Your Birthday for January 06, 2017

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | January 6th, 2017

Born today, you are quite sensitive and open, and you are susceptible to any request that taps into the emotional component of a situation. If someone merely asks you for help, you may or may not give it; but if someone appeals to you emotionally, then you're sure to give him or her precisely what he or she wants -- and then some. You are able to tackle big, important problems, but you must always guard against emotional exhaustion -- not mere fatigue, for you have been endowed with tremendous stores of energy and a great deal of physical stamina, but rather the kind of exhaustion that comes from feeling too much and taking matters too personally. Indeed, you are one of the most emotional individuals born under your sign, and it would be a good thing for you to win the friendship or love of someone who will pledge to protect you from getting hurt.

You tend to be fastidious when it comes to your environment, manners and personal hygiene. You like things to be "just so" -- often spotless. Your home is almost always ready for guests; you never have to do any last-minute cleaning when you learn someone is going to be stopping by. Dust bunnies are rarer than unicorns in your domain!

Also born on this date are: Rowan Atkinson, actor and comedian; Eddie Redmayne, actor; Joan of Arc, saint; Nigella Lawson, author and chef; Danny Thomas, actor; Loretta Young, actress; Bonnie Franklin, actress; Carl Sandburg, poet and author; Howie Long, football player; Vic Tayback, actor; Victor Fleming, filmmaker; Tom Mix, actor; John Singleton, filmmaker; Anthony Minghella, 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.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 7

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Others are gravitating toward you not because of what you do or say, but simply because of who you are. Your inner power is on display.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may be going through something that no one else will be able to understand fully, no matter how hard you try to explain.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- The workplace may prove to be a place of support and solace for you in a way that it hasn't in the past. Things are changing for the better!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You can work very quickly, but you run the risk of making one or two errors that cannot be undone. Take the time you need!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Your thirst for knowledge is virtually unquenchable. You'll have the chance to explore something entirely on your own.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- As you pick up a good head of steam, you're likely to attract attention from those who can be quite critical. Don't give it a single thought!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- How you deal with an uncomfortable situation tells others all they need to know about you. Trust your instincts and do what's right.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You can get things done much more quickly on your own than you can in tandem with another. An early start gives you an added boost.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- Quality control may be an issue, but you know how to get the best out of those working by your side. Your team can come out ahead.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You'll want to take advantage of an opportunity that comes around only once in a great while. A loved one will give you a valuable tip.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- What you had supposed was unavoidable is really not -- and vice versa. You'll find yourself in an unusual situation toward midday.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- A friend may be going through a difficult time, and today you'll have the opportunity to reach out and make things a little better.

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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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