Your Birthday for January 11, 2017

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | January 11th, 2017

Born today, you have a vivid imagination, and you are often able to take what you see in your mind's eye and quickly transform it, as if by magic, into reality. You do rely on luck and timing a great deal, but who doesn't? You are perfectly happy to make good use of your advantages at any given moment, and you're not about to apologize when things go your way. Indeed, some may marvel at your ability to make the best of things! It may be overstatement to suggest you have the Midas touch, but you are quite adept at snatching victory from the jaws of defeat. You can be competitive, but you never let competition get in the way of your relationships. You want to win, but you want to get along with other people more. For this reason, you will sometimes not mind settling for second place.

Though you enjoy doing things that have not been done before, you enjoy even more paving the way for others. You are a natural leader and perhaps a born teacher. You thrive on seeing others reach their goals, and nothing makes you happier than when someone else is able to make a go of it on his or her own after being tutored by you.

Also born on this date are: Mary J. Blige, singer and actress; Alexander Hamilton, Founding Father; Naomi Judd, singer; Amanda Peet, actress; Rod Taylor, actor; William James, author and educator; Alyson Reed, actress; Joel Zwick, television and film director; Grant Tinker, television executive; David Wolper, producer.

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 12

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You may have to prove something about yourself that you haven't even given a thought recently. It's time to look in the mirror.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may be doing things in an unorthodox manner, but that doesn't mean it has to be controversial. Tread lightly where you can.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Your ability to roll with the punches will serve you well, as you're likely to attract criticism from many sides at once.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You mustn't shrink from your responsibilities, especially where young people are concerned. You can be proud of everyone's involvement.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You may be doing to yourself what you have attributed unfairly to others. A close look reveals that you are indeed standing in your own way.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You want nothing to do with routine. You want everything to be exceptional and memorable -- though you mount a careful search for it.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- What you are best at will be clear, and others will not expect you to step out of your comfort zone -- unless, of course, you want to.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Make no assumptions and deal in nothing but hard facts. Your knowledge can be profitably combined with that of another.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- What you've planned is unusual, to say the least, but you are likely to win the support of someone who's been critical of you in the past.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You can provide necessary solace to those who have been through a great deal only recently. Soon, the situation may be reversed.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You must pay close attention to budgetary matters. You may be stopped in your tracks if things are even a few dollars off.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Everyone's enjoyment depends on your attitude. Even the most pleasurable outing can be difficult if you're not in the right frame of mind.

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Your Birthday for January 10, 2017

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | January 10th, 2017

Born today, you can appear to have a rather flamboyant or even outrageous personality, but the truth is that this isn't the real you. You are, at heart, much quieter and conventional than your public persona, and you thrive on the kind of quiet domesticity that you find with family and loved ones by your side, enjoying the pleasures of hearth and home. But when you choose to, you can really bust loose, displaying all the behavioral plumage of one who enjoys showing off, being the center of attention and even challenging others with behavior that is unconventional or even controversial. What is remarkable is that these two sides of your personality are never at odds; you know how to balance them extremely well!

You are highly sensitive, and you can be hurt quite easily by those who are not careful with what they say or do. An errant word or action can send you spiraling into a deep, dark, melancholy place from which you may find it difficult to return. You rely heavily on those closest to you to protect you from such injuries.

Also born on this date are: Rod Stewart, singer; Pat Benatar, singer; Jim Croce, singer-songwriter; Ray Bolger, actor and dancer; George Foreman, boxer; Paul Henreid, actor; Willie McCovey, baseball player; Sal Mineo, actor; Evan Handler, actor; Shawn Colvin, singer-songwriter.

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 11

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Your efforts are likely to get every possible reaction, from laughter to tears. This will give you a good indication of overall success.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You may find yourself in an awkward position, but a friend will come to your aid just in time. Together, you can get things back in order.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You've reached a good stopping point. It's time to shift gears and start thinking about something you've put off for too long.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- Someone may be resisting you simply for the sake of being different, but most others are squarely on your side. You can move forward, surely.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Some of the regulations you are facing may seem outdated -- or simply ill-conceived. In any event, you must play by the rules.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- You may have to trust a friend with a task that you've long assumed you would be completing. Don't let this become an issue between you.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- You shouldn't have trouble convincing the powers that be that your ideas are the most up-to-date and viable. You may have to demonstrate.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- You may be asked to do something rather distasteful, but you'll recognize that there is no other choice -- at least not right now.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You may have to wait out a storm, either literally or figuratively. Of the two, a literal storm would cause less emotional distress.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- You are able to do precisely what you are told, but you'll be tempted to bend the rules slightly to see what may happen as a result.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You may be trying to progress too quickly, without really letting new information sink in. You needn't be in a hurry!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- Emerging news has everyone around you making new plans, but you understand that the status quo has in no way been threatened.

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Your Birthday for January 09, 2017

by Stella Wilder

Your Birthday | January 9th, 2017

Born today, you are a stylish and graceful individual. Even in your early years, you were likely noted for your ability to get along with all sorts of people. You are not shy at all; you are perfectly willing to mix and mingle, and you never try to avoid the social scene. In fact, you embrace it, always looking forward to the chance to meet someone new and enrich your life through interaction with a variety of people -- some of whom are almost certain to become friends or business partners. You are often quite busy, and it is likely that you will be committed to a great many causes, generously giving time, energy and money to support various social and political agendas that are closely aligned with your beliefs.

Though you may not seem the type to others, the fact is that you are likely to be something of a heartbreaker. You have strong romantic urges, and you may indeed have a stronger libido than others born under your sign. You're not one to avoid emotional commitment, however!

Also born on this date are: Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge; Jimmy Page, musician; Richard Nixon, U.S. president; Dave Matthews, singer; Bob Denver, actor; Crystal Gayle, singer; Joan Baez, singer; Imelda Staunton, actress; Bart Starr, football player; Susannah York, actress; Nina Dobrev, actress; J.K. Simmons, 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 10

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You have every reason to believe that what you have planned for is going to happen, so stay the course. Adjustments can be made if necessary.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- What you know can surely propel you forward, and what you don't know threatens to hold you back. It's time to close that knowledge gap!

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- You know perfectly well what someone is up to, and you know how to keep from getting tangled in his or her web of deceit.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -- You have a great deal to tell when given the opportunity, so make sure that you are prepared. Don't try to commit everything to memory.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- You have more on your plate than expected. Give yourself a moment to devise a reasonable plan of attack. Don't just try to improvise.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- What you have to do must very likely be done alone, but you know that a good friend has your back and is sending you positive thoughts.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) -- The team you have assembled is ready to roll, but you mustn't give any of them too much individual power. You must stay in charge!

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) -- Changing your mind can look bad to some, but you are not concerned with how things look right now. You want to make the right choice!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) -- You're able to put two and two together and come up with a whole new sum that is very different from four. How is this possible?

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- A warning received early in the day may not pan out as feared, but another issue that will arise as a result may give you pause.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) -- You'll want to see things more clearly in order to sort them out to your satisfaction. You may have to move around a little.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) -- You'll need to put more effort into a certain project than you had expected. Does this mean putting something else aside? Perhaps.

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