, sometimes without any rhyme or reason whatsoever. You are also quite ambitious, and this can get the better of you, driving you to do things that, in retrospect, you would rather have avoided and saved yourself difficulty, danger or heartache. Your impulses are usually right and true, but there is a voice in your head that sometimes tempts you with options that are not good for you or anyone else. Your most difficult task in life is to resist this voice as much as possible!

You are a born problem-solver, and you are quick to identify those who are in need of your particular kind of help -- a hands-on, instructive, collaborative assistance that hits on permanent solutions to sticky challenges. You don't require recompense for your efforts, just honest thanks -- and, whenever possible, public acknowledgment.

Also born on this date are: Sir Isaac Newton, physicist; Julia Ormond, actress; Michael Stipe, singer; Dyan Cannon, actress; Don Shula, football coach; Sterling Holloway, actor; Julian Sands, actor; Patty Loveless, singer; Charles "Tom Thumb" Stratton, circus performer; Louis Braille, educator; Matt Frewer, 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.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 5

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- What you hear from afar is likely to affect how you approach your responsibilities. Things are not as you once saw them.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may be unable to keep up with a friend who is determined to go here, there and everywhere without you -- and for a very good reason.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You can capitalize on your errors, but not right away. You'll have to wait until things settle down in the wake of your missteps.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You may be gambling a great deal on something that is not likely to pan out, but you are fully aware of the risk involved.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- See if you can promote yourself in such a way that others are willing to cover the cost of your efforts. It's not out of the question!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Someone may be trying to tell you what you've done wrong, but you know that it's really only a matter of preference. You can ease tensions.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- Solitude may be required in order to get over an emotional injury that occurred when you unintentionally made yourself vulnerable.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may not understand someone's objections to what you have been doing, but you have the feeling that a compromise can be reached.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may feel that you've been overlooked in some way, but in fact, your turn simply hasn't come yet. Be patient, and prepare yourself!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You have a project in the works that is creating quite a buzz throughout your workplace and beyond. Indeed, yours is a rare vision!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- Something you craft with care proves to be quite impressive. Others may try to copy it, but to no avail. Enjoy the reaction!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- It's time to think in realistic terms about what will happen when you make the change that you're seriously considering. Don't put it off!

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Your Birthday for January 03, 2017

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | January 3rd, 2017

Born today, you are very often able to give yourself everything you feel you need in life, without relying on anyone else. Confidence, a healthy self-image, inspiration, motivation and a bright, optimistic outlook are all self-made, or so you would like to think. But in fact, your ability to provide yourself with these essentials is proof that you have had others in your life to whom you will always owe a debt of gratitude, beginning with your family and extending onward to those you call your friends this very day. The truth is that while you can do much independently, you rely on the catalyst of healthy interaction and good teaching to spur you on. Your life is the product of instruction, not something you have created out of whole cloth!

You are quite able to think outside the box, and this will enable you to succeed where others have failed -- most of the time. You can take a stubborn old problem and refashion it into something that you or anyone else with a clever mind can solve, simply because you aren't bound by traditional ways of thinking.

Also born on this date are: Eli Manning, football player; Mel Gibson, actor and filmmaker; J.R.R. Tolkien, author; Victoria Principal, actress; Bobby Hull, hockey player; George Martin, music producer; Stephen Stills, singer-songwriter; Victor Borge, pianist and comedian; Robert Loggia, actor; Dabney Coleman, actor; Sergio Leone, filmmaker; Dan Harmon, writer and producer; Ray Milland, actor; Michael Schumacher, auto racer.

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.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 4

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may find yourself working with someone you consider a legend. As good as he or she is, you'll compare very favorably.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- Give yourself more of what you really want and only you can provide. Treating yourself well is more important than you may think!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You may not have a great deal of time to offer a friend or loved one, but you can surely fill just a few minutes with quality attention.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Others may not practice what they preach, but you can demonstrate that integrity is a desirable trait for everyone involved.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may be expected to assemble a crack team from constituents who are not of the quality you would hope for. You can and will work wonders.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Take care that you don't appear to be complaining when you share your opinion with those who ask for it. Temper honesty with grace.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You're going to want to savor something important, so try not to rush through it! You can make it last a good long while.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- What you had hoped you could share with others, you may have to enjoy on your own. You can make the best of an unexpected situation.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may not be in the best mood, but that is nothing compared to someone else who is being downright irascible. Steer clear!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You may choose to approach a routine problem in an exceptional way, and the result is likely to surprise you.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- What are you hiding from? You may think you're deceiving others with a show of artificial strength, but they know what's really going on.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You'll have a chance to learn a lot about a certain endeavor that you've long thought was not for you. Perhaps you were mistaken!

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